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4-2. Driving procedures

Continuously variable transmission (vehi-

cles w ith paddle shift sw itches)^

Shifting the shift lever

Vehicles without a smart key system:

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

brake pedal and move the shift lever.

Vehicles with a smart key 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. 178)

*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.

4

Sport mode

Press the switch.

For powerful acceleration and driv-

ing in mountainous regions.

Press the switch again to return to

normal mode.

Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi-

tion

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

The selected gear step, from D1 to

D7, will be displayed in the meter.

To return to normal D position driv-

ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must

be held down for a period of time.

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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. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever,

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

Upshifting

1

Downshifting

2

The gear changes once every time

the shift lever is operated.

The selected gear step, from M1 to

M7, will be displayed in the meter.

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

matically 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 “M” indicator flashes or a buzzer beeps after shifting the shift lever

to M

This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable 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.)

■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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■When driving with cruise control activated

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. 178)

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

(P. 177)

■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 is operated. (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

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CAUTION

■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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