
1903-5. Opening and closing the windows
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the electronic sunshade
■ Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof
● The  driver  is  responsible  for  panoramic  moon  roof  opening  and  c losing
operations. 
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other
passengers to have body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof . 
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do  not  have  any  part  of  their  body  in  a
position  where  it  could  be  caught  when
the  electronic  sunshade  is  being  oper-
ated.
● Do not let a child operate the electronic
sunshade.  Closing  the  electronic  sun-
shade  on  someone  can  cause  death  or
serious injury.
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do  not  have  any  part  of  their  body  in  a
position  where  it  could  be  caught  when
the panoramic moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● When using the wireless remote control
or  mechanical  key  and  operating  the
panoramic  moon  roof,  operate  the  pan-
oramic  moon  roof  after  checking  to
make  sure  that there is no  possibility  of
any passenger having any of their body
parts  caught  in  the  panoramic  moon
roof.  Also,  do  not  let  a  child  operate
panoramic  moon  roof  by  the  wireless
remote  control  or  mechanical  key.  It  is
possible  for  children  and  other  passen-
gers  to  get  caught  in  the  panoramic
moon roof. 

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4Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 194
Cargo and luggage ........... 203
Vehicle load limits ............. 206
Trailer towing..................... 207
Dinghy towing ................... 208
4-2.  Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 209
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a 
smart key system) ........... 211
Automatic transmission ..... 217
Turn signal lever................ 223
Parking brake .................... 224
Electric parking brake........ 225
Brake Hold ........................ 229
4-3.  Operating the lights  and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 231
AHB (Automatic High  Beam) ............................. 236
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 240
4-4.  Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 244
4-5.  Using the driving  support systems
Toyota Safety  Sense 2.5+...................... 248 PCS (Pre-Collision 
System)........................... 254
LTA (Lane Tracing  Assist) ............................. 270
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 285
Dynamic radar cruise  control with full-speed 
range............................... 290
Dynamic radar cruise  control ............................. 306
Driving assist systems ...... 322
BSM (Blind Spot  Monitor)........................... 330
• BSM function ................ 333
Intuitive parking assist....... 336
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert) ............................... 345
• RCTA function .............. 347
RCD (Rear Camera  Detection) ....................... 354
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) ............................. 360
Parking Support Brake  function (static 
objects) ........................... 368
Parking Support Brake  function (rear-crossing 
vehicles).......................... 372
Driving mode select  switches .......................... 375
4-6.  Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 377 

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4-1. Before driving
P. 209, 211
With the brake pedal depressed , shift the shift lever to D. 
(  P. 217)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 224, 225)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 217)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 224, 225), and shift the shift lever to P 
(  P. 217).
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Turn the engine switch to the “LOC K” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Press the engine switch  to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key  on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle
The  following  procedures  should  be  observed  to  ensure  safe
driving: 
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Driving
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4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “START”  position  and  start  the
engine.
“LOCK”
The  steering  wheel  is  locked  and
the  key  can  be  removed.  (The  key
can  be  removed  only  when  the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
■ Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 217)
■ If “Not Ready to Drive” is displayed on the multi-information d isplay
Depress  the  brake  pedal  and  then  turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “START”
position to start the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine  switch positions
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Push  in  the  key  and  turn  it  to  the
“LOCK” position.
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When “Check Fuel Cap” is displayed on the multi-information dis play
P. 247
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 80) 
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A  buzzer  sounds  if  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  while  the  engine   switch  is  in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key. When  starting  the  engine,  the  engine
switch  may  seem  stuck  in  the  “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing  the  steering  wheel  slightly  left  and
right.
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 when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency,  you  must  turn  the  engine  off  while  the  vehicle  is  moving,  turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine . An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( P. 517)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do  not  leave  the  engine  switch  in  the  “ACC” or  “ON”  position  fo r  long  peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ 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 vehi-
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Driving
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Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P. 
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. 
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
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 until the engine is completely
started.
The  engine  can  be  started  from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 
smart key system)
Performing  the  following  opera tions  when  carrying  the  elec-
tronic  key  on  your  person  starts  the  engine  or  changes  engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (P. 224, 225), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Driving-related data will be displayed on the multi-information  display.
■Automatic engine shut off feature
●The  vehicle  is  equipped  with  a  feature  that  automatically  shuts  off the
engine  when  the  shift  lever  is  in  P  with  the  engine  running  for   an  extended
period.
● The  engine  will  automatically  shut  off  after  approximately  1  hour  if  it  has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.
● The  timer  for  the  automatic  engine  shut  off  feature  will  reset  if  the  brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other  than P.
● After  the  vehicle  is  parked,  if  the  door  is  locked  with  the  door  lock  switch
(P. 151) from the inside or the mechanical key ( P. 559) from the outside,
the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The tim er for the auto-
matic  engine  shut  off  feature  will  be  re-enabled  if  the  driver’ s  door  is
opened.
Stopping the engine
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■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or IGNI-
TION  ON  mode  (with  the  engine  is  not  running)  for  more  than  an  hour  with
the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn  off. However, this
function  cannot  entirely  prevent  battery  discharge.  Do  not  leav e  the  vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for lon g peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 145
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 163
■ Notes for the entry function
P. 164
■ If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 80)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
■ Steering lock
After  turning  the  engine  switch  off  and  opening  and  closing  the   doors,  the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering  lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To  prevent  the  steering  lock  motor  from  overheating,  the  motor  may  be  sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short  period of time.
In  this  case,  refrain  from  operating  the  engine. After  about  10  seconds,  the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When “Check Fuel Cap” is displayed  on the multi-information display
P. 247
■ When  a  message  requesting  the  smart  key  system  be  inspected  is  dis-
played on the multi-information display
The  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by   your
Toyota dealer immediately. A  message  informing  the  driver  that  the
steering  wheel  is  locked  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display. 
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the  engine  switch  while  turning  the  steer-
ing wheel left and right.