Toyota Highlander (2022 year). Manual in english — page 12

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All trailer lights work as required

by law.

●

All lights work each time you con-

nect them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper

height for the coupler on the

trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is

hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not

level, and check for improper

tongue weight, overloading, worn

suspension, or other possible

causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely

loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to

all applicable federal, state/provin-

cial or local regulations. If they do

not, install rear view mirrors

appropriate for towing purposes.

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped

with any new power train compo-

nents (such as an engine, transaxle,

transfer [AWD models], rear differ-

ential [AWD models] or wheel bear-

ing), Toyota recommends that you

do not tow a trailer until the vehicle

has been driven for over 500 miles

(800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for

over 500 miles (800 km), you can

start towing. However, for the next

500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-

cle at a speed of less than 50 mph

(80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and

avoid full throttle acceleration.

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Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle

will require more frequent mainte-

nance due to the additional load.

(See “Scheduled Maintenance

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement”.)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the

towing ball and bracket after

approximately 600 miles (1000

km) of trailer towing.

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If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds,

passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.)

can adversely affect handling of

your vehicle and trailer, causing

instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel.

Steer straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer sway-

ing by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator

pedal immediately but very gradu-

ally to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction

with the steering or brakes, your

vehicle and trailer should stabilize.

(if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can

also help to stabilize the vehicle and

trailer.)

●

After the trailer swaying has

stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu-

pants out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and

the trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not

shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is

appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not over-

loaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the

speed at which trailer swaying

occurred is beyond the limit of your

particular vehicle-trailer combina-

tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-

vent instability. Remember that

swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer

increases as speed increases.

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WARNING

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use

extreme care and drive the vehi-

cle in accordance with the trailer’s

characteristics and operating con-

ditions. Failure to do so could

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury. Vehicle

stability and braking performance

are affected by trailer stability,

brake setting and performance,

and the hitch. Your vehicle will

handle differently when towing a

trailer.

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To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR,

unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR

or GAWR.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over

2000 lb. (900 kg), a sway con-

trol device with sufficient capac-

ity is required.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over

5000 lb. (2200 kg), a weight dis-

tributing hitch with sufficient

capacity is required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within

the appropriate range. Place

heavier loads as close to the

trailer axle as possible.

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104

km/h), the posted towing speed

limit or the speed limit for your

trailer as set forth in your trailer

owner’s manual, whichever is

lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross

winds, on wet or slippery sur-

face, etc. to help avoid an acci-

dent. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from

reducing a certain speed, slow

down and make sure you keep

your vehicle speed under the

speed of which you experience

the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or

sharp turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes sud-

denly as you may skid, resulting

in jackknifing and loss of vehicle

control. This is especially true

on wet or slippery surfaces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch

assembly weight, gross vehicle

weight, gross axle weight and

trailer tongue weight capacities.

●

Do not use the following sys-

tems when trailer towing.

• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if

equipped)

●

Slow down and downshift

before descending steep or long

downhill grades. Do not make

sudden downshifts while

descending steep or long down-

hill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more

likely on steep long downhills.

Before descending steep or

long downhill grades, slow

down and downshift. Do not

make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long down-

hill grades. Avoid holding the

brake pedal down too long or

applying the brakes too fre-

quently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

●

Vehicles with a compact spare

tire: Do not tow a trailer when

the compact spare tire is

installed on your vehicle.

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GCWR (Gross Combination
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum
of the total vehicle weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including the cargo in the
trailer).

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of
the vehicle. When towing a
trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)

The maximum allowable gross
axle weight. The gross axle
weight is the load placed on
each axle (front and rear).

WARNING

■

When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with

brakes that conform to any appli-

cable federal and state/provincial

regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight

exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer

brakes are required. Toyota rec-

ommends trailers with brakes

that conform to all applicable

federal and state/provincial reg-

ulations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s

hydraulic system, as this will

lower the vehicle’s braking

effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using

a safety chain securely attached

to both the trailer and the vehi-

cle. If damage occurs to the

coupling unit or hitch ball, there

is danger of the trailer wander-

ing into another lane.

Towing related terms

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Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, pas-
sengers and cargo in the vehicle
will reduce the trailer weight rating
so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR
and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds
3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recom-
mended to use a trailer with 2 or
more axles.

With brakes

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked
Trailer Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.

Without brakes

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Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. (



P.195)

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

The gross trailer weight must
never exceed 5000 lb. (2200
kg).



The gross combination weight
must never exceed the follow-
ing:

• 2WD models: 10830 lb. (4845 kg)
• AWD models: 10935 lb. (4890 kg)



The gross vehicle weight
must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the Certi-
fication Label. (



P.500)



The gross axle weight on
each axle must never exceed
the GAWR indicated on the
Certification Label. (



P.500)



If the gross trailer weight is
over the unbraked TWR,
trailer service brakes are
required.



If the gross trailer weight is
over 2000 lb. (900 kg), a sway
control device with sufficient
capacity is required.



If the gross trailer weight is
over 5000 lb. (2200 kg), a
weight distributing hitch with
sufficient capacity is required.

Confirm that the gross trailer
weight, gross combination
weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and tongue

weight are all within the limits.

■

GCWR

*

2WD models: 10830 lb. (4845
kg)
AWD models: 10935 lb. (4890
kg)

■

TWR

*

5000 lb. (2200 kg)

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Unbraked TWR

*

1000 lb. (450 kg)

*

: These models meet the tow-vehi-

cle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.



A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or
towing as described below.



To ensure the recommended
values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following
instructions.

• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be
distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight
x 100 = 9% to 11%)

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and
Unbraked TWR

Trailer Tongue Weight

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Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

If using a weight distributing hitch
when towing, return the front axle to
the same weight as before the
trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be mea-
sured directly, measure the front
fender height above the front axle
before connection. Adjust weight
distributing hitch torque until front
fender is returned to the same
height as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle
weight and tongue weight can be
measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing sta-
tion, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Trailer hitch assemblies have
different weight capacities. Toy-
ota recommends the use of Toy-
ota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.



If you wish to install a trailer
hitch, contact your Toyota
dealer.



Use only a hitch that con-

forms to the gross trailer
weight requirement of your
vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied
by the hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a
light coating of grease.



Remove the hitch ball when-
ever you are not towing a
trailer. Remove the trailer
hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal
any mounting hole in the vehi-
cle body to prevent entry of
any substances into the vehi-
cle.

Hitch

WARNING

■

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-

ferent weight capacities estab-

lished by the hitch manufacturer.

Even though the vehicle may be

physically capable of towing a

higher weight, the operator must

determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch

assembly and never exceed the

maximum weight rating specified

for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the

maximum weight rating set by the

trailer-hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recom-

mended by your Toyota dealer.

Do not install the trailer hitch on

the bumper; this may cause body

damage.

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Use the correct trailer ball for
your application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped
with the required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the
lock washer and nut at least 2
threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diame-
ter size.

Weight carrying ball position:
50.7 in. (1289 mm)

Use the wire harness stored in
the rear end under body.

Please consult your dealer
when installing trailer lights, as
incorrect installation may cause
damage to the vehicle’s lights.
Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when install-
ing trailer lights.

■

Auto current cut-off function

In case of over current, the auto

cut-off function stops the power

flowing to the trailer lights to prevent

damage to the vehicle’s electrical

system.

Selecting trailer ball

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball

size

IV

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

I

1 7/8 in.

Positions for towing hitch
ball

Connecting trailer lights

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This function is activated when the

rated current of any of the following

trailer light circuit components is

exceeded:

●

Tail lights: maximum 4.5 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (right): maxi-

mum 7.8 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (left): maxi-

mum 4.5 A

■

When the auto current cut func-

tion is activated

If a trailer light does not come on

due to the activation of the auto cur-

rent cut function, the light system

will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown

below.

●

If a tail light does not come on,

turn off the headlight switch.

●

If the right-side stop/turn signal

light does not come on, put the

turn signal in the off position or

remove foot from the brake pedal.

●

If the left-side stop/turn signal light

does not come on, put the turn

signal in the off position or remove

foot from the brake pedal.

If the emergency flashers do not

operate, press the emergency

flasher switch to turn them off.
After the light system is reset, oper-

ate the light switches again to see if

the lights operate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally,

have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

Your vehicle will handle differ-
ently when towing a trailer. Help
to avoid an accident, death or
serious injury, keep the following
in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a
trailer vary by state or prov-
ince. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.



Toyota recommends that the
vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65
mph (104 km/h) on a flat,
straight, dry road. Do not
exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as
set forth in your trailer owner’s
manual, whichever is lowest.
Instability of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer combination (trailer
sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed
limits may cause loss of con-
trol.



Before starting out, check the
trailer lights, tires and the
vehicle-trailer connections.
Recheck after driving a short
distance.



Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer
attached in an area away
from traffic until you become
accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer
attached is difficult and

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer

lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may

damage your vehicle’s electrical

system and cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

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requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the
right to move the trailer to
right. (This is generally oppo-
site to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp
or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when
reversing to reduce the risk of
an accident.



As stopping distance is
increased when towing a
trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-
tance should be increased.
For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.



Avoid sudden braking as you
may skid, resulting in the
trailer jackknifing and a loss of
vehicle control. This is espe-
cially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.



Avoid jerky starts or sudden
acceleration.



Avoid jerky steering and
sharp turns, and slow down
before making turn.



Note that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be
closer than the vehicle wheels
to the inside of the turn. Com-
pensate by making a wider
than normal turning radius.



Slow down before making a

turn, in cross winds, on wet or
slippery surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can
destabilize the trailer.



Take care when passing other
vehicles. Passing requires
considerable distance. After
passing a vehicle, do not for-
get the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty
of room before changing
lanes.



To maintain engine braking
efficiency and charging sys-
tem performance when using
engine braking, do not put the
transmission in D. If in the M
mode, the transmission shift
range position must be in 6 or
lower. (



P.206)



Instability happens more fre-
quently when descending
steep or long downhill grades.
Before descending, slow
down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts
while descending steep or
long downhill grades.



Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.



Due to the added load of the
trailer, your vehicle’s engine
may overheat on hot days (at
temperatures over 85°F
[30°C]) when driving up a long

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or steep grade. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating, imme-
diately turn off the air condi-
tioning (if in use), pull your
vehicle off the road and stop
in a safe spot. (



P.494)



Always place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and
the trailer’s wheels when
parking. Put the transmission
in P and apply the parking
brake. Avoid parking on a
slope, but if unavoidable, do
so only after performing the
following:

1

Apply the brakes and keep
them applied.

2

Have someone place wheel
blocks under both the vehi-
cle’s and trailer’s wheels.

3

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb
the load.

4

Shift into P and apply the
parking brake.

5

Turn off the engine.



When restarting after parking
on a slope:

1

With the transmission in P,
start the engine. Be sure to
keep the brake pedal
depressed.

2

Shift into a forward gear. If
reversing, shift into R.

3

If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. (



P.210)

4

Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and
apply the brakes.

5

Have someone retrieve the
blocks.

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Dinghy towing

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

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to

your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the 4

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious

damage to the transmission

and AWD system

2WD models: Never tow this vehi-

cle from the rear with the front

wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage

to the transmission.

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to

prevent causing serious damage

to the Dynamic Torque Control

AWD system (AWD models) or

Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD

system (AWD models) and trans-

mission.

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4-2.Driving procedures

1

Check that the parking brake
is set.

2

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

3

Firmly depress the brake
pedal.

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.
If it is not displayed, the engine

cannot be started.

4

Press the engine switch
shortly and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It is

not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
The engine will crank until it starts

or for up to 30 seconds, whichever

is less.
Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the engine is completely

started.
The engine can be started from any

engine switch mode.

■

If the engine does not start

●

The engine immobilizer system

may not have been deactivated.

(



P.71)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is

shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■

If the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started using

the smart key system. Refer to

P.490to restart the engine.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.114

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.135

■

Note for the entry function



P.135

■

Electronic key battery



P.434

■

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 turn-

ing the engine switch off, please

wait a few seconds before restart-

ing the engine.

Engine (ignition)

switch

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

Starting the engine

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Customization

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.488.

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake
(



P.210), and shift the shift

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

3

Press the engine switch.

The engine will stop, and the meter

display will be extinguished.

4

Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Automatic engine shut off fea-

ture

●

The vehicle is equipped with a

feature that automatically shuts off

the engine when the shift lever is

in P with the engine running for an

extended period.

●

The engine will automatically shut

off after approximately 1 hour if it

has been left running while the

shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine

shut off feature will reset if the

brake pedal is depressed or if the

shift lever is in a position other

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (



P.120) from the inside or

the mechanical key from the out-

side, the automatic engine shut off

feature will be disabled. The timer

for the automatic engine shut off

feature will be re-enabled if the

driver’s door is opened.

WARNING

■

When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sit-

ting 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.

NOTICE

■

When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have

your vehicle checked by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function 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.

Stopping the engine

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

1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be
used.

WARNING

■

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.448)

However, do not touch the

engine switch while driving

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing 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 diffi-

cult to steer and brake, so you

should pull over and stop the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to

do so.

●

If the engine switch is operated

while the vehicle is running, a

warning message will be shown

on the multi-information display

and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the engine after per-

forming an emergency shut-

down, shift the shift lever to N

and then press the engine

switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful

carbon monoxide (CO), which is

colorless and odorless. Observe

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle

and may lead to an accident

caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area,

such as a garage, stop the

engine.

●

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 ensure that

exhaust fumes do not enter the

vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running

in an area with snow build-up,

or where it is snowing. If snow-

banks build up around the vehi-

cle while the engine is running,

exhaust gases may collect and

enter the vehicle.

Changing engine switch
modes

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ACC

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

3

ON

All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

*

: If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the
engine, the engine switch will be
turned to ACC, not to OFF.

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the engine

is not running) for more than an

hour with the shift lever in P, the

engine switch will automatically turn

off. However, this function cannot

entirely prevent battery discharge.

Do not leave the vehicle with the

engine switch in ACC or ON for long

periods of time when the engine is

not running.

If the engine is stopped with the
shift lever in a position other
than P, the engine switch will not
be turned off but instead be
turned to ACC. Perform the fol-
lowing procedure to turn the
switch off:

1

Check that the parking brake
is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
engine switch shortly and
firmly.

4

Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display are
off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the

multi-information display, the

engine switch is not off. Exit the

vehicle after turning the engine

switch off.

When stopping the engine
with the shift lever in a
position other than P

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

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 ACC.

If the vehicle is left in ACC, bat-

tery discharge may occur.

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4-2. Driving procedures

*1

:Shifting to the D position allows

the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.

*2

:Selecting gears using M mode

fixes the gear step, controls
engine braking force, and pre-
vents unnecessary upshifting.

■

To protect the automatic trans-

mission

If the automatic transmission fluid

temperature is high, “High Trans-

mission Fluid Temp See Owner's

Manual” will be displayed on the

multi-information display and the

vehicle will go into transmission pro-

tection mode automatically. Have

the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving

mode to sport mode with the intent

of enabling engine braking, engine

braking will not activate because

dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be can-

celed.

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)

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P.180

■

AI-SHIFT

●

The AI-SHIFT automatically

selects the suitable gear accord-

ing to driver performance and driv-

ing conditions.

The AI-SHIFT automatically oper-

ates when the shift lever is in D.

(Shifting the shift lever to the M posi-

tion cancels the function.)

●

G AI-SHIFT automatically selects

a suitable gear for sporty driving

according to driver’s input and

driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT

operates automatically when the

shift lever is in D and sport mode

is selected for the driving mode.

(Selecting normal mode with the

driving mode select switch or shift-

ing the shift lever to the M position

cancels this function.)

Automatic transmis-

sion

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.

Shift position purpose

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the engine

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

*1

M

M mode driving

*2

(

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P.208)

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.