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

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■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 vehi- cle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●The vehicle will behave abnormally. Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 399)

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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, etc.

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

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

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit — (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (→P. 152) Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Calculation formula for on your vehicle

Cargo capacity Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) (→P. 428)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as follows: B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg) *1: A = Weight of people *2: B = Total load capacity *3: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg) *4: D = Additional weight of people *5: E = Available cargo and luggage load As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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CAUTION

■Things that must not be carried in the trunk

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk: ●Receptacles containing gasoline ●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an accident. ●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. ●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • On the package tray • On the instrument panel • On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity.

◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 428)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.

◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

◆ Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

◆ Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.

■Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 342)

CAUTION

■Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy- cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec- tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine switch modes.

Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Messages indicating how to start the engine and how to turn to ACCES- SORY mode will be displayed alternately on the multi-information display. Press the engine 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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Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to P. Set the parking brake. (→P. 166) Press the engine switch. Driving-related data will be displayed on the multi-information display. (→P. 84)

Changing engine switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) Off*

The emergency flashers can be used. The multi-information display will not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.

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

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, a message indicating to shift the shift lever to P will be displayed on the multi-information display. At this time, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set. Shift the shift lever to P. Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display and then press the engine switch once. Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is turned off.

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■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI- TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, 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 peri- ods of time when the engine is not running.

■Electronic key battery depletion

→P. 104

■Conditions affecting operation

→P. 100

■Notes for the entry function

→P. 101

■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 66)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the

shift lever is displaced out of P.

■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.

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■When the steering lock cannot be released

A message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will be displayed on the multi-information display. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steer- ing 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 operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

■When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-

played on the multi-information display The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

→P. 350

■Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

●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.

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

→P. 415

■Customization

The time elapsed before the engine switch related messages on the multi- information display turn off can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 453)

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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 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. 381) 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.

●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi- cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■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 by your Toyota dealer 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 your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

Normal driving*1

S mode driving*2 (→P. 162)

*1: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D

position for normal driving.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents upshifting above the selected range.

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Changing shift ranges in S mode When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift switches can be operated as follows: (cid:88) Shift lever Upshifting Downshifting

(cid:88) Paddle shift switches (if equipped)

Upshifting Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” or “5” 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 posi- tion. (→P. 164) ■ Shift ranges and their functions

● The vehicle is allowed to shift up and down to provide the most suitable gear selection based on your driving situation. (e.g. S4: 1 to 4 or, 4 to 1)

● 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.

● You can choose the gear range you want for different levels of

acceleration. (e.g. uphill, sporty driving, etc.)

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Selecting shift ranges in the D position (vehicles with paddle shift switches) To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric- tion of the highest gear, preventing upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.

Upshifting Downshifting

The selected shift range, from “1” to “5”, or D will be displayed in the meter. To return to normal D position driving, the “+” paddle shift switch must be held down for a period of time. When a shift range higher than “5” is selected, the shift range will return to the normal D position. When the vehicle comes to a stop, the shift range will return to the normal D position.

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■S mode

●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets

the shift range to “6”.

●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically

occur.

●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-

cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.

■AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and the driving situation. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func- tion.)

■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated

When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad- dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled. (→P. 190, 194)

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

→P. 414

■If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed

even after shifting the shift lever to S 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.)

■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)

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.)

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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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions The lever will return to its original position after operation.

Right 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. Left turn

■Turn signals can be operated when

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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To set the parking brake, fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depress- ing the brake pedal with your right foot. (Depressing releases the parking brake.)

the pedal again

■Usage in winter time

→P. 233

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. 124)

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: (cid:88) Type A

The headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode). The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate, daytime lights instrument panel and lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

running

The daytime lights turn off.

running

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The headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is IGNITION ON in mode). The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate, daytime lights and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

running

The daytime lights turn on.

running

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off. Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

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■Daytime running light system

●Vehicles with halogen headlights: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlight high beam turn on automatically (at a decreased inten- sity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Day- time running lights are not designed for use at night. Vehicles with discharge headlights: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn on automatically (at an increased inten- sity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Day- time running lights are not designed for use at night. Type A: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

■Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything 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 sys- tem to malfunction.

interferes with

■Automatic light off system

When the light switch is in “AUTO”: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.) To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

or

■Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES- SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users.

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■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 453)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

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Automatic High Beam∗

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

Put the headlight switch in the “AUTO” position.

Push the lever away from you. The Automatic High Beam indica- tor will come on when the head- lights are turned on automatically to is active.

the system

indicate

that

∗: If equipped

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second): ● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ● The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. ● There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail

lights turned on.

If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be auto- matically turned off: ● Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h). ● The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

Turning the high beam on/off manually ■ Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to original posi- tion.

■ Switching to high beam Turn the light switch to position.

The Automatic High Beam indi- cator will turn off and the high beam indicator will turn on. Press the switch to activate the Automatic High Beam system again.

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■The Automatic High Beam can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Camera sensor detection information

●High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve • When the vehicle is cut in front of by another

●High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights

without using the headlights is detected.

●House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or

signs may cause the high beam to turn off.

●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam

on or off: • The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface

preceding vehicles

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

●High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.

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●In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high beams on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system. • In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.) • The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc. • The windshield is cracked or damaged. • The inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty. • Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or have are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks etc.).

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

or fog lights.

darkness.

road.

a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty. • The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire etc. • The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby. ■If the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Customization

The automatic high beam can be deactivated. (Customizable feature: →P. 453)

CAUTION

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if nec- essary.

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NOTICE

■Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system

Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

●Do not touch the camera sensor.

●Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong

impact.

●Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor. ●Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of

windshield near the camera sensor.

●Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the cam- era sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehicles, etc.

●Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the

inside rear view mirror and the camera sensor.

●Do not overload the vehicle. ●Do not modify the vehicle. ●Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Fog light switch∗

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con- ditions, such as in rain and fog.

(cid:88) Type A

Turns the front fog lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

∗: If equipped

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(cid:88) Type B

Turns the front fog lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

■Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped) (cid:88) Type A Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper opera- tion

Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent wind- shield wiper frequency Decreases windshield wiper frequency

intermittent

the

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(cid:88) Type B Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

Increases the intermittent wind- shield wiper frequency Decreases windshield wiper frequency

intermittent

the

■ Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped) (cid:88) Type A 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.

Rain-sensing wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

Increases the sensitivity Decreases the sensitivity

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(cid:88) Type B 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.

Rain-sensing wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

Increases the sensitivity Decreases the sensitivity

■ Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers) With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.

■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●The raindrop sensor judges the amount

of raindrops. An optical sensor is adopted. It may not operate properly when sunlight from the rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the windshield.

●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti- vated.

●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin- gers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehicle ● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off. ● Confirm the type of fuel.

■Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

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CAUTION

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

■When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. ●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. ●Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

With the doors unlocked, press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door. Push until you hear a click and take your hand away to slightly open the fuel filler door. Then open the door fully by hand.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

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■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever to open the fuel filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the rear edge of the fuel filler door.

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.

Close the fuel filler door, and press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door until you hear a click. When you lock the doors, the fuel filler door will lock also.

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■Fuel filler door lock condition

The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle’s doors are locked in the following conditions: ●When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle ●When the automatic door locking system is operated (→P. 111) ●When the fuel filler door is closed after the vehicle’s doors are locked

CAUTION

■When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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Cruise control∗

Summary of functions Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.

Display Indicators Cruise control switch

Setting the vehicle speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Cruise control indicator will be dis- played. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed. “SET” indicator will be displayed. The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.

∗: If equipped

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Adjusting the set speed To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.

Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direc- tion. Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the desired direction.

The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated. Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu- ally until the lever is released.

Canceling and resuming the constant speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control. The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied. Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control. Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approx- imately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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■Cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected. ●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehi-

cles with paddle shift switches)

●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed

resumes.

●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new speed.

■Automatic cruise control cancelation

Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations. ●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the preset vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●VSC is activated.

■If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-

information display Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme- diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

■Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●In heavy traffic ●On roads with sharp bends ●On winding roads ●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow ●On steep hills

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

●During emergency towing

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Dynamic radar cruise control∗

Summary of functions Dynamic radar cruise control supplements conventional cruise control with a vehicle-to-vehicle distance control. In vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or deceler- ates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead.

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance but- ton Display Indicators Set speed Cruise control switch

∗: If equipped

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Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Radar cruise control indicator will be displayed. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control.

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed. “SET” indicator will be displayed. The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.

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Adjusting the set speed To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is displayed.

Increases the speed Decreases the speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direc- tion. Large adjustment: Hold the lever in the desired direction.

In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: • When the set speed is shown in “MPH”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated Large adjustment: By approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) for each 0.75 sec- onds the lever is held

• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”

Fine adjustment: By approximately 0.6 mph (1 km/h) each time the lever is operated Large adjustment: By approximately 3.1 mph (5 km/h) for each 0.75
seconds the lever is held

In the constant speed control mode (→P. 201), the set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased continu- ally until the lever is released.

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Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle distance Pressing the button changes the vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol- lows:

Preceding vehicle mark

Long Medium Short The vehicle-to-vehicle distance is set automatically to long mode when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. If a vehicle is running ahead of you, the preceding vehicle mark will also be displayed.

Preceding vehicle mark

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings Select a distance from the table below. Note that the distances shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-vehicle distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.

Distance options

Long Medium Short

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance Approximately 160 ft. (50 m) Approximately 130 ft. (40 m) Approximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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Canceling and resuming the speed control

Pulling the lever toward you cancels the cruise control. The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied. Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle speed to the set speed. Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approx- imately 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of vehicles up to approximately 400 ft. (120 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suit- able following distance from the vehicle ahead.

Note that vehicle-to-vehicle distance will close in when traveling on long downhill slopes.

Example of constant speed cruising When there are no vehicles ahead The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver. The desired vehicle-to- vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance control. Example of deceleration cruising When the vehicle ahead is driving slower than the set speed When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is necessary, the system applies the brakes. A warning tone warns you when the system cannot decelerate sufficiently to prevent your vehicle from clos- ing in on the vehicle ahead.

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Example of follow-up cruising When following a vehicle driving slower than the set speed The system continues follow-up cruising while adjusting for changes in the speed of the vehicle ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance set by the driver. Example of acceleration When there are no longer any vehicles ahead driving slower than the set speed The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then returns to constant speed cruising.

Approach warning When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient auto- matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver cuts in front of you while you are follow- ing a vehicle. Apply the brakes to ensure an appropriate vehicle-to- vehicle distance. ■ Warnings may not occur when

In the following instances, there is a possibility that the warnings will not occur: ● When the speed of the vehicle ahead matches or exceeds your

vehicle speed

● When the vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed ● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set ● At the instant the accelerator is applied

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Selecting conventional constant speed control mode When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main- tain a set speed without controlling the vehicle-to-vehicle distance. Select this mode only when vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode does not function correctly due to dirt etc.

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control. Switch to constant speed con- trol mode. (Push the lever forward and hold for approximately one sec- ond.) Constant speed control mode indi- cator will come on. When in constant speed control mode, to return to vehicle-to-vehi- cle distance control mode, push the lever forward again and hold for approximately 1 second. After the desired speed has been set, it is not possible to return to vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode. If the engine switch is turned off and then turned to IGNITION ON mode again, the vehicle will auto- matically return to vehicle-to-vehi- cle distance control mode. Adjusting the speed setting: →P. 191
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: →P. 191

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■Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when

●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected. ●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehi-

cles with paddle shift switches)

●Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h).

■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed

The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the vehi- cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the dis- tance to the vehicle ahead.

■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the fol- lowing situations: ●Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●VSC is activated. ●The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way. ●The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wipers are in AUTO mode [rain-sensing windshield wipers] or the high speed wiper oper- ation).

If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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■Automatic cancelation of constant speed control

The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following situ- ations: ●Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below

the set vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

●Vehicle speed falls below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●VSC is activated.