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4-1.Before driving

2 If necessary, set the parking

Driving the vehicle

brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift

lever to P. (P.143)

The following procedures

should be observed to ensure

safe driving:



Manual transmission

1 While depressing the clutch

Driving procedure

pedal, depress the brake pedal.

2 If necessary, set the parking

■

Starting the engine

brake.

P.139

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the shift

lever to N. (P.147)

■

Driving



Automatic transmission

■

Parking the vehicle

1 With the brake pedal depressed,

shift the shift lever to D.

(P.143)



Automatic transmission

1 With the shift lever in D, depress

the brake pedal to stop the vehi-

cle completely.

2 Release the parking brake.

(P.151)

2 Set the parking brake (P.151),

shift the shift lever to P.

(P.143)

3 Gradually release the brake

pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal to accelerate

the vehicle.

Check the parking brake indicator is

illuminated.



Manual transmission

3 Press the engine switch to stop

1 While depressing the clutch

pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.

(P.147)

the engine.

4 Slowly release the brake pedal.

5 Lock the door, making sure that

you have the key on your per-

son.

2 Release the parking brake.

(P.151)

3 Gradually release the clutch

pedal. At the same time, gently

depress the accelerator pedal to

accelerate the vehicle.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as

needed.



Manual transmission

1 While depressing the clutch

pedal, depress the brake pedal

to stop the vehicle completely.

■

Stopping



Automatic transmission

1 With the shift lever in D, depress

2 Set the parking brake. (P.151)

the brake pedal.

Check that the parking brake indicator

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131

is illuminated.

because the road surface will be

especially slippery.

3 Shift the shift lever to N.

(P.147)

●

Refrain from high speeds when driv-

ing on an expressway in the rain,

because there may be a layer of water

between the tires and the road sur-

face, preventing the steering and

brakes from operating properly.

If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to

1 or R and block the wheels as needed.

4 Press the engine switch to stop

the engine.

■

Engine speed while driving (vehi-

cles with an automatic transmis-

sion)

5 Slowly release the brake pedal.

6 Lock the door, making sure that

you have the key on your per-

son.

In the following conditions, the engine

speed may become high while driving.

This is due to automatic up-shifting con-

trol or down-shifting implementation to

meet driving conditions. It does not indi-

cate sudden acceleration.

■

Starting off on a steep uphill



Automatic transmission

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving

uphill or downhill

1 Make sure that the parking

brake is set and shift the shift

lever to D.

4

●

When the accelerator pedal is

released

●

When driving on curves

2 Gently depress the accelerator

When the brake pedal is firmly

depressed

pedal.

3 Release the parking brake.

■

Restraining the engine output

(Brake Override System)



Manual transmission

When the accelerator and brake pedals

are depressed at the same time, the

engine output may be restrained.

1 Make sure that the parking

brake is set and shift the shift

lever to 1.

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New vehicle break-in driving (the

first 1600 km [1000 miles])

2 Lightly depress the accelerator

pedal at the same time as grad-

ually releasing the clutch pedal.

The performance and long life of your

vehicle are dependent on how you han-

dle and care for your vehicle while it is

new. Follow these instructions during

the first 1600 km (1000 miles):

3 Release the parking brake.

●

Do not race the engine. And do not

allow the engine speed to exceed

4000 rpm except in an emergency.

■

When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate.

(P.253)

●

Do not drive at one constant engine or

vehicle speed for a long time, either

fast or slow.

■

●

Driving in the rain

Drive carefully when it is raining,

because visibility will be reduced, the

windows may become fogged-up, and

the road will be slippery.

●

Avoid starting suddenly and rapid

acceleration, except in an emergency.

Avoid hard braking, except in an

emergency.

The same break-in procedures should

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain,

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be applied to an overhauled engine,

newly mounted engine or when brake

pads or brake linings are replaced

with new ones.

●

Firmly depress the brake pedal

because engine speed may

increase immediately after starting

the engine, when the air condition-

ing system is operating, when turn-

ing the steering wheel, etc., thereby

causing creeping to become

stronger. Apply the parking brake

as necessary.

■

High friction brake pads

The brake pads and discs are designed

for use under high load conditions.

Therefore, brake noise may be gener-

ated depending on the vehicle speed,

braking force and vehicle environment

(temperature, humidity, etc.).

■

●

When driving the vehicle

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar

with the location of the brake and

accelerator pedals to avoid

■

Drum-in-disc type parking brake

system

depressing the wrong pedal.

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type

parking brake system. This type of

brake system needs bedding-down of

the brake shoes periodically or when-

ever the parking brake shoes and/or

drum are replaced. Have any authorized

Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer, perform

the bedding down operation.

ꢀ Accidentally depressing the accel-

erator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden accelera-

tion that may lead to an accident.

ꢀ When backing up, you may twist

your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make

sure to operate the pedals properly.

■

After the engine starts

ꢀ Make sure to keep a correct driving

posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you

to depress the brake and accelera-

tor pedals properly.

For a short time after the engine is

started, in order to ensure emissions

performance, intake and exhaust noise

and vibration may increase, but this

does not indicate a malfunction.

ꢀ Depress the brake pedal using your

right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay

response in an emergency, result-

ing in an accident.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign

country

Comply with the relevant vehicle regis-

tration laws and confirm the availability

of the correct fuel. (P.370)

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or

stop the vehicle near flammable

materials.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

The exhaust system and exhaust

gases can be extremely hot. These

hot parts may cause a fire if there is

any flammable material nearby.

■

When starting the vehicle (vehi-

cles with an automatic transmis-

sion)

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion: Do not release the clutch

pedal too quickly. Doing so may

propel the vehicle forward, possibly

causing an accident.

●

Always keep your foot on the brake

pedal while stopped with the engine

running. This prevents the vehicle

from creeping.

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133

●

After driving through a puddle,

lightly depress the brake pedal to

WARNING

●

During normal driving, do not turn

off the engine. 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 vehi-

cle as soon as it is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emer-

gency, such as if it becomes impos-

sible to stop the vehicle in the

^{normal way:}P.326

make sure that the brakes are func-

tioning properly. Wet brake pads

may prevent the brakes from func-

tioning properly. If the brakes on

only one side are wet and not func-

tioning properly, steering control

may be affected.

■

●

When shifting the shift lever

Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission: Do not let the vehicle roll

backward while the shift lever is in a

driving position, or roll forward while

the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may cause the engine to

stall or lead to poor brake and

steering performance, resulting in

an accident or damage to the vehi-

cle.

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to

maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously may

cause the brakes to overheat and

^{lose effectiveness. (}P.143, 147)

4

●

Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission: Do not shift the shift lever

to P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmis-

sion and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

Do not adjust the positions of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the

inside or outside rear view mirrors

while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driv-

ing position while the vehicle is

moving backward.

Doing so can damage the transmis-

sion and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

Always check that all passengers’

arms, heads or other parts of their

body are not outside the vehicle.

■

●

When driving on slippery road

surfaces

Sudden braking, acceleration and

steering may cause tire slippage

and reduce your ability to control

the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while

the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmis-

sion and may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine brak-

ing due to shifting, or changes in

engine speed could cause the vehi-

cle to skid.

Moving the shift lever to N while the

vehicle is moving will disengage the

engine from the transmission.

Engine braking is not available

when N is selected.

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WARNING

134

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle rolling

forward or backward, always

depress the brake pedal and

securely apply the parking brake as

needed.

●

Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission: Be careful not to shift the

shift lever with the accelerator

pedal depressed. Shifting the shift

lever to a gear other than P or N

may lead to unexpected rapid

acceleration of the vehicle that may

cause an accident and result in

death or serious injury.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed

while the vehicle is stopped may

cause the exhaust system to over-

heat, which could result in a fire if

combustible material is nearby.

●

Do not place items in the shift

lever's surrounding area. It may

cause incorrect operation.

■

●

When the vehicle is parked

If the shift boot is pulled out during

cleaning, return it to its previous

position. If the shift boot is left

pulled out, the shift lever may

become difficult to operate.

Do not leave glasses, cigarette

lighters, spray cans, or soft drink

cans in the vehicle when it is in the

sun.

Doing so may result in the follow-

ing:

■

If you hear a squealing or scrap-

ing noise (brake pad wear indica-

tors)

ꢀ Gas may leak from a cigarette

lighter or spray can, and may lead

to a fire.

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,

or any reliable repairer as soon as

possible. Rotor damage may result if

the pads are not replaced when

needed.

ꢀ The temperature inside the vehicle

may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to

deform or crack.

ꢀ Soft drink cans may fracture, caus-

ing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also

cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s

electrical components.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle

when the wear limits of the brake

pads and/or those of the brake discs

are exceeded.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the

vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a

place such as the glove box or on

the floor, it may be lit accidentally

when luggage is loaded or the seat

is adjusted, causing a fire.

■

●

When the vehicle is stopped

Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other

than P (automatic transmission) or

N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-

denly and unexpectedly, causing an

accident.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the

windshield or windows. Do not

place containers such as air fresh-

eners on the instrument panel or

dashboard. Adhesive discs or con-

tainers may act as lenses, causing

a fire in the vehicle.

●

Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission: In order to prevent acci-

dents due to the vehicle rolling

away, always keep depressing the

brake pedal while the engine is run-

ning, and apply the parking brake

as necessary.

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135

●

If the brake booster device does not

operate, do not follow other vehi-

cles closely and avoid hills or sharp

turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible,

but the brake pedal should be

depressed more firmly than usual.

Also, the braking distance will

increase. Have your brakes fixed

immediately.

WARNING

●

Do not leave a door or window

open if the curved glass is coated

with a metallized film such as a sil-

ver-colored one. Reflected sunlight

may cause the glass to act as a

lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake,

shift the shift lever to P (vehicles

with an automatic transmission),

stop the engine and lock the vehi-

cle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the engine is running.

If the vehicle is parked with the shift

lever in P but the parking brake is

not set, the vehicle may start to

move, possibly leading to an acci-

dent.

●

Do not pump the brake pedal if the

engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses

up the reserve for the

power-assisted brakes.

The brake system consists of 2 indi-

vidual hydraulic systems; if one of

the systems fails, the other will still

operate. In this case, the brake

pedal should be depressed more

firmly than usual and the braking

distance will increase. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

4

●

■

Do not touch the exhaust pipes

while the engine is running or

immediately after turning the engine

off.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Doing so may cause burns.

Do not spin the wheels excessively

when any of the tires is up in the air,

or the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,

etc. This may damage the driveline

components or propel the vehicle for-

ward or backward, causing an acci-

dent.

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise,

if you accidentally move the shift lever

or depress the accelerator pedal, this

could cause an accident or fire due to

engine overheating. Additionally, if the

vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated

area, exhaust gases may collect and

enter the vehicle, leading to death or

a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■

Pre-driving check

■

●

When braking

Trapping small animals in the cooling

fan and belts of the engine may result

in a malfunction. Check that no small

animal enters the engine compart-

ment and under the vehicle before

starting the engine.

When the brakes are wet, drive

more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when

the brakes are wet, and this may

cause one side of the vehicle to

brake differently than the other

side. Also, the parking brake may

not securely hold the vehicle.

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136

ꢀ Do not use the clutch to hold the

vehicle when stopping on an uphill

grade.

NOTICE

■

●

When driving the vehicle (vehi-

cles with an automatic transmis-

sion)

Doing so may damage the clutch.

ꢀ When stopping the vehicle with the

shift lever in a position other than N,

make sure to fully depress the

clutch pedal and stop the vehicle

using the brakes.

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time while

driving, as this may restrain the

engine output.

●

Do not use the accelerator pedal or

depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the

vehicle on a hill.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R with-

out the vehicle completely stopped.

Doing so may damage the clutch,

transmission and gears.

■

●

When driving the vehicle (vehi-

cles with a manual transmission)

●

■

Do not release the clutch pedal too

quickly. Doing so may damage the

transmission.

Do not depress the accelerator and

brake pedals at the same time dur-

ing driving, as this may restrain the

engine output.

When parking the vehicle (vehi-

cles with an automatic transmis-

sion)

●

Do not shift gears unless the clutch

pedal is fully depressed. After shift-

ing, do not release the clutch pedal

abruptly. Doing so may damage the

clutch, transmission and gears.

Always set the parking brake and shift

the shift lever to P. Failure to do so

may cause the vehicle to move or the

vehicle may accelerate suddenly if

the accelerator pedal is accidentally

depressed.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause exces-

sive premature wear or damage to

the clutch, eventually making it diffi-

cult to accelerate and start off from

a stop. Have the vehicle inspected

by any authorized Toyota retailer or

Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

■

●

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

Do not turn the steering wheel fully

in either direction and hold it there

for an extended period of time.

Doing so may damage the power

steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the

road, drive as slowly as possible to

avoid damaging the wheels, under-

side of the vehicle, etc.

ꢀ Do not rest your foot on the clutch

pedal or depress it any time other

than when shifting.

Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

Vehicles with an automatic trans-

mission: Do not race the engine for

more than 5 seconds in any posi-

tion except the N or P position

when the brake is applied or when

chocks are used in the wheels. This

may cause the transmission fluid to

overheat.

ꢀ Do not use any gear other than the

1st gear when starting off and mov-

ing forward.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

ꢀ Do not use the clutch pedal to

adjust vehicle speed.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

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Cargo and luggage

NOTICE

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

Take notice of the following

information about storage pre-

cautions, cargo capacity and

load:

A flat or damaged tire may cause the

following situations. Hold the steering

wheel firmly and gradually depress

the brake pedal to slow down the

vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your

vehicle.

WARNING

■

Things that must not be carried

in the trunk

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

The following things may cause a fire

if loaded in the trunk:

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a

flat tire (P.345)

●

■

Receptacles containing gasoline

Aerosol cans

■

When encountering flooded

roads

Storage precautions

4

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or

serious injury.

Do not drive on a road that has

flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so

may cause the following serious dam-

age to the vehicle:

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk

whenever possible.

●

Engine stalling

●

To prevent cargo and luggage from

sliding forward during braking, do

not stack anything in the enlarged

trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low,

as close to the floor as possible.

Short in electrical components

Engine damage caused by water

immersion

In the event that you drive on a

flooded road and the vehicle is

flooded, be sure to have any author-

ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-

ized repairer, or any reliable repairer

check the following:

●

When you fold down the rear seats,

long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

Never allow anyone to ride in the

enlarged trunk. It is not designed for

passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts

properly fastened. Otherwise, they

are much more likely to suffer death

or serious bodily injury, in the event

of sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

●

Brake function

Changes in quantity and quality of

oil and fluid used for the engine,

transmission, differential, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propel-

ler shaft, bearings and suspension

joints (where possible), and the

function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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WARNING

138

Trailer towing

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or

on the following locations as the

item may get under the clutch

(manual transmission), brake or

accelerator pedal and prevent the

pedals from being depressed prop-

erly, block the driver’s vision, or hit

the driver or passengers, causing

an accident:

Toyota does not recommend

towing a trailer with your vehi-

cle. Toyota also does not rec-

ommend the installation of a

tow hitch or the use of a tow

hitch carrier for a wheelchair,

scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehi-

cle is not designed for trailer

towing or for the use of tow

hitch mounted carriers.

ꢀ At the feet of the driver

ꢀ On the front passenger or rear

seats (when stacking items)

ꢀ On the package tray

ꢀ On the instrument panel

ꢀ On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant

compartment, as they may shift and

injure someone during sudden

braking, sudden swerving or an

accident.

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●

Load and distribution

Do not overload your vehicle.

●

Do not apply loads unevenly.

Improper loading may cause deteri-

oration of steering or braking con-

trol which may cause death or

serious injury.

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