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Engine (ignition) switch

Starting the engine

 Vehicles with an automatic transmission

1

Check that the parking brake is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

4

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

 Vehicles with a manual transmission

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 “START” position to start the engine.

Changing engine switch positions

1

“LOCK”

The steering wheel is locked and

the key can be removed. (Vehicles

with an automatic transmission:

The key can be removed only

when the shift lever is in P.)

2

“ACC”

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

3

“ON”

All electrical components can be

used.

4

“START”

For starting the engine.

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

1

Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-

sion). (→P. 140, 142)

2

Push in the key and turn it to the

“LOCK” position.

■If the engine does not start (vehicles with an engine immobilizer system)

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 62)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■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.

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■Key reminder function (if equipped)

A buzzer sounds if any 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. 295)

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.

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■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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the shift

lever with the brake pedal depressed.

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

vehicle is completely stopped.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

P

R

N

D

3

Neutral

Normal driving*

Position for engine braking

Position for more powerful engine braking

Position for maximum engine braking

2

L

*: Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particular

driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recommended

for normal driving.

∗: If equipped

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■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

“ON” position and the brake pedal is being depressed.

■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 with your foot on the brake pedal, 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

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the

button is pressed.

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■Reverse warning buzzer

When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift

lever is in R.

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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Manual transmission

Shifting the shift lever

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

then release it slowly.

If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch

pedal momentarily, and then try again.

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■Maximum downshifting speed

Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over-rev-

ving the engine.

km/h (mph)

Maximum speed

Shift position

2NR-VE engine

185/70R14 tires 185/65R15 tires

1NR-VE engine

38 (23)

40 (24)

1

2

3

4

36 (22)*¹

36 (22)*²

70 (43)

74 (46)

73 (45)

109 (67)

150 (93)

67 (41)*¹

67 (41)*²

104 (64)

99 (61)*¹

110 (68)

99 (61)*²

4

144 (89)

152 (94)

137 (85)*¹

137 (85)*²

*¹: For vehicles with model code that has “J” as the last letter

*²: For vehicles sold in Mexico

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Turn signal lever

Operation instructions

1

Right turn

2

Right turn signal will blink con-

tinuously while the lever is kept

2

position

Right turn signal will blink three

times, when the lever is pushed to

2

position and released immedi-

ately.

3

Left turn signal will blink contin-

uously while the lever is kept

3

position.

Left turn signal will blink three

times, when the lever is pushed to

3

position and released immedi-

ately.

4

Left turn

■Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■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

Settings (e.g. operation buzzer) can be changed.

(Customizable features: →P. 352)

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Parking brake

Operation instructions

1

To set the parking brake, fully

pull the parking brake lever

while depressing the brake

pedal.

2

To release the parking brake,

slightly raise the lever and

lower it completely while press-

ing the button.

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■Parking the vehicle

→P. 119

■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

→P. 309

■Usage in winter time

→P. 166

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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