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Engine (ignition) sw itch  
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 in P.  
3
Firmly depress the brake pedal.  
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.  
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.  
4
Press the engine switch shortly  
and firmly.  
When operating the engine switch,  
one short, firm press is enough. It  
is not necessary to press and hold  
the switch.  
The engine will crank until it starts  
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever  
is less.  
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.  
The engine can be started from any engine switch mode.  
Stopping the engine  
1
Stop the vehicle completely.  
2
Set the parking brake (P. 196), and shift the shift lever to P.  
3
Press the engine switch.  
4
Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-  
TION ON” is not shown on the meter.  
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Changing engine switch modes  
Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake  
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)  
Off*  
1
The emergency flashers can be  
used.  
The multi-information display will  
not be displayed.  
ACCESSORY mode  
2
Some electrical components such  
as the audio system can be used.  
A message indicating how to start  
the engine will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
4
IGNITION ON mode  
3
All electrical components can be used.  
*: 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.  
When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other  
than P  
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.  
3
Check that “Turn Power Off” is displayed on the multi-information  
display and then press the engine switch once.  
4
Check that “Turn Power Off” on the multi-information display is  
turned off.  
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■Auto power off function  
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-  
TION ON mode (with the engine is not running) for more than an hour with  
the shift lever in P, 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 peri-  
ods of time when the engine is not running.  
■Automatic engine shut off feature  
●The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the  
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended  
period.  
●The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has  
been left running while the shift lever is in P.  
●The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake  
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.  
●After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch  
(P. 127) from the inside or the mechanical key (P. 463) from the outside,  
the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-  
matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is  
opened.  
■Electronic key battery depletion  
P. 123  
■Conditions affecting operation  
P. 137  
■Notes for the entry function  
P. 138  
■If the engine does not start  
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 77)  
Contact your Toyota dealer.  
●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the  
shift lever is displaced out of P.  
■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.  
■When the steering lock cannot be released  
A message informing the driver that the  
steering wheel is locked will be displayed  
on the multi-information display.  
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press  
the engine switch while turning the steer-  
ing wheel left and right.  
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■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 a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-  
played on the multi-information display  
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer immediately.  
■If the electronic key battery is depleted  
P. 415  
■Operation of the engine switch  
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may  
not change or the engine may not start.  
●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, wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.  
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■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting  
P. 463  
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. 425)  
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.  
●If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning  
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer  
sounds.  
●When restarting the engine after it was turned off while driving, shift the  
shift lever to N and press the engine switch.  
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WARNING  
■When parking  
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless  
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may  
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a  
serious health hazard.  
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a  
garage, stop the engine.  
●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a  
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure  
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.  
●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it  
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is  
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.  
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.  
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information  
display, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the  
engine switch off.  
●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 position, the engine switch will  
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-  
cle 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 your Toyota dealer 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  
your Toyota dealer immediately.  
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Autom atic transm ission  
Shifting the shift lever  
4
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the  
brake pedal depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the  
shift release button on the shift knob.  
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on  
the shift knob.  
Shift the shift lever normally.  
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the  
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.  
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be  
depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift  
release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.  
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Shift position purpose  
Shift position  
Objective or function  
Parking the vehicle/starting the engine  
Reversing  
P
R
N
D
S
Neutral  
Normal driving*1  
S mode driving*2 (P. 190)  
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for the  
driving conditions. Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended  
for normal driving.  
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible  
gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnecessary  
upshifting.  
Changing shift ranges in S mode  
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift  
switches (if equipped) can be operated as follows:  
Shift lever  
Paddle shift switches (if  
equipped)  
Upshifting  
1
Downshifting  
2
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 4, 5 or 6  
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set  
to 3 if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi-  
tion. (P. 193)  
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Function  
■ Shift ranges and their functions  
Meter display  
A gear in the range between 1 and the selected  
gear is automatically chosen depending on vehicle  
speed and driving conditions  
S2 - S8  
S1  
Setting the gear at 1  
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking forces than a higher  
shift range.  
Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle  
shift switches)  
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the paddle  
shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-”  
and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric-  
tion of the highest gear, preventing upshifting and enabling the level of  
engine braking force to be selected.  
4
Upshifting  
1
Downshifting  
2
The selected shift range, from 1 to  
8, or D will be displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
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■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (vehi-  
cles with paddle shift switches)  
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-  
ations:  
●The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time  
●When the vehicle comes to a stop  
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time  
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D  
■S mode  
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the  
shift range to 8.  
●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically  
occur.  
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-  
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.  
■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)  
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 switches are operated. (A  
buzzer will sound twice.)  
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range  
activated  
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine  
braking, engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise con-  
trol with full-speed range will not be canceled.  
●While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.  
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-  
tion. (P. 305)  
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)  
P. 171  
■Shift lock system  
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift  
lever in starting.  
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the  
IGNITION ON mode the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but-  
ton is pushed.  
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■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P  
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.  
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake pedal is depressed  
and the shift release button is pushed, there may be a problem with the shift  
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that  
the shift lever can be shifted.  
Releasing the shift lock:  
1
Set the parking brake.  
2
3
Turn the engine switch off.  
Depress the brake pedal.  
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-  
driver or equivalent tool.  
4
To prevent damage to the cover, cover  
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.  
4
Press and hold the shift lock override  
button and then push the button on the  
shift knob.  
5
The shift lever can be shifted while both  
buttons are pressed.  
■If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even  
after shifting the shift lever to S  
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have  
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when  
the shift lever is in D.)  
■AI-SHIFT  
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-  
formance and driving conditions.  
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the  
shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the function.)  
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WARNING  
■When driving on slippery road surfaces  
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.  
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,  
resulting in an accident.  
■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 accidentally 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, possibly leading to an accident  
resulting in death or serious injury.  
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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  
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.  
■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-  
formed  
Operate the lever again.  
■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change  
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.  
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Parking brake  
A mode can be selected from the following modes.  
Automatic mode  
The parking brake is set or released automatically according to the  
shift lever operation.  
Even when in automatic mode, the parking brake can be set and  
released manually. (P. 197)  
Turns automatic mode on  
1
(while the vehicle is stopped,  
pull and hold the parking brake  
switch until  
a
message is  
shown on the multi-information  
display)  
• When the shift lever is moved  
out of P, the parking brake will  
be released, and the parking  
brake indicator light and parking  
brake light turn off.  
1
2
*
*
• When the shift lever is moved  
into P, the parking brake will be  
set, and the parking brake indi-  
cator light and parking brake  
light turn on.  
Parking  
brake light  
Operate the shift lever with the  
brake pedal depressed.  
Turns automatic mode off (while the vehicle is stopped, press and  
hold the parking brake switch until a message is shown on the  
multi-information display)  
2
Operate the parking brake switch while depressing the brake pedal.  
*1: For U.S.A.  
*2: For Canada  
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Manual mode  
The parking brake can be set and released manually.  
Sets the parking brake  
1
The parking brake indicator light  
1
2
and parking brake light will turn on.  
*
*
Pull and hold the parking brake  
switch if an emergency occurs and  
it is necessary to operate the park-  
ing brake while driving.  
Releases the parking brake  
2
Operate the parking brake switch  
while depressing the brake pedal.  
Make sure that the parking brake  
indicator light or parking brake light  
turn off.  
4
If the parking brake indicator light  
and parking brake light flashes,  
operate the switch again.  
(P. 436)  
Parking  
brake light  
*1: For U.S.A.  
*2: For Canada  
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■Parking the vehicle  
P. 170  
■Parking brake operation  
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake  
cannot be released using the parking brake switch.  
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mode  
(automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.  
■Automatic release function  
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress the acceler-  
ator pedal.  
The parking brake will be released automatically under the following condi-  
tions:  
●The driver’s door is closed.  
●The driver’s seat belt is fastened.  
●Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.  
●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-  
nated.  
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually release the park-  
ing brake.  
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-  
information display  
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the  
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain  
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1  
minute.  
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-  
play  
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after  
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfunctioning. Have  
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.  
■Parking brake operation sound  
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be  
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.  
■Parking brake indicator light and parking brake light  
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicator light and  
parking brake light will turn on and stay on as described below:  
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.  
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.  
●When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking  
brake indicator light and parking brake light will stay on for about 15 sec-  
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.  
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■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer  
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged.  
“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information display.  
■Warning messages and buzzers  
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or  
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on  
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.  
■If the brake system warning light comes on  
P. 434  
■Usage in winter time  
P. 317  
WARNING  
■When parking the vehicle  
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be  
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that  
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.  
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■Parking brake switch  
Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects may interfere  
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.  
NOTICE  
■When parking the vehicle  
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake  
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.  
■When the system malfunctions  
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.  
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction  
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components  
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake  
wear. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.  
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Brake Hold  
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift  
lever is in D, S or N with the system on and the brake pedal has  
been depressed to stop the vehicle. The system releases the  
brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the shift  
lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.  
Turns the brake hold system on  
The brake hold standby indicator  
(green) comes on. While the sys-  
tem is holding the brake, the brake  
hold operated indicator (yellow)  
comes on.  
*1: Brake hold standby indicator  
*2: Brake hold operated indicator  
1
2
*
*
■Brake hold system operating conditions  
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:  
●The driver’s door is not closed.  
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.  
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is  
enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will  
go off. In addition, if any of the conditions are detected while the system is  
holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown  
on the multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automati-  
cally.  
■Brake hold function  
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the  
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-  
ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the  
multi-information display.  
●To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress  
the brake pedal and press the button again.  
●The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a  
steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the  
brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will  
inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the  
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.  
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■When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding  
the brakes  
Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.  
●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released auto-  
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)  
●Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.  
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (P. 196)  
■When an inspection at your Toyota dealer is necessary  
When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when  
the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating condi-  
tions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at  
your Toyota dealer.  
■Warning messages and buzzers  
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or  
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on  
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.  
■If the brake hold operated indicator flashes  
P. 436  
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WARNING  
■When the vehicle is on a steep incline  
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The  
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.  
■When stopped on a slippery road  
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has  
been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.  
NOTICE  
■When parking the vehicle  
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for  
a long period of time. Turning the engine switch off while the system is hold-  
ing the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to  
move. When operating the engine switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the  
shift lever to P and set the parking brake.  

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