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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............  152
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart 
key system)....................  166
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles without a 
smart key system)..........  175
Automatic transmission ....  178
Manual Transmission .......  185
Turn signal lever ..............  188
Parking brake ...................  189
Horn .................................  190
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters .........  191
Indicators and warning lights ..............................  194
Multi-information display  (monochrome display) ...  200
Multi-information display  (color display) ................  207 2-3. Operating the lights and 
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ...............  222
Fog light switch ................  228
Windshield wipers and  washer ...........................  229
2-4. Using other driving  systems
Cruise control ...................  232
Rear view monitor  system ...........................  237
Driving assist systems .....  245
Hill-start assist control ......  252
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ..........  256
Vehicle load limits ............  260
Winter driving tips ............  261
Trailer towing ...................  265
Dinghy towing ..................  266 
         
        
        
     
        
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2-3. Operating the light
s and windshield wipers
2
When driving
Turning on the high beam headlights
With  the  headlights  on,  push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams. 
Pull  the  lever  back  to  the  center
position  to  turn  the  high  beams
off.
Pull  the  lever  toward  you  and
release  it  to  flash  the  high
beams once. 
You  can  flash  the  high  beams
with the headlights on or off. 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
●The shift lever is in D or M and the vehicle is in the 2
nd gear or higher.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
● The vehicle is in the 2
nd gear or higher.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels  the  constant  speed
control.
The  speed  setting  is  also  can-
celed  when  the  brakes  are
applied  or  the  clutch  pedal
(manual  transmission  only)  is
depressed.
Pushing  the  lever  up
resumes  the  constant
speed control.
Resuming  is  available  when
the  vehicle  speed  is  more
than  approximately  20  mph
(30 km/h). 
         
        
        
     
        
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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 stee p hill.
● During emergency towing 
         
        
        
     
        
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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the to tal weight of the occupants. 
(Cargo capacity) = (Tot al load capacity) - (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determini ng Correct Load Limit 
(1)Locate  the  statement  “The  co mbined  weight  of  occupants  and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg  or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's
placard.
(2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3)Subtract  the  combined  weight  of  the  driver  and  passengers  fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity. 
For  example,  if  the  “XXX”  amount   equals  1400  lbs.  and  there  will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of availa ble
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5   150) =
650 lbs.)
(5)Determine  the  combined  wei ght  of  luggage  and  cargo  being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the av ail-
able cargo and luggage load ca pacity calculated in Step 4.
Take  notice  of  the  following  information  about  storage  precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
●Stow cargo and luggage in t he trunk whenever possible. 
● Be sure all items are secured in place. 
● To  maintain  vehicle  balance  while  driving,  position  luggage
evenly within the  luggage compartment.
● For better fuel economy, do no t carry unnecessary weight.  
         
        
        
     
        
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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra
iler will be
transferred  to  your  vehicle.  Cons ult  this  manual  to  determine  how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle.
(  P. 458)
Toyota  does  not  recommend  towing  a  trailer  with  your  vehicle.  Y our
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing. 
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total  load  capacity  (vehicle
capacity weight) (P. 458)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding  in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load c apacity
will be C lb. (kg ) as follows: 
B*
2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
*
1: A =Weight of people 
*2: B =Total load capacity 
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 2 more passengers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get  on, the available cargo and luggage load will be r educed E
lb. (kg) as follows: 
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
*
4: D =Additional we ight of people 
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load 
         
        
        
     
        
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When driving
WARNING
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result i
n death or serious injury.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●To  prevent  cargo  and  luggage  from  sliding  forward  during  brakin g,  do
not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggag e low,
as close to the floor as possible.
●When  you  fold  down  the  rear  seats,  long  items  should  not  be  pla ced
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not des igned for
passengers. They  should  ride  in  their  seats  with their  seat  belts  prop-
erly fastened. Otherwise,  they  are  much more likely  to suffer d eath or
serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden s werving
or an accident.
●Do  not  place  cargo  or  luggage  in  or  on  the  following  locations  as  the
item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and p revent
the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vi sion, or
hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear  seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure  all  items  in  the  occupant  compartment,  as  they  may  shift   and
injure  someone  during  sudden  braking,  sudden  swerving  or  an  acc i-
dent.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do  not  exceed  the  maximum  axle  weight  rating  or  the  total  vehic le
weight rating. 
●Even  if  the  total  load  of  occupant's  weight  and  the  cargo  load  is  less
than  the  total  load  capacity,  do  not  apply  the  load  unevenly.  I mproper
loading  may  cause  deterioration  of  steering  or  braking  control  which
may cause death or serious injury. 
         
        
        
     
        
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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These  details  are  described  on  the  tire  and  loading  information  label.
(  P.   3 5 3 )
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. 
It may not only cause damage to t he tires, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident. 
Vehicle  load  limits  include  total  load  capacity,  seating  capaci ty,
towing capacity and cargo capacity. 
■ Total load capacity (veh icle capacity weight): ( P. 458)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, car go
and luggage. 
■ Seating capacity
Seating capacity means the max imum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is  150 lb. (68 kg) per person. 
■Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.