1394-1. Before driving
4
Driving
NOTICE
• Do not use the clutch pedal to adjust vehicle speed.
Doing so may damage the
clutch.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an
uphill grade.
Doing so may damage the
clutch.
• When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in a position other
than N, make sure to fully
depress the clutch pedal and
stop the vehicle using the
brakes.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R
without the vehicle completely
stopped.
Doing so may damage the
clutch, transmission and gears.
●Do not release the clutch pedal
too quickly. Doing so may dam-
age the transmission.
■When parking the vehicle
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission)
Always set the parking brake and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehi cle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time. Doing so may damage
the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
●Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: Do not race the
engine for more than 5 seconds
in any position except the N or P
position when the brake is
applied or when chocks are
used in the wheels. This may
cause the transmission fluid to
overheat.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire (
P.358)
■When encountering flooded
roads or waterlogged roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after h eavy rain etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
●Rubber or mechanical part
damage or poor lubrication due
to grease being washed away,
or grease becoming contami-
nated with mud or dirt
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
1404-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load
capacity) — (Total weight of
occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 -
NOTICE
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, transmission, differen-
tial, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the pro-
peller shaft, clutch fork, bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following
information about storage
precautions, cargo capacity
and load:
Capacity and distribution
1424-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be car-
ried in the trunk
The following things may cause a
fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles co ntaining gaso-
line
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay result in
death or serious injury.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the
trunk whenever possible.
●To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything in
the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo
and luggage low, as close to the
floor as possible.
●When you fold down the rear
seats, long items should not be
placed directly behind the front
seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in
the enlarged trunk. It is not
designed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with
their seat belts properly fas-
tened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer death
or serious bodily injury, in the
event of sudden braking, sud-
den swerving or an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage
in or on the follo wing locations
as the item may get under the
clutch (manual transmission),
brake or accelerator pedal and
prevent the pedals from being
depressed properly, block the
driver’s vision, or hit the driver
or passengers, causing an acci-
dent:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant
compartment, as they may shift
and injure someone during sud-
den braking, sudden swerving
or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum
axle weight rating or the total
vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occu-
pant’s weight and the cargo
load is less than the total load
capacity, do not apply the load
unevenly. Improper loading may
cause deterioration of steering
or braking control which may
cause death or serious injury.
1454-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
4-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in
P (automatic transmission) or
N (manual transmission).
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal (automatic transmis-
sion) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
, and a mess age will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the engine
cannot be started.
4 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 10 seco nds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal (automatic tr ansmission) or
clutch pedal (manual transmission)
until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.
■If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system
may not have been deactivated.
(
P. 8 0 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■If the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started using
the smart key system. Refer to
P.372to restart the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P.102
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 1 2
■Notes for the entry function
P. 1 1 3
■Steering lock function
●After turning the engine switch off
and opening and closing the
doors, the steeri ng wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the engine
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Locked. Push Ignition
Switch While Turning Steering
Wheel” will be dis played on the
multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is in P
(automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission). Press the
Engine (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the engine or
changes engine switch
modes.
Starting the engine
1474-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Automatic transmission
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.156), and shift the shift
lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter
display will be extinguished.
4Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the meters.
Manual transmission
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake.
( P.156)
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3Shift the shift lever to N.
( P.153)
4 Press the engine switch.
The engine will stop, and the meter
display will be extinguished.
5Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the meters.
Modes can be changed by NOTICE
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the engine
switch
If the engine switch seems to be
operating somewh at differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the engine
WARNING
■Stopping the engine in an
emergency
If you want to stop the engine in
an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the engine
switch for more than 2 seconds,
or press it briefly 3 times or more
in succession. ( P.338)
However, do not touch the engine
switch while driving except in an
emergency. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more dif-
ficult to steer a nd brake, so you
should pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
●If the engine switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-information display
and a buzzer sounds.
●Vehicles with an automatic
transmission: To restart the
engine after performing an
emergency shutdown, shift the
shift lever to N and then press
the engine switch.
●Vehicles with a manual trans-
mission: To restart the engine
after performing an emergency
shutdown, depress the clutch
pedal and then press the engine
switch.
Changing engine switch
modes
1484-2. Driving procedures
pressing the engine switch with
brake pedal (automatic trans-
mission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) released. (The
mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)
1OFF
*
The emergency flashers can be
used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the meters.
3ON
All electrical com ponents can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meters.
*: Vehicles with an automatic trans- mission: If the shift lever is in a
position other than P when turn-
ing off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACC, not
to off.
■Auto power off function
Automatic transmission: If the vehi-
cle is left in ACC for more than 20
minutes or ON (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 leave the
vehicle with the engine switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of time
when the engine is not running.
Manual transmission: If the vehicle
is left in ACC for more than 20 min-
utes or ON (the engine is not run-
ning) for more than an hour, the
engine switch will automatically turn
off. However, this function cannot
entirely prevent b attery discharge.
Do not leave the v ehicle with the
engine switch in ACC or ON for long
periods of time when the engine is
not running.
If the engine is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
●Do not leave the engine switch
in ACC or ON for long periods of
time without the engine running.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION
ON” is displayed on the meters
while the engine is not running,
the engine switch is not off. Exit
the vehicle after turning the
engine switch off.
When stopping the engine
with the shift lever in a
position other than P
(vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission)
1494-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off but instead be
turned to ACC. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:
1Check that the parking brake
is set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the meters and
press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
meters are off.
*: If equipped
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2: Any gear range can be fixed when driving in Manual mode.
■To protect the a utomatic trans-
mission
If the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is high, “Transmission
Oil Temperature Check Owner's
Manual” will be displayed on the
multi-information display and the
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not stop the engine when the
shift lever is in a position other
than P. If the engin e is stopped in
another shift lever position, the
engine switch will not be turned
off but instead be turned to ACC
mode. If the vehicle is left in ACC,
battery discharge may occur.
Automatic transmis-
sion*
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
PParking the vehi-
cle/starting the engine
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmit- ted)
D
Normal driving*1
Temporary manual
mode driving ( P.151)
MManual mode driving*2
( P.152)
1504-2. Driving procedures
vehicle will go into transmission pro-
tection mode automatically. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
■When driving with Adaptive
Cruise Control or Conventional
Cruise Control activated
Downshifting can be performed
even when using Adaptive Cruise
Control or Conventional Cruise Con-
trol. After downshifting, the set
speed continues. ( P.151, 152)
■Automatic gear selection when
the vehicle is stopped
When the vehicle is idling at high
rpm in order to warm up, and the
vehicle is on a slippery road, the
transmission may automatically shift
to 2nd gear for stopping and starting
off.
■AI-SHIFT
●The AI-SHIFT automatically
selects the suitable gear accord-
ing to driver performance and driv-
ing conditions. The AI-SHIFT
automatically operates when the
shift lever is in D. (Shifting the shift
lever to the M position cancels the
function.)
●G AI-SHIFT automat ically selects
a suitable gear for sporty driving
according to dri ver’s input and
driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT
operates automatically when the
shift lever is in D and sport mode
is selected for t he driving mode.
(Selecting normal mode with the
driving mode select switch or shift-
ing the shift lever to the M position
cancels this function.)
■After recharging/reconnecting
the battery
P. 3 7 3
While the engine switch is in
ON, move the shift lever with the
brake pedal depressed.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to
prevent accidental operation of the
shift lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P
only when the engi ne switch is in
ON and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal
is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.
Shifting the shift lever