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1604-2. Driving procedures
*: 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.
■When driving with the dynamic 
radar cruise control activated
Even when switching the driving 
mode to sport mode with the intent 
of enabling engine braking, engine 
braking will not  occur because 
dynamic radar cruise control will not 
be canceled. ( P.247)
■Restraining sudden start 
(Drive-Start Control)
 P.149
■G AI-SHIFT
G AI-SHIFT automat ically selects a 
suitable gear for sporty driving 
according to driver’s input and driv-
ing conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates 
automatically when th e shift lever is 
in D and sport mode is selected for 
the driving mode.  (Selecting normal 
mode or shifting the shift lever to the 
B position cancels this function.)
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
 P.385
■Continuously variable transmis-
sion fail-safe control
The system detects  malfunctioning 
parts targeted (all of the solenoids 
that perform the shifting function) by 
the On-Board Diagnostics, and per-
forms fail-safe mechanisms, such 
as restricting the shifting function or 
transmission ratio control.
In this event, the malfunction indica-
tor lamp turns on.
Continuously variable 
transmission (vehi-
cles without paddle 
shift switches)
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*
B
Applying moderate 
engine braking driving  down hills
WARNING
■When driving on slippery 
road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift 
gears suddenly. 
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin 
or skid, resulting in an accident. 
     
        
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1624-2. Driving procedures
the button is pressed.
P.247
*: 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 
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when 
releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock 
override button, make sure to set 
the parking brake and depress the 
brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed instead of the 
brake pedal when the shift lock 
override button is pressed and the 
shift lever is shifted out of P, the 
vehicle may suddenly start, possi-
bly leading to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Selecting the driving 
mode
Continuously variable 
transmission (vehi-
cles with paddle shift 
switches)
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.165) 
     
        
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3527-2. 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.169)
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.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
vehicle when towing with a 
sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, 
either from the front or rear.
■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