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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-

ing:

 Starting the engine

P. 126

 Driving

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to E or

M. (P. 129)

When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the

gear position indicator shows E.

When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of

the gear position indicator shows 1.

Release the parking brake. (P. 137)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.

(P. 134)

Release the parking brake. (P. 137)

Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently

depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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 Stopping

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission

With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift

^{the shift lever to N. (}P. 129)

Vehicles with a manual transmission

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While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake

pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift

^{the shift lever to N. (}P. 134)

 Parking the vehicle

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission

With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.

Set the parking brake. (P. 137)

Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 129)

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the

engine.

Make sure that the display of the gear position indicator shows 1

or R.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your

person.

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake

pedal.

Set the parking brake. (P. 137)

Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 134)

If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the

wheels as needed.

Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the

engine.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your

person.

Starting off on a steep uphill

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake

and shift the shift lever to E or M.

When shifting the shift lever to E: Make sure that the display of the

gear position indicator shows E.

When shifting the shift lever to M: Make sure that the display of the

gear position indicator shows 1.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

Release the parking brake.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully

depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.

Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as

gradually releasing the clutch pedal.

Release the parking brake.

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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.

 Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be

especially slippery.

 Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,

because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road

surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-

ommended:

 For the first 300 km (200 miles):

Avoid sudden stops.

 For the first 1000 km (600 miles):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability

of the correct fuel. (P. 349)

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CAUTION

When starting the vehicle (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-

mission)

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-

ning. This prevents the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

When driving the vehicle

 Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident

that could result in death or serious injury.

• 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.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler-

ator pedals properly.

• 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.

 Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot

parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

 On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, 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 vehicle.

 If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and

check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-

cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a

serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected immediately by any

authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and

equipped professional immediately.

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CAUTION

 Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

 Do not shift the shift lever to E or M (vehicles with a multi-mode manual

transmission), or 1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle

is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

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 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.

 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 vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible

to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 342

 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. 129, 134)

 When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking

brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing

an accident.

 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 that can cause accidents,

resulting in death or serious injury.

 Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body

are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

When driving on slippery road surfaces

 Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

 Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in

engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

 After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make

sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent

the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet

and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in

an accident.

When shifting the shift lever (vehicles with a multi-mode manual trans-

mission)

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than N may lead to unexpected rapid

acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or

serious injury.

When the vehicle is stopped

 Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than N, the vehicle may accelerate sud-

denly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

 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 check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

 On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, in order to prevent

accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the

brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as

necessary.

 If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused

by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal

and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

 Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause

the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

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CAUTION

When the vehicle is parked

 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 following:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

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• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-

cle’s electrical components.

 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.

 Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place

containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.

Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-

cle.

 Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a

metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause

the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

 On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, always apply the

parking brake, shift the shift lever to E, M or R, stop the engine and lock

the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

 Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.

 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. This may lead

to death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION

 On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, do not turn off the

engine until 1st or reverse is engaged properly and completely. Confirm

that the gear is engaged by viewing the gear position indicator.

Parking the vehicle without a gear engaged may cause the vehicle to

move result in an accident.

Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless

and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health

hazard.

 If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed

area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

 The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or

crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise,

be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped

professional. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the

vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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 venti-

lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to

death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION

When braking

 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.

 If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other

vehicles 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.

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 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 individual 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.

If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes

fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

When driving the vehicle

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission

 Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

 Do not use the accelerator pedal or starting assist system to hold the vehi-

cle on a hill.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

 Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

 Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting,

do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch,

transmission and gears.

 Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.

• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

• Do not use any gears other than the 1st gear when starting off and

moving forward.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill

grade.

Doing so may damage the clutch.

 Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so

may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

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, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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NOTICE

If you get a flat tire while driving

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.

 The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

 The vehicle will lean abnormally.

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Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 318)

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may

cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

 Engine stalling

 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 authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-

fied and equipped professional check the following:

 Brake function

 Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, etc.

 Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Engine (ignition) switch

 Starting the engine

Vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Firmly depress the brake pedal, turn the engine switch to

the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N. (P. 129)

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

engine.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in N.

Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

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

engine.

 Changing the engine switch positions

“LOCK” position

The steering wheel is locked

and the key can be removed.

“ACC” position

Some electrical components

such as the audio system can

be used.

“ON” position

All electrical components can

be used.

“START” position

For starting the engine.

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If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 73)

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.

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CAUTION

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. 342)

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NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

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

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.

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

Multi-mode manual transmission

Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.

 Shifting the shift lever

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 Shift position purpose

Shift position

Function

Reversing

R

N

E

Neutral or starting the engine

Easy (E) mode driving*¹

Manual (M) mode driving*²(P. 130)

M

*¹: The most appropriate gear is automatically selected upon an opera-

tion of the accelerator pedal and vehicle speed.

*²: A gear must be selected manually. However, the gear may automati-

cally be changed down optimally according to vehicle speed.

: If equipped

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Changing gears in M mode

When shift lever is in the M position, the shift lever or paddle shift

switches can be operated as follows:

Shift lever

Upshifting

Downshifting

Shifting operation may be

restricted depending on the vehi-

cle speed.

Paddle shift switches

Upshifting

Downshifting

Shifting operation may be

restricted depending on the vehi-

cle speed.

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Changing gears in E mode

When the E mode is selected, the paddle shift switches can be used

as follows to select a gear temporarily.

Upshifting

Downshifting

The gear will be displayed.

To return to E mode, the “+” pad-

dle shift switch must be held

down for a period of time.

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Shifting operation may be

restricted depending on the vehi-

cle speed.

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Maximum allowable speeds

Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear.

Maximum speed

Gear

km/h (mph)

1

2

3

51 (31)

95 (59)

139 (86)

If the shift lever cannot be shifted

 With the shift lever in N

Depress the brake pedal to shift the shift lever. If the shift lever cannot be

shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift

lock system. (P. 330)

 With the shift lever in a position other than N

P. 330

If the driver’s door is opened when the shift lever is in a position other

than N and the engine is running

A buzzer will sound. Close the driver’s door.

If the “M” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever

to M

This may indicate a malfunction in the multi-mode manual transmission sys-

tem. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,

or another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.

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

the shift lever is in E.)

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If the “N” indicator is flashing

 When shifting the shift lever

Shift the shift lever to N. Wait a few seconds and shift the shift lever to the

desired position.

 When the engine is turned off

Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Depress the brake pedal and

shift the shift lever to N, and then to the desired position.

If the indicator still flashes after the above operations, shift the shift lever to

N and start the engine. Then, shift the shift lever to the desired position.

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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.

Downshift restriction warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle shift

switches are operated] or M mode)

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.)

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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.

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

pedal momentarily, and then try again.

: If equipped

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Maximum downshifting speed

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

ving the engine.

Maximum speed

Shift position

km/h (mph)

1

2

3

51 (31)

95 (59)

139 (86)

2

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Turn signal lever

The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions

of the driver:

Right turn

Left turn

Lane change to the right

(push and hold the lever

partway)

The right hand signals will

flash until you release the

lever.

Lane change to the left

(push and hold the lever

partway)

The left hand signals will flash

until you release the lever.

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.

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Parking brake

To set the parking brake,

fully pull the parking brake

lever while depressing the

brake pedal.

To release the parking

brake, slightly raise the

lever and lower it com-

pletely while pressing the

button.

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Usage in winter time

P. 159

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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Horn

To sound the horn, press on or

close to the mark.

After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.

The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

(P. 63)

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