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■General information
The engine is not switched off
automatically in the following sit-
uations:
In case of a steep downhill
grade.
Brake not engaged strongly
enough.
The external temperature is
high and automatic air condi-
tioning is running.
The car's interior has not yet
been heated or cooled to the
required level.
Where there is a risk of win-
dow condensation when the
automatic air conditioning is
switched on.
Engine or other parts not at
operating temperature.
Engine cooling is required.
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is
being turned.
Vehicle battery is heavily dis-
charged.
At higher elevations.
The hood is unlocked.
The parking assistant is acti-
vated.
Stop-and-go traffic.
Selector lever position in N or
R.
After driving in reverse.
Use of fuel with high ethanol
content.
The engine starts automatically
under the following precondi-
tions:
By releasing the brake pedal.
After the engine starts, acceler-
ate as usual.
After the engine switches off
automatically, it will not start
again automatically if any one of
the following conditions are met:
The driver's safety belt is
unbuckled and the driver's
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The display in the
instrument cluster indi-
cates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is
ready for automatically
starting the engine.
The display indicates
that the conditions for
an automatic engine
stop have not been
met.
Functional limitations
Starting the engine
Functional requirements
Driving off
Safety mode
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door is open.
The hood was unlocked.
Some indicator lights light up for
a varied length of time.
The engine can only be started
via the Start/Stop button.
Even if driving off was not
intended, the deactivated
engine starts up automatically in
the following situations:
Excessive warming of the
car's interior when the air con-
ditioning is switched on.
Excessive cooling of the car's
interior when the heating is
switched on.
Where there is a risk of win-
dow condensation when the
automatic air conditioning is
switched on.
The steering wheel is turned.
Change from selector lever
position D to N or R.
Change from selector lever
position P to N, D, or R.
Vehicle battery is heavily dis-
charged.
Start of an oil level measure-
ment.
Depending on the vehicle equip- ment and country-specific ver-
sion, the vehicle features a
variety of sensors for assessing
the traffic situation. The Auto
Start/Stop function uses this
information to adapt to various
traffic situations in a proactive
manner.
For instance, this applies to the
following situations:
If a situation is detected in
which the stopping time is
expected to be very short, the
engine is not switched off
automatically. A message
appears on the Control Dis-
play, depending on the situa-
tion.
If a situation is detected in
which the vehicle needs to
drive off immediately, the
engine is started automati-
cally.
The function may be restricted if
the navigation data is invalid,
outdated or not available, for
example.
The engine is not automatically
switched off.
The engine is started during an
automatic engine stop.
System limits
Additional functions Auto
Start/Stop
Activating/deactivating the
system manually
Concept
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■General information
To use as emergency brake
while driving:
Pull the switch and hold it. The
vehicle brakes hard while the
switch is being pulled.
A vehicle message is displayed.
If the vehicle is slowed down to
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin
to move and possibly roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
is secured against rolling away,
follow the following:
●Set the parking brake.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, turn the front wheels
in the direction of the curb.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, also secure the vehi-
cle, for instance with a wheel
chock.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals in
the vehicle can cause the vehicle
to move and endanger them-
selves and traffic, for instance due
to the following actions:
●Pressing the Start/Stop button.
●Releasing the parking brake.
●Opening and closing the doors
or windows.
●Engaging selector lever position
N.
●Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or inju-
ries. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle.
Take the remote control with you
when exiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
Parking brake
Setting
With a stationary vehicle
Pull the switch.
The LED lights up.
The indicator light in the
instrument cluster illumi-
nates red. The parking
brake is set.
While driving
The indicator light in the
instrument cluster illumi-
nates red, a signal
sounds, and the brake
lights illuminate.
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3Wipers return to their resting
position and are ready again
for operation.
The Automatic transmission
combines the functions of man-
ual shifting, if needed.
Selector lever position for nor-
mal vehicle operation. All gears
for forward travel are activated
automatically. Engage selector lever position R
only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
The vehicle may be pushed or
roll without power, for instance
in vehicle washes, refer to page
128, in selector lever position N.
Selector lever position, for
instance for parking the vehicle.
The transmission blocks the
drive wheels in selector lever
position P.
Engage selector lever position P
only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
■P is engaged automatically
Selector lever position P is
engaged automatically in situa-
tions such as the following:
After the drive-ready state is
switched off and selector
lever position R, D or M is
engaged.
After the standby state has
been switched off when selec-
tor lever position N is
engaged.
If the driver's safety belt is
unbuckled, the driver's door is
opened, and the brake pedal
is not pressed while the vehi-
Automatic transmission
Concept
Safety information
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin
to move and possibly roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
is secured against rolling away,
follow the following:
●Set the parking brake.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, turn the front wheels
in the direction of the curb.
●On uphill grades or on a down-
hill slope, also secure the vehi-
cle, for instance with a wheel
chock.
Selector lever positions
Drive mode D
Reverse R
Neutral N
Parking position P
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cle is stationary and selector
lever position D, M or R is
engaged.
To prevent the vehicle from
creeping after you select a drive
mode, maintain pressure on the
brake pedal until you are ready
to start.
Only when the drive-ready state
is switched on and the brake
pedal is depressed is it possible
to change from selector lever
position P to another selector
lever position.
The selection lever position P
cannot be changed until all tech-
nical requirements are met.
A selector lever lock prevents
the following faulty operation:
Unintentional shifting into
selector lever position R.
Unintentional shifting from
selector lever position P into
another selector lever posi-
tion.
1 Fasten driver's safety belt. 2
Press and hold the button to
release the selector lever
lock.
3 Push the selector lever in the
desired direction, past a
resistance point, if needed.
The selector lever automati-
cally returns to the center
position when released.
Press button P.
Engaging selector lever
positions
General information
Functional requirements
Engaging selector lever
position D, N, R
Engaging selector lever
position P
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In some situations, the vehicle is
to roll without its own power for
a short distance, for instance in
a vehicle wash, or be pushed.
1Switch on drive-ready state
while pressing on the brake
pedal.
2 If necessary, release the
parking brake.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Touch the selector lever lock
and engage selector lever
position N.
5 Switch off drive-ready state.
In this way, standby state remains
switched on, and a vehicle mes-
sage is displayed.
The vehicle can roll.
Irrespective of standby state, the
selector lever position P is auto-
matically engaged after approx.
35 minutes.
If there is a malfunction, you may not be able to change the
selector lever position.
Electronically unlock the trans-
mission lock, if needed, refer to
page 130.
Kickdown is used to achieve
maximum driving performance.
Step on the accelerator pedal
beyond the resistance point at
the full throttle position.
Manual gear-shifting is possible
in manual mode.
Press the selector lever to the
left from selector lever position
D.
The engaged gear is displayed
in the instrument cluster, for
instance 1M.
Rolling or pushing the
vehicle
General information
Engaging selector lever
position N
NOTICE
Selector lever pos ition P is auto-
matically engaged when standby
state is switched off. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not
switch standby state off in vehicle
washes.
Kickdown
Manual mode
Concept
Activating manual mode
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Electronically unlock the trans-
mission lock to maneuver vehi-
cle from a danger area.
Unlocking is possible, if the
starter can spin the engine.
Before unlocking the transmis-
sion lock, set the parking brake
to prevent the vehicle from roll-
ing away.
1Press and hold down brake
pedal.
2 Press the Start/Stop button.
The starter must audibly
start. Hold the Start/Stop but-
ton pressed.
3 With your free hand, press
the button on the selector
lever, arrow 1, and press the
selector lever into selector
lever position N and hold,
arrow N, until selector lever position N is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
A vehicle message is displayed.
4
Release Start/Stop button
and selector lever.
5 Release brake, as soon as
the starter stops.
6 Maneuver the vehicle from
the danger area and secure it
against moving on its own.
For additional information, see
the chapter on tow-starting and
towing, refer to page 319.
Launch Control enables opti-
mum acceleration on surfaces
with good traction under dry sur-
rounding conditions.
The use of Launch Control
causes premature component
wear since this function rep-
resents a very heavy load for
the vehicle.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The selector lever posi-
tion is displayed, for
example P.
Electronic unlocking of
the transmission lock
General information
Engaging selector lever
position N
Launch Control
Concept
General information
1
R
N
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Red lights
Safety belt reminder
Indicator light flashes or
is illuminated: safety
belt on the driver or
passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt
reminder can also be
activated if objects are
placed on the front pas-
senger seat.
Make sure that the
safety belts are posi-
tioned correctly.
Airbag system
Airbag system and belt
tensioner are not work-
ing.
Have the vehicle
checked immediately
by your Toyota dealer.
Parking brake
The parking brake is
set.
For releasing the park-
ing brake, refer to page
121.
Brake system
Braking system
impaired. Continue to
drive moderately.
Have the vehicle
checked immediately
by your Toyota dealer.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
Braking force boost
may not be working.
Avoid abrupt braking.
Take the longer brak-
ing distance into
account.
Have the system imme-
diately checked by your
Toyota dealer.