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WARNING
■General precautions while driving 
Driving  under  the influence:  Never  drive  your vehicle when unde r the  influ- 
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to ope rate your vehi- 
cle.  Alcohol  and  certain  drugs  delay  reaction  time,  impair  judgment  and 
reduce  coordination,  which  could  lead  to  an  accident  that  could   result  in 
death or serious injury. 
Defensive  driving: Always  drive  defensively. Anticipate  mistake s  that  other 
drivers or pedestrians might m ake and be ready to avoid accidents. 
Driver  distraction:  Always  give   your  full  attention  to  driving.  Anything  that 
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a  cellular phone or 
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serio us injury to you, 
your occupants or others. 
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety 
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow  children to 
have or use the key. 
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral. 
There  is  also  a  danger  that  children  may  injure  themselves  by  p laying with 
the  windows  or  other  features  of  the  vehicle.  In  addition,  heat   build-up  or 
extremely cold temperatures insi de the vehicle can be fatal to children. 

581-2. Child safety
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Riding with children
●It  is  recommended  that  children  sit  in  the  rear  seats  to  avoid acci- 
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch, etc. 
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to 
avoid  children  opening  the  door  while  driving  or  operating  the 
power window accidentally. ( P. 197, 277) 
● Do  not  let  small  children  operate  equipment  which  may  catch  or 
pinch  body  parts,  such  as  the  power  window,  hood,  back  door,
seats, etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi - 
cle. 
Use  a  child  restraint  system  appropriate  for  the  child,  until  t he 
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow  children to 
have or use the key. 
Children  may  be  able  to  start  the  vehicle  or  shift  the  vehicle  into  neutral. 
There  is  also  a  danger  that  children  may  injure  themselves  by  p laying with 
side  windows  or  other  features  of  the  vehicle.  In  addition,  hea t  build-up  or 
extremely cold temperatures insi de the vehicle can be fatal to children. 

2753-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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Manual type 
Push the mirror back in the direc- 
tion of the rear of the vehicle.
Power type 
Folds the mirrors 
Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror 
folding  switch  in  the  neutral  posi-
tion  sets  the  mirrors  to  automatic 
mode. 
Automatic  mode  allows  the  folding 
or  extending  of  the  mirrors  to  be 
linked  to  locking/unlocking  of  the 
doors.
■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when 
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode. 
■ When the mirrors are fogged up 
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror d efoggers. Turn 
on  the  rear  window  defogger  to  turn  on  the  outside  rear  view  mi rror  defog- 
gers. ( P. 552)
Folding and extending the mirrors 

3164-2. Driving procedures
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*: To  improve  fuel  efficiency  and  reduce  noises,  set  the  shift  lever in D for 
normal driving.
 P.   4 3 2
■When  driving  with  cruise  control or  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with 
full-speed range acti vated (if equipped) 
Even  when  performing  the  following  with  the  intent  of  enabling  engine  brak- 
ing,  engine  braking  will  not activate because  cruise  control  or  dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.  
● When  switching  the driving  mode to  sport mode  while  driving in D  position. 
( P. 432) 
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control) 
 P. 286 
■ Shift lock system 
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operati on of the shift 
lever in starting.  
The  shift  lever  can  be  shifted  from  P  only  when  the  power  switc h  is  in  ON 
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BPosition for engine braking
Selecting a driving mode 

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*1: To  improve  fuel  efficiency  and  reduce  noises,  set  the  shift  lever in D for 
normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accele rating force 
and engine braking force. 
 P. 432
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S position. Shift ranges can be 
selected by operating the shift lever. 
Upshifting 
Downshifting
The  selected  shift  range,  from  S1 
to  S6,  will  be  displayed  on  the 
multi-information display. 
The  initial  shift  range  in  S  mode  is 
4.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral 
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P. 320)
Selecting a driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the S position
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5816-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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■ Automatic car washes 
● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of 
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving. 
● Brushes  used  in  automatic  car  washes  may  scratch  the  vehicle  surface, 
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint. 
● Rear  spoiler  may  not  be  washable  in  some  automatic  car  washes. There 
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle. 
■ High pressure car washes 
As  water  may  enter  the  cabin,  do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  near  the  gaps 
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these ar eas continu- 
ously. 
■ Note for a smart entry & start system 
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is with in the effective 
range,  the  door  may  lock  and  unlock  repeatedly.  In  that  case,  f ollow  the  fol- 
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle: 
● Place  the  key  in  a  position  2  m  (6  ft.)  or  more  separate  from  the  vehicle 
while  the  vehicle  is  being  washed.  (Take  care  to  ensure  that  th e  key  is  not 
stolen.) 
● Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  smart  entry  & 
start system. ( P. 209) 
■ Wheels  and  wheel  ornaments  (vehicles  without  matte  black  painted 
wheels) 
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. 
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use. 
● To  protect  the  paint  from  damage,  make  sure  to  observe  the  following  pre- 
cautions. 
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent 
• Do not use hard brushes 
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as  after driv- 
ing or parking in hot weather  

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■  Aluminum wheels (vehicles with matte black painted wheels) 
As  matte  black  painted  wheels  require  different  cleaning  method s  than  con- 
ventional  aluminum  wheels,  be  sure  to  observe  the  following.  Fo r  details, 
consult  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  rep airer,  or  any 
reliable repairer. 
● Remove  dirt  using  water.  If  the  wheels  are  excessively  dirty,  use  a  sponge 
or soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent to remo ve the dirt. 
● When  using  detergent,  make  sure  to  rinse  it  off  with  water  immediately. 
Then use a soft cloth to wipe off the water. 
● To prevent the matte black paint from being damaged, make sure to observe 
the following precautions: 
• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a brush or dry cloth. 
• Do not use any wheel coatings or abrasive detergents. 
• When  using  an  automatic  car  wash,  disable/do  not  select  the  wh eel 
brush function (if such an option is available). 
■ Brake pads and calipers 
Rust  may  form  if  the  vehicle  is  parked  with  wet  brake  pads  or  d isc  rotors, 
causing  them  to  stick.  Before  parking  the  vehicle  after  it  is  w ashed,  drive 
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts. 
■ Bumpers and side moldings 
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. 
■ Plated portions (if equipped) 
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows: 
● Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of neutral 
detergent and water to clean the dirt off. 
● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. 
● To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product. 

5866-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
●Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces 
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water. 
● If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with 
neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.  
Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe o ff 
remaining traces of detergent and water. 
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. 
● Wipe  off  any  excess  dirt  and dust  with  a  soft  cloth  dampened with 
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool d etergent.
●Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
all remaining traces of detergent. 
● Wipe  the  surface  with  a  dry,  soft  cloth  to  remove  any  remaining 
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated a rea. 
● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. 
● Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted 
to approximately 1%. 
● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off 
remaining traces of detergent and water.
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s inter ior 
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas