2019 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual

●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P. “Shift to P position to Start” will be displayed on the multi-information dis- play.

■Steering lock

After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

■When the steering lock cannot be released

“Steering Lock Active” will be displayed on the multi-information display. Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission: Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.

Vehicles with a manual transmission: Press the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.

■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus- pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.

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■When “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner's Manual”/“CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multi-information display The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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■If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 455

■Operation of the engine switch

●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may

not change or the engine may not start.

●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.

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

P. 523

WARNING

■When starting the engine

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

■Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 471) 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.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

●Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●If “Power On” is displayed on the multi-information display, the engine switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.

●Vehicles with a continuously variable transmission:

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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Continuously variable transmission (vehi- cles without paddle shift switches)

Shifting the shift lever

Vehicles without a smart key system: While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. Vehicles with a smart key system: While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

: If equipped

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

Normal driving* Engine braking

Maximum engine braking

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

normal driving.

Eco drive mode (if equipped) Press the switch.

to

Suitable for enhancing the fuel economy, because the torque cor- responding the accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions and the oper- ation of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized. Press the switch again to return to normal mode.

■When driving with the dynamic radar cruise control activated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate while downshifting to S because the dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled. (P. 235)

■Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in starting. The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted. Releasing the shift lock: Set the parking brake. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off. Depress the brake pedal. Pry the cover up with a flathead screw- driver or equivalent tool. To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

WARNING

■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.

■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal. If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Continuously variable transmission (vehi- cles with paddle shift switches)

Shifting the shift lever

Vehicles without a smart key system: While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. Vehicles with a smart key system: While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

: If equipped

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Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving*2

Normal driving*1

(P. 186)

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

normal driving.

*2: Selecting gear step using the M position achieves suitable engine braking

forces by operating the shift lever.

Sport mode Press the switch.

For powerful acceleration and driv- ing in mountainous regions. Press the switch again to return to normal mode.

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Temporarily engaged gear steps selection mode in the D posi- tion To drive in temporary gear steps selection mode, operate the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. The gear steps can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. By selecting gear step using paddle shift switches, you can control engine braking forces.

Upshifting Downshifting The selected gear step, from D1 to D7, will be displayed in the meter. To return to normal D position driv- ing, the “+” paddle shift switch must be held down for a period of time.

Changing gear steps in the M position To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever to M. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing.

Upshifting Downshifting The gear changes once every time the shift lever is operated. The selected gear step, from M1 to M7, will be displayed in the meter.

However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be auto- matically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.

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■Gear step functions

●You can choose from 7 levels of engine braking force. ●A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher

gear step, and the engine speed will also increase.

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

to M This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable transmission system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. (In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)

■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position

●The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is

stopped.

●After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1. ●When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.

■When driving with the dynamic radar cruise control activated

Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not activate because the dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled. ●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting

to 6, 5 or 4. (P. 186)

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

(P. 185)

■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

■Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after driving in sport mode.

■Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in starting. The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.

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■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed. If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted. Releasing the shift lock: Set the parking brake. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off. Depress the brake pedal. Pry the cover up with a flathead screw- driver or equivalent tool. To prevent damage to the cover, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

WARNING

■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.

■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal. If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Manual transmission

Shifting the shift lever

Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release it slowly.

Shifting the shift lever to R Shift the shift lever to R while lift- ing up the ring section.

: If equipped

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■Maximum allowable speeds

Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi- mum acceleration is necessary.

mph (km/h)

Maximum speed

Shift position

Vehicles with 15-inch and

16-inch tires

Vehicles with 17-inch tires

NOTICE

30 (49) 56 (91) 82 (133) 111 (179)



30 (49) 56 (90) 82 (132) 111 (179)



■To prevent damage to the transmission ●Do not shift the shift lever to R without

depressing the clutch pedal.

●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R. ●Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.

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Operating instructions

Right turn Lane change to the right (move the lever partway and release it) The right hand signals will flash 3
times. Lane change to the left (move the lever partway and release it) The left hand signals will flash 3
times. Left turn

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■Turn signals can be operated when  Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■If the indicator flashes faster than usual

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

■If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-

formed Operate the lever again.

■To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change

Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

■When the lever is pushed and held partway

The turn signals will keep flashing until the lever is released.

■Customization

The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed. (Customizable features P. 564)

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Parking brake

Operating instructions

To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while depressing the brake pedal. To release the parking brake, slightly raise lever and lower it completely while press- ing the button.

the

*1: For U.S.A. *2: For Canada

*1

*2

■Parking the vehicle

P. 153

■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged. (P. 480, 490)

■Usage in winter time

P. 263

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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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:  Type A

key the

The headlights, day- time running lights (P. 195) and all the lights listed below turn on and off automatically. (Vehicles without a system: smart When engine switch is in the “ON” position) (Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch in is IGNITION ON mode) The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights (P. 195) turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The daytime running lights turn off.

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 Type B

key the

The headlights, day- time running lights (P. 195) and all the lights listed below turn on and off automatically. (Vehicles without a system: smart When engine switch is in the “ON” position) (Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch in is IGNITION ON mode) The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate, instrument panel lights, and daytime running lights (P. 195) turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day- time running lights) turn on. The daytime running lights turn on. (P. 195)

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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.

■Daytime running light system

●Vehicles with daytime running lights that are integrated into the headlights: The daytime running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlight low beams and illuminate darker than the headlight low beams.

●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.) • The engine is running • The parking brake is released • The headlight switch is in the

(type B only),

or “AUTO”*

position

*: When the surroundings are bright The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the park- ing brake is set again.

●For the U.S.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. the sensor Doing so detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight sys- tem to malfunction.

interferes with

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■Automatic light off system

 Vehicles without a smart key system ●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec- onds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and a door is opened and closed. (Vehicles with a wireless remote control: The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s door is opened.

or

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn the light switch off once and then back to the If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.  Vehicles with a smart key system ●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec- onds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

position.

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

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 the If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

position.

or

■Light reminder buzzer

 Vehicles without a smart key system A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to “LOCK” position and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.  Vehicles with a smart key system 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.

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■Battery-saving function

In the following conditions, the headlights and the other remaining lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged: ●The headlights and/or tail lights are on. ●Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch is turned to ACCES-

SORY mode or turned off.

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations: ●Vehicles without a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to

the “ON” position.

●Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is turned to IGNI-

TION ON mode.

●When the light switch is operated ●When the door or trunk is opened or closed

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 564)

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 a camera sensor located behind the upper portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically turns the high beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off manually if necessary.

■To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam Push the lever away from you with the headlight switch in the position.

The Automatic High Beam indica- tor will come on when the system is operating.

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

Pull the lever to its original posi- tion.

The Automatic High Beam indi- cator will turn off. Push the lever away from you to activate the Automatic High Beam system again.

■ Switching to the high beams Turn the light switch to the

position.

The Automatic High Beam indi- cator will turn off and the high beam indicator will turn on.

■Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically

●When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned

on automatically (after approximately 1 second): • The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more. • The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. • There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on. • There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-

ically: • The vehicle speed is below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h). • The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark. • Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on. • There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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■Camera sensor detection information

●The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-

tions: • When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve • When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle • When vehicles ahead cannot be detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road • When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on

●The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights

without its headlights turned on is detected.

●House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs and other reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low beams, or the low beams to remain on.

●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high

beams to turn on or off: • The brightness of the headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead • When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side • When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle • The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

ahead

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage in the vehicle

●The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly. ●Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected. ●In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness level. This may cause the low beams to remain on or the high beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such a case, it is necessary to manually switch between the high and low beams. • When driving in inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms,

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc. • When the windshield is cracked or damaged • When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty • When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high • When the surrounding brightness level is equal to that of headlights, tail

lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty,

changing color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehi-

etc.)

cle

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darkness

• 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 roads, etc.)

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

• When there is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective, such as a con-

• When the vehicle's headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

• When the headlights are changed between the high beams and low

beams repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling

road

sign or mirror

tainer on a truck

properly

etc.

pedestrians or other drivers

■Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met. • The headlight switch is in • The headlight switch lever is in the high beam position. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system). Within 30 seconds after , repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times, then leave the lever in the high beam position. If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator will turn on and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even the vehicle is stopped.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. When intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper interval can be also adjusted. *2

*2

*1 or Intermittent windshield wiper operation *1 or Low speed windshield wiper operation *1 or High speed windshield wiper operation *1 or Temporary operation

*2

*2

*1: For the U.S.A. *2: For Canada Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is selected.

Increases the intermittent wind- shield wiper frequency*3
Decreases windshield wiper frequency*3

intermittent

the

*3: The interval adjuster may not be equipped depending on the grade.

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Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

 Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position.  Vehicles with a smart key system The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 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.

WARNING

■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 the washer fluid tank is empty

Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over- heat.

■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. (P. 548)

■Fuel types

P. 548

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

WARNING

■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.

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WARNING

■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.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Pull up the opener to open the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove it and hang it on the back of the fuel filler door.

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Closing the fuel tank cap 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.

WARNING

■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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Toyota Safety Sense P The Toyota Safety Sense P consists of the following drive assist systems and contributes to a safe and comfortable driving expe- rience:

◆ PCS (Pre-Collision System)

P. 214

◆ LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

P. 226

◆ Automatic High Beam

P. 198

◆ Dynamic radar cruise control

P. 235

WARNING

■Toyota Safety Sense P

The Toyota Safety Sense P is designed to operate under the assumption that the driver will drive safely, and is designed to help reduce the impact to the occupants and the vehicle in the case of a collision or assist the driver in normal driving conditions. As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control perfor- mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicle's surround- ings and driving safely.

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Vehicle data recording The pre-collision system is equipped with a sophisticated computer that will record certain data, such as: • Accelerator status • Brake status • Vehicle speed • Operation status of the pre-collision system functions • Information (such as the distance and relative speed between your

vehicle and the vehicle ahead or other objects)

• Images from the camera sensor (available only when the pre-colli- sion braking function or the pre-collision brake assist function was operating) The pre-collision system does not record conversations, sounds or images of the inside of the vehicle.

● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except: • With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the

lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a

government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit • For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific

vehicle or vehicle owner

● Recorded images can be erased using a specialized device.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the func- tion is disabled, data from when the pre-collision system operates will not be available.

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Sensors Two types of sensors, located behind the front grille and windshield, detect information necessary to operate the drive assist systems.

Radar sensor Camera sensor

WARNING

■To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor

Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●Keep the radar sensor and front grille emblem clean at all times.

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Radar sensor Front grille emblem

If the front of the radar sensor or the front or back of the front grille emblem is dirty or covered with water droplets, snow, etc., clean it. Clean the radar sensor and front grille emblem with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them.

●Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or

other items to the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area. ●Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.

If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not disassemble the radar sensor. ●Do not modify or paint the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding

area.

●If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and

installed, or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor

Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●Keep the windshield clean at all times.

• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,

snow, etc., clear the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces- sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed

is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not attach objects, such as stickers, transparent stickers, and so forth, to the outer side of the windshield in front of the camera sensor (shaded area in the illustration). A: From the top of the windshield to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the bottom of the camera sensor

B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) (Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the right

and left from the center of the camera sensor)

●If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove the fog, condensation or ice. (P. 368, 376)

●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind- shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the wiper insert or wiper blade. If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not attach window tinting to the windshield. ●Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.

If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

●Do not get the camera sensor wet. ●Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor. ●Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.

When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact. ●Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or

remove it.

●Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor

(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

●Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the

hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

●If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure

that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.

●Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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■Certification

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PCS (Pre-Collision System) The pre-collision system uses a radar sensor and camera sen- sor to detect vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle. When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal col- lision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high, a warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive action and the potential brake pressure is increased to help the driver avoid the collision. If the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is extremely high, the brakes are auto- matically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce the impact of the collision. The pre-collision system can be disabled/enabled and the warning timing can be changed. (P. 217)

◆ Pre-collision warning

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision is high, a buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the multi- information display to urge the driver to take evasive action.

◆ Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli- sion is high, the system applies greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.

◆ Pre-collision braking

When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli- sion is high, the system warns the driver. If the system determines that the possibility of a collision is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or reduce the colli- sion speed.

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WARNING

■Limitations of the pre-collision system

●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings. Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. This system will not prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situation. Do not overly rely on this sys- tem. Failure to do so may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Although this system is designed to help avoid a collision or help reduce the impact of the collision, its effectiveness may change according to vari- ous conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to achieve the same level of performance. Read the following conditions carefully. Do not overly rely on this system and always drive carefully. • Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision: P. 219

• Conditions under which the system may not operate properly: P. 222
●Do not attempt to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as

the system may not operate properly, possibly leading to an accident.

■Pre-collision braking

●When the pre-collision braking function is operating, a large amount of

braking force will be applied.

●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision braking func- tion, the pre-collision braking function operation will be canceled after approximately 2 seconds. Depress the brake pedal as necessary.

●The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain operations are performed by the driver. If the accelerator pedal is being depressed strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system may determine that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly prevent the pre-colli- sion braking function from operating.

●In some situations, while the pre-collision braking function is operating, operation of the function may be canceled if the accelerator pedal is depressed strongly or the steering wheel is turned and the system deter- mines that the driver is taking evasive action.

●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine that the driver is taking evasive action and possibly delay the operation timing of the pre-collision braking function.

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WARNING

■When to disable the pre-collision system

In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop- erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury: ●When the vehicle is being towed ●When your vehicle is towing another vehicle ●When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of

transportation

●When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the engine running and the tires

are allowed to rotate freely

●When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis dyna- mometer or speedometer tester, or when using an on vehicle wheel bal- ancer

●When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to

an accident or other reasons

●If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-

cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning

●When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road ●When the tires are not properly inflated ●When the tires are very worn ●When tires of a size other than specified are installed ●When tire chains are installed ●When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used ●If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-

era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle

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Changing settings of the pre-collision system ■ Enabling/disabling the pre-collision system

The pre-collision system can be enabled/disabled on the settings display (P. 93) of the multi-information display.

The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

If the system is disabled, the PCS warning light will turn on and a message will be dis- played on the multi-information display.

■ Changing the pre-collision warning timing

The pre-collision warning timing can be changed on the settings display (P. 93) of the multi-information display.

The operation timing setting is retained when the engine switch is turned off. Far The warning will begin to oper- ate earlier than with the default timing. Middle This is the default setting. Near The warning will begin to oper- ate later than with the default timing.

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■Operational conditions

The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos- sibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle or pedestrian is high. Each function is operational at the following speeds: ●Pre-collision warning:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180 km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision brake assist:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 110 mph (30 and 180 km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approximately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.

●Pre-collision braking:

• Vehicle speed is between approximately 7 and 110 mph (10 and 180
km/h). (For detecting a pedestrian, vehicle speed is between approxi- mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)

• The relative speed between your vehicle and the vehicle or pedestrian

ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.

The system may not operate in the following situations: ●If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected and then the

vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time

●If the shift lever is in R ●If VSC is disabled (only the pre-collision warning function will be opera-

tional)

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■Pedestrian detection function

The pre-collision system detects pedestri- ans based on the size, profile, and motion of a detected object. However, a pedes- trian may not be detected depending on the the surrounding brightness and motion, posture, and angle of the detected object, preventing the system from operating properly. (P. 222)

■Cancelation of the pre-collision braking

If either of the following occurs while the pre-collision braking function is oper- ating, it will be canceled: ●The accelerator pedal is depressed strongly. ●The steering wheel is turned sharply or abruptly.

■Conditions under which the system may operate even if there is no pos-

sibility of a collision ●In some situations such as the following, the system may determine that

there is a possibility of a frontal collision and operate. • When passing a vehicle or pedestrian • When changing lanes while overtaking a preceding vehicle • When overtaking a preceding vehicle that is changing lanes • When overtaking a preceding vehicle

that is making a left/right turn

• When passing a vehicle in an oncom- ing lane that is stopped to make a right/left turn

• When driving on a road where relative location to vehicle ahead in an adja- cent lane may change, such as on a winding road

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• When rapidly closing on a vehicle ahead • If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered, such as when the road sur-

face is uneven or undulating

• When approaching objects on the roadside, such as guardrails, utility

poles, trees, or walls

• When there is a vehicle, pedestrian, or object by the roadside at the entrance of a curve

• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When there is a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.), steps, or a

protrusion on the road surface or roadside

• When

pedestrian approaches very close to the vehicle

crossing

• When passing through a place with a low structure above the road (low ceil- ing, traffic sign, etc.)

• When passing under an object (bill- board, etc.) at the top of an uphill road

• When rapidly closing on an electric toll gate barrier, parking area barrier,

or other barrier that opens and closes

• When using an automatic car wash

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• When driving

through or under objects that may contact the vehicle, such as thick grass, tree branches, or a banner

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead • When driving through steam or smoke • When there are patterns or paint on the road or a wall that may be mis-

taken for a vehicle or pedestrian

• When driving near an object that reflects radio waves, such as a large

truck or guardrail

• When driving near a TV tower, broadcasting station, electric power plant, or other location where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be present

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■Situations in which the system may not operate properly

●In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by the radar sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating properly: • If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle • If a vehicle ahead is a motorcycle or bicycle • When approaching the side or front of a vehicle • If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck • If a preceding vehicle has a low rear

end, such as a low bed trailer

• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper • If a vehicle ahead has extremely high

ground clearance

• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car • If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead • If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle or emerges from beside a vehicle • If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving,

acceleration or deceleration)

• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle • When a vehicle ahead is not directly

in front of your vehicle

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sandstorm

• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead • When driving through steam or smoke • When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud-

denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel

• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming

traffic, shines directly into the camera sensor

• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at

• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain

• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after making a left/

night or in a tunnel

amount of time

right turn

• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve • If your vehicle is skidding • If the front of the vehicle is raised or

lowered

• If the wheels are misaligned • If a wiper blade is blocking the camera sensor • The vehicle is wobbling. • The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds. • When driving on a hill • If the radar sensor or camera sensor is misaligned

●In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be

obtained, preventing the system from performing properly: • If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when

the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet

• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively

worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)

• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-

face

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●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating properly: • Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx-

• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-

• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc.,

imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)

ing their silhouette obscure

hiding part of their body

• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting • Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-

cle

• Groups of pedestrians which are close together • Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright • Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel • Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or

brightness as their surroundings

• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects • Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)

on the road

• Pedestrians who are walking fast • Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly • Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object • Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside

rear view mirror, etc.)

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displayed on the multi-information display The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in the system. ●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating conditions return: • When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is hot, such as in the sun

• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-

sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment • When a front sensor is dirty or covered with snow, etc. • When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged

up or covered with condensation or ice (Defogging the windshield: P. 368, 376)

• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a

sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor

●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or remains illuminated or the warning message does not disappear even though the vehicle has returned to normal, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If VSC is disabled

●If VSC is disabled (P. 259), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision

braking functions are also disabled.

●The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake

System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)

Summary of functions When driving on highways and freeways with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane