
2144-2. Driving procedures
Press  the  shift  lock  override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to S
This  may  indicate  a malfunction  in the  automatic transmission system.  Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately. 
■ Downshifting restrictions  warning buzzer (S mode)
To  help  ensure  safety  and  driving  performance,  downshifting  ope ration  may
sometimes  be  restricted.  In  some  circumstances,  downshifting  may  not  be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will  sound twice.)
■ Transmission protection function
If  the  tires  spin  continually  when  the  vehicle  becomes  stuck  in   mud,  dirt  or
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving,  the  automatic  transmission  temperature  may  become  too  high  and
the automatic transmission may be damaged.
To  avoid  damaging  the  automatic  transmission,  the  system  may  temporarily
lock the gear.
If  the  automatic  transmission  temperature  falls,  the  gear  locking  is  canceled
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation.
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WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden  changes  in  engine  braking  may  cause  the  vehicle  to  spin  or  skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal. 
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal
when  the  shift  lock  override  button  is  pressed  and  the  shift  lever  is  shifted
out  of  P,  the  vehicle  may  suddenly  start,  possibly  leading  to  an  accident
resulting in death or serious injury. 

2184-2. Driving procedures
Parking brake
To  set  the  parking  brake,  fully
pull  the  parking  brake  lever
while  depressing  the  brake
pedal.
To  release  the  parking  brake,
slightly  raise  the  lever  and
lower  it  completely  while  press-
ing the button.
■Parking the vehicle
P. 169
■ Usage in winter time
P. 329
U.S.A.
Canada
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NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating,  which  may  affect  braking  performance  and  increase  brake
wear. 

2214-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
With  the  headlights  on,  push
the  lever  away  from  you  to turn
on the high beams. 
Pull  the  lever  toward  you  to  the
center  position  to  turn  the  high
beams off.
Pull  the  lever  toward  you  and
release  it  to  flash  the  high
beams once. 
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as  the front turn
signal/parking  lights,  and  illuminate  brighter  than  the  front  t urn  signal/park-
ing lights.
● To  make  your  vehicle  more  visible  to  other  drivers  during  dayti me  driving,
the  daytime  running  lights  turn  on  automatically  when  all  of  the  following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designe d for use at
night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlights switch is in “AUTO”* (type A and C) or the “DRL ” (type B)
position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the parking
brake is set again.
● Compared  to  turning  on  the  headlights,  the  daytime  running  ligh t  system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it  can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight  control  sensor  (vehicl es  with  an  automatic  light  control  sys-
tem)
Turning on the high beam headlights
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to  the
windshield. 
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
tem to malfunction.  

2894-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
●When  vehicle  horns,  vehicle  detectors,  motorcycle  engines,  air  brakes  of
large vehicles, the clearance sonar of other vehicles or other  devices which
produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the car ried load
● If  the  orientation  of  a  sensor  has  been  changed  due  to  a  collis ion  or  other
impact
● The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb
● Driving close to columns (H-shaped steel beams, etc.) in multi- story parking
garages, construction sites, etc.
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as whe n the vehicle
has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When a tire chains, compact spare tire or an emergency tire pun cture repair
kit is used
■ If a message is displayed on th e multi-information display
P. 495
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 568)
■ Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. ●On  an  extremely  bumpy  road,  on  an
incline, on gravel, or on grass 

3254-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
■Sounds  and  vibrations  caused  by  th e ABS, Multi Terrain ABS, brake
assist, VSC, TRAC and Trailer Sway Control systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just aft er the vehicle
begins  to  move.  This  sound  does  not  indicate  that  a  malfunction   has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  system s  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activate d.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activa ted.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC,  VSC and Trailer Sway Control sy stems
after turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems will automatically reactivate them.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC system (AUTO LSD mode)
With AUTO LSD mode, VSC off and “A UTO LSD” indicator lights turn on. 
The VSC and TRAC systems will turn on when the vehicle speed in creases.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC, V SC and Trailer Sway Control systems
If the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off, automatic
reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC  will  cease  operation  and  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  alert  the  driver.  Stop
the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv-
ing.)
■ When  the  VSC  or  TRAC  system  is  turned  off  by  pressing  the  VSC  o ff
switch
On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assi st and pre-colli-
sion  braking  will  also  be  disabled.  The  PCS  warning  light  will  come  on  and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (→P . 501)
■ Operating conditions of  hill-start assist control
When  the  following  four  conditions  are  met,  the  hill-start  assi st  control  will
operate:
● The  shift  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  P  or  N  (when  starting  off  forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged. 

3264-5. Using the driving support systems
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the follo wing situations:
● The shift lever is moved to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is release d.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (such  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS or Multi Terrain ABS is operatin g may
exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS  and  Multi  Terrain ABS  are  not  designed  to  shorten  the  v ehicle’s
stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you, especially in the following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  driving  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. 
Drive  the  vehicle  carefully  in  conditions  where  stability  and  p ower  may  be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do  not  overly  rely  on  hill-start  assist  control.  Hill-start  assist  control  may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-st art assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to  use
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes. 

3294-6. Driving tips
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Driving
●Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans mis-
sion)  or  1  or  R  (manual  transmiss ion)  without  setting  the  parking
brake.  The  parking  brake  may  freeze  up,  preventing  it  from  bein g
released. If the vehicle is park ed without setting the parking  brake,
make sure to block the wheels. 
Failure to do so may be dangerou s because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, pos sibly leading to an accident.
● On vehicles with an automatic transmission, if the vehicle is p arked
without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift lever  cannot
be moved out of P. 
The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted  from P to
any  other  position  without  depressing  the  brake  pedal.  If  the  s hift
lever  can  be  shifted  from  P,  there  may  be  a  problem  with  the  sh ift
lock  system.  Have  the  vehicle  in spected  by  your  Toyota  dealer
immediately.
Use the correct tire  chain size when mount ing the tire chains. 
Chain size is regulate d for each tire size.
Side chain 
(0.2 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain 
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Regulations  regarding  the  use  of  tire  chains  vary  depending  on  loca-
tion and type of road. Always chec k local regulations before installing
chains.
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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Regulations on the use of tire chains 

3785-4. Other interior features
■If the engine is started with th e power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below  the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is st ationary.
■ The protection circuit may be act ivated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:
● The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
● Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is  attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.  This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
● Electrical  appliances,  which  consume  power  exceeding  100  W,  have  been
used continuously for a long time period.
● The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, a ir conditioning,
etc.)  has  exceeded  the  total  vehicle  maximum  for  an  extended  period  of
time.
■ If the protection circuit is act ivated and the power supply is  cut, conduct
the following procedure:
Park  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place,  and  then  securely  apply  the  parking
brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission 
The shift lever is in P or N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission 
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance  is within
the  maximum  capacity  of  the  power  outlet  and  the  appliance  is  n ot  bro-
ken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool th e tempera-
ture  down.  Once  it  reaches  the  normal  temperature,  turn  the  pow er  outlet
main switch on again.
If  the  power  supply  does  not  resume  even  after  the  above  procedure  has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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