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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a

smart entry & start system)

Starting the engine

 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. 222)

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

 Manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in N. (P. 227)

Firmly depress the clutch pedal.

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

Changing the engine switch positions

1

“LOCK”

The steering wheel is locked and

the key can be removed.

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”

Shift the shift lever to E, M or R (multi-mode manual transmission) or N

(manual transmission). (P. 222, 227)

Push in the key and turn it to the

“LOCK” position.

■If the engine does not start

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

Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

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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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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. 439)

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 retailer or Toyota authorized

repairer, or any reliable repairer 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

 Multi-mode manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Firmly depress the brake pedal, press the engine switch once and

shift the shift lever to N. (P. 222)

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

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

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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.

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 Manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in N. (P. 227)

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.

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 clutch

pedal until the engine is completely

started.

The engine can be started from

any engine switch mode.

Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to E, M or R (multi-mode manual transmission)

or N (manual transmission).

Set the parking brake. (P. 230)

Press the engine switch.

Release the brake pedal (multi-mode manual transmission) or

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

& start system indicator light (green) is off.

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Changing engine switch modes

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake

pedal (multi-mode manual transmission) or clutch pedal (manual

transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is

pressed.)

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.

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IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be

used.

The smart entry & start system

indicator light (green) flashes

slowly.

■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not

running) 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.

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 148

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 146

■Notes for the entry function

P. 147

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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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer.

●The steering lock may not have been canceled.

■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

The smart entry & start system indicator

light (green) will flash quickly.

Press the engine switch while turning 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 running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the

steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■If the system is malfunctioning

P. 453

■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, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

●The buzzer sound when the following occurs

• When the engine switch is pressed while the vehicle is running

Other than cases of emergency, do not press the engine switch while the

vehicle is running.

• When the engine is stopped by emergency shutdown operation

(P. 439)

The buzzer will sound continuously until the engine is restarted, or the

vehicle is completely stopped and the engine switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode.

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

setting

P. 497

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. 439)

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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.

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 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.

■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 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable

repairer immediately.

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Multi-mode manual transmission

Shifting the shift lever

Shift position uses

Shift position

Function

R

N

E

Reversing

Neutral or starting the engine

Easy (E) mode driving*¹

M

Manual (M) mode driving*²(P. 223)

*¹: The most appropriate gear position is automatically selected according to

operation of the accelerator pedal and vehicle speed.

*²: A gear position must be selected manually. However, the gear position

may automatically be changed down optimally according to vehicle speed.

: If equipped

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Changing gear positions in M mode

Shift the shift lever to M and operate the shift lever or paddle shift

switch.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

When the accelerator pedal is

depressed further, while driving,

downshifting will be performed.

Shifting

operation

may

be

restricted depending on the vehicle

speed.

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Changing gear positions in E mode

When the shift position is in E, the paddle shift switches can be used

to select a gear position temporarily. When a gear position is selected,

the gear position will be displayed.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

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Gear Shift Indicator

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

fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine

performance.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

Gear Shift Indicator operates only

M mode.

■Maximum allowable speeds

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

mum acceleration is necessary.

km/h (mph)

Gear position

Maximum speed

43 (27)

1

2

3

4

5

80 (50)

133 (83)

158 (98)

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■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in E mode [when the paddle

shift switch is 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 switch is operated. (The

warning buzzer will sound twice.)

■Reverse warning buzzer

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

lever is in R.

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■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. 496)

●With the shift lever in a position other than N

P. 496

■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 parking brake is set when the shift lever is in a position other than

N with engine running

●When the driver’s door is opened

A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in

10 seconds.

●When the driver’s door is closed

A buzzer will sound and the gear position will automatically change to N in

90 seconds.

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■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 retailer or Toyota

authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in E.)

■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:

Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:

Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position and shift the shift lever to N, and

then to the desired position.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and shift the shift lever to N,

and then to the desired position.

If the indicator still blinks after the above operations, shift the shift lever to N

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

■If the N indicator is flashing and the warning buzzer is beeping

Shift the shift lever to N, and then to E, M or R.

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WARNING

■Gear Shift Indicator display

For safety, the driver should not look only a 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.

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Manual transmission

Shifting the shift lever

4

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.

Gear Shift Indicator

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

fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits of engine

performance.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

: If equipped

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■Gear Shift Indicator display

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

the clutch pedal.

■Maximum downshifting speed

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

revving the engine.

km/h (mph)

Shift position

Maximum speed

52 (32)

1

2

3

4

97 (60)

142 (88)



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.

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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right (push

and hold the lever partway)

The right hand signals will flash

until you release the lever.

3

Lane change to the left (push

and hold the lever partway)

The left hand signals will flash until

you release the lever.

4

Left turn

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■Turn signals can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 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.

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Parking brake

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.

■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

P. 449

■Usage in winter time

P. 286

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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