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3-1. Key information
Before driving
noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellu- lar phone or other wireless communi-
cation devices
●When the wireless key is in contact
with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When another wireless key (that emits
radio waves) is being used nearby
●If window tint with a metallic content or
metallic objects are attached to the rear window
■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
P. 1 0 3
1Releasing
To release the key, press the button
2Folding
To stow the key, press the button then
fold the key.
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock cyl-
inder, turn it over and re-attempt to
insert it.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
( P.334)
■If you lose your mechanical keys
P. 3 3 3
■Certification for the wireless remote control
P. 3 9 5
Using the key (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start sys-
tem)
Using the mechanical key
(vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving
●Interior buzzer sounds continuously
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be acti-
vated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not
operated for a long time.
●If the smart entry & start system has
not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked from any door except the driver’s door. In
this case, press the button on the driver’s door handle, or use the wire-less remote control or mechanical key
to unlock the doors.
■Electronic key battery-saving func- tion
●When battery-saving mode is set, bat-tery depletion is minimized by stop-ping the electronic key from receiving
radio waves.
Press twice while pressing and
holding . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set,
the smart entry & start system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press any
of the electronic key buttons.
●Electronic keys that will not be used
for long periods of time can be set to the battery-saving mode in advance.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses
weak radio waves. In the following situa- tions, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: P.334)
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-play, airport or other facility that gen-
erates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellu-lar phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects • Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins • Hand warmers made of metal• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves • Another vehicle’s electronic key or a
SituationCorrection
procedure
The engine switch was
turned to ACC while the
driver’s door was open
(or the driver’s door
was opened while the
engine switch was in
ACC).
Turn the
engine switch
off and close
the driver’s
door.
The engine switch was
turned to off while the
driver’s door was open.
Close the
driver’s door.
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Before driving
■Folding down the rear seat-
backs
1 Move the front seats forward.
( P.106)
2 Stow the seat belts in the seat
belt holder as shown in the
illustration.
3 Lower the head restraints to the
lowest position. ( P.108)
4 Pull the seatback lock release
strap and fold the seatback
down.
Each seatback may be folded sepa-
rately.
■Returning the rear seatbacks
Raise the rear seatback until it
locks.
Check that the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback.
■After returning the rear seatback
Remove the rear seat belts from the
seat belt holders.
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats
can be folded down.
Folding down and returning
the rear seatbacks
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■When folding the rear seatbacks
down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Before driving
■Adjusting the rear seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
1 Pull the seatback lock release
strap and fold down the seat-
back until it reaches the position
where the head restraints can
be removed.
2 Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release button
.
1 Pull the seatback lock release
strap and fold down the seat-
back until it reaches the position
where the head restraints can
be installed.
2 Align the head restraint with
installation holes, press and
hold the lock release button
when inserting the head
restraint.
Removing the head
restraints
Installing the head restraints
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and canvas top
Before driving
1Pull the latch handle toward you
and swing it fully out.
2 Push the latch handle to
securely lock the latch as shown
in the illustration.
Close the rear side window as
shown in the illustration.
When closing the window, make sure it
is completely closed.
Rear side windows
The rear side windows can be
opened and closed.
Opening the rear side win-
dows
Closing the rear side win-
dows
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
Be sure not to put any body parts,
such as hands, out of the rear side windows while the driving. Doing so could be very dangerous because
serious injury may result from colli- sions or when the brakes are sud-denly applied.
■When closing the rear side win-dows
Take care to prevent hands or fingers from being caught in the latch handle. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
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4
Driving
Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............ 120
Cargo and luggage ........... 127
Trailer towing .................... 128
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles without smart entry &
start system) ................... 129
Engine (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start
system) ........................... 130
Multidrive .......................... 135
Manual transmission......... 139
Turn signal lever ............... 140
Parking brake ................... 141
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch ............... 142
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
....................................... 145
Fog light switch ................. 148
Windshield wipers and washer
....................................... 149
Rear window wiper and washer
....................................... 152
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap. 154
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 156
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
........................................ 161
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) . 172
Dynamic radar cruise control
........................................ 181
Speed limiter ..................... 192
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 194
Stop & Start system .......... 198
Toyota parking assist-sensor
........................................ 204
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ...................... 210
Driving assist systems ...... 211
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 216
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following
information about storage pre-
cautions, cargo capacity and
load:
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the ped-
als from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an acci- dent.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the lug-
gage compartment whenever pos- sible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or
on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
■Load and distribution
●Do not overload your vehicle.
●Do not apply loads unevenly.Improper loading may cause deteri-oration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.
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4-1. Before driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend
towing a trailer with your vehi-
cle.
Toyota also does not recom-
mend the installation of a tow
hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier for a wheelchair,
scooter, etc. Your vehicle is not
designed for trailer towing or
for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.