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For your information ........................
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Reading this manual ...................... 10
How to search ................................ 11
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 22
For safe driving ..................... 23
Seat belts .............................. 25
SRS airbags .......................... 29
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 39
Exhaust gas precautions....... 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 45
Child restraint systems .......... 46
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 61
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 67
Alarm ..................................... 69
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 72
Gauges and meters (4.2-inch  display)................................ 77
Gauges and meters (7-inch dis- play) .................................... 81
Multi-information display ....... 86
Fuel consumption information ............................................ 923-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 96
3-2.
Opening, closing and locking
th
e doors
Doors ................................. 103
Trunk .................................. 108
Smart key system .............. 111
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 118
Rear seats.......................... 119
Head restraints................... 121
3-4. Adjust
ing the steering wheel
and mirrors
Ste
ering wheel ...................123
Inside rear view mirror ....... 124
Outside rear view mirrors ... 125
3-5. Opening and closing the win- dows
Power windows .................. 127
Moon roof ........................... 130
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 134
Cargo and luggage ............ 142
Vehicle load limits .............. 145
Trailer towing...................... 145
Dinghy towing .................... 146
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)......................................... 147
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles  with a smart key system) . 148
Continuously variable transmis- sion (vehic les without paddle 
shift switches)
..................153
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving 

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For safety and security
For safety and security
.1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................. 22
For safe driving .............. 23
Seat belts ....................... 25
SRS airbags ................... 29
Front passenger occupant  classification system .... 39
Exhaust gas precautions ..................................... 44
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 45
Child restraint systems... 46
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 61
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system..................................... 67
Alarm.............................. 69 

671-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
1-4.Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key 
system
The indicator light flashes after 
the key has been removed from 
the engine switch to indicate 
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the registered key has  been inserted into the engine 
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem
The indicator light flashes after 
the engine switch has been 
turned off to indicate that the 
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the engine switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type e ngine immobilizer 
system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer 
system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the engine from 
starting if a key has not 
been previously registered 
in the vehicle’s on-board 
computer. 
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft 
but does not guarantee 
absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system 

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Except for vehicles sold in Canada
For vehicles sold in Canada 

1133-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not 
been used for 14 days or longer, 
the doors cannot be unlocked 
from any door except the driver’s 
door. In this case, hold the driver’s 
door handle, or use the wireless 
remote control or  mechanical key 
to unlock the doors.
■Electronic key battery-saving 
function
When battery-saving mode is set, 
battery depletion is minimized by 
stopping the electronic key from 
receiving radio waves.
Press   twice while pressing and 
holding  . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is 
set, the smart key system cannot be 
used. To cancel t he function, press 
any of the electronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak 
radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between 
the electronic key and the vehicle 
may be affected, preventing the 
smart key system, wireless remote 
control and engine  immobilizer sys-
tem from operating properly.
●When the electronic key battery is 
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power 
plant, gas station, radio station, 
large display, airport or other facil-
ity that generates  strong radio 
waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, 
cellular phone, cordless phone or  other wireless communication 
device
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is covered by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is  attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi-
num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that 
emit radio waves) are being used 
nearby
●When carrying the electronic key 
together with the following devices 
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or  a wireless key that emits radio 
waves
• Personal computers or personal  digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic con-
tent or metallic objects are 
attached to the rear window
●When the electronic key is placed 
near a battery charger or elec-
tronic devices
●When the vehicle is parked in a 
pay parking spot where radio 
waves are emitted
If the doors cannot be 
locked/unlocked using the smart key 
system, lock/unlock the doors by 
performing any of the following:
●Bring the electronic key close to 
either front door handle and oper-
ate the entry function.
●Operate the wireless remote con-
trol.
If the doors cannot be 
locked/unlocked using the above 
methods, use the mechanical key. 
(  P.513)
If the engine cannot be started using 
the smart key system, refer to  

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Driving
4-2.Driving procedures
1 Check that the parking brake 
is set. ( P.163, 164)
2 Check that the shift lever is in 
P (continuously variable 
transmission) or N (manual 
transmission).
3 Firmly depress the brake 
pedal (continuously variable 
transmission) or clutch pedal 
(manual transmission).
4 Turn the engine switch to 
START to start the engine.
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may 
not have been deactivated. ( P.67) 
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■When the steering lock cannot 
be released
When starting the engine, the 
engine switch may seem stuck in 
OFF. To free it, turn the key while 
turning the steering wheel slightly 
left and right.
1 OFF (“LOCK” position)
The steering wheel is locked and 
the key can be removed. (vehicles 
with a continuously variable trans-
mission: The key can be removed 
only when the shift lever is in P.)
2ACC (“ACC” position)
Some electrical components such 
Engine (ignition) 
switch (vehicles with-
out a smart key sys-
tem)
Starting the engine
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting in the driver’s seat. Do not 
depress the accelerator pedal 
while starting the engine under 
any circumstances. Doing so may 
cause an accident resulting in 
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not crank the engine for 
more than 30 seconds at a time. 
This may overheat the starter 
and wiring system.
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to 
start or stalls frequently, have 
your vehicle checked by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
Changing the engine 
switch positions 

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Driving
The engine can be started from any 
engine switch mode.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system 
may not have been deactivated. 
(  P. 6 7 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is 
shown on the multi-information 
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using 
the smart key system. Refer to 
P.515 to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 9 7
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 1 1 3
■Notes for the entry function
 P. 1 1 4
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off 
and opening and closing the 
doors, the steering wheel will be 
locked due to the steering lock 
function. Operating the engine 
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be 
released, “Push Engine Switch 
while Turning Steering Wheel in 
Either Direction” will be displayed 
on the multi-information display. 
Press the engine switch shortly 
and firmly while turning the steer- ing wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor 
from overheating, operation of the 
motor may be suspended if the 
engine is turned on and off repeat-
edly in a short period of time. In 
this case, refrain from operating 
the engine switch. After about 10 
seconds, the steering lock motor 
will resume functioning.
■Electronic key battery
 P.458
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly 
and firmly, the engine switch 
mode may not change or the 
engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine 
immediately after turning the 
engine switch off, the engine may 
not start in some  cases. After  turn-
ing the engine switch off, please 
wait a few seconds before restart-
ing the engine.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been 
deactivated in a customized setting, 
refer to P.513.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sit-
ting in the driver’s seat. Do not 
depress the accelerator pedal 
while starting the engine under 
any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident 
resulting in death or serious injury. 

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
 There may not be sufficient 
fuel in the vehicle’s tank. 
Refuel the vehicle.
 The engine may be flooded. 
Try to restart the engine again 
following correct starting pro-
cedures. ( P.147, 148)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. ( P.67)
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.515)
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the tire 
pressure warning valves and 
transmitters (v ehicles with a 
tire pressure warning system)
When a tire is repaired with liquid 
sealants, the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may not 
operate properly. If a liquid seal-
ant is used, contact your Toyota 
dealer or other qualified service 
shop as soon as possible. Make 
sure to replace the tire pressure 
warning valve and transmitter 
when replacing the tire.
If  the engine will not 
star t
If the engine will not start 
even though correct starting 
procedures are being fol-
lowed ( P.147, 148), con-
sider each of the following 
points:
The engine will not start 
even though the starter 
motor operates normally.
The starter motor turns 
over slowly, the interior 
lights and headlights are 
dim, or the  horn does not 
sound or sounds at a low 
volume.