
391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside 
and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( P. 228, 229)
Adjusting the mirrors
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving. 
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. 
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce 
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint. 
● Do not place anything under the front seats. 
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat 
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged. 
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads. 
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to 
feel tired. 
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con- 
tinue driving and take a break immediately. 

1553-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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To take out the mechanical key, 
slide the release lever and take 
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side. 
If the key cannot be inserted in a 
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it. 
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the 
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will 
need the mechanical key. ( P. 635)
■Panic mode (if equipped) 
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant 
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 507)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the 
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with 
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple- 
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys- 
tem)
When   is pressed for longer than 
about one second, an alarm will sound 
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to 
break into or damage your vehicle. 
To stop the alarm, press any button on the 
wireless remote control. 

2414-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■When starting off on an uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control sys- 
tem) 
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 387) 
■ Driving in the rain 
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win- 
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery. 
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe- 
cially slippery. 
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, 
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur- 
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. 
■ Engine speed while driving (automatic transmission) 
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. 
This is due to automatic up-shifting c ontrol or down-shifting implementation to 
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration. 
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill 
● When the accelerator pedal is released 
■ Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System) 
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the 
engine output may be restrained. 
● Vehicles without multi-information display: A warning light comes on while 
the system is operating. ( P. 605) 
● Vehicles with multi-information display: A warning message is displayed on 
the multi-information display while the system is operating. ( P. 612) 
■ Breaking in your new Toyota 
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom- 
mended: 
● For the first 300 km (200 miles): 
Avoid sudden stops. 
● For the first 800 km (500 miles) (models for model code destination W*):  
Do not tow a trailer. ( P. 253)
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 1 ) 
● For the first 1000 km (600 miles): 
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. 
• Avoid sudden acceleration. 
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. 
• Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear. 

2604-1. Before driving
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■Tire information 
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) 
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 677) 
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total 
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac- 
turer of your trailer. 
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts 
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every 
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage 
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly. 
■ Break-in schedule 
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components 
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles). 
■ Safety checks before towing 
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball 
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted 
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 258) 
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure. 
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if 
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the 
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind. 
■ Maintenance 
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to 
normal driving. 
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles). 

2644-1. Before driving
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■Tire information 
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) 
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 677) 
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total 
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac- 
turer of your trailer. 
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts 
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every 
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage 
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly. 
■ Break-in schedule 
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components 
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles). 
■ Safety checks before towing 
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball 
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted 
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 262) 
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure. 
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if 
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the 
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind. 
■ Maintenance 
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to 
normal driving. 
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles). 

3354-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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◆Vehicle sway warning function 
When the vehicle is swaying or 
appears as if it may depart from 
its lane multiple times, the 
warning buzzer sounds and a 
message is displayed on the 
multi-information display to alert 
the driver.
WARNING
■ Before using LDA system 
Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto- 
matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be 
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full
responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround- 
ing conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of the 
vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as
from driving for a long period of time. 
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention 
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ To avoid operating LDA system by mistake 
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off. 

5096-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
●When using the holder as a bottle holder: 
• When storing a bottle, close the cap. 
• The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
WARNING
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Even when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup holders. 
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of sudden brak-
ing, sudden swerving or an accident, cause injury. If possible, cover hot 
drinks to prevent burns.
Bottle holders
For front seatsFor rear seats (if equipped)
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or 
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the
bottle holders. The contents may spill and glasses may break. 

5647-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■When replacing wheels 
● Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the 
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control. 
● Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube- 
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury. 
■ When installing the wheel nuts 
● Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.  
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened, 
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage.  In addition, the oil or grease can 
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an acci-
dent and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease 
from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. 
■ Use of defective wheels prohibited 
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.  
Doing so could cause the tire to leak  air during driving, possibly causing an 
accident.
● Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the 
tapered ends facing inward. Installing
the nuts with the tapered ends facing 
outward can cause the wheel to break 
and eventually cause the wheel to come
off while driving, which could lead to an 
accident resulting in death or serious 
injury.
Tapered  
portion