
2544-6. Using other driving systems
4Press and hold the switch
for approximately 30 seconds.
Check that the TRC OFF and VSC OFF
indicators illuminate and then turn off.
5 Within 5 seconds after the indi-
cator lights turn off, release the
switch. Then, press the
switch again within 2 seconds of
releasing it.
The hill-start assist control ON indicator will turn off and then illuminate.
6 Turn the engine switch off.
7 Start the engine again and
check that the hill-start assist
control ON indicator turns off.
Hill-start assist control will be disabled.
To enable hill-star t assist control,
perform steps 1 through 7 again.
■When enabling the hill-start assist control
●If the hill-start assi st control ON indi-
cator does not turn off or a mistake was made during the procedure, turn
the engine switch off and start the pro-
cedure from step 4 again.
●If the switch is pressed and held
for 30 seconds or more, the TRC OFF indicator and VSC OFF indicator will
turn off and the switch will become
inoperable. In this case, the VSC will
operate in normal mode. ( P.257) If the engine switch is turned off and
then the engine is started again, oper-
ation of the switch will become
possible.
■Operating conditions of hill-start
assist control
When the following conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will operate:
●Vehicles with an automatic transmis-sion: The shift lever is in D or M (when
starting off forward on while facing
uphill) or in R (when starting off back- ward while facing downhill).
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other
than R (when starting off forward while
facing uphill) or in R (when starting off backward while facing downhill).
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The accelerator pedal is not
depressed.
●The parking brake is not engaged.
■Hill-start assist control will not
operate when
Hill-start assist control will not operate
when any of the following conditions are
met:
●Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion: The shift lever is in a position other than D or M (when facing uphill)
or in a position other than R (when
facing downhill).
●Vehicles with a manual transmission:
The shift lever is in R (when facing uphill) or in a position other than R
(when facing downhill).
●Vehicles with an automatic transmis- sion: The accelerator pedal is
depressed.
●The parking brake is applied.
●Vehicles with a manual transmission: The clutch is engaged.
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4-6. Using other driving systems
Driving
■“TRACK” mode
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of control modes to accommodate vari-
ous driving preferences. The control
modes can be selected with the “TRACK” switch. Normal mode allows
secure and smooth normal driving.
When the switch is pressed and held for 1 second or more, “TRACK” mode is
activated. When “TRACK” mode is
selected, the control characteristics of VSC, TRC, etc. will be changed and
sportier than normal driving will be pos-
sible.
When “TRACK” mode is selected, the
multi-information display will change to
the “TRACK” mode display and the “TRACK” indicator and VSC OFF indica-
tor will illuminate.
To change back to normal mode while in
“TRACK” mode, press switch or
the “TRACK” switch.
■Turning off both TRC and VSC sys- tem
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off,
press and hold switch for more
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is
stopped.
The TRC OFF indicator and the VSC
OFF indicator will come on.
However, on vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the brake LSD function
will remain on.
Press switch again to turn the sys-
tems back on.
■Selecting TRC mode and VSC mode
Modes can be selected to suit your driving conditions as follows:
Driving condi-
tionsTRC modesVSC modesBrake LSD
functionIndicators
Normal roadsNormal modeNormal modeNormal mode
Rough roadsOFFNormal modeNormal mode
Sport driving
“TRACK” mode“TRACK” mode“TRACK” mode
OFFOFF
“TRACK”
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Interior features
culated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still dr awn into the vehicle
after closing the windows, it is recom-
mended that the air intake mode be set to outside air mode and the fan speed to
any setting except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode
temporarily is recommended in pre-
venting dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the
vehicle when the outside air tempera-
ture is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on the temperature setting or the inside tem-
perature.
■When the outside temperature falls
to nearly 0°C (32°F)
The dehumidification function may not
operate even when “A/C” switch is
pressed.
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condition-ing system to the outside air mode.
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning
system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occur-ring:
• It is recommended that the air condi-
tioning system be se t to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be
delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.
■Air conditioning filter
P.314
■When continuous operation is set
During continuous operation, the defog-
ger stops operating for 2 minutes after
every 15 minutes of continual operation. Even during the 2 minutes that opera-
tion stops, the operating light remains
illuminated. The rear window defogger will continue to operate in this cycle until
it is turned off.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.377)
1Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, press the
“ON/OFF” switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
WA R N I N G
■To prevent the windshield from
fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger switch during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield
can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■When the outside rear view mir-ror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the outside rear view
mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys- tem on longer than necessary when
the engine is off.
Using automatic mode

2826-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
If very dirty, use a car wash soap
that does not contain abrasives
and then thoroughly rinse with
water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
■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 sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
■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 areas continu- ously.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock
repeatedly. In that case, follow 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 the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-sav-ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. ( P.109)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehi-
cles without matte painted wheels)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the following precautions.
• 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
■Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehi-
cles with matte painted wheels)
As matte painted wheels require differ- ent cleaning methods than conventional
wheels, be sure to observe the follow-
ing. For details, consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, 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 remove the dirt.
●To protect the matte paint from dam-
age, make sure to observe the follow- ing precautions.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
“UPPER LEVEL” line
“LOWER LEVEL” line
If the fluid level is at or below the
“LOWER LEVEL” line, add distilled
water.
■Adding distilled water
1 Remove the vent plug.
2 Add distilled water.
If the “UPPER LEVEL” line cannot be seen, check the fluid level by looking
directly at the cell.
3 Put the vent plug back on and
close it securely.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the fol- lowing before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
●Make sure the power switch on the
charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to
the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting the
battery
The engine may not start. Follow the
procedure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P (automatic
transmission) or depress the brake pedal with the shift lever in N (man-
ual transmission).
2 Open and close either door.
3 Restart the engine.
●Unlocking the doors using the smart
entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical
key to lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine
switch in ACC. The engine may not start with the engine switch turned off.
However, the engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●The engine switch mode is recorded
by the vehicle. If the battery is discon- nected and reconnected, the vehicle
will return the engine switch mode to
the status it was in before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn
off the engine before disconnecting
the battery. Take extra care when con- necting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to the battery being dis-
connected is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after mul-
tiple attempts, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
cal key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered.
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the engine switch in step 3 above.
The engine does not start and modes
will be changed each time the switch is pressed. ( P.141)
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can
jump start your vehicle by following
the steps below.
1 Vehicles with an alarm (P. 8 1 ) :
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the situ- ation, the alarm may activate and doors
locked.
2 Open the hood. (P.293)
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and con-
nect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on the sec-
ond vehicle. Then, connect a negativ e cable clamp to on the second
If the vehicle batter y is
discharged
The following procedures may
be used to start the engine if
the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Restarting the engine
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■When the battery is removed or dis-
charged
Information stored in the ECU is
cleared. When the battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■When removing the battery termi- nals
When the battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the ECU is cleared. Before removing the
battery terminals, contact any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will
discharge gradually even when the vehi- cle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehi- cle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be una-
ble to start. (The battery recharges auto- matically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing the
battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible
to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key
to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first
attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after
the second attempt. This is not a mal-
function.
●The engine switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the battery
is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the bat-
tery was discharged. Before discon-
necting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the
engine switch was in before the bat- tery discharged, be especially careful
when reconnecting the battery.
WA R N I N G
■When removing the battery ter- minals
Always remove the negative (-) termi-
nal first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts any metal in the surrounding
area when the positive (+) terminal is
removed, a spark may occur, leading
to a fire in addition to electrical shocks and death or serious injury.
■Avoiding battery fires or explo-sions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from
the battery:
●Make sure each jumper cable is
connected to the correct terminal
and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the
intended terminal.
●Do not allow the + and - clamps of
the jumper cables to come into con-
tact with each other.
●Do not smoke, use matches, ciga-
rette lighters or allow open flame near the battery.
■Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and
corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following
precautions when handling the bat-
tery:
●When working with the battery,
always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery
fluids (acid) to come into contact
with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
●Do not lean over the battery.

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8-2. Customization
Vehicle specifications
■Emergency brake signal ( P. 2 5 6 )
■Automatic air conditioning system (P.264)
■Illumination (P.271)
■Vehicle customization
When the doors remain closed after
unlocking the doors and the automatic door lock function is activated, the sig-
nals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzer) and the operation signal (emergency flash-
ers) settings.
■In the following situations, custom-
ize mode in which the settings can
be changed through the multi-infor- mation display will automatically
be turned off
●A warning message appears after the
customize mode screen is displayed
●The engine switch is turned off.
●The vehicle begins to move while the
customize mode screen is displayed.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Emergency brake signalOnOff——O
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
rear window defogger turn
off
15 minutesContinueOOO
ABC
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds7.5 secondsOOO30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff——O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
OnOff——O
Interior light illuminationOnOff——O
ABC