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■Starting the engine
129, 130
■Driving
Multidrive
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D.
( P.135)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.141)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate
the vehicle.
Manual transmission
1 While depressing the clutch
pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
( P.139)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.141)
3 Gradually release the clutch
pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
■Stopping
Multidrive
1 With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
If the Stop & Start system is enabled,
depressing the brake pedal will stop the engine. ( P.198)
2If necessary, set the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P. ( P.135)
Manual transmission
1 While depressing the clutch
pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2 If 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.198)
■Parking the vehicle
Multidrive
1 With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehi-
cle completely.
2 Set the parking brake (P.141),
and shift the shift lever to P.
( P.135)
Check the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
3 Turn the engine switch to OFF
to stop the engine.
4 Slowly release the brake pedal.
5 Lock the door, making sure that
you have the key on your per-
son.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to ensure
safe driving:
Driving procedure
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Driving
Manual transmission
1 While depressing the clutch
pedal, depress the brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake. (P.141)
Check that the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3 Shift 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.
4 Turn the engine switch to OFF
to stop the engine.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that
you have the key on your per-
son.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
Multidrive
1 Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to D.
2 Gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
1 Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to 1.
2 Lightly depress the accelerator
pedal at the same time as grad-
ually releasing the clutch pedal.
3 Release 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.
■Engine speed while driving (vehi-
cles with Multidrive)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting con- trol or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indi-
cate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving
uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is
released
●When the brake pedal is depressed
while power mode is selected
■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 while the
system is operating.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observ- ing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1000 km (621 miles): • Do not drive at extremely high
speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration.• Do not drive continuously in low
gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for
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extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle regis- tration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P.345)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle (vehi-
cles with Multidrive)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and
accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accel- erator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden accelera-
tion that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist
your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-ing in an accident.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is
any flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not turn
off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but
the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you
should pull over and stop the vehi- cle as soon as it is safe to do so.However, in the event of an emer-
gency, such as if it becomes impos- sible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 2 9 6
●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and
lose effectiveness. ( P.135, 139)
●Do not adjust the positions of the
steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control
the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine brak-
ing due to shifting, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehi-cle to skid.
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Driving
WARNING
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to
make sure that the brakes are func- tioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from func-
tioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not func-tioning properly, steering control
may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Do not let the vehicle roll backward while a forward driving position is selected,
or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.Doing so may cause the engine to
stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehi-
cle.
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Do not
shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.Doing so can damage the transmis-
sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do no t sh i ft t h e sh if t l e ve r t o R whi l e the vehicle is moving forward.Doing so can damage the transmis-
sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driv-ing position while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmis- sion and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shift-
ing the shift lever to any positions other than P or N may lead to unex-pected rapid acceleration of the
vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scrap-ing noise (brake pad wear indica-tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs
are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (Multidrive) or N, the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly and unex- pectedly, causing an accident.
●Vehicles with Multidrive: In order to prevent accidents due to the vehi-cle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent acci-
dents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and
securely apply the parking brake as needed.
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When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the engine
output may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted to
R*.
• When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D*.
When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRC is turned off ( P.212),
sudden start restraint control also does not operate. If your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow
due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate TRC ( P.212) so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully
in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time.Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, under-side of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the
following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the
vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P.313, 324)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause the following serious dam-age to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle
becomes flooded or stuck in mud or sand, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in the quantity and quality of the engine oil, transmission fluid, clutch fluid, differential oil, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
[DSC]) (vehicles with Multid-
rive)
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Driving
4-2.Driving pro cedu res
1Check that the parking brake is
set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P
(Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal
(Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission).
4 Turn the engine switch to
START to start the engine.
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P.74) Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free
it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.
1 OFF (“LOCK” position)
The steering wheel is locked and the
key can be removed. (vehicles with
Multidrive: The key can be removed
only when the shift lever is in P.)
2 ACC (“ACC” position)
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entr y & start system)
Starting the engine
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 circum-
stances.Doing so may cause an acci- dent resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
Changing the engine switch
positions
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Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
3 ON (“ON” position)
All electrical components can be used.
4START (“START” position)
For starting the engine.
■Turning the key from ACC to OFF
1 Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive)
or N (manual transmission).
2 Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove
the key.
1 Check that the parking brake is
set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P
(Multidrive) or N (manual trans-
mission).
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal
(Multidrive) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission).
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display. If it is
not displayed, the engine cannot be
started.
4 Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. It is not
necessary to press and hold the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.
Continue depressing the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) until the engine is com-
pletely started.
The engine can be started from any
WARNING
■Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to OFF while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the
vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to ACC to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is
stopped while driving. ( P.296)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time without the engine running.
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entr y & start system)
Performing the following oper-
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person
starts the engine or changes
engine switch modes.
Starting the engine
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■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized set-ting, refer to P.334.
Multidrive
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake (P.141),
and shift the shift lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.
3 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter dis- play will be extinguished.
4 Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the multi-information display.
Manual transmission
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
( P.141)
Check the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
3 Shift the shift lever to N.
( P.139)
4 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter dis-
play will be extinguished.
5 Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the multi-information display.
WARNING
■When starting the engine
A lwa ys st a r t t h e e ng i ne whi l e s it t in g in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehi- cle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe
and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunc-tion with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be oper- ating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly,
there may be a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toy-ota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Stopping the engine