
1444-2. Driving procedures
when the accelerator pedal is 
depressed, release the parking 
brake manually.
When the shift lever is shifted from 
P, the parking brake will be released 
automatically.
■Parking brake automatic lock 
function
The parking brake will be set auto-
matically under the following condi-
tions:
●The brake pedal is not depressed
●The driver’s door is open
●The driver’s seat belt is not fas-
tened
●The shift lever is in a position 
other than P or N
●The malfunction indicator lamp 
and brake system warning light 
are not illuminated
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily 
Unavailable” i s displayed on 
the multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated 
repeatedly over a short period of 
time, the system may  restrict opera-
tion to prevent overheating. If this 
happens, refrain from operating the 
parking brake. Nor mal operation will 
return after about 1 minute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
Operate the parking brake switch. If 
the message does not disappear 
after operating the switch several 
times, the system may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 
by your Toyota dealer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a 
motor sound (whirring sound) may 
be heard. This does not indicate a 
malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the engine switch 
position/mode, the parking brake  indicator 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 approxi-
mately 15 seconds.
●When the engine switch is turned 
off with the parking brake set, the 
parking brake i ndicator light will 
stay on for about 15 seconds. This 
does not indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch 
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake 
setting and releas ing) will be turned 
on automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P.122
■Parking brake engaged warning 
buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 
driven with the parking brake 
engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play (with the vehicle reaching a 
speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
■If the brake system warning 
light comes on
 P.320
■Usage in winter time
 P.230
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle 
alone. The parking brake may be 
released unintentionally by a child 
and there is the danger of the 
vehicle moving that may lead to 
an accident resulting in death or 
serious injury. 

2806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, t he battery pro-
duces hydrogen ga s which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, 
observe the following precautions 
before recharging:
●If recharging wi th the battery 
installed on the vehicle, be sure to 
disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the charger is off when 
connecting and disconnecting the 
charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the 
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the battery. If this happens, 
use the wireless 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 normally from the sec-
ond attempt.
●The engine switch mode is 
recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-
tery is reconnected, the vehicle 
will return the engi ne 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 connecting the 
battery if the engine switch mode 
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after 
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous 
and corrosive sulfuric acid and 
may produce hydrogen gas which 
is flammable and explosive. To 
reduce the risk of death or serious 
injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the 
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the battery  terminals with 
tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match 
near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin 
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses 
when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the 
battery.
■Where to safely charge the 
battery
Always charge the battery in an 
open area. Do not charge the bat-
tery in a garage or closed room 
where there is ins ufficient ventila-
tion. 

3056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
1Release the lock and remove 
the mechanical key.
2 Remove the key cover.
To prevent damage to the key, 
cover the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag.
3Remove the depleted battery 
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
When removing the cover, the elec-
tronic key module may stick to the 
cover and the battery may not be 
visible. In this case, remove the 
electronic key module in order to 
remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter- minal facing up.
4
When installing the key cover 
and mechanical key, install 
by conducting step  2 and 
step  1 with the directions 
reversed.
5 Operate the   or   switch 
and check that the doors can 
be locked/unlocked.
Replacing the battery
WARNING
■Battery precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
death or serious injury.
●Do not swallow the battery. 
Doing so may cause chemical 
burns.
●A coin battery or button battery 
is used in the electronic key. If a 
battery is swa llowed, it may 
cause severe chemical burns in 
as little as 2 hours and may 
result in death or serious injury.
●Keep away new and removed 
batteries from children.
●If the cover cannot be firmly 
closed, stop using the electronic 
key and stow the key in the 
place where children cannot 
reach, and then contact your 
Toyota dealer. 

3577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
(P.94) in order to perform the 
following operations:
1 Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key unlocks the driver’s 
door. Turning the key again unlocks 
the other doors.
■Key linked functions
1 Closes the windo ws (turn and 
hold)
*
2 Opens the windows (turn and 
hold)
*
*
: This setting must be customized  at your Toyota dealer.
1 Ensure that the shift lever is 
in P and depress the brake 
pedal.
2 Touch the electronic key to 
the engine switch.
When the electronic key is 
detected, a buzzer sounds and the 
engine switch will turn to ON.
When the smart key system is 
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to 
ACC.
3Firmly depress the brake 
pedal and check that   is 
shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
WARNING
■When using the mechanical 
key and operating the power 
windows
Operate the power window after 
checking to make sure that there 
is no possibility of any passenger 
having any of their body parts 
caught in the window.
Also, do not allo w children to 
operate the mechanical key. It is 
possible for children and other 
passengers to get caught in the 
power window.
Starting the engine 

408What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
1-1.What to do if... (Troubleshooting)What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
If you lose your mechanical 
keys, new genuine mechani-
cal keys can be made by your 
Toyota dealer. ( P.356)
 If you lose your electronic 
keys, the risk of vehicle theft 
increases significantly. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer imme-
diately. ( P.356)
 Is the electronic key battery 
weak or depleted? ( P.304)
 Is the engine switch in ON?
When locking the doors, turn the 
engine switch off. ( P.134)
 Is the electronic key left inside 
the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure 
that you have the  electronic key on 
your person.
 The function may not operate  properly due to the condition 
of the radio wave. (
P.104)
 Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened 
from inside the vehicle when the 
lock is set. Open the rear door from 
outside and then unlock the 
child-protector lock. ( P.98)
 Did you press the engine 
switch while firmly depress-
ing the brake pedal? 
( P.133)
 Is the shift lever in P? 
( P.133)
 Is the electronic key any-
where detectable inside the 
vehicle? ( P.103)
 Is the electronic key battery 
weak or depleted?
In this case, the  engine can be 
started in a temporary way. 
(  P.357)
 Is the battery discharged? 
( P.358)
If you have a problem, 
check the following before 
contacting your Toyota 
dealer.
The doors cannot be 
locked, unlocked, opened 
or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be 
locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be 
opened
If you think something is 
wrong
The engine does not start 

411Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Index
A
A/CAir conditioning filter ............. 303
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 234
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ............................................... 225Warning light ........................ 322
ACA (Active Cornering Assist) ............................................... 226
Active Cornering Assist (ACA) ............................................... 226
AHB (Automatic High Beam) . 150
Air conditioning filter ............. 303
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 303
Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 234
Airbags Airbag operating conditions.... 33
Airbag precautions for your child............................................. 36
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Curtain shield airbag operating  conditions ............................. 34
Curtain shield airbag precautions ............................................. 36
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ................... 40
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags ............... 31
Modification and disposal of air- bags ..................................... 39
Side airbag operating conditions ............................................. 34
Side airbag precautions ......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags  operating conditions ............. 34
Side and curtain shield airbags  precautions........................... 36
SRS airbags ........................... 31 SRS warning light .................321
Alarm Alarm ......................................65
Warning buzzer ....................320
Anchor brackets ... ..............49, 57
Antennas (smart key system)102
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...............................................225Warning light.........................322
Approach warning ..................199
Armrest ......... ......................... ..257
Assist grips .............................258
Audio system-linked display .81,  86
Automatic air conditioning sys- tem .........................................234
Automatic headlight leveling  system ...................................149
Automatic High Beam ............150
Automatic light control system ...............................................148
Average fuel economy .......79, 84
Average vehicle speed .......81, 86
B
Back door ..................................99
Back-up light Replacing light bulbs ............309
Battery Battery checking ...................279
If the battery is d ischarged ...358
Preparing and checking before  winter ..................................230
Replacing .............................360
Warning light.........................321
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ......209
Bottle holders .........................246
Brake Brake hold ............................146
Fluid..............................278, 370
Parking brake .......................142
Warning light.........................320 

412Alphabetical Index
Brake assist ............................ 225
Break-in tips ........................... 123
Brightness control Instrument panel light control74, 77
Meter light control ................... 76
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 209
C
Care Exterior ................................. 260
Interior .................................. 262
Seat belts ............................. 262
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 260
Cargo capacity ....................... 131
Cargo hooks ........................... 248
Chains ..................................... 231
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ... 56
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 51
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 40
Points to remember ................ 47
Riding with children ................ 46
Types of child restraint system  installation met hod ............... 49
Using an anchor bracket ........ 57
Child safety Airbag precautions ................. 36
Battery precautions ...... 280, 361
Child restraint system............. 49
Heated steering  wheel and seat 
heater precautions ............. 241
How your child should wear the  seat belt................................ 28
Power window lock switch.... 119
Power window precautions .. 118
Rear door child-protectors...... 98
Seat belt extender precautions ............................................. 28
Seat belt precautions ............. 46 Child-protectors........................98
Cleaning
Exterior .................................260
Interior ..................................262
Seat belts .............................262
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................260
Clock ................... .....72, 74, 75, 77
Coat hooks ..............................258
Condenser ............. ..................278
Console box ............................247
Consumption screen ................88
Continuously variable transmis- sion ........................................137If  th e s hif t le ver  ca n no t b e s hif te d  from P .................................139
M mode ................................140
Paddle shift switches ....139, 140
Cooling system .......................277 Engine overheating  .............362
Cruise control .........................201
Cup holders.............................246
Current fuel consumption..79, 84
Curtain shield airbags ..............31
Customizable featu res ...........386
D
Daytime running light system148
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors .....237
Rear window.........................237
Windshield ............................236
Dimensions .............................366
Dinghy towing .........................132
Display Cruise control .......................202
Dynamic radar cruise control 196
Multi-information  display...77, 83
RCTA ....................................214
Warning message.................330
Display change button .......73, 76
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...266 

413Alphabetical Index
Door lockBack door ............................... 99
Side doors .............................. 95
Smart key system................. 102
Wireless remote control ......... 93
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system.................. 99
Back door ............................... 99
Door glasses ........................ 117
Door lock .......................... 95, 99
Open door warning buzzer96, 98
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 115
Rear door child-protectors...... 98
Side doors .............................. 95
Drive distance ..................... 81, 86
Drive information ............... 81, 86
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ...... 127
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 123
Correct driving posture ........... 25
Driving mode select switch... 224
Procedures ........................... 122
Winter drive tips ................... 230
Driving information display78, 84
Driving range ...................... 79, 84
Driving support system informa- tion display ....................... 80, 85
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ...... 127
Dynamic radar cruise control 193
E
Eco Driving Indicator ......... 79, 84
Eco Driving Indicator Light79, 84
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
Elapsed time ....................... 81, 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ............................................... 226Warning light ........................ 322
Electronic key ........................... 92 Battery-saving function......... 103 If the electronic key does not 
operate properly .................356
Replacing the battery ...........304
Emergency Driving Stop System ...............................................204
Emergency flashers ...............312
Emergency tire puncture repair  kit ...........................................334
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ..320
If a warning light turns on .....320
If a warning message is dis-played .................................330
If the battery is d ischarged ...358
If the electronic key does not  operate properly .................356
If the engine will not start......354
If the vehicle is submerged or  water on the road is rising ..313
If you have a flat tire .............334
If you lose your keys.............356
If you think something is wrong ...........................................318
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................364
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency .................312
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................315
If your vehicle ove rheats ......362
Engine ACCESSORY mode . ............135
Compartment........................275
Engine switch .......................133
Fuel pump shut off system ...319
Hood .....................................273
How to start the engine ........133
Identification number ............367
If the engine will not start......354
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency .................312