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1824-2. Driving procedures
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⬛Steering wheel lock
⚫If you remove the key from the engine switch and move the steering wheel
to the left or right, the steering wheel lock function will lock the steering
wheel.
⚫To unlock the steering wheel, turn
the engine switch while moving the
steering wheel left and right.
⬛Clutch start system (Manual transmission vehicles)
For your safety, the engine will not start unless you step on the clutch pedal all
the way even when the engine switch is turned to “START”.
⬛Key removal reminder warning buzzer
When the key is inserted and the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “OFF”,
opening the driver’s door will cause the warning buzzer to sound.
WARNING
⬛When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting th e engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
⬛Caution while driving
⚫Do not turn the engine swit ch to “OFF” while driving.
Turning off the engine while driving ma y lead to an unforeseen accident,
resulting in serious injury or death in the worst case.
⚫For manual transmission vehicles, the key may fall out if the key is turned to
“OFF”. If the key is removed, the steering wheel will be locked and cannot be
operated, which may lead to an unforeseen accident.
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1834-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
Driving
4
⬛How to stop the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in case of an emergency while driving, turn the
engine switch to “ACC” and then stop the engine. ( ➞P. 367) Except in the case
of an emergency, do not touch the engine switch while driving.
If you stop the engine while driving, th e steering wheel and the brake will still
work, but not having the power assist wi ll make the steering wheel and brake
operation difficult. As soon as you confirm the safety, pull over and stop the
vehicle on the side of the road.
NOTICE
⬛To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long periods of time without
the engine running.
⬛When starting the engine
⚫Do not rotate the starter for 30 seconds or longer at a time.
⚫Do not race a cold engine.
⚫If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.
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1874-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
4
⬛Steering wheel lock
⚫Opening or closing one of the doors (except for opening the back door) after
turning the engine switch “OFF” will lock the steering wheel. Operating the
engine switch will automatically unlock the steering wheel.
⚫If the vehicle’s battery is dead, the st eering wheel lock will not be activated.
⬛When unable to unlock the steering wheel
The indicator of the engine switch will
continue to flash in green at a fast
pace.
Once you have verified that the shift le ver is set to P (continuously variable
transmission vehicles), try operating the engine switch while rotating the steer-
ing wheel in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.
⬛Overheat protection of the steering wheel lock motor
If you repeat the engine start and stop operation in a short period, the opera-
tion may be restricted to prevent th e motor from being overheated. If that
happens, stop the operation. The system will return to normal in about 10 sec-
onds.
⬛The indicator of the engine switch lights up or flashes in yellow
It may indicate a malfunction in the systems. Have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer immediately.
⬛When the electronic key runs out of battery
➞ P. 3 4 4
⬛Engine switch operation
⚫If the switch was not pushed firmly or the switch was pushed quickly several
times, the mode may not switch or the engine may not start.
⚫If you start the engine again right afte r turning “OFF” the engine switch, the
engine may not start. If you want to start the engine again after turning
“OFF” the engine switch, wait for a few seconds.
⬛When the key-free system was deactivated by customization
➞ P. 4 0 6
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1884-2. Driving procedures
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WARNING
⬛When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting th e engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an unforeseen accident re sulting in death or serious injury.
⬛Caution while driving
If the vehicle starts sliding when the engine stops, do not open, lock or unlock
the doors until the vehicle stops safely . Doing so may activate the steering wheel
lock and lead to an unforeseen accident, resulting in serious injury or death.
⬛Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an em ergency while driving the vehicle, press
and hold the engine switch for more than 3 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times
or more in succession. ( ➞P. 367)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. 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 difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
⬛To prevent battery discharge
⚫Do not leave the engine switch “ACC” or “ON” for long peri ods of time with-
out the engine running.
⚫When the engine switch indi cator is not turned off, the engine switch is not
“OFF”. Before you leave the vehicle, turn “OFF” the engine switch.
⚫For the continuously variable transmission vehicles, do not stop the engine
with the shift lever placed in other t han P. When you stop the engine with
the shift lever placed in other than P and leave it as is, it could cause the bat-
tery to die since the engine switch will be set to “ACC”.
⬛When starting the engine
⚫Do not race a cold engine.
⚫If you have trouble starting the engine or experience frequent stalling, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer immediately.
⬛Engine switch operation
If you experience unusual symptoms such as the switch being stuck when
pushing the engine switch, the switch may be broken. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
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2324-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving assist systems
The following devices automatically operate according to the driving
conditions to improve driving safety and performance. However,
these systems are supplementary and you should be careful not to
over-rely on them while driving.
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force when the system detects a
panic stop situation.
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on
slippery road surfaces.
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and pr event the drive wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
◆Hill-start assist control
Prevents the vehicle from moving backwards when starting on an uphill.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Uses an electric motor to assist steering operation.
◆Emergency brake signal
Emergency flashers automatically fl ash when braking suddenly, alerting
the following vehicle and reducing the possibility of a collision.
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2344-5. Using the driving support systems
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⬛Activation of ABS/VSC
ABS/VSC does not work at low speeds. The operation is the same as the nor-
mal brake.
⬛Activation sound and vibration of the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC, and hill-
start assist control
⚫A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
⚫Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are oper-
ating. None of them indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
⦁ Vibrations may be felt through th e vehicle body and steering wheel
⦁ A motor sound may be heard even after the vehicle has come to a stop
⦁ The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated
⦁ The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated
⬛EPS motor operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
⬛Automatic reactivation of VSC and TRC
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will return to the ready
state in the following situations:
⚫When the engine switch is turned to “OFF”
⚫If only the TRC system is turned off, when vehicle speed increases
If both the TRC and VSC systems are tu rned off, automatic reactivation will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
⬛Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel ma y feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and
turn the engine off. It should re turn to normal within 10 minutes.
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4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.Preparation for winter
⚫Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
⦁ Engine oil
⦁ Coolant
⦁ Washer fluid
⚫Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
Before driving
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
⚫Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a windshield wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
⚫To ensure proper operation of the air conditioning system fan, remove
any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the
windshield.
⚫Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumu-
lated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, around the tires or on the
brakes.
⚫Look under the vehicle and check that there are no ice blocks around
the ground. Remove any attached ice blocks with great care to avoid
damaging vehicle components. Also check that the pedals and steering
wheel move smoothly.
⚫Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting
in the vehicle.
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: If equipped
5-2. Using the audio system
Steering switches✽
The audio system can be operated with the switches on the steering
wheel.
The operation may differ dependin g on the audio your vehicle has.
For details, refer to the in cluded instruction manual.
Locations of the switches vary acco rding to the vehicle grade level, etc.
WARNING
⬛To prevent an accident
Take extra care when operating the steering switches while driving.
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