2012 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Owners Manual

1-7. Safety information

CAUTION

■Child restraint precautions

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

■When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

■When the child restraint system is not in use

●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas- senger compartment.

●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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1-7. Safety information Installing child restraints

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

Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outside rear seats. (But- tons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 54)

Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.

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Installation with LATCH system

Type A

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Type B

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

If

the buckles onto

the Latch LATCH anchors. the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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

■ Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat

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

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

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

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

the shoulder belt has After retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.

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■ Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat

Remove the head restraint. (→P. 51)

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

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

Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.

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

After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 108)

■ Booster seat

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

Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 54)

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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

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

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

Remove the luggage cover. (→P. 217) Remove the head restraint. (→P. 51) Secure the child restraint system using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt.

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

Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.

Reinstall the luggage cover.

■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

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

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CAUTION

■When installing a booster seat

To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 57)

■When installing a child restraint system

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

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

●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.

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

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

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

twisted.

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CAUTION

■When installing a child restraint system

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

sure it is secure.

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

manufacturer.

●When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.

●Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place

when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.

●When using the right side seat for the child restraint system, do not sit in the center seat. Seat belt function may be impaired, such as being positioned overly high or loose-fitting, which may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident.

■Do not use a seat belt extender

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

■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors

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

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2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing: ■ Starting the engine

→ P. 124
■ Driving Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 127) Release the parking brake. (→P. 131) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. (→P. 129) Release the parking brake. (→P. 131) Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

■ Stopping Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N. (→P. 127) Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 129)

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■ Parking the vehicle Vehicles with an automatic transmission

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (→P. 131) Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 127) If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (→P. 131) Shift the shift lever to N. (→P. 129) If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as needed. Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

Starting off on a steep uphill

Vehicles with an automatic transmission

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.

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Vehicles with a manual transmission

With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1. Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually releasing the clutch pedal. Release the parking brake.

■Driving in the rain

●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the

windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be

especially slippery.

●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec- ommended: ●For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 500 miles (800 km) (3-door models for Canada):

Do not tow a trailer.

●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive continuously in low gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 346)

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■Eco-friendly driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Vehicles without a tachometer

Vehicles with a tachometer

During Eco-friendly acceleration opera- tion (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively, and when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off. Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper- ate in any of the following conditions: ●The shift position is anything other than

D.

●The vehicle speed is approximately 80

mph (130 km/h) or higher.

Eco Driving Indicator Light can be acti- vated or deactivated. (→P. 143)

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CAUTION

■When starting the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler- ator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ing in an accident.

●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi- cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, do not shift the shift lever to P

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

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CAUTION

●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

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

●Do not shift the shift lever to D (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or 1 (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving back- ward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 339

●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving

down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 127,129)

●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.

●Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or

outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body

are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

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

●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and

reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

●Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up- shifting and down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.

■When shifting the shift lever (vehicles with an automatic transmission) Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.

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

tors) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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CAUTION

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with an automatic trans- mission only) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

●On vehicles with an automatic transmission, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.

■When the vehicle is parked

●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in

the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following: • Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi- cle’s electrical components.

●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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CAUTION

●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi- cle.

●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an

automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately

after turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.

●Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

■Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION

■When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

■When braking

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other

vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

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

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

Vehicles with an automatic transmission ●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake

pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

Vehicles with a manual transmission ●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

●Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shifting, do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

●Observe the following to prevent the clutch from being damaged.

• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.

Doing so may cause clutch trouble.

• Do not use any gears other than the 1st gear when starting off and

• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill

moving forward. Doing so may damage the clutch.

grade. Doing so may damage the clutch.

●Do not shift the shift lever to R when the vehicle is still moving. Doing so

may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

■When parking the vehicle (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

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

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NOTICE

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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

an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●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 vehicle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●The vehicle will lean abnormally. Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. (→P. 315)

■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 engine oil, and transmission fluid, etc. ●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

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

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2-1. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch

■ Starting the engine Vehicles with an automatic transmission Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.

Vehicles with a manual transmission

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in N. Firmly depress the clutch pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.

■ Changing the engine switch positions

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

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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

Shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with a manual transmission). (→P. 127, 129)

Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK” position.

■If the engine does not start (vehicles with an engine immobilizer sys-

tem) The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 72)

■When the steering lock cannot be released

When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key while turn- ing the steering wheel slightly left and right.

■Key reminder function

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

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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

Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

■When starting the engine

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

overheat the starter and wiring systems.

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

checked immediately.

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2-1. Driving procedures Automatic transmission∗

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

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

Function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

Normal driving*

Position for engine braking

Position for more powerful engine braking

Position for maximum engine braking

*: Shifting to the D position selects the most suitable gear for the particu- lar driving condition. Setting the shift lever in the D position is recom- mended for normal driving.

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■Downshift restriction

The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.

Downshifting

Maximum speed mph (km/h)

3→2
2→L

■AI-SHIFT

53 (85) 25 (40)

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor- mance and driving conditions. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. When driving downhill, there may be cases where the vehicle shifts down automatically to obtain engine braking. As a result of the downshifting, the engine speed may increase.

■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)

Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D. (→P. 158)

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

→P. 328

CAUTION

■When driving on slippery road surfaces Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures Manual transmission∗

■ Shifting the shift lever

Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release it slowly. If it is difficult to shift in reverse, shift the shift lever to N, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

■Maximum downshifting speed

Observe the downshifting speeds in the following table to prevent over- revving the engine.

Shift position

Maximum speed mph (km/h)

30 (49) 57 (92) 83 (134) 113 (181)

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2-1. Driving procedures Turn signal lever

The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions of the driver:

Right turn Left turn Lane change to the right (push and hold the lever partway) The right hand signals will flash until you release the lever. left Lane change (push and hold the lever partway) The left hand signals will flash until you release the lever.

the

to

■Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position. ■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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2-1. Driving procedures Parking brake

To set the parking brake, fully pull the parking brake lever while depressing the brake pedal. the parking To release the brake, slightly lever and it com- pletely while pressing the button.

lower

raise

except Canada

Canada

■Usage in winter time

See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (→P. 172)

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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2-1. Driving procedures 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. 62)

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2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters

Vehicles without a tachometer

Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Outside temperature display →P. 211
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Display change button →P. 140
Odometer, trip meter and multi-information display →P. 140
Clock →P. 210
Clock adjusting buttons →P. 210

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Vehicles with a tachometer

Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Outside temperature display →P. 211
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Display change button →P. 140
Odometer, trip meter and multi-information display →P. 140
Clock →P. 210
Clock adjusting buttons →P. 210

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Instrument panel light control

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn- ing the dial.

Brighter Darker

■The meters and display operate when The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●On vehicles with a tachometer, do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.

●The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehi- cle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→P. 334)

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The indicators and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center panel and dashboard inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. Instrument cluster (vehicles without a tachometer)

Instrument cluster (vehicles with a tachometer)

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Dashboard

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■ Indicators

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

Turn signal indicator (→P. 130)

Headlight high beam indicator (→P. 146)

Front fog light indicator (→P. 148)

(if equipped)

(if equipped) *1,2

Cruise control indicator (→P. 158)

Cruise control “SET” indicator (→P. 158)

Slip indicator (→P. 163)

(if equipped)

Low engine coolant temperature indicator Indicates the engine coolant temperature is cool. Engine immobilizer/ alarm system indicator (→P. 72, 74)

(if equipped)

*1 Eco Driving Indicator

Light (→P. 115)

*1 VSC OFF indicator

(→P. 164)

*1

*1

*1

“TRAC OFF” indicator (→P. 163)

“AIR BAG ON” indicator (→P. 93)

“AIR BAG OFF” indica- tor (→P. 93)

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Shift position and shift range indicator (→P. 127)

(vehicles with an automatic transmission)

*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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■ Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems. (→P. 305)

*1

*1

*1

(except Canada)

(Canada)

*1

*1

(except Canada) *1

(Canada) *1

(Canada)

(except Canada) *1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1,2

*1

*3

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

(except Canada)

(except Canada) *1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating and come

on to indicate a malfunction.

*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

CAUTION

■If a safety system warning light does not come on

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

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2-2. Instrument cluster Multi-information display

The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.

(→P. 141) ● Odometer (→P. 141) ● Trip meter ● Trip information (→P. 141) Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruis- ing-related information.

● Eco Driving Indicator Light customization (vehicles with an automatic transmission) (→P. 143)

Changing the display

Items displayed can be switched by pressing the display change button.

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Display items

■ Odometer Except Canada Displays the total distance the vehicle has been

driven.

Canada

■ Trip meter Except Canada Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different dis- tances independently.

Pressing and holding the display change button will reset the trip meter that is currently displayed.

Canada

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■ Instantaneous fuel consumption Except Canada Displays instantaneous fuel consumption.

Canada

■ Average fuel consumption Except Canada Displays the average fuel consumption since the

function was reset.

• The function can be reset by pressing and holding the display change button when the average fuel consumption is displayed.

• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a

reference.

Canada

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■ Driving range Except Canada Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.

Canada

• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed. • When only a small amount of fuel is added to the

tank, the display may not be updated. When adding fuel, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position. In case fuel is added without turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position, the display may not be updated.

■ Average vehicle speed Except Canada Displays the average vehicle speed since the

engine was started or the function was reset.

Canada

Eco Driving Indicator Light customization (vehicles with an automatic transmission)

Eco Driving Indicator Light can be activated or deactivated by pressing the display change button when the Eco Driving Indicator Light customiza- tion display is displayed.

To change the Eco Driving Indicator Light customiza- tion display, display the odometer and press and hold the button until the display changes.

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■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The following information data will be reset: ●Average fuel consumption ●Driving range ●Average vehicle speed

NOTICE

■The multi-information display at low temperatures

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

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The headlights can be operated manually. Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows: Type A

running

OFF Vehicles with daytime running light system: The daytime lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning (if equipped) and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime run- ning lights) turn on.

lights

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Type B

running

Off Vehicles with daytime running light system: The daytime lights turn on. The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, daytime run- ning (if equipped) and instru- ment panel lights turn on. The headlights and all lights listed above (except daytime run- ning lights) turn on.

lights

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 (if equipped)

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

●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. ■Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

■Battery-saving function (vehicles with an alarm system or daytime run-

ning light system) In all 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 engine switch is in the “LOCK” position. ●The headlights and/or tail lights are on. This function will be canceled in any of the following situations: ●When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. ●When the light switch is operated. ●When the door is opened or closed.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run- ning.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Fog light switch∗

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving condi- tions, such as in rain and fog. Type A

Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on

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∗: If equipped

Type B

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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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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers Windshield wiper and washer

The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows: Type A

Intermittent wind- shield wiper opera- tion Low speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion High speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion Temporary operation

Washer/wiper dual opera- tion The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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Intermittent wind- shield wiper opera- tion Low speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion High speed wind- shield wiper opera- tion Temporary operation

Washer/wiper dual opera- tion The wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■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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NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wiper, 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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The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows: Vehicles without intermittent rear wiper (Type A)

Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation Washer operation

dual

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Vehicles without intermittent rear wiper (Type B)

Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation Washer operation

dual

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Vehicles with intermittent rear wiper (Type A)

Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation Washer/wiper operation

dual

dual

The wiper will automatically operate a couple of time after the wiper squirts.

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Vehicles with intermittent rear wiper (Type B)

Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper operation Washer/wiper operation Washer/wiper operation

dual

dual

The wiper will automatically operate a couple of time after the wiper squirts.

■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

■If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir.

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NOTICE

■When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wipers, as it may damage the rear window.

■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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2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control∗

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

Indicators Cruise control switch

■ Setting the vehicle speed

Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.

indicator will

Cruise control come on. Press the button again deactivate the cruise control.

to

Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.

“SET” indicator will come on. 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 obtained.

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

the

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 con- tinually until the lever is released.

■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control