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■S mode
When the shift range is 4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 6.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving per formance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (vehicles
with automatic air conditioning system)
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 497). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Deactivation of the driving mode
● Eco drive mode will not be canceled until the “ECO MODE” switch is
pressed, even if the engine is turned off after driving in Eco drive mode.
● Power mode will be canceled if the engine is turned off after driving in power
mode.
■ When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. (P. 280)
● When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in D.
( P. 279)
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
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Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
: If equipped
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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■Cruise control can be set when
● The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected. (vehi-
cles with automatic transmission)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations:
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
● VSC is activated. (if equipped)
● 4WD models: The front-wheel drive control switch is switched between H2
and H4.
● TRC or A-TRC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC, TRC or A-TRC system is turned off. (if equipped)
■ If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer (models for model code destination
W*) or during emergency towing
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 1 )
698Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 64
Airbag precautions .................. 47
Battery precautions ....... 549, 643
Child restraint system ............. 65
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 42
Installing child restraints.... 81, 90
Power window lock
switch.................................. 233
Power window precautions ... 235
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 569
Seat belt precautions .............. 44
Seat heater precautions ........ 501
Child-protectors ....................... 177
Cleaning............................ 526, 529
Aluminum wheels .................. 527
Exterior.................................. 526
Interior ................................... 529
Seat belts .............................. 530
Clock ......................................... 515
Clutch........................................ 675
Coat hooks ............................... 519
Condenser ................................ 545
Console box ............................. 507
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 645
Cruise control .......................... 348
Cup holders .............................. 508
Curtain shield airbags ............... 45
DAC ........................................... 395
Daytime running light
system .................................... 296
Deck hooks .............................. 513
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 485, 494
Rear window ................. 485, 494
Windshield .................... 485, 494
Differential
Oil ......................................... 675
Dimension ................................ 652
Display
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 344
Multi-information
display ........................ 137, 141
Trip information ............. 138, 143
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 535
Doors
Door glasses ......................... 232
Door lock............................... 174
Open door warning light........ 606
Outside rear view mirrors...... 229
Rear door child-protectors .... 177
Side doors............................. 174
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)
system .................................... 398
Warning light ......................... 605
Warning message ................. 613
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 606
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 241
Correct posture ....................... 38
Procedures ........................... 238
Winter drive tips .................... 403
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Snow tires................................. 403
“SOS” button ........................... 520
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 677
Storage location .................... 616
Spark plug ................................ 672
Specifications .......................... 652
Speedometer ............................ 133
Steering
Column lock release ..... 268, 274
Fluid ...................................... 677
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 226
Audio switches ...................... 410
Heated steering wheel .......... 501
Meter control switches .......... 142
Stop & Start system................. 377
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 586
Wattage................................. 679
Storage feature ........................ 506
Storage precautions ................ 506
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 649
Sun visors ................................ 514
Switch
Audio remote control
switches*............................ 410
Cruise control switch ............. 348
“DISP” button ........................ 138
Door lock switch .................... 176
Emergency flashers switch ... 592
Engine switch ................ 266, 269
Fog light switch ..................... 299
Front-wheel drive control
switch.................................. 363
Heated steering wheel
switch.................................. 501
Ignition switch ............... 266, 269
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 337
Light switches ....................... 292
Meter control switches .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 229
Power door lock switch ......... 176
Power window switch............ 232
Rear differential lock
switch ................................. 373
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 485, 494
Seat heater switches ............ 501
“SOS” button ......................... 520
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*............ 452
Window lock switch............... 233
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 302
Tachometer .............................. 133
Tailgate ..................................... 181
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 292
Replacing light bulbs............. 586
Wattage ................................ 679
Talk switch*
Telephone switches*.............. 452
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 119
Engine immobilizer system ..... 95
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 677
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.