
772-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
can be used to record and display 
different distances independently.
To reset, display the desired trip 
meter and press and hold the dis-
play change button.
The brightness of the instrument 
panel lights can be adjusted.
1Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument panel light bright-
ness adjustment
When the headlights or parking 
lights are turned on, the meter and 
instrument panel lights will be 
dimmed. However, if the instrument 
panel brightness dial is set to the 
highest position, the lights will not 
dim even if the headlights or parking 
lights are turned on.
■The clocks can be adjusted 
on the audio system 
screen.
Refer to “MULTIMEDIA 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Display
Driving support system status 
display area
Displays an image  when the follow-
ing systems are operating and a 
menu icon other than   is 
selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist)
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Cruise control
Content display area
By selecting menu icons on the 
multi-information di splay, a variety 
of driving-related information can 
be displayed. The  multi-information 
display can also be used to change 
display settings and  other vehicle 
settings.
Warning or advice pop-up displays 
are also displayed in certain situa-
tions.
■Menu icons
The menu icons will be dis-
played by pressing the   or   
Changing the instrument 
panel light brightness
Adjusting the clock
Multi-infor mation dis-
play (4.2-inch display)
Display and menu icons 

943-1. Key information
will sound intermittently and the 
vehicle lights will flash to deter any 
person from trying to break into or 
damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button 
on the wireless re mote control.
To take out the mechanical key, 
push the release button and 
take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the 
key only has grooves on one 
side. If the key cannot be 
inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it 
over and re-attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, 
store it in the electronic key. 
Carry the mechanical key 
together with the electronic key. 
If the electronic key battery is 
depleted or the entry function 
does not operate properly, you 
will need the mechanical key. 
(P.356)
■If you lose your mechanical 
keys
 P.356
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely, iso-
lated from the internal mechanism.Using the mechanical key 

1143-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
The height of the rear view mir-
ror can be adjusted to suit your 
driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear 
view mirror by moving it up and 
down.
Reflected light from the head-
lights of vehicles behind can be 
reduced by operating the lever.Normal position
Anti-glare position
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s posi-
tion can be adjusted to 
enable sufficient confirma-
tion of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of 
rear view mirror
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the 
mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling 
of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious 
injury.
Anti-glare function 

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4
Driving
Driving
.4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 122
Cargo and luggage ..... 128
Vehicle load limits ....... 131
Trailer towing............... 131
Dinghy towing ............. 132
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch.................................. 133
Continuously variable trans- mission ...................... 137
Turn signal lever.......... 141
Parking brake .............. 142
Brake Hold .................. 146
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .......... 148
AHB (Automatic High  Beam)........................ 150
Fog light switch ........... 153
Windshield wipers and  washer....................... 154
Rear window wiper and  washer....................... 155
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 157
4-5. Using the  driving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0  software update......... 159Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
.................................. 161
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 167
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 177
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .................................. 182
PDA (Proactive driving  assist) ........................ 187
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol ............................. 193
Cruise control .............. 201
Emergency Driving Stop  System ...................... 204
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 206
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 209
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert) function ............ 214
Safe Exit Assist ........... 219
Driving mode select switch .................................. 224
Driving assist systems .................................. 225
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips........ 230 

1414-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
However, even when in the M 
position, the gear steps will be 
automatically changed if the 
engine speed is too high, or too 
low.
■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 10 levels of 
engine braking force.
●A lower gear step will provide 
greater engine braking force than 
a higher gear step, and the engine 
speed will also increase.
■When the vehic le comes to a 
stop with the shift lever in the M 
position
●The transmission will automati-
cally 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 warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving 
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes b e restricted. In 
some circumstances, downshifting 
may not be possible even when the 
shift lever or paddle shift switch (if 
equipped) 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 continuously variable transmis-
sion system. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer 
immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission 
will operate in t he same manner as 
when the shift lever is in D.)
1 Right turn
2 Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)
The right hand s ignals will flash 3 
times.
3 Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.
4Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated 
when
The engine switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster 
than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or 
rear turn signal  lights has not 
Tur n signal lever
Operating instructions 

1484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the   switch 
turns on the lights as follows:U.S.A.
Canada
1  The headlights, daytime 
running lights ( P.148) and 
all the lights listed above turn 
on and off automatically.
2  The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and 
daytime running lights 
( P.148) turn on.
3  The headlights and all 
lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn  on.
4  (U.S.A.) Off
■AUTO mode can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Daytime running light system
●The daytime runn ing lights illumi-
nate using the same lights as the 
headlights and illu minate darker 
than the headlights.
●To make your vehicle more visible 
to other drivers  during daytime 
driving, the daytime running lights 
turn on automatically when all of 
the following conditions are met. 
(The daytime running lights are 
not designed for use at night.)
• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the,   
or 
* position
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain 
on after they illumi nate, even if the 
parking brake is set again.
●For the U.S.A.:  Daytime running 
lights can be turned off by operat-
ing the switch.
●Compared to turning on the head-
lights, the daytime running light 
system offers greater durability 
and consumes less electricity, so 
it can help improve fuel economy.
■Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function prop-
erly if an object is placed on the sen-
sor, or anything  that blocks the 
Headlight switch
The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.
Operating instructions 

1494-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
sensor is affixed to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor 
detecting the level of ambient light 
and may cause the automatic head-
light system to malfunction.
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The 
headlights and tail  lights turn off 
30 seconds after the driver’s door 
is opened and closed if the engine 
switch is turned  to ACC or OFF. 
(The lights turn off immediately if 
 on the key is pressed after all 
the doors are closed.)
●When only the tail lights are on: 
The tail lights tu rn off automati-
cally if the engine  switch is turned 
to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the 
engine switch to ON, or turn the light 
switch off once and then back to 
 or  .
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine 
switch is turned to OFF or ACC and 
the driver’s door is opened while the 
lights are turned on.
■Automatic headlight leveling 
system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is auto-
matically adjusted  according to the 
number of passengers and the load-
ing condition of the vehicle to 
ensure that the headlights do not 
interfere with other road users.
■Windshield wiper linked head-
light illumination
When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to  , if 
the windshield wipers are used, the 
headlights will turn on automatically 
after several seconds to help 
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.
■Battery-saving function
In order to prevent the battery of the  vehicle from discharging, if the 
headlights and/or tail lights are on 
when the engine switch is turned off 
the battery saving function will oper-
ate and automatically turn off all the 
lights after approximately 20 min-
utes. When the engine switch is 
turned to ON, the
 battery-saving 
function will be disabled.
When any of the following are per-
formed, the battery-saving function 
is canceled once and then reacti-
vated. All the lights  will turn off auto-
matically 20 minutes after the 
Battery- saving function has been 
reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is oper-
ated
●When a door is opened or closed
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.386)
1 With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to 
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the 
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer 
than necessary w hen the engine 
is not running.
Turning on the high beam 
headlights 

1504-3. Operating the lights and wipers
center position to turn the high 
beams off.
2Pull 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.
1Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch.
AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)
The Automatic High Beam 
uses a front camera located 
on the upper portion of the 
windshield to detect the 
brightness of the lights of 
vehicles ahead, street-
lights, etc., and automati-
cally changes the head 
lights between the high 
beams and low beams.
WARNING
■For safe use
Do not overly rely on the Auto-
matic High Beam. Always drive 
safely, taking care to observe your 
surroundings and turning the high 
beams on or off manually if nec-
essary.
■To prevent unintentional 
operation of the Automatic 
High Beam System
●When it is necessary to disable 
the system:  P.161
Using the Automatic High 
Beam system