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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
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5
4
3
2
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4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 144
Automatic High Beam ......... 147
Fog light switch ................... 150
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 150
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 153
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense ........... 155
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 160
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ... 172
Dynamic radar cruise control
.......................................... 181
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ...... 192
Stop & Start system ............ 196
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 201
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 206
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ................................. 212
AWD mode select switch .... 217
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system .............................. 218
Driving assist systems ........ 219
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 226
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem.................................... 230
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters.............................. 235
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 237
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 239
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 241
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ......... 244
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 248
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 251
6-2. Matte paint care guide (if
equipped)
Basic knowledge about matte
clear coat .......................... 254
Washing your vehicle.......... 258
Frequently Asked Questions
.......................................... 261
6-3. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 265
5Interior features
6Maintenance and care
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Pictorial index
Refueling method .............................................................................P.154
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .............................................................P.352
Tires ................................................................................................P.277
Tire size/inflation pressure ...............................................................P.357
Winter tires/tire chains .....................................................................P.226
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ..............................P.277
Coping with flat tires.........................................................................P.325
Hood ................................................................................................P.268
Opening ...........................................................................................P.268
Engine oil .........................................................................................P.352
Coping with overheating ..................................................................P.346
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/turn signal
lights .......................................................................................P.142, 144
Front fog lights...............................................................................P.150
Tail lights/turn signal lights ..................................................P.142, 144
Stop lights
Side turn signal lights ...................................................................P.142
License plate light..........................................................................P.144
Rear fog light ..................................................................................P.150
Back-up light
Shifting the shift position to R ..........................................................P.139
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.301, Watts: P.358)
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Pictorial index
When a warning message is displayed............................................P.323
Parking brake .................................................................................P.143
Applying/releasing............................................................................P.143
Precautions against winter season ..................................................P.227
Warning buzzer/message ........................................................P.143, 323
Turn signal lever ............................................................................P.142
Headlight switch ............................................................................P.144
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ......P.144
Front fog lights/rear fog light ............................................................P.150
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................P.150
Usage...............................................................................................P.150
Adding washer fluid..........................................................................P.274
Emergency flasher switch.............................................................P.306
Hood lock release lever .................................................................P.268
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever............................P.120
Audio system
*
Air conditioning system ................................................................P.230
Usage...............................................................................................P.230
Rear window defogger .....................................................................P.232
Fuel filler door opener ...................................................................P.154
*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multime-
dia system Owner’s manual”.
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Pictorial index
When a warning message is displayed............................................P.323
Parking brake .................................................................................P.143
Applying/releasing............................................................................P.143
Precautions against winter season ..................................................P.227
Warning buzzer/message ........................................................P.143, 323
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..........................................P.150
Usage...............................................................................................P.150
Adding washer fluid..........................................................................P.274
Turn signal lever ............................................................................P.142
Headlight switch ............................................................................P.144
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime running lights ......P.144
Front fog lights/rear fog light ............................................................P.150
Emergency flasher switch.............................................................P.306
Hood lock release lever .................................................................P.268
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever............................P.120
Air conditioning system ................................................................P.230
Usage...............................................................................................P.230
Rear window defogger .....................................................................P.232
Audio system
*
Fuel filler door opener ...................................................................P.154
*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights come on when the
engine switch is turned to ON to indi-
cate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the
engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the lights do not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-
information display.
The indicators inform the driver of
the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Low fuel level warning light
( →P.317)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder light
( →P.318)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights*2
( →P.318)
Tire pressure warning light*1
( →P.319)
(Orange)
LTA indicator*2 (if equipped)
( →P.319)
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor*1 ( →P.319)
(Flashes)
Toyota parking assist-sensor
OFF indicator*1 (if equipped)
( →P.320)
(Flashes)
“RCTA OFF” indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( →P.320)
(Flashes or illuminates)
PCS warning light*1 (if
equipped) ( →P.321)
Slip indicator*1 ( →P.321)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the engine,
this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehi- cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P.142)
Tail light indicator ( →P.144)
Headlight high beam indica-
tor ( →P.145)
Automatic High Beam indica-
tor (if equipped) ( →P.147)
Front fog light indicator
( →P.150)
Rear fog light indicator
( →P.150)
PCS warning light*1, 2 (if
equipped) ( →P.164)
Cruise control indicator*3 (if
equipped) ( →P.181)
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator*3 (if equipped)
( →P.181)
Cruise control “SET” indica-
tor*3 (if equipped) ( →P.181)
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4
Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 128
Cargo and luggage ........... 134
Trailer towing .................... 135
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch..... 136
Manual transmission......... 139
Turn signal lever ............... 142
Parking brake ................... 143
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch ............... 144
Automatic High Beam ....... 147
Fog light switch ................. 150
Windshield wipers and washer
....................................... 150
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. 153
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 155
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
........................................ 160
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) . 172
Dynamic radar cruise control
........................................ 181
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 192
Stop & Start system .......... 196
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) . 201
Toyota parking assist-sensor
........................................ 206
RCTA (Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert) ............................... 212
AWD mode select switch .. 217
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ...................... 218
Driving assist systems ...... 219
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 226
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4-1. Before driving
4- 1. B ef ore dr iv in g
■Starting the engine
→P. 1 3 6
■Driving
1While depressing the clutch
pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(→P.139)
2Release the parking brake.
(→P.143)
3Gradually release the clutch
pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1While depressing the clutch
pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2If necessary, set the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to N. (→P.139)
If the Stop & Start system is enabled,
shifting the shift lever to N and releas-
ing the clutch pedal will stop the engine.
(→P.196)
■Parking the vehicle
1While depressing the clutch
pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2Set the parking brake. (→P.143)
Check that the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
3Shift the shift lever to N.
(→P.139)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to
1 or R and block the wheels as needed.
4Turn the engine switch to OFF
to stop the engine.
5Slowly release the brake pedal.
6Lock the door, making sure that
you have the key on your per-
son.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to 1.
2Lightly depress the accelerator
pedal at the same time as grad-
ually releasing the clutch pedal.
3Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and
the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driv-
ing on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water
between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■Restraining the engine output
(Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake ped-
als are depressed at the same time,
the engine output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display and
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to ensure
safe driving:
Driving procedure
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the switch turns
on the lights as follows:
1 The headlights, daytime
running lights ( →P.144) and all
the lights listed below turn on
and off automatically.
2 The front position, tail,
license plate and instrument
panel lights turn on.
3 The headlights and all the
lights listed above turn on.
■AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to
other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automati-
cally whenever the engine is started and
the parking brake is released with the
headlight switch in the position.
(Illuminate brighter than the front posi-
tion lights.) Daytime running lights are
not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or anything that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
■Automatic light off system
●When the light switch is in or
: The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to ACC or
OFF.
●When the light switch is in : The
headlights and all lights turn off auto-
matically if the engine switch is turned
to ACC or OFF.
To turn the lights on again, turn the
engine switch to ON, or turn the light
switch once and then back to
Headlight switch
The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions