
3
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9 8
7 5 4
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage............ 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 197
Dinghy towing.................... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without 
a smart key system) ........ 217
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 219
Automatic transmission ..... 225
Turn signal lever................ 232
Parking brake .................... 233
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 234
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 248 4-5. Using the driving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision  System) ........................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure  Alert) ................................ 272
Dynamic radar cruise  control.............................. 280
Cruise control .................... 294
Intuitive parking assist ....... 298
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 305
Four-wheel drive system ... 315
AUTO LSD system ............ 318
Driving assist systems ....... 320
Trailer brake controller....... 327
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 331
Off-road precautions .......... 335
4Driving 

24Pictorial index
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 474
Front-wheel drive control switch
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 315
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 428
USB port
*2
USB charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 382
VSC off switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 318, 323
Intuitive parking assist switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 298
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 379
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage ........... 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 197
Dinghy towing ................... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch(vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 217
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
a smart key system) ........ 219
Automatic transmission ..... 225
Turn signal lever................ 232
Parking brake .................... 233
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 234
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 248 4-5. Using the driving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision  System)........................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure  Alert) ............................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise  control ............................. 280
Cruise control .................... 294
Intuitive parking assist....... 298
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 305
Four-wheel drive system ... 315
AUTO LSD system............ 318
Driving assist systems ...... 320
Trailer brake controller ...... 327
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 331
Off-road precautions ......... 335 

1904-1. Before driving
WARNING
●Do  not  leave  a  door  or  window  open  if  the  curved  glass  is  coate d  with  a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunligh t may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always  apply  the  parking  brake,  shift  the  shift  lever  to  P,  stop  the  engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running .
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the park ing brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an acci dent.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or i mmediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● 4WD  models:  If  the  shift  lever  is  moved  before  the  “4LO”  indicator  turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The tr ansfer mode
disengages  both  the  front  and  rear  driveshafts  from  the  powertrain  and
allows the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (A t this time, the
indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. ( P. 315)
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always  turn  the  engine  off.  Otherwise,  if  you  accidentally  move  the  shift
lever  or depress  the accelerator  pedal, this  could  cause  an  acc ident or  fire
due  to  engine  overheating. Additionally,  if  the  vehicle  is  park ed  in  a  poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicl e, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this ma y cause
one  side  of  the  vehicle  to  brake  differently  than  the  other  sid e. Also,  the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow oth er vehicles
closely and avoid hills or shar p turns that require braking. 
In  this  case,  braking  is  still  possible,  but  the  brake  pedal  sh ould  be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance wi ll increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems  fails,  the  other  will  still  operate.  In  this  case,  the  brake  pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking dist ance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. 

2234-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
■Operation of the engine switch
●If  the  switch  is  not  pressed  shortly  and  firmly,  the  engine  swi tch  mode  may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If  attempting  to  restart  the  engine  immediately  after  turning  t he  engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turni ng the engine
switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the eng ine.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated by a customized setting
P. 523
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do  not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces. 
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lo ck or open the
doors  until  the  vehicle  reaches  a  safe  and  complete  stop.  Other wise,  the
steering  lock  function  will  activate  and  this  may  lead  to  an  ac cident,  result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If  you  want  to  stop  the  engine  in  an  emergency  while  driving  th e  vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or pr ess it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 475)
However,  do  not  touch  the  engine  switch  while  driving  except  in  an  emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking  control,  however,  power  assist  to  the  steering  will  be  lost. This  will
make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull ov er and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
■ When parking (except for New Caledonia)
Exhaust  gases  include  harmful  carbon  monoxide  (CO),  which  is  colorless
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  exhaust  gases  to  enter  the  vehicle  a nd  may
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to  death or a
serious health hazard.
● If  the  vehicle  is  in  a  poorly  ventilated  area  or  a  closed  area,  such  as  a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long tim e. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space  and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up,  or where it
is  snowing.  If  snowbanks  build  up  around  the  vehicle  while  the  engine  is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. 

2984-5. Using the driving support systems
Intuitive parking assist
■Types of sensors
■Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns  the  intuitive  parking
assist on/off
When  on,  the  indicator  light
comes  on  to  inform  the  driver
that the system is operational.
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when paral-
lel  parking  or  maneuvering  into  a  garage  is  measured  by  the
sensors  and  communicated  via  t he  multi-information  display
and buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this
system.
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors1
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2994-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
When the sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approx-
imate distance to the o bstacle are displayed and the buzzer sou nds.
■Intuitive parking assist display
Front  corner  sensor  opera-
tion
Rear corner sensor operation
Rear center sensor operation
■Sensor operation and di stance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehi cle approaches an obstacle, as
shown by the following table.
When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the buzze r sys-
tem responds to the nearest zone.
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
The distance display and buzzer
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Approximate distance to obstacleDisplay and buzzer
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.5 ft. (45 cm)Intermittent
1.5 ft. (45 cm) to 1.0 ft. (30 cm)Fast intermittent
Less than 1.0 ft. (30 cm)Continuously
Approximate distance to obstacleDisplay and buzzer
2.8 ft. (85 cm) to 2.0 ft. (60 cm)Intermittent
2.0 ft. (60 cm) to 1.3 ft. (40 cm)Fast intermittent
Less than 1.3 ft. (40 cm)Continuously 

3014-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■The intuitive parking assist can be operated when
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in ON.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The shift lever is not in P or R and vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph
(10 km/h).
● Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• The engine switch is in ON.
• The shift lever is in R.
■ If the display flashes and a message is displayed
P. 494, 495
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
WARNING
■When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  driven  safely
and possibly cause an accident.
● Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
● The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving
forward  or  reversing,  check  the  areas  surrounding  the  vehicle  ( especially
the  sides  of  the  vehicle)  for  safety,  and  drive  slowly,  using  t he  brake  to
control the vehicle’s speed.
● Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.