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mance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some cir- cumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the paddle shift
switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
To enter 10-speed sport sequential
shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M position. Gear steps can then
be selected by operating the shift
lever or paddle shift switches (if
equipped), allowing you to drive in
the gear step of your choosing.
1 Upshifting
2 Downshifting
The gear step changes once every time
the shift lever or paddle shift switches (if
equipped) is operated.
The selected gear step, from M1 to
M10, will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
However, even when in the M posi-
tion, the gear steps will be automat-
ically changed if the engine speed
is too high, or too low.
■Gear step functions
●10 levels of accelerating force and engine braking can be selected.
●A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher
gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.
■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
●The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
●After a stop, the vehicle will start off in
M1.
●When the vehicle is stopped, the
transmission is set at M1.
■Downshifting restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving perfor-
mance, downshifting operation may sometimes be restricted. In some cir-cumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■If the 10-speed sport sequential
shiftmatic mode indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to M
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multidrive system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.(In this situation, the transmission will
operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)
Changing gear steps in the
M position
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again before operating the shift lever.
■If the warning message for iMT is shown on the multi-information
display
The iMT may be temporarily unavailable or malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The Gear Shift Indicator is a guide
to help the driver achieve improved
fuel economy and reduced exhaust
emissions within limits of engine
performance.
Shift-up indicator
Shift-down indicator
■Gear Shift Indicator display
Gear Shift Indicator may not be dis-
played when your foot is placed on the
clutch pedal.
WARNING
■Limitations of the iMT
iMT is not a system that prevents shift lever operation error or engine over-
revving. Depending on the situation, iMT may not operate normally and the shift
position may not be changed smoothly. Overly relying on iMT may cause an unexpected accident.
Gear Shift Indicator
WARNING
■Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look
only at the display. Refer to the dis- play when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road
conditions. Failure to do so may lead to an acci-dent.
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■Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in ON, the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
●When the engine switch is not in ON, automatic mode (automatic brake set-
ting and releasing [vehicles with a Multidrive]) is not available.
■Parking brake automatic release function
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the accel-erator pedal.
The parking brake will be released auto- matically under the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is closed
●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift lever is a forward or reverse position.
●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illu-
minated.
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-
ing brake.
■Parking brake automatic lock func- tion
The parking brake will be set automati- cally under the following conditions:
●The driver does not operate the brake pedal.
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●The shift lever position is not in P or N.
●The malfunction indicator lamp or
brake system warning light is not illu- minated.
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeat- edly over a short period of time, the sys-
tem may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal
operation will return after about 1 min- ute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after oper-
ating the switch several times, the sys- tem may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-tion.
■Parking brake operation
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator and
parking brake light will turn on and stay on as described below:ON: Comes on until the parking brake
is released. Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator and parking brake light will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake set- ting and releasing) will be turned on
automatically.
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■Parking the vehicle
P. 1 8 6
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is
driven with the parking brake engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is displayed on the multi-information display. (with the vehi-
cle reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])
■If the brake system warning light comes on
P. 4 0 3
■Usage in winter time
P. 3 0 8
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle
alone. The parking brake may be released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the park- ing brake switch.
Objects may interfere with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P and make sure that the vehicle does
not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake compo- nents overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase
brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if this occurs.
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Turn the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system
is holding the brake, the brake hold
operated indicator (yellow) comes
on.
■Brake hold system operating con- ditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●The parking brake is engaged.
If any of the conditions above are
detected when the brake hold system is enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go
off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound
and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automati-cally. In this case, a warning buzzer
sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display.
●To turn the system off while the sys-tem is holding the brake, firmly
depress the brake pedal and press the button again.
●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline. In this situation, it may
be necessary for the driver to apply the brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information dis-
play will inform the driver of this situa- tion. If a warning message is shown
Brake Hold
Vehicles with Multidrive:
The brake hold system keeps
the brake applied when the
shift lever is in D, M or N with
the system on and the brake
pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift lever in D or M to
allow smooth start off.
Vehicles with manual transmis-
sion:
The brake hold system keeps
the brake applied when the
shift lever is not in R with the
s y ste m o n an d th e b ra ke ped al
has been depressed to stop
the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift lever in forward to
allow smooth start off.
Enabling the system
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on the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the instruc- tions.
■When the parking brake is set auto-matically while the system is hold-
ing the brakes
Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.
●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released
automatically if the seat belt is not fas- tened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the parking brake indica-
tor light goes off. ( P.186)
■When an inspection at any autho- rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when
the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating conditions met, the system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If “Brake Hold Malfunction Press Brake to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for cau- tion. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
P. 4 1 0
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep
incline
Take care when using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise
caution. The brake hold function may not hold brakes in such situations.Also, the system may not activate
depending on the angle of the slope.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has been exceeded. Do not use the
system when stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the
vehicle for a long period of time. Turn- ing the engine switch off while the
system is holding the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating
the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.
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*: If equipped
Adjusts the brightness and illumi-
nated area of the high beams
according to the vehicle speed.
Adjusts the intensity of the high
beams, while driving on a curve,
so that the area in the direction
that the vehicle is turning will be
illuminated more brightly than
other areas.
Operates the shaded high
beams so that the area around
vehicles ahead is partially not
illuminated while all other areas
continue to be illuminated with
the high beams.
The shaded high beams help optimize
forward visibility while reducing the daz-
zling effect on the drivers of vehicles
ahead.
Illuminated area of the high
beams
Illuminated area of the low
beams
Adjusts the distance that the low
beams are projected according
to the distance to a preceding
vehicle.
AHS (Adaptive High-
beam System)*
The Adaptive High-beam Sys-
tem uses a front camera
located behind the upper por-
tion of the windshield to
assess the brightness of the
lights of vehicles ahead, street-
lights, etc., and automatically
controls the headlight light dis-
tribution as necessary.
WARNING
■Limitations of the Adaptive High-
beam System
Do not overly rely on the Adaptive High-beam System. Always drive
safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if neces-
sary.
■To prevent incorrect operation of the Adaptive High-beam System
Do not overload the vehicle.
System functions
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*: If equipped
1Press the Automatic High Beam
switch.
2 Turn the headlight switch to the
or position.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will come on when the system is operating.
■Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically
●When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned
on automatically (after approximately 1 second):• The vehicle speed is approximately 30
km/h (19 mph) or more. • The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.• There are no vehicles ahead with
headlights or tail lights turned on. • There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
●If any of the following conditions are met, the high beams will turn off auto-
matically: • The vehicle speed is below approxi-mately 25 km/h (16 mph).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.• Vehicles ahead have their headlights
or tail lights turned on. • There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
■Front camera detection information
●The high beams may not be automati-cally turned off in the following situa-
tions: • When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
AHB (Automatic High
Beam)*
The Automatic High Beam
uses a front camera located
behind the upper portion of the
windshield to assess the
brightness of the lights of vehi-
cles ahead, streetlights, etc.,
and automatically turns the
high beams on or off as neces-
sary.
WARNING
■Limitations of the Automatic
High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, tak-
ing care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary.
■To prevent incorrect operation of
the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.
Activating the Automatic
High Beam