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4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a

smart entry & start system)

Starting the engine

X Multidrive

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

3

Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.

4

Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the

engine.

X Manual transmission (gasoline engine)

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

4

2

Check that the shift lever is set in N.

3

Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

4

Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the

engine.

X Manual transmission (diesel engine)

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is set in N.

3

Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

4

Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

turns on.

5

After

goes out, turn the engine switch to the “START” position

and start the engine.

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Changing the engine switch positions

“LOCK”

1

The steering wheel is locked and

the key can be removed. (vehicles

with a Multidrive: The key can be

removed only when the shift lever

is in P.)

“ACC”

2

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“ON”

3

All electrical components can be used.

“START”

4

For starting the engine.

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■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 75)

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

When starting the engine, the engine

switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”

position. To free it, turn the key while turn-

ing the steering wheel slightly left and

right.

■Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in

the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.

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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 the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution when driving

Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an

emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn

the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident

may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (→P. 529)

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-

ods of time without the engine running.

■When starting the engine

●Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may

overheat the starter and wiring system.

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly

qualified and equipped professional immediately.

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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a

smart entry & start system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-

tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine

switch modes.

Starting the engine

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multidrive) or N (manual trans-

mission).

X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

3

Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.

4

Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the

indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.

4

Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal

(manual transmission) until the

engine is completely started.

Diesel model:

turns on. The

engine begins starting after

goes out.

The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

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X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

3

Multidrive: Firmly depress the brake pedal.

Manual transmission: Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

4

Press the engine switch.

The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.

Continue depressing the brake

pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal

(manual transmission) until the

engine is completely started.

Diesel model:

turns on. The

engine begins starting after

goes out.

The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

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Stopping the engine

1

Multidrive: Stop the vehicle.

Manual transmission: While depressing the clutch pedal, stop the

vehicle.

2

Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.

Manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.

Set the parking brake. (→P. 232)

Press the engine switch.

3

4

5

Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: Release the brake pedal (Multidrive)

or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that the smart

entry & start system indicator light (green) is off.

Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: Release the brake pedal (Multidrive)

or clutch pedal (manual transmission) and check that “Power ON.”

on the multi-information display is off.

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Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake

pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual transmission) released.

(The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

The smart entry & start system

indicator light (green) is off.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

The smart entry & start system

indicator light (green) flashes

slowly.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

The smart entry & start system

indicator light (green) flashes

slowly.

*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the shift lever is in a position other than P

when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-

SORY mode, not to off.

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X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

Off*

The emergency flashers can be

used.

The multi-information display will

not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“Power ON.” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

“Power ON.” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

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*: Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the

shift lever is in a position other than

P when turning off the engine, the

engine switch will be turned to

ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other

than P (vehicles with a Multidrive)

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,

the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the

switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

3

Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green)

flashes slowly and then press the engine switch once.

4

Check that the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is

off.

X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

3

Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” are displayed alter-

nately on the multi-information display and then press the engine

switch once.

4

Check that “Power ON.” and “Turn power OFF.” on the multi-infor-

mation display are off.

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■Auto power off function

Vehicles with a Multidrive: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more

than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more

than an hour with the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn

off.

Vehicles with a manual transmission: If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY

mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not run-

ning) for more than an hour, the engine switch will automatically turn off.

However, this function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave

the vehicle with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for

long periods of time when the engine is not running.

■Key battery depletion

→P. 126

■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 149

■Notes for the entry function

→P. 150

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■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 75)

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified

and equipped professional.

●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The

engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.

X Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will flash quickly.

X Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

“Shift to P position to start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-

play.

■Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the

steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the

engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

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■When the steering lock cannot be released

Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: The smart

entry & start system indicator light (green)

will flash quickly.

Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: “Steering

lock active.” will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

Check that the shift lever is set in P (Multi-

drive). Press the engine switch while turn-

ing the steering wheel left and right.

■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-

pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.

In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the

steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■When the smart entry & start system indicator flashes in yellow (vehicles

with a 3-ring meter) or “Check entry & start system.” is displayed on the

multi-information display (vehicles with a 2-ring meter)

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-

rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-

sional immediately.

■If the key battery is depleted

→P. 503

■Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the

switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch

mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine

switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine

switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized

setting

→P. 589

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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 the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the

steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly

3 times or more in succession. (→P. 529)

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.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●Vehicles with a 3-ring meter: If the smart entry & start system indicator

light (green) is illuminated, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the

vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

●Vehicles with a 2-ring meter: If “Power ON.” is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle,

always check that the engine switch is off.

●Vehicles with a Multidrive: Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in

a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever posi-

tion, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to

ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery

discharge may occur.

■When starting the engine

●Do not race a cold engine.

●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly

qualified and equipped professional immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional immediately.

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∗

Multidrive

Shifting the shift lever

4

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:

While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the

brake pedal and move the shift lever.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the

brake pedal and move the shift lever.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped.

∗: If equipped

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

P

R

N

D

Neutral

Normal driving*¹

7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*²

M

(→P. 226)

*¹: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for

normal driving.

*²: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking

forces by operating the shift lever.

Sport mode

Press the switch.

For powerful acceleration and driv-

ing in mountainous regions.

Press the switch again to return to

normal mode.

*¹: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*²: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

1

*

2

*

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Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position (vehicles

with a paddle shift switch)

To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and

“+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by

operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step

using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

1

2

*

The selected gear step, from D1 to

D7, will be displayed in the meter.

*¹: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*²: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

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Changing gear steps in the M position

To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever

to M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift

lever or paddle shift switches (vehicles with a paddle shift switch),

allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

The gear changes once every time

the shift lever or paddle shift switch

is operated.

1

2

*

The selected gear step, from M1 to

M7, will be displayed in the meter.

*¹: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*²: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be automat-

ically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

■Gear step functions

●You can choose from 7 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.

■If the 7-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 Multidrive system. Have the vehicle

inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-

fied and equipped professional immediately.

(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when

the shift lever is in D.)

■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

●The transmission will automatically 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.

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■Automatic deactivation of gear steps selection in the D position (vehi-

cles with a paddle shift switch)

Temporally gear steps selection mode in the D position will be deactivated in

the following situations:

●When the vehicle comes to a stop

●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time in

one gear step

●When the shift lever is shifted to other than D

●When the “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time

■When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine

braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be

canceled.

●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting

to 6, 5 or 4. (→P. 296)

●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.

(→P. 224)

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■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may

sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be

possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-

ated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

■Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after

driving in sport mode.

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

→P. 588

■G AI-SHIFT

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according

to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically

when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode.

(Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels

this function.)

WARNING

■When driving on slippery road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in

the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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Manual transmission

Shifting the shift lever

Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and

then release it slowly.

Shifting the shift lever to R

Shift the shift lever to R while lift-

ing up the ring section.

∗: If equipped

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Gear Shift Indicator

Gear Shift Indicator is a guide to help the driver achieve improved fuel

economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine per-

formance.

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

*¹: Vehicles with a 3-ring meter

*²: Vehicles with a 2-ring meter

1

2

*

■Gear Shift Indicator display

Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on the

clutch pedal.

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■Maximum allowable speeds

Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-

mum acceleration is necessary.

X Gasoline engine

km/h (mph)

Maximum speed

Shift position

1NR-FE engine 1ZR-FAE engine 8NR-FTS engine

1

2

3

4

5

44 (27)

82 (50)

50 (31)

94 (58)

137 (85)

185 (114)



43 (27)

79 (49)

124 (77)

168 (104)



112 (69)

152 (94)

179 (111)

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X Diesel engine

km/h (mph)

Maximum speed

1ND-TV engine 1WW engine

Shift position

1

2

3

4

5

42 (26)

79 (49)

122 (75)

165 (102)



42 (26)

85 (53)

133 (83)

189 (117)



WARNING

■Gear Shift Indicator display

For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display

when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.

Failure to do so may lead to an accident.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the transmission

●Do not shift the shift lever to R without

depressing the clutch pedal.

●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.

●Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.

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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

Right turn

1

Lane change to the right (move

2

the lever partway and release

it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

Lane change to the left (move

3

the lever partway and release

it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

4

Left turn

4

■Turn signals can be operated when

X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned

out.

■Customization

The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be

changed. (Customizable feature →P. 628)

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Parking brake

Operating instructions

To set the parking brake, fully

1

pull the parking brake lever

while depressing the brake

pedal.

To release the parking brake,

2

slightly raise the lever and

lower it completely while press-

ing the button.

■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

If the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/h (3 mph) or more

with the parking brake engaged, a buzzer will sound.

Vehicles with a 2-ring meter only: “Release parking brake.” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

■Usage in winter time

→P. 335

NOTICE

■Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear.

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