2010 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

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CAUTION

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas- sification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.

●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or

feet on the front passenger seatback from the rear passenger seat.

●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. ●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.

●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

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CAUTION

■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

●When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 113)

●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction on the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the

front seatbacks.

●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers

the seat cushion surface.

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1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop- erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

appropriate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 113)

Types of child restraints

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child.

Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat

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Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat

Booster seat

■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

●If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear

seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 61)

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. ●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

■Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

■When the child restraint system is not in use

●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart- ment.

●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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1-7. Safety information Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the outboard rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying the loca- tion of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 63)

Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)

Anchor brackets are provided for all rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

STEP 1

As leaned as possible

Adjust the seatback as leaned as possible.

STEP 2

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

Type A

STEP 3

Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors.

Canada only

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STEP 4

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether anchors.

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Type B

STEP 3

the buckles onto

Latch LATCH anchors.

the

Canada only

STEP 4

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether anchors.

For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)

■ Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat STEP 1

Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

then allow

Fully extend the shoulder belt and to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode.

it

Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

STEP 2

STEP 3

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STEP 4

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While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

■ Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat STEP 1

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.

STEP 2

Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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STEP 3

STEP 4

it

then allow

Fully extend the shoulder strap and to retract slightly into the ALR lock mode. Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.

While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors. (→P. 120)

STEP 4
STEP 5

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■ Booster seat STEP 1

STEP 2

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Place the booster seat on the seat facing the front of the vehi- cle.

Sit the child in the booster seat. Fit the seat belt to the booster seat according to the manufac- turer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder, and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 61)

Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.

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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

STEP 1

STEP 2

Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or LATCH anchors, and lock the head restraint in place at the lowest position.

Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica- tions can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

CAUTION

■When installing a booster seat

Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode: (→P. 63)

ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis- comfort to the child.

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CAUTION

■When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right- hand rear seat.

●Only put a forward-facing child seat on the front seat when unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

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CAUTION

■When installing a child restraint system

●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be

sure it is secure.

●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

■Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud- den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child seat. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud- den stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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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. 133, 137

■ Driving STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. (→P. 140) Release the parking brake. (→P. 146) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

■ Stopping STEP 1

STEP 2

With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift (→P. 140) the shift lever to “P”.

■ Parking the vehicle STEP 1

With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to “P”. Stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

(→P. 146) (→P. 140)

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

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Starting on a steep incline

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.

■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.

■Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe: ●For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive continuously in the 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. 432)

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CAUTION

■When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run- ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■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, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator 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. This may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●Do not let the vehicle roll backwards 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 not to operate 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 trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the cause of the problem inspected immediately.

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CAUTION

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not shift the shift lever to "P" while the vehicle is moving.

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

●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 "D" while the vehicle is moving backward.

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

●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. 393

●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. 142)

●Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or

skid when downshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.

●Do not adjust the position 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 that may result in death or serious injury.

●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod- ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per- mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. ■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 changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up- shifting or down-shifting, may 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

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This 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 “P” or “N” the vehicle may acceler- ate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident. ●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on 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.

●Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to pre-

vent an accident caused by the vehicle moving.

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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. Failure to do 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 eye glasses to deform or crack.

• 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.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the engine

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

●Do not touch the exhaust pipe 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, or snow is expected to fall. Exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

■Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz- ard. ●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 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 your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or press the accelera- tor pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to abnormal engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a seri- ous health hazard.

■When braking the vehicle

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and 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 downhill or sharp turns that require making. In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.

●Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the 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 braking distance becomes longer. Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■While driving the vehicle

Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■When parking the vehicle

Always put the shift lever in “P”. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci- dentally depressed.

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a

long time. Doing so may damage the power steering pump.

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

tors) Have your Toyota dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as pos- sible. The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

■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 press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. ●The vehicle will behave abnormally. Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 408)

■If the vehicle becomes stuck or bogged

Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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NOTICE

■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 your Toyota dealer check the following. ●Brake function ●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-

mission, differentials, etc.

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

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

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2-1. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the engine or changes “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes. ■ Starting the engine STEP 1

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in “P”. Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns green.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

The engine can be started from any mode.

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■ Changing engine (ignition) switch mode

Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) OFF* Emergency flashers can be used. ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns amber. IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can be used. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator turns amber.

*:If the shift lever is in a position other than “P” when turning off the engine, “ENGINE START STOP” switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to OFF.

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■When the steering lock cannot be released

The green indicator light on the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will flash. Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again while turning the steering wheel slightly in either direction.

■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 83) ■When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch indicator flashes in amber

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy- ota dealer immediately.

■Auto power OFF function

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch will automatically turn OFF when left in ACCESSORY mode for 1 hour or more.

■Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 30

■When the electronic key battery is discharged

→P. 363

■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 28

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CAUTION

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause 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, push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds. However, do not touch the "ENGINE START STOP" switch while driving except in an emergency. 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 START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI- TION ON mode for long periods if the engine is not running.

■When starting the engine

●Do not race the engine. ●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine

checked immediately.

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2-1. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key system)

■ Starting the engine STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in “P”. Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the engine.

■ Engine (ignition) switch

“LOCK” The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed. (The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in “P”.) “ACC” Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. “ON” All electrical components can be used. “START” For starting the engine.

■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

STEP 1

STEP 2

Shift the shift lever to “P”. Push in the key and turn to the “LOCK” position.

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■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 in either direction.

■If the engine does not start

The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 83)

■Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position to remind you to remove the key.

CAUTION

■When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■While driving

Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to the “ACC” position.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the key in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods without the engine running.

■When starting the engine

●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the

starter and wiring systems. ●Do not race the cold engine. ●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine

checked immediately.

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2-1. Driving procedures Automatic transmission

Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. ■ Shifting the shift lever

S mode driving position

Vehicles with smart key system: While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. Vehicles without smart key system: While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.

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■ Shift position uses

Shift position

Function

Parking the vehicle or starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

Normal driving*1
S mode driving *2

*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 driv- ing.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the pos- sible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents unnec- essary upshifting.

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Changing shift ranges in S mode

Shift the shift lever to the S mode driving position and operate the shift lever.

Upshifting Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to “5” or “4” 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 position. (→P. 144)

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■ Shift ranges and their functions

● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force. ● A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than

a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

■S mode

●When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets

the shift range to “6”.

●To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto- matically selects a higher shift range before engine speed becomes too high.

●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto- matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

■Down shifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the S 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 is operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)

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■When driving with the cruise control system or dynamic laser cruise

control system Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to “5” or “4”. (→P. 165, 168)

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

→P. 416

■If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever

to S mode driving position 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

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor- mance and driving conditions. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the shift lever to the S mode driving position cancels the function.)

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2-1. Driving procedures Turn signal lever

Right turn Left turn Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever. Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change The left hand signal will flash until you release the lever.

■Turn signals can be operated when

Vehicles with smart key system

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

Vehicles without smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position. ■If the indicators flash faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.

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U.S.A.

Canada

NOTICE

■Before driving

Sets the parking brake* (Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake.)

*: Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot.

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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To sound the horn, press on or close to the

mark.

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The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the target region. Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Low fuel level warning light →P. 395
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button →P. 149

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Odometer/Trip meter display

Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven. Trip meter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis- play different distances independently. Dynamic laser cruise control display →P. 168
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Odometer and trip meter display button

Vehicles with smart key system

Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.

Vehicles without smart key system

Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.

Odometer Trip meter A Trip meter B Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter.

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Instrument panel light control

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Darker Brighter

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. Check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 424)

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The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen- ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys- tems.

Instrument cluster

The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on the target region. Center display

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■ Indicators

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Turn signal indicator (→P. 145) Headlight high beam indicator (→P. 157)

Headlight indicator (→P. 156)

Tail light indicator (→P. 156)

Security indicator (→P. 83, 85)

Shift position and shift range indicators (→P. 140)

Cruise control indicator (→P. 165) Cruise control indicator (→P. 165, 168)

Ready mode indicator (→P. 168)

Conventional cruise indicator (→P. 168)

Slip indicator (→P. 181)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

SRS airbag on-off indicator (→P. 103)

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■ Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems. (→P. 393)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(if equipped)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(if equipped) (if equipped)

(U.S.A.) *:These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

■If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

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The center display provides information including your vehicle’s driving condition, outside temperature.

Vehicles with navigation system Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. Vehicles without navigation system

Audio display (→P. 210) Air conditioning display (→P. 198) Outside temperature display (→P. 289) Trip information display Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising related information. Pattern selector knob Display items can be switched by pushing the knob. All the display → Audio display and air conditioning display → off

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Trip information

■ Driving range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.

● This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

● When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the

display may not be updated.

■ Average fuel consumption after refueling

Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refueled.

■ Elapsed time

Displays the elapsed time since the engine was started or since the function was reset.

The function can be reset when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is turned off.

CAUTION

■The center display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

U.S.A.

The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above turn on and off auto- matically. (When the START “ENGINE STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode [vehicles with smart key system] or the engine switch is in the “ON” position [vehi- cles without smart key system].) Turn off the daytime running light system.

is

(if equipped)

Canada

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Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever forward to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever back to the center position to turn the high beams off. Pull the lever toward you to turn on the high beams. Release to turn them off. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

■Daytime running light system (if equipped)

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.

■Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or any- thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield. Doing so the sensor detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight con- trol system to malfunction.

interferes with

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■Automatic light off system

Vehicles with smart key system

The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCES- SORY or turned OFF while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.) To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI- TION ON mode, or turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the

or

position.

Vehicles without smart key system

The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if the engine switch has been turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position while the headlights are turned on. (The lights turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked.) To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn the light switch OFF once and then back to the position.

or

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 454)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the engine is not running.

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The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.

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■ Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation

the

Increases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency

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Wash/wipe operation Wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

■ Raindrop detection windshield wipers (if equipped)

With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Raindrop detection wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation

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Sensor sensitivity (high) Sensor sensitivity (low)

Wash/wipe operation Wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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