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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 164
Cargo and luggage............ 174
Vehicle load limits ............. 177
Trailer towing..................... 178
Dinghy towing.................... 179
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 180
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a 
smart key system) ........... 183
Continuously variable  transmission .................... 190
Turn signal lever................ 195
Parking brake .................... 196
Brake Hold ........................ 201
4-3. Operating the lights  and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Automatic High Beam ....... 209
Fog light switch ................. 214
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 215
Rear window wiper and  washer ............................ 218 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 220
4-5. Using the driving support  systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 ... 224
PCS  (Pre-Collision System)..... 231
LTA  (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 246
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 261
Dynamic radar cruise  control with 
full-speed range............... 266
Driving mode select ........... 281
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 283
RCTA (Rear Cross  Traffic Alert) ..................... 292
Driving assist systems ....... 300
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 306
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791-3. Emergency assistance
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For safety and security
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When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles  with  smart
key system), the red indicator  light comes on for 2 seconds the n turns
off. Afterward,  the  green  indicator  light  comes  on,  indicating  that  the
service is active. 
The  following  indicator  light  patterns  indicate  specific  system  usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing =  Safety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
● No indicator light (off) = Saf ety Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployme nt or severe rear-end collision, the
system  is  designed  to  automatically  call  the  response  center.  T he
responding  agent  receives  the  v ehicle’s  location  and  attempts  to
speak with the vehicl e occupants to assess  the level of emergency.
If  the  occupants  are  unable  to  communicate,  the  agent  automati-
cally  treats  the  call  as  an  emergency,  contacts  the  nearest  eme r-
gency services provider to descr ibe the situation, and requests that
assistance be sent to the location.
Safety Connect LED  light Indicators
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841-4. Theft deterrent system
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Engine immobilizer system
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem:
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 system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the sy stem is operating. 
The  indicator  light  stops  flashi ng  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the  engine  from  starting  if  a  key  has  not  been  previously  regis -
tered in the vehicle’s  on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 
         
        
        
     
        
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902. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come   on,  or  if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light comes on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*2Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.)P. 436
*2Parking brake indicator (Canada)P. 436
Low fuel level warning lightP. 437
Driver’s  and  front  passenger’s  seat  belt
reminder light P. 437
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (on
the center panel)
P. 437
*1Tire pressure warning light
P. 437
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come   on,  or  if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer.
*2: The light turns on when the system is off.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*1, 2VSC off indicatorP. 302
*1, 2PCS warning lightP. 236
*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (U.S.A.)
 (on the center panel) P. 48
*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (Canada) 
(on the center panel)P. 48
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a  light  does  not  come   on,  or  if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer.
*2: The light turns on when the system is operating.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: Depending  on  the  operating  condition,  the  color  and  illuminati ng/flashing
state of the light change.
Indicators  and  symbols  displayed  on  the  multi-information  dis-
play
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*1, 2, 3Brake hold operated indicator P. 201, 
436
*1Brake hold standby indicator P. 201
*4LTA indicatorP. 246, 
436
Cruise control indicator P. 266
Cruise control “SET” indicator P. 266
Radar cruise control indicator P. 266
“SPORT” indicator P. 281
“ECO MODE” indicator P. 281
Eco Driving Indicator Light P. 95
Low outside temperature indicator P. 96 
         
        
        
     
        
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972. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Odometer and trip meter display
Displays the following items.
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Maintenance required information:
Displays  the  remaining  distance  until  the  engine  oil  should  be  changed.  If
“-” is displayed before distance, it means oil maintenance is o verdue. Have
the engine oil changed by your Toyota dealer. • Displays the maintenance required  information when  the  engine  switch
is  turned to  the  “ON” position  (vehicles  without  smart key  syst em) or in
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system).
• Maintenance required information reset method (P. 348)
Shift position and  shift range display
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. ( P. 190)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Switches  the  items  of  the  odome-
ter  and  trip  meter  display  by
pressing the “TRIP” switch.
When  the  trip  meter  is  displayed,
pressing  and  holding  the  “TRIP”
switch will reset the trip meter.
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982. Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Outside temperature display
●In  the  following  situations,  the  correct  outside  temperature  ma y  not  be  dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 k m/h])
• When  the  outside  temperature  has  changed  suddenly  (at  the  entr ance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● If  “  ”  is  displayed  continuously,  the  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Ta k e
your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Adjusting the clock
The clocks can be adjusted on the audio system screen. 
Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Instrument panel light control
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red  zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The  engine  may  be  overheating  if  the  engine  coolant  temperature  gauge
enters  the  red  zone  (“H”).  In  this  case,  immediately  stop  the  v ehicle  in  a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely . (P. 470)