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2-4. Fuel and Emission
This vehicle is equipped with an emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that enables the vehicle to c omply
with existing exhaust emissions requirements.
●Under U.S. federal law, any modification to the original-equipm ent emission
control system before the first sale and registration of a vehi cle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such modification made on a used veh icle is also
subject to penalties.
● While the engine is off, the sound of a valve opening and closi ng can be
heard at the rear of the vehicle, however this does not indicat e an abnormal-
ity. The vehicle has a selfchecking device and it operates whil e the engine is
off.
Emission Control System
WARNING
■ Never park over or near anything flammable
Parking over or near anything flammable, such as dry grass, is dangerous.
Even with the engine turned off, the exhaust system remains very hot after
normal use and could ignite anything flammable. A resulting fir e could
cause serious injury or death.
NOTICE
Ignoring the following precautions could cause lead to accumula te on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause the converter to get ver y hot. Either
condition will damage the converter and cause poor performance.
● USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
● Do not drive your Toyota with any sign of engine malfunction.
● Do not coast with the ignition switched off.
● Do not descend steep grades in gear with the ignition switched off.
● Do not operate the engine at high idle for more than 2 minutes.
● Do not tamper with the emission control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a qualified technician.
● Do not push-start or pull-start your vehicle.

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1232-4. Fuel and Emission
2
Before Driving
Engine Exhaust (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
■Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the v ehicle
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monox ide
(CO), which is colorless, odorless, and poisonous. When inhaled , it can
cause loss of consciousness and death. If you smell exhaust gas inside the
vehicle, keep all windows fully open and contact your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately.
■ Do not run the engine when inside an enclosed area
Running the engine inside an enclosed area, such as a garage, i s danger-
ous. Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, cou ld easily
enter the cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occu r.
■ Open the windows or adjust the heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air when idling the engine:
Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the vehicle is stopped with the windows
closed and the engine running for a long time even in an open a rea,
exhaust gas, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide, could en ter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even death could occur.
■ Clear snow from underneath and around your vehicle, particularl y the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:
Running the engine when a vehicle is stopped in deep snow is da ngerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monox-
ide, it could cause loss of consciousness or even death to occu pants in the
cabin.

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2-4. Fuel and Emission
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap
WARNING
■When removing the fuel-filler cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for
any hissing to stop, then remove it
Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if
ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and
the fuel-filler cap is removed too quickly.
■ Before refueling, stop the engine, and always keep sparks and f lames
away from the filler neck
Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited by sparks or flame s causing
serious burns and injuries.
Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap
may result in a fuel leak, which could result in serious burns or death in an
accident.
■ Do not continue refueling after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automat-
ically
Continuing to add fuel after the fuel pump nozzle has shut off automatically
is dangerous because overfilling the fuel tank may cause fuel o verflow or
leakage. Fuel overflow and leakage could damage the vehicle and if the fuel
ignites it could cause a fire and explosion resulting in serious injury or
death.
NOTICE
Always use only a genuine Toyota fuel-filler cap or an approved equivalent,
available at your Toyota dealer. The wrong cap can result in a serious mal-
function of the fuel and emission control systems.
It may also cause the check engine light in the combination met er to illumi-
nate.

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2
Before Driving
Before refueling, close all the doors, windows, and the liftgate/trunk
lid, and switch t he ignition OFF.
To open the fuel-filler lid, pull
the remote fuel-f iller lid release.
To remove the fuel-filler cap , turn it counterclockwise.
Attach the removed cap to the
inner side of the fuel-filler lid.
Insert the refueling nozzle all the way and begin refueling. Pu ll out
the refueling nozzle after the refueling stops automatically.
To close the fuel-fille r cap, turn it clockwise until a click is heard.
To close, press the fuel-filler lid
until it locks securely.
Refueling
Remote fuel-filler lid release
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2-4. Fuel and Emission
Open
To remove the fuel-filler cap, turn it
counterclockwise. Attach the
removed cap to the inner side of
the fuel lid.
Close
To close the fuel-filler cap, turn it
clockwise until a click is heard.
Fuel-Filler Cap
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2
NOTICE
If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be
properly installed. If the warning light illuminates, park your vehicle safely off
the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and reinstall it c orrectly. After the
cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warning light ma y continue to
illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed. A drive
cycle consists of starting the engine (after four or more hours with the
engine off) and driving the vehicle on city and highway roads.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap warning light illum inated could
cause the check engine light to illuminate as well.

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2-9. Driving Tips
Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Toyota determines how far it will travel o n a
tank of fuel. Use these suggesti ons to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driv -
ing.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Drive at lower speeds.
• Anticipate when to apply the br akes (avoid sudden braking).
• Follow the maintenance schedule and have your Toyota dealer pe r-
form inspections and servicing.
• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows clos ed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.
WARNING
■ Never stop the engine when going down a hill
Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This c auses the
loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause d amage to
the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could c ause an acci-
dent.

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3When Driving
3-1. Start/Stop EngineIgnition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ........... 158
Turning the Engine Off ...... 163
3-2. Combination Meter and Display
Meters and Gauges .......... 164
Warning/Indicator Lights .............................. 173
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation ........................ 177
Automatic Transaxle Controls........................... 181
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights ......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals ............................ 199
Windshield Wipers and Washer..................... 201
Rear Window Wiper and Washer............................ 206
Rear Window Defogger ......................... 207
Hazard Warning Flasher ............................ 208 3-5. Brake
Brake System.................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 213
3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC Antilock Brake System (ABS) .............................. 215
Traction Control System (TCS) .............................. 216
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) .............................. 218
3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor Fuel Economy Monitor ...... 221
3-8. Drive Selection Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle) ..... 224
3-9. Power Steering Power Steering ................. 226
3-10. Active Safety System Active Safety System ........ 227
Low Speed Pre-Collision System ............................ 228
Laser Sensor..................... 234
3-11. Cruise Control Cruise Control ................... 236
3-12. Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................ 241
3-13. Rear View Monitor Rear View Monitor ............ 245

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1573-1. Start/Stop Engine
3
When Driving
■Push Button Start Positions
●The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depre ssing the
clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic t ransaxle). To
switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing
the pedal.
● Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not r unning. Doing
so could result in the battery going dead. If the ignition is l eft in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is in the P position, a nd the ignition is
in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.
■ ACC (Accessory)
The keyless entry system does not function while the push butto n start has
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have
been locked manually.
■ ON
When the push button start is pressed to ON, the sound of the f uel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.
WARNING
■ Before leaving the driver’s seat, set the parking brake, make s ure the
selector lever is in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or in P ( automatic
transaxle), and always switch the ignition off
Leaving the driver’s seat without setting the parking brake, sh ifting the
selector lever to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or to P (automatic tran-
saxle), and switching the ignition off is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in anoth er position will dis-
able some of the vehicle’s security systems and run the battery down.