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In case of towing
WARNI NG
Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and requires extra care from the driver.
NOTIC E
Respect the maximum towable weights.At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres (3,280 ft) of altitude; the density of the air decreases with altitude and the performance of the engine reduces.
WARNI NG
New vehicle: do not pull a trailer before having driven at least 1,000 kilometres (620 miles).
NOTIC E
If the outside temperature is high, let the engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
► Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle and the nose weight (at the point where it joins your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted without exceeding it.
Tyres
► Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the recommended pressures.
Lighting
► Check the electrical signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
NOTIC E
If a genuine TOYOTA towing device is used, the rear parking sensors will be deactivated automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill increases the temperature of the coolant. The maximum towable load depends on the gradient and the exterior temperature. The cooling capacity of the fan does not increase with engine speed.► Reduce speed and lower the engine speed, so as to limit the heating-up.
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature.If this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, stop the vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as possible.
Brakes
Braking distances are increased when towing a trailer. To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of engine braking is recommended.
Side wind
Bear in mind the increased susceptibility to the wind that the vehicle will have.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic immobiliser
The remote control contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.A few seconds after switching off the ignition,
this system locks the engine control system, therefore preventing the engine from being started in the event of a break-in.In the event of a fault, you are informed by illumination of this warning lamp, an audible signal and a message on the screen.The vehicle will not start; contact a TOYOTA dealer as soon as possible.
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Starting/switching off the
engine
Starting
The parking brake must be applied.
► With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.► With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.
With the conventional key / With the
remote control key
1.Stop position.
2.Ignition on position.
3.Starting position.
► Insert the key into the ignition switch. The system recognises the starting code.
► Unlock the steering column by simultaneously turning the steering wheel and the key.
NOTIC E
In certain circumstances, you may have to turn the steering wheel firmly to move the wheels (if the wheels are against a kerb, for example).
► Turn the key to position 2, Ignition On, to
activate the engine pre-heating system.► Wait until this warning lamp goes off in the instrument panel, then turn the key to position 3 without pressing the accelerator pedal, to operate the starter motor until the engine starts. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.
NOTIC E
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some climatic conditions, the following recommendations should be followed:– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed.– Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and the exterior
temperature exceeds 35 °C, the engine’s idle speed may increase, up to 1,300 rpm, depending on the cooling requirements.
– In wintry conditions, the pre-heater warning lamp will stay on for a longer period after switching on the ignition; wait until it goes off before starting.– In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23 °C), to ensure correct operation and durability of your vehicle’s mechanical components (engine and gearbox), leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
NOTIC E
With petrol engines, after a cold start, pre-heating the catalytic converter can cause clearly-felt engine vibrations when stationary, with the engine running, for anything up to 2 minutes (accelerated idle speed).
WARNI NG
If the engine does not start straight away, switch off the ignition.
Wait a few seconds before operating the starter motor again. If the engine does not start after several attempts, do not keep
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trying: you risk damaging the starter motor and the engine.Contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
WARNI NG
To avoid any risk of jamming the pedals:– only use mats which are suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; these fixings must be used,– never place one mat on top of another.The use of mats not approved by TOYOTA may interfere with access to the pedals and hinder the operation of the cruise control / speed limiter.The mats approved by TOYOTA have two fixings located below the seat.
With the Keyless Entry and Starting
► Place the remote control inside the vehicle, in the recognition zone.
► Press the “START/STOP” button.
With a manual gearbox, the steering column unlocks and the engine starts more or less instantly.With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine starts more or less instantly.
NOTIC E
The warning lamp does not come on if the engine is already warm. In some climatic conditions, it is advised to follow the recommendations below:– In mild conditions, do not leave the engine at idle to warm up but move off straight away and drive at moderate speed. Depending on version, if the air conditioning is activated and when the exterior temperature exceeds 35°C, the idle engine speed can accelerate up to 1,300 rpm depending on the air conditioning requirements.– In wintry conditions, when the ignition is switched on, the duration of lighting of the preheating indicator lamp is extended. Wait
until it goes off before starting the engine.– In very severe wintry conditions (temperature below -23°C), to ensure correct operation and durability of the mechanical components of the vehicle, engine and gearbox, leave the engine running for 4 minutes before moving off.Never leave the engine running in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation: internal combustion engines emit toxic
exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide. Danger of poisoning and death!
NOTIC E
With petrol engines, after a cold start, preheating the catalytic converter can cause noticeable engine vibrations for anything up to 2 minutes while stationary with the engine running (accelerated idle speed).
WARNI NG
For Diesel vehicles, when the temperature is below zero, starting will only occur once the preheating warning lamp is off.If this warning lamp comes on after pressing the "START/STOP" button, press down on the brake or clutch pedal until the warning lamp goes off, without pressing the "START/STOP" button again, until the engine starts and runs.
NOTIC E
The presence of the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system remote control is imperative in the recognition zone.Never leave the vehicle with the engine running and with the remote control on your person.
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If the remote control leaves the recognition zone, a message is displayed.Move the remote control into the zone in order to be able to start the engine.
NOTIC E
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a message is displayed in the instrument panel. In some circumstances, it is necessary to turn
the steering wheel while pressing the "START/STOP" button to assist unlocking of the steering column. A message is displayed.
Switching off
► Immobilise the vehicle, with the engine at idle.► With a manual gearbox, ideally put the gear lever into neutral.► With an automatic gearbox, ideally select position P.
With the conventional key/With the
remote control key
► Turn the key all the way to position 1 (Stop) and remove it from the ignition.► To lock the steering column, turn the steering wheel until it locks.
NOTIC E
To facilitate unlocking of the steering column, it is recommended that the wheels be returned to the straight ahead position before switching off the engine.
► Check that the parking brake is correctly applied, particularly on sloping ground.
WARNI NG
Never switch off the ignition before the complete immobilisation of the vehicle. With the engine off, the braking and steering assistance systems are also turned off: risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
NOTIC E
As a safety measure, never leave the vehicle without taking the remote control with you, even for a short time.
NOTIC E
Avoid attaching heavy objects to the key or the remote control, which would weigh down on its blade in the ignition switch and could
cause a malfunction.
Key left in the ignition
NOTIC E
When opening the driver's door, an alert message is displayed, accompanied by an audible signal, to remind you that the key is still in the ignition switch at position 1 (Stop).If the key has been left in the ignition switch at position 2 (Ignition on), the ignition will be
switched off automatically after one hour.To switch the ignition back on, turn the key to position 1 (Stop), then back to position 2 (Ignition on).
With Keyless Entry and Starting
► With the remote control in the recognition zone, press the "START/STOP" button.With a manual gearbox, the engine switches off and the steering column locks.With the EAT8 automatic gearbox, the engine switches off.
NOTIC E
If the vehicle is not immobilised, the engine will not stop.
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Switching on the ignition
with Keyless Entry and
Starting
With the Keyless Entry and Starting system’s electronic key inside the vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button, with no action on the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on.► Pressing this button again switches off the ignition and allows the vehicle to be locked.
Back-up starting with
Keyless Entry and Starting
Should your vehicle not detect the electronic key in the recognition zone, because the remote control battery is flat, a back-up reader is provided to the left behind the steering wheel, to allow starting.
► Place and hold the remote control against the reader, then:► With a manual gearbox, shift the gear lever into neutral, press the clutch pedal to the floor and keep the pedal down until the engine runs.► With an automatic gearbox, place the selector in position P then depress the brake pedal.
► Then, press the "START/STOP" button.The engine starts.
Forced switch-off with the
Keyless Entry and Starting
In case of emergency only, the engine can be switched off without conditions (even when driving).► To do this, press the “START/STOP” button and keep it pressed for about 3 seconds.In this case, the steering column locks as soon as the vehicle stops.
Remote control not
recognised with Keyless
Entry and Starting
If the remote control is no longer in the recognition zone, a message appears in the instrument panel when closing a door or trying to switch off the engine.► To confirm switching off the engine, press
and hold the "START/STOP" button for about 3 seconds, then contact a TOYOTA dealer or a qualified workshop.
Manual parking brake
Application
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up to immobilise your vehicle.
Release on level ground
► With your foot on the brake pedal, pull the parking brake lever up gently, press the release button, then lower the lever fully.When the vehicle is being driven, this warning lamp coming on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicates that the parking brake is still applied or has not been fully released.
WARNI NG
When parking on a slope or on a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, turn the wheels against the kerb then apply the parking brake.
NOTIC E
Pressing the brake pedal facilitates the application and release of the manual parking brake.
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Special cases
Immobilisation of the vehicle with the
engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running, briefly pull the control lever.Application of the parking brake is confirmed by illumination of the braking indicator lamp and the P indicator lamp in the control lever, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake applied".
Parking the vehicle with the brake
released
WARNI NG
In very cold conditions (ice), applying the parking brake is not recommended.To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or place the chocks against one of the wheels.
NOTIC E
With an automatic gearbox, mode P is automatically selected when the ignition is switched off. The wheels are blocked.For more information on Free-wheeling, refer
to the corresponding section.
NOTIC E
With an automatic gearbox, while mode N is selected, opening the driver’s door triggers an audible signal. It stops when the driver's door closes again.
Deactivating automatic
operation
In some situations, for example when it is extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan, breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate automatic operation of the system.► Start the engine.► Apply the parking brake with the control lever, if it is released.► Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.► Push and hold the control lever in the release direction for at least 10 seconds and no more than 15 seconds.► Release the control lever.
► Press and hold the brake pedal.► Pull the control lever in the application direction for 2 seconds.Deactivation of the automatic functions is confirmed by illumination of this indicator lamp in the instrument panel.► Release the control lever and the brake pedal.
From now on, the parking brake can only be applied and released manually using the control lever.Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp in the instrument panel going off).
Emergency braking
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill, driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the electric parking brake control lever will brake the vehicle. Braking takes place while the control lever is being pulled; it is interrupted when the control lever is released.The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of the vehicle during emergency braking.If the emergency braking malfunctions, the message "Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both warning lamps in the instrument panel, then stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.In this event, stability must be assured by the driver by repeating alternate "pull-release" actions on the control lever until the vehicle is immobilised.
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► You can revert to automatic operation at any time by pressing button M again.The indicator lamp for the button goes off.
NOTIC E
In manual mode, there is no need to release the accelerator pedal while changing gear.
NOTIC E
It is only possible to change from one gear to another if the vehicle speed and engine speed permit.
NOTIC E
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the selected gear flashes for a few seconds, then the gear actually engaged is shown.When the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly, the gearbox automatically selects gear M1.
NOTIC E
To preserve the brakes while descending a steep incline, use engine braking to reduce
your speed (change down or select a lower gear).Keeping the brake pedal pressed continuously for long periods can overheat the brakes, with the risk of damaging the braking system or making it inoperative.Only use the brakes when necessary, to slow or stop the vehicle.
NOTIC E
Depending on the road configuration (e.g. mountainous road), manual operation may be preferable.Automatic operation may not always be suitable, and does not enable engine braking.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear is not engaged correctly (gear selector between two positions).► Place the selector "correctly" at a position.
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, select position P then apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
NOTIC E
A point of resistance may be noticed when moving to position P.If the selector is not in position P when the driver's door is opened or approximately 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, an audible signal sounds and a message appears.► Return the gear selector to position P; the audible signal stops and the message disappears.
WARNI NG
On a steep slope with a loaded vehicle, press the brake pedal, select position P, apply the parking brake then release the brake pedal.
WARNI NG
In all circumstances, ensure that the selector is in position P before leaving your vehicle.
Operating fault
When the ignition is on, a message appears in the instrument panel screen to indicate a
gearbox fault.In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up mode and is locked in 3rd gear. You may feel a substantial knock when changing from P to R
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Qualifier plate detectedDisplay of the speed associated with the qualifier plate
Speed limit if towing
If an approved towing device is fixed to the vehicle:90 km/h (56 mph) (for example)
Speed limit applicable over a certain distanceExample:
70 km/h (43 mph) (for example)
Speed limit for vehicles whose gross vehicle weight or gross train weight is less than 3.5 tonnes
90 km/h (56 mph) (for example)
Speed limit in snowExample:
If the exterior temperature is below 3°C:
30 km/h (19 mph) (for example)with a "snowflake" symbol
Qualifier plate detectedDisplay of the speed associated with the qualifier plate
Speed limit at certain timesExample:
30 km/h (19 mph) (for example)with a "clock" symbol
WARNI NG
The units for the speed limit (km/h or mph) depend on the country you are driving in.This should be taken into account so that you observe the speed limit.For the system to work correctly when changing country, the speed unit in the instrument panel must correspond to that of the country you are driving in.
WARNI NG
The automatic reading of road signs is a driving aid system and does not always display speed limits correctly.The speed limit signs present on the road always take priority over the display by the system. The system is designed to detect signs that conform to the Vienna Convention on road signs.
NOTIC E
Specific speed limits, such as those for heavy goods vehicles, are not displayed.The display of the speed limit in the instrument panel is updated when passing a speed limit sign intended for cars (light vehicles).
Activation / Deactivation
By default, the system is automatically activated at every engine start.It is set via the vehicle configuration menu.