
2564-1. Before driving
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Manual transmission 
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. 
Shift the shift lever to N. ( P. 300)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R as needed.
Set the parking brake. (P. 307) 
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
Press the engine switch to stop the engine. 
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Automatic transmission 
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.  
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.  
Release the parking brake. 
Manual transmission 
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully 
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.  
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually 
releasing the clutch pedal.  
Release the parking brake. 
Starting off on a steep uphill
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2734-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could 
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ Trailer towing precautions 
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.  
( P.  2 7 4 ) 
■ Vehicle speed in towing 
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing. 
■ Before descending hills or long declines 
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while 
descending steep or long down hill grades. 
■ Operation of the brake pedal 
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.  
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects. 
■ To avoid accident or injury 
● The gross combination mass (sum of your vehicle mass plus its load and 
the total trailer mass) must not exceed the following:
Single-cab models 
5530 kg (12192 lb.): Pre Runner 
5850 kg (12897 lb.): 4WD models
Smart-cab models 
5850 kg (12897 lb.)
Double-cab models 
5850 kg (12897 lb.): Models for model code destination W* except Pre 
Runner for Israel and Turkey
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 2 ) . 
● Do not use the following systems when trailer towing. 
• Cruise control (if equipped) 
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) 

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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with  
smart entry & start system)
Automatic transmission 
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is set in P. 
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
A message will be displayed on the 
multi-information display. If it is not 
displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
Press the engine switch shortly 
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, 
one short, firm press is enough. It 
is not necessary to press and hold 
the switch. 
The engine will crank until it starts 
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever 
is less. 
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started. 
Diesel engine only: the   indicator turns on. The engine will start after 
the indicator light goes out. 
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- 
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine 
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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2894-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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Check that “TURN OFF VEHICLE”/“Turn off vehicle” on the multi- 
information display is off.
■ Note for the electronic key 
Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. 
The smart entry & start system does not operate properly if the electronic key 
is on the floor or the instrument panel, or in the door pockets, cup holders or 
auxiliary boxes. 
■ Auto power off function
Vehicles with automatic transmission 
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI- 
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the 
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this 
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri- 
ods of time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with manual transmission 
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI- 
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine 
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in 
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the 
engine is not running. 
■ 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. 
■ Electronic key battery depletion 
 P. 203 
■ Conditions affecting operation 
 P. 201 
■ Note for the entry function 
 P. 202 
■ If the engine does not start 
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 105)  
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer.
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2904-2. Driving procedures
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■ Steering lock 
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 cancels the steering lock. 
■ When the steering lock cannot be released 
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention 
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus- 
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the 
steering lock motor will resume functioning. 
■ If “SMART ENTRY & START SYSTEM MALFUNCTION SEE OWNER’S 
MANUAL”/“Smart Entry & Start System malfunction See owner’s man- 
ual” is shown on the multi-information display (if equipped) 
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer 
immediately. 
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted 
 P. 599 
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized 
setting 
 P. 668 
A message will be displayed on the multi- 
information display. 
Check that the shift lever is set in P 
(except manual transmission). Press the 
engine switch while turning the steering
wheel left and right. 

3134-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Models for model code destination Blank* (except for Kazakhstan, Armenia 
and Morocco) 
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry 
& start system) and the driver’s door is opened. 
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi- 
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to  or  once 
and then back to   or  .
Models for model code destination W*, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco 
When the light switch is in   or  : 
The headlights and front fog lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehi- 
cles with smart entry & start system). 
When the light switch is in AUTO: 
The lights turn off after the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry 
& start system). 
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehi- 
cles without smart entry & start system) or to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system), or turn the light switch to  or   once 
and then back to   or  .
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model 
your vehicle is. ( P. 12) 
■ Light reminder buzzer (if equipped)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, the 
key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system 
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is 
opened while the lights are turned on.  

4925-7. “SETUP” menu
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Select “Passkey” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, and 
press the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
Select a 4 to 8-digit passkey using the “TUNE >”, “< SELECT” and 
“SETUP ENTER” button.
Input the number 1 digit at a time.
When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has been 
input, press   (ENTER).
If the passkey to be registered has 8 digits, pressing  (ENTER) is not 
necessary.
If “BT power” is set to on, the registered device will be connected 
automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or ACCESSORY mode 
(vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
Select “BT power” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, and 
press the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
Select “ON” or “OFF” using the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
Select “Bluetooth* info” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, 
and press the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
● Displaying the device name 
Select “Device name” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, 
and press the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
● Displaying the device address 
Select “Device address” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, 
and press the “SETUP ENTER” button.
*: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by 
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Changing the passkey
Setting automatic connection of the device on or off
Displaying the device status
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4935-7. “SETUP” menu
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Audio system
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If the “Display setting” is set to on, the portable player connection sta- 
tus will be displayed when the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” 
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or ACCESSORY 
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
Select “Display setting” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, 
and press the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
Select “ON” or “OFF” using the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
Select “Initialize” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button, and press 
the “SETUP ENTER” button. 
● Initializing the sound settings 
Select “Sound setting” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button 
and press   (YES).
For details about sound settings:  P. 494
●Initializing the device information 
Select “Car device info” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button 
and press   (YES).
Automatic connection of a portable device, automatic connection confirma- 
tion display and the passkey will be initialized.
● Initializing the all settings 
Select “All initialize” using the “TUNE >” or “< SELECT” button and 
press  (YES).
■ The number of Bluetooth® device that can be registered 
Up to 5 Bluetooth® device can be registered in the system. 
■ Bluetooth® audio/phone system functions 
Certain functions may not  be available during driving.
Setting the automatic connection confirmation display to on or off
Initialization
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