1374-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
3Check that “IGNITION ON” is 
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the 
engine switch shortly and 
firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY” 
or “IGNITION ON” on the 
multi-information display are 
off.
*: To improve fuel efficiency and 
reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.
■To protect the continuously 
variable transmission
If the continuously variable trans-
mission fluid temperature is high, 
“Transmission Oil Temp. High Stop 
in a safe place and See owner’s 
manual” will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display and the 
vehicle will go into transmission pro-
tection mode automatically. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
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 and remained to ON. If the 
vehicle is left in ON, battery dis-
charge may occur.
Continuously variable 
transmission
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)
DNormal driving*
M
10-speed sport sequen-tial shiftmatic mode driving ( P.140) 
3167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a 
problem with your transmission. 
Contact your Toyota dealer or 
commercial towing service 
before towing.
The engine is running but the 
vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.
From the front
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. 
( P.143)
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the 
front wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to 
transport the vehicle, use tire 
strapping belts. Refer to the 
owner's manual of the flat-bed 
truck for the tire strapping 
method.
In order to suppress vehicle 
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and 
turn the engine switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
vehicle during emergency 
towing
Do not secure cables or chains to 
the suspension components.
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers 
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift 
type truck
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck 
to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing