Toyota Yaris (2020 year). Manual in english — part 3

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2-8. Security System

An armed system can be turned off using any one of the following
methods:

• Pressing the unlock button on the smart key.
• Starting the engine with the push button start.
• With the advanced keyless function:

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

When the doors are unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the smart key
while the theft deterrent system is turned off, the hazard warning lights will
flash twice to indicate that the system is turned off.

A triggered alarm can be turned off using any one of the following
methods:

• Pressing the unlock button or the trunk button (4-door) on the smart

key.

• Starting the engine with the push button start.
• With the advanced keyless function:

Pressing a request switch on the doors.

The hazard warning lights will flash twice.

To Turn Off an Armed System

To Stop the Alarm

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2-9. Driving Tips

2

Before Driving

Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600
miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life of
the vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long

period of time.

• Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for

extended periods of time.

• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment

How you operate your Toyota determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel. Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.

• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driv-

ing.

• Avoid fast starts.
• Drive at lower speeds.
• Anticipate when to apply the brakes (avoid sudden braking).
• Follow the maintenance schedule and have your Toyota dealer per-

form inspections and servicing.

• Use the air conditioner only when necessary.
• Slow down on rough roads.
• Keep the tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry unnecessary weight.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
• Keep the wheels in correct alignment.
• Keep windows closed at high speeds.
• Slow down when driving in crosswinds and headwinds.

WARNING

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Never stop the engine when going down a hill

Stopping the engine when going down a hill is dangerous. This causes the
loss of power steering and power brake control, and may cause damage to
the drivetrain. Any loss of steering or braking control could cause an acci-
dent.

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2-9. Driving Tips

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Before Driving

Hazardous Driving

When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:

• Be cautious and allow extra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do not pump the brakes. Continue to press down on the brake

pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on P. 215.

• If you get stuck, select a lower gear and accelerate slowly. Do not

spin the front wheels.

• For more traction in starting on slippery surfaces such as ice or

packed snow, use sand, rock salt, chains, carpeting, or other non-
slip material under the front wheels.

Use snow chains only on the front wheels.

WARNING

■

Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery sur-
faces

Downshifting into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. The sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This
could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Floor Mat

When setting a floor mat, position
the floor mat so that its grommets
are inserted over the pointed end
of the retention posts.

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the
same model and model year as your vehicle.

WARNING

■

Make sure the floor mats are hooked on the retention pins to prevent
them from bunching up under the foot pedals

Using a floor mat that is not secured is dangerous as it will interfere with the
accelerator and brake pedal operation, which could result in an accident.

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Do not install two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s
side

Installing two floor mats, one on top of the other, on the driver’s side is dan-
gerous as the retention pins can only keep one floor mat from sliding for-
ward.
If using an all weather mat for winter use always remove the original floor
mat.
Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with the foot pedal and could result in an
accident.

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2-9. Driving Tips

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Before Driving

Rocking the Vehicle

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand or mud, depress
the accelerator slightly and slowly move the shift lever from 1 (D) to R
position.

WARNING

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Do not spin the wheels at more than 35 mph (56 km/h), and do not
allow anyone to stand behind a wheel when pushing the vehicle

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and explode. This could cause serious
injuries.

NOTICE

Too much rocking may cause engine overheating, transaxle failure, and tire
damage.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Winter Driving

Carry emergency gear, including tire chains, window scraper, flares, a
small shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of sand or salt.
Ask your Toyota dealer to check the following:

• Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the radiator.

Refer to Engine Coolant on P. 398.

• Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold reduces battery capacity.
• Use an engine oil appropriate for the lowest ambient temperatures

that the vehicle will be driven in (



P. 395).

• Inspect the ignition system for damage and loose connections.
• Use washer fluid made with antifreeze



but do not use engine cool-

ant antifreeze for washer fluid (



P. 402).

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Do not use the parking brake in freezing weather as it may freeze. Instead,
shift to 1 or R with a manual transaxle and to P with an automatic transaxle.
Block the rear wheels.

●

Remove snow before driving. Snow left on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision.

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Do not apply excessive force to a window scraper when removing ice or fro-
zen snow on the mirror glass and windshield.

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Never use warm or hot water for removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass cracking.

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Drive slowly. Braking performance can be adversely affected if snow or ice
adheres to the brake components. If this situation occurs, drive the vehicle
slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes sev-
eral times until the brake performance returns to normal.

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Before Driving

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Use snow tires on all four wheels

Do not go faster than 75 mph (120 km/h) while driving with snow
tires. Inflate snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm

2

, 4.3 psi) more than rec-

ommended on the tire pressure label (driver’s door frame), but
never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure shown on the
tires.
The vehicle is originally equipped with all season radials designed
to be used all year around. In some extreme climates you may find
it necessary to replace them with snow tires during the winter
months to further improve traction on snow and ice covered roads.

Check local regulations before using tire chains.
Install the chains on the front tires only.
Do not use chains on the rear tires.
Please consult your Toyota dealer.

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Installing the chains

If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers remove them, oth-
erwise the chain bands will scratch them.
Secure the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Always follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Retighten the chains after driving 1/4—1/2 mile (1/2—1 km).

If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring system, the

system may not function correctly when using tire chains.

Snow Tires

WARNING

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Use only the same size and type tires (snow, radial, or non-radial)

on all four wheels

Using tires different in size or type is dangerous. Your vehicle’s handling

could be greatly affected and result in an accident.

NOTICE

Check local regulations before using studded tires.

Tire Chains

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WARNING

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Driving with tire chains

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Chains may affect handling.

●

Do not go faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended limit, whichever is lower.

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Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes, and sharp turns.

●

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

NOTICE

●

Do not use chains on a temporary spare tire; it may result in damage to the
vehicle and to the tire.

●

Do not use chains on roads that are free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.

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Chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels.

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2-9. Driving Tips

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Before Driving

Driving In Flooded Area

WARNING

■

Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the
accelerator pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until
the brake performance returns to normal

Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the
vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident.
Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle on flooded roads as it could cause short circuiting
of electrical/electronic parts, or engine damage or stalling from water
absorption. If the vehicle has been immersed in water, consult your Toyota
dealer.

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2-9. Driving Tips

Overloading

WARNING

■

Be careful not to overload your vehicle

The gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and the gross vehicle weight rat-

ing (GVWR) of the vehicle are on the Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

Label on the driver’s door frame. Exceeding these ratings can cause an

accident or vehicle damage. You can estimate the weight of the load by

weighing the items (or people) before putting them in the vehicle.

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2-9. Driving Tips

2

Before Driving

Driving on Uneven Road

Use care not to damage the vehicle’s underbody, bumpers or muf-
fler(s) when driving under the following conditions:

• Ascending or descending a slope with a sharp transition angle
• Ascending or descending a driveway or trailer ramp with a sharp

transition angle

Your vehicle’s suspension and underbody can be damaged if
driven on rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps at exces-
sive speeds. Use care and reduce speed when traveling on
rough/uneven roads or over speed bumps.

NOTICE

This vehicle is equipped with low profile tires allowing class-leading perfor-
mance and handling. As a result, the sidewall of the tires are very thin and
the tires and wheels can be damaged if driven through potholes or on
rough/uneven roads at excessive speeds. Use care and reduce speed
when traveling on rough/uneven roads or through potholes.

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2-10. Towing

Trailer Towing

Your Toyota is not designed for towing. Never tow a trailer with
your Toyota.

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2-10. Towing

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Before Driving

Recreational Towing

When doing recreational towing refer to “Towing Description” (



P. 486)

and “Tiedown Hooks” (



P. 487) and carefully follow the instructions.

An example of “recreational towing” is towing your vehicle
behind a motorhome.
The transaxle is not designed for towing this vehicle on all 4
wheels.

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When Driving

3-1. Start/Stop Engine

Ignition Switch . . . . ... 156
Starting the Engine . . ... 158
Turning the Engine Off. .. 163

3-2. Combination Meter and

Display

Meters and Gauges . . .. 164
Warning/Indicator

Lights . . . . . . . .. 173

3-3. Transaxle

Manual Transaxle

Operation . . . . . . 177

Automatic Transaxle

Controls. . . . . . ... 181

3-4. Switches and Controls

Lighting Control . . . . . 192
Fog Lights . . . . . . . 198
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . 199

Windshield Wipers

and Washer. . . . . . 201

Rear Window Wiper and

Washer. . . . . . . 206

Rear Window

Defogger . . . . . . . 207

Hazard Warning

Flasher . . . . . . . 208

3-5. Brake

Brake System. . . . . 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) ... 213

3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC

Antilock Brake System

(ABS) . . . . . . . .. 215

Traction Control System

(TCS) . . . . . . . .. 216

Dynamic Stability Control

(DSC). . . . . . . .. 218

3-7. Fuel Economy Monitor

Fuel Economy Monitor . .. 221

3-8. Drive Selection

Drive Selection

(Automatic Transaxle). . 224

3-9. Power Steering

Power Steering . . . . . 226

3-10.Active Safety System

Active Safety System . . 227
Low Speed Pre-Collision

System. . . . . . . 228

Laser Sensor. . . . . . 234

3-11.Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . ... 236

3-12.Tire Pressure Monitoring

System

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System. . . . . . . 241

3-13.Rear View Monitor

Rear View Monitor . . . 245

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3-1. Start/Stop Engine

Ignition Switch

The system operates only when the driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key is being carried.
Each time the push button start is
pressed, the ignition switches in
the order of off, ACC, and ON.
Pressing the push button start
again from ON switches the igni-
tion off.

■

Off

The power supply to electrical devices turns off and the push button
start indicator light (amber) also turns off.
In this position the steering wheel is locked.

■

ACC (Accessory)

Some electrical accessories will operate and the indicator light
(amber) illuminates.

■

ON

This is the normal running position after the engine is started. The
indicator light (amber) turns off. (The indicator light (amber) illumi-
nates when the ignition is switched ON and the engine is not run-
ning.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights should be inspected before the
engine is started (



P. 173).

Push Button Start Positions

Push button start

Indicator light

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Push Button Start Positions

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The engine starts by pressing the push button start while depressing the
clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). To
switch the ignition position, press the push button start without depressing
the pedal.

●

Do not leave the ignition switched ON while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going dead. If the ignition is left in ACC (For
automatic transaxle, the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition is
in ACC), the ignition switches off automatically after about 25 minutes.

■

ACC (Accessory)

The keyless entry system does not function while the push button start has
been pressed to ACC, and the doors will not lock/unlock even if they have
been locked manually.

■

ON

When the push button start is pressed to ON, the sound of the fuel pump
motor operating near the fuel tank can be heard. This does not indicate an
abnormality.

WARNING

■

Before leaving the driver’s seat, set the parking brake, make sure the
selector lever is in 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or in P (automatic
transaxle), and always switch the ignition off

Leaving the driver’s seat without setting the parking brake, shifting the
selector lever to 1st gear or R (manual transaxle) or to P (automatic tran-
saxle), and switching the ignition off is dangerous. Unexpected vehicle
movement could occur which could result in an accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the vehicle for even a short period, it
is important to switch the ignition off, as leaving it in another position will dis-
able some of the vehicle’s security systems and run the battery down.

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Starting the Engine

Make sure you are carrying the key.
Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has com-
pletely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue to press the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has com-
pletely started.

The starter will not operate if the clutch pedal is not depressed sufficiently.

Automatic transaxle:
Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must restart the engine while the
vehicle is moving, shift into neutral (N).

The starter will not operate if the selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed sufficiently.

Press the push button start after both the KEY indicator light
(green) in the combination meter and the push button start indicator
light (green) illuminate.

After starting the engine, the push button start indicator light (amber) turns
off and the ignition switches to the ON position.

1

2

3

4

5

Verify that the KEY indicator
light (green) in the combination
meter and the push button start
indicator light (green) illumi-
nate.

If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure
that the key is being carried.
If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine. Refer to Engine Start Func-
tion When Key Battery is Dead on
P. 161.

6

Push button start

Indicator light

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After starting the engine, let it idle for about ten seconds.

●

The key must be carried because the key carries an immobilizer chip that
must communicate with the engine controls at short range.

●

The engine can be started when the push button start is pressed from off,
ACC, or ON.

●

The push button start system functions (function which can start the engine
by only carrying the key) can be deactivated to prevent any possible
adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or other medical device. If
the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by carrying
the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If the push button start sys-
tem functions have been deactivated, you can start the engine by following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 161.

●

After starting a cold engine, the engine speed increases and a whining
sound from the engine compartment can be heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas purification and does not indicate defect of
the parts.

●

Engine-starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

●

Under the following conditions, the KEY warning light (red) flashes after the
push button start is pressed to inform the driver that the push button start
will not switch to ACC even if it is pressed from off.
• The key battery is dead.
• The key is out of operational range.
• The key is placed in areas where it is difficult for the system to detect the

signal (



P. 98).

• A key from another manufacturer similar to the key is in the operational

range.

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Forced engine starting method:
If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not start using
the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can be force-started.
Press and hold the push button start until the engine starts. Other proce-
dures necessary for starting the engine such as having the key in the cabin,
and depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or the brake pedal
(automatic transaxle) are required.

●

When the engine is force-started, the KEY warning light (red) remains illumi-
nated and the push button start indicator light (amber) remains flashing.

●

Automatic transaxle:
When the selector lever is in the neutral (N) position, the KEY indicator light
(green) and the push button start indicator light (green) do not illuminate.

●

After pressing the push button start and before the engine starts, the opera-
tion sound of the fuel pump motor from near the fuel tank can be heard,
however, this does not indicate a malfunction.

●

Whether the engine is cold or warm, it should be started without the use of
the accelerator.

●

If the engine does not start the first time, refer to Starting a Flooded Engine
under Emergency Starting. If the engine still does not start, have your vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer (



P. 482).

WARNING

■

Radio waves from the key may affect medical devices such as pace-
makers

Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask the medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.

NOTICE

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate a problem with the engine starting
system and the inability to start the engine or switch the ignition to ACC or
ON. Have your vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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If the engine cannot be started due to a dead key battery, the engine
can be started using the following procedure:

Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.
Manual transaxle:
Continue to depress the clutch pedal firmly until the engine has
completely started.
Make sure that the push button start indication light (green) flashes.

The push button start indicator light (green) will flash even if the push but-
ton start is pressed before depressing the clutch pedal (manual transaxle)
or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle). If the clutch pedal is depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is depressed (automatic transaxle)
under this condition, the engine can be started by resuming the procedure
following this.

Touch the push button start
using the backside of the key
(as shown) while the push but-
ton start indicator light (green)
flashes.

When touching the push button
start using the backside of the key
as shown in the illustration, touch
the push button start with the lock
switch side of the key facing up.

Make sure that the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.
Press the push button start to start the engine.

●

The engine cannot be started unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed
(manual transaxle) or the brake pedal is fully depressed (automatic tran-
saxle).

●

If there is a malfunction with the push button start function, the push button
start indicator light (amber) flashes. In this case, the engine may start, how-
ever, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

●

If the push button start indicator light (green) does not illuminate, perform
the operation from the beginning again. If it does not illuminate, have the
vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer.

●

To switch the ignition position without starting the engine, perform the follow-
ing operations after the push button start indicator light (green) turns on.

Release the clutch pedal (manual transaxle) or brake pedal (automatic
transaxle).

Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead

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3

Smart Key

Indicator light

Push button start

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5

6

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Press the push button start to switch the ignition position. The ignition
switches in the order of ACC, ON, and off each time the push button start
is pressed. To switch the ignition position again, perform the operation
from the beginning.

If the KEY warning light (red) illuminates, or the push button start indi-
cator light (amber) flashes, this could indicate that the engine may not
start using the usual starting method. Have your vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. If this occurs, the engine can
be force-started. Press and hold the push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary for starting the engine such as
having the key in the cabin, and depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transaxle) or the brake pedal (automatic transaxle) are required.

NOTICE

When starting the engine by holding the smart key over the push button
start due to a dead key battery or a malfunctioning key, be careful not to
allow the following, otherwise the signal from the key will not be received
correctly and the engine may not start.

●

Devices for electronic purchases, or security passage touch or come near
the key.

Emergency Operation for Starting the Engine

2

●

Metal parts of other keys or metal
objects touch the key.

●

Spare keys or keys for other vehicles
equipped with an immobilizer system
touch or come near the key.

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Turning the Engine Off

Stop the vehicle completely.
Manual transaxle:
Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
Automatic transaxle:
Shift the selector lever to the P position and set the parking brake.
Press the push button start to turn off the engine. The ignition posi-
tion is off.

●

The cooling fan in the engine compartment could turn on for a few minutes
after the ignition is switched from ON to OFF, whether or not the A/C is on or
off, to cool the engine compartment quickly.

●

When the push button start is pressed from ON to ACC or OFF, the KEY
indicator light (green) may flash for approximately 30 seconds indicating
that the remaining battery power of the key is low.
Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
Refer to Key Battery Replacement on P. 410.

●

Automatic transaxle:
If the engine is turned off while the selector lever is in a position other than
P, the ignition switches to ACC.

Continuously pressing the push button start or quickly pressing it two
or more times while the engine is running or the vehicle is being
driven will turn the engine off immediately. The ignition switches to
ACC.

WARNING

■

Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving

Stopping the engine while the vehicle is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping the engine while the vehicle is mov-
ing will result in reduced braking ability due to the loss of power braking,
which could cause an accident and serious injury.

NOTICE

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the push button start is off.

Emergency Engine Stop

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3-2. Combination Meter and Display

Meters and Gauges

◆

Combination meter

Speedometer (



P. 164)

Dashboard Illumination
(



P. 169)

Odometer, Trip Meter and
Trip Meter Selector
(



P. 165)

Fuel Gauge (



P. 168)

Outside Temperature Dis-
play (



P. 170)

Tachometer (



P. 167)

◆

Steering Switch (if equipped)

Trip Computer and INFO
Switch (



P. 171)

The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.

If a few seconds have elapsed after switching the ignition off, the needle may
deviate. However, this does not indicate a problem.

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4
5

6

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The display mode can be changed from odometer to trip meter A to
trip meter B and then back to odometer by pressing the selector while
one of them is displayed. The selected mode will be displayed.

Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector

Press the selector

Press the selector

Press the selector

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■

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.

■

Trip meter

The trip meter can record the total distance of two trips. One is
recorded in trip meter A, and the other is recorded in trip meter B.
For instance, trip meter A can record the distance from the point of
origin, and trip meter B can record the distance from where the fuel
tank is filled.
When trip meter A is selected, pressing the selector again within
one second will change to trip meter B mode.
When trip meter A is selected, TRIP A will be displayed. When trip
meter B is selected, TRIP B will be displayed.
The trip meter records the total distance the vehicle is driven until
the meter is again reset. Return it to “0.0” by depressing and hold-
ing the selector for one second or more. Use this meter to measure
trip distances and to compute fuel consumption.

■

Odometer, Trip Meter and Trip Meter Selector

When the ignition is switched to ACC or off, the odometer or trip meters can-
not be displayed, however, pressing the selector can inadvertently switch the
trip meters or reset them during an approximate ten-minute period in the fol-
lowing cases:

●

After the ignition is switched to off from ON.

●

After the driver’s door is opened.

■

Trip meter

●

If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the fuel
economy data resets in conjunction with TRIP A.
Refer to Fuel Economy Monitor on P. 221.

●

Only the trip meters record tenths of miles (kilometers).

●

The trip record will be erased when:
• The power supply is interrupted (blown fuse or the battery is discon-

nected).

• The vehicle is driven over 9999.9 mile (km).

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The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per
minute (rpm).

Striped zone

*

1

Red zone

*

1

*

1

: The range varies depending on the

type of gauge.

When the tachometer needle enters the STRIPED ZONE, this indicates to the
driver that the gears should be shifted before entering the RED ZONE.

Tachometer

1
2

NOTICE

Do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in the RED ZONE. This
may cause severe engine damage.

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The fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is remaining in
the tank when the ignition is switched ON. We recommend keeping
the tank over 1/4 full.

Full
1/4 Full
Empty

If the low fuel warning light illuminates or the fuel level is very low,
refuel as soon as possible.
If inconsistency in engine performance or stalling occurs due to low
fuel level conditions, refuel the vehicle as soon as possible and add at
least 10 L (2.7 US gal, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.

●

After refueling, it may require some time for the indicator to stabilize. In addi-
tion, the indicator may deviate while driving on a slope or curve since the
fuel moves in the tank.

●

The display indicating a quarter or less remaining fuel has more segments
to show the remaining fuel level in greater detail.

●

The direction of the arrow (

) indicates that the fuel-filler lid is on the left

side of the vehicle.

Fuel Gauge

1
2
3

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When the position lights are turned on with the ignition switched ON,
the brightness of the instrument panel illumination is dimmed.

When the position lights are turned on, the position lights indicator light in
the combination meter turns on.
Refer to Headlights on P. 192.

The brightness of the instrument panel and dashboard illuminations
can be adjusted by rotating the knob.

Dim

The brightness decreases by rotat-
ing the knob to the left. A beep
sound will be heard when the knob
has been rotated to the maximum
dim position.

Bright

The brightness increases by rotat-
ing the knob to the right.

■

Function for cancelling illumination dimmer

The illumination dimmer can be canceled by rotating the dashboard
illumination knob to the right until a beep sound is heard while the
combination meter is dimmed with the ignition switched ON. If the
combination meter’s visibility is reduced due to glare from sur-
rounding brightness, cancel the illumination dimmer.

●

When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the combination meter cannot be
dimmed even if the position lights are turned on.

●

When the illumination dimmer is canceled, the screen in the center display
switches to constant display of the daytime screen.

Dashboard Illumination

1

2

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When the ignition is switched ON,
the outside temperature is dis-
played.

■

Changing the Temperature Unit of the Outside Temperature
Display

The outside temperature unit can be switched between Celsius and
Fahrenheit. Settings can be changed by operating the center dis-
play screen.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

●

Under the following conditions, the outside temperature display may differ
from the actual outside temperature depending on the surroundings and
vehicle conditions:
• Significantly cold or hot temperatures.
• Sudden changes in outside temperature.
• The vehicle is parked.
• The vehicle is driven at low speeds.

●

When the temperature unit indicated in the outside temperature display is
changed, the temperature unit indicated in the engine coolant gauge display
changes in conjunction with it.

Outside Temperature Display

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The following information can be selected by pressing the INFO
switch with the ignition switched ON.

• Distance-to-empty mode
• Average fuel economy mode
• Current fuel economy mode
• Average vehicle speed

If you have any problems with your trip computer, consult your Toyota
dealer.

■

Distance-to-empty mode

The distance-to-empty will be calculated and displayed every sec-
ond.

■

Average fuel economy mode

The average fuel economy is calculated and displayed every
minute.
To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO switch for more
than 1.5 seconds or longer.
After resetting the data, - - - mpg (- - - L/100 km) is displayed for
one minute before the fuel economy is recalculated and displayed.

Trip Computer and INFO Switch

This mode displays the approximate distance
you can travel on the remaining fuel based on
the fuel economy.

This mode displays the average fuel economy
by calculating the total traveled distance and
the total fuel consumption since the vehicle
was purchased or the past data was reset.

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■

Current fuel economy mode

Current fuel economy will be calculated and displayed every 2 sec-
onds.
When you’ve slowed to about 3 mph (5 km/h), - - - mpg (- - - L/100
km) will be displayed.

■

Average vehicle speed mode

Average vehicle speed will be calculated and displayed every 10
seconds.
To clear the data being displayed, press the INFO button for more
than 1.5 seconds.
After pressing the INFO button, - - - mph (- - - km/h) will be dis-
played for about 1 minute before the vehicle speed is recalculated
and displayed.

■

Distance-to-empty mode

●

Even though the distance-to-empty display may indicate a sufficient amount
of remaining driving distance before refueling is required, refuel as soon as
possible if the fuel level is very low or the low fuel warning light illuminates.

●

The display may not change unless you add more than approximately 2.3
gal. (9 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.) of fuel.

●

The distance-to-empty is the approximate remaining distance the vehicle
can be driven until all the graduation marks in the fuel gauge (indicating the
remaining fuel supply) disappear.

●

If there is no past fuel economy information such as after first purchasing
your vehicle or the information is deleted when the battery cables are dis-
connected, the actual distance-to empty/range may differ from the amount
indicated.

■

Average fuel economy mode

If TRIP A is reset using the trip meter when the function which synchronizes
(resets) the fuel economy monitor and the trip meter (TRIP A) is on, the dis-
played past data is reset.

This mode displays the current fuel economy
by calculating the amount of fuel consumption
and the distance traveled.

This mode displays the average vehicle speed
by calculating the distance and the time trav-
eled since connecting the battery or resetting
the data.

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Warning/Indicator Lights

Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.

Combination Meter



Analog

Speedometer Type

(With Tachometer)



Center of Dashboard

Warning Lights

*

1

Master Warning Light
(



P. 489)

*

1

Check Engine Light
(



P. 489)

*

1, 2

Brake System Warning
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

(Red)

High Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

ABS Warning
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

(If equipped)

Automatic Transaxle
Warning Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Charging System
Warning Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Power Steering
Malfunction Indicator
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Engine Oil Warning
Light (



P. 489)

*

1

Air Bag/Front Seat Belt
Pretensioner System
Warning Light (



P. 489)

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*

1

: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,

and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

*

2

: The light turns on continuously when the parking brake is applied.

These lights turn on or flash to notify the user of the system operation
status or a system malfunction.

*

1

(If equipped)

LED Headlight Warning
Light (



P. 489

)

(If equipped)

Low Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light (



P. 489)

Low Fuel Warning Light
(



P. 489)

*

1

(If equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Warning Light
(



P. 489)

*

1

Check Fuel Cap
Warning Light (



P. 489)

*

1

(Red)

KEY Warning Light
(



P. 489)

Seat Belt Warning Light
(Front seat) (



P. 489)

*

1

(Amber)

Low Speed Pre-Collision
System Warning Light
(



P. 489)

Door-Ajar Warning Light
(



P. 489)

Indicator Lights

(Green)

KEY Indicator Light
(



P. 158)

*

1

DSC OFF Indicator Light
(



P. 219)

*

1

(If equipped)

Wrench Indicator Light
(



P. 175)

(Red)

Low Speed Pre-Collision
System Indicator Light
(



P. 232)

*

1

TCS/DSC Indicator
Light (



P. 217, 219)

*

1

Low Speed Pre-Collision
System OFF
Indicator Light (



P. 233)

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*

1

: The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check,

and turns off a few seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light
does not turn on or remains turned on, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

When the ignition is switched ON,
the wrench indicator light is illumi-
nated and then turns off after a
few seconds.
The wrench indicator light is illu-
minated when the preset mainte-
nance period arrives. Verify the
content and perform mainte-
nance.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor on
P. 388.

(Blue)

Low Engine Coolant
Temperature Indicator
Light (



P. 176)

(If equipped)

Cruise Main Indication
(



P. 237)

(If equipped)

Shift Position Indication
(



P. 182)

(White/
Green)

(If equipped)

Cruise Set Indication/
Indicator Light (



P. 237)

Headlight High-Beam
Indicator Light
(



P. 196, 196)

(If equipped)

Select Mode Indicator
Light (



P. 225)

Turn Signal/Hazard
Warning Indicator Lights
(



P. 199, 208)

Lights-On Indicator Light
(



P. 192)

*

1

Security Indicator Light
(



P. 137)

*

1

Front Passenger
Air Bag Deactiva-
tion Indicator
Light (



P. 82)

Wrench Indicator Light

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The light illuminates continuously
when the engine coolant tempera-
ture is low and turns off after the
engine is warm.
If the low engine coolant tempera-
ture indicator light remains illumi-
nated after the engine has been
sufficiently warmed up, the tem-
perature sensor could have a mal-
function. Consult your Toyota
dealer.

Low Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Light (Blue)

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Manual Transaxle Operation

The shift pattern of the transaxle
is conventional, as shown.
Depress the clutch pedal all the
way down while shifting; then
release it slowly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a
device to prevent shifting to R
(reverse) by mistake. Push the
shift lever downward and shift to
R.

If shifting to R is difficult, shift back into neutral, release the clutch pedal, and
try again.

Manual Transaxle Shift Pattern

Neutral position

WARNING

■

Do not use sudden engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high
speeds

Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to
loss of vehicle control and an accident.

■

Always leave the shift lever in 1 or R position and set the parking brake
when leaving the vehicle unattended

Otherwise the vehicle could move and cause an accident.

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The gear shift indicator supports you to obtain optimum fuel economy
and smooth driving. It displays the selected gear position in the com-
bination meter as well as notifies the driver to change to the most suit-
able gear position corresponding to the actual driving condition.

Selected gear position
Suitable gear position

The gear shift indicator turns off when the following operations are performed.

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The vehicle is put in neutral.

●

The vehicle is driven in reverse.

●

The clutch is not fully engaged when accelerating from a stop.

●

The clutch pedal remains depressed for 2 seconds or longer while driving.

NOTICE

●

Keep your foot off the clutch pedal except when shifting gears. Also, do
not use the clutch to hold the vehicle on an upgrade. Riding the clutch will
cause needless clutch wear and damage.

●

Do not apply any excessive lateral force to the shift lever when changing
from 5th to 4th gear. This could lead to the accidental selection of 2nd
gear, which could result in damage to the transaxle.

●

Make sure the vehicle comes to a complete stop before shifting to R. Shift-
ing to R while the vehicle is still moving may damage the transaxle.

Gear Shift Indicator

1
2

Indication

Condition

Numeral

The selected gear position is displayed.

and numeral

Shift up or down to the indicated gear position is rec-
ommended.

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Upshifting

For normal acceleration, Toyota recommends these shift points:

For cruising, Toyota recommends these shift points:

WARNING

Do not rely solely on the shift-up/shift-down recommendations by indica-
tions. The actual driving situation might require shift operations different
from indication. To avoid the risk of accidents, the road and traffic conditions
have to be judged correctly by the driver before shifting.

Recommendations for Shifting

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

17 mph (27 km/h)

2 to 3

27 mph (43 km/h)

3 to 4

37 mph (60 km/h)

4 to 5

47 mph (76 km/h)

5 to 6

55 mph (89 km/h)

Gear

Vehicle speed

1 to 2

11 mph (18 km/h)

2 to 3

19 mph (30 km/h)

3 to 4

30 mph (48 km/h)

4 to 5

39 mph (63 km/h)

5 to 6

51 mph (82 km/h)

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Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the
chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you need
more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed
and prolongs brake life.

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Automatic Transaxle Controls

Various Lockouts:

The Sport AT has an option that is not included in the traditional automatic
transaxle that gives the driver the option of selecting each gear instead of
leaving it to the transaxle to shift gears. Even if you intend to use the auto-
matic transaxle functions as a traditional automatic, you should also be aware
that you can inadvertently shift into manual shift mode and an inappropriate
gear may be retained as the vehicle speed increases. If you notice the engine
speed going higher or hear the engine racing, confirm you have not acciden-
tally slipped into manual shift mode (



P. 185).

Lock-release button

Indicates that you must depress the brake pedal and hold in
the lock-release button to shift (The ignition must be
switched ON).
Indicates the selector lever can be shifted freely into any
position.
Indicates that you must hold in the lock-release button to
shift.

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The selector position is indicated
when the ignition is switched ON.

■

Gear position indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of the shift position indication illumi-
nates and the numeral for the selected gear is displayed.

The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction.
Refer to Warning Lights on P. 173.

• The shift position indicator light in the combination meter illumi-

nates. Refer to Warning/Indicator Lights on P. 173.

• The selector lever must be in P or N to operate the starter.

■

P (Park)

P locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from rotating.

■

R (Reverse)

In position R, the vehicle moves only backward. You must be at a
complete stop before shifting to or from R, except under rare cir-
cumstances as explained in Rocking the Vehicle (



P. 145).

■

N (Neutral)

In N, the wheels and transaxle are not locked. The vehicle will roll
freely even on the slightest incline unless the parking brake or
brakes are on.

Apply the parking brake or depress the brake pedal before moving the
selector lever from N to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

■

D (Drive)

D is the normal driving position. From a stop, the transaxle will
automatically shift through a 6-gearsequence.

Shift Position Indication

Warning Light

Transaxle Ranges

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M (Manual)

M is the manual shift mode position. Gears can be shifted up or
down by operating the selector lever. Refer to Manual Shift Mode
on P. 185.

WARNING

■

Always set the selector lever to P and set the parking brake when park-
ing

Only setting the selector lever to the P position without using the parking
brake to hold the vehicle is dangerous. If P fails to hold, the vehicle could
move and cause an accident.

■

If the engine is running faster than idle, do not shift from N or P into a
driving gear

It’s dangerous to shift from N or P into a driving gear when the engine is run-
ning faster than idle. If this is done, the vehicle could move suddenly, caus-
ing an accident or serious injury.

■

Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle

Shifting into N while driving is dangerous. Engine braking cannot be applied
when decelerating which could lead to an accident or serious injury.

NOTICE

●

Shifting into P, N or R while the vehicle is moving can damage your tran-
saxle.

●

Shifting into a driving gear or reverse when the engine is running faster
than idle can damage the transaxle.

●

Do not shift into N when driving the vehicle. Doing so can cause transaxle
damage.

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Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) automatically controls the transaxle shift
points to best suit the road conditions and driver input. This improves
driving feel. The transaxle may switch to AAS mode when driving up
and down slopes, cornering, driving at high elevations, or depressing
the accelerator pedal quickly while the selector lever is in the D posi-
tion. Depending on the road and driving conditions/vehicle operations,
gear shifting could be delayed or not occur, however, this does not
indicate a problem because the AAS mode will maintain the optimum
gear position.

The shift-lock system prevents shifting out of P unless the brake pedal
is depressed.
To shift from P:

Depress and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Press and hold the lock-release button.
Move the selector lever.

●

When the ignition is switched to ACC or the ignition is switched off, the
selector lever cannot be shifted from P.

●

The ignition cannot be switched to OFF if the selector lever is not in P.

Active Adaptive Shift (AAS)

Shift-Lock System

1

2

3

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If the selector lever will not move from P using the proper shift proce-
dure, continue to hold down the brake pedal.

Remove the shift-lock override
cover using a cloth-wrapped flat
head screwdriver.
Insert a screwdriver and push it
down.
Press and hold the lock-release
button.

Move the selector lever.
Take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the system checked.

The manual shift mode gives you the feel of driving a manual tran-
saxle vehicle by allowing you to operate the selector lever manually.
This allows you to control engine rpm and torque to the drive wheels
much like a manual transaxle when more control is desired.
To change to manual shift mode,
shift the lever from D to M.

To return to automatic shift mode, shift the lever from M to D.

Shift-Lock Override

Cover

1

2

3

Manual Shift Mode

4

5

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Indicators

Manual shift mode indication

In manual shift mode, the “M” of
the shift position indication in the
instrument panel illuminates.

Gear position indication

The numeral for the selected
gear illuminates.

■

Manually shifting up

You can shift gears up by operating the shift lever.
M1



M2



M3



M4



M5



M6

To shift up to a higher gear, tap
the shift lever back once.

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Manually shifting down

You can shift gears down by operating the shift lever.
M6



M5



M4



M3



M2



M1

To shift down to a lower gear,
tap the selector lever forward
once.

■

Second gear fixed mode

When the selector lever is moved back while the vehicle speed is
about 6.2 mph (10 km/h) or less, the transaxle is set in the second
gear fixed mode. The gear is fixed in second while in this mode for
easier acceleration from a stop and driving on slippery roads such
as snow-covered roads.
If the selector lever is moved back or forward while in the sec-
ond gear fixed mode, the mode will be canceled.

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■

Shift gear (shifting) speed limit

For each gear position while in the manual mode, the speed limit is
set as follows: When the selector lever is operated within the range
of the speed limit, the gear is shifted.

●

Shift up
The gear does not shift up while the vehicle speed is lower than
the speed limit.

●

Shift down
The gear does not shift down while the vehicle speed exceeds
the speed limit.
If the vehicle speed exceeds the speed limit and the gear does
not shift down, the gear position indication flashes 2 times to
notify the driver that the gear cannot be shifted.

●

Kickdown
When the accelerator pedal is depressed fully while driving, the
gear shifts down.

The gear also shifts down using kickdown while in the second gear
fixed mode.

●

Auto-shift down
The gear shifts down automatically depending on the vehicle
speed during deceleration.

If the vehicle comes to a stop while in the second gear fixed mode,
the gear remains in second.

6th

5th

4th

3rd

2nd

1st

60 mph
(100 km/h)

0 mph
(0 km/h)

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Recommendations for shifting

●

Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Toyota recommends these
shift points:

*

1

: Always observe local speed limit regulations.

●

Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade,
downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better
acceleration when you need more speed.
On a steep downgrade, downshifting helps maintain safe speed
and prolongs brake life.

■

Manual Shift Mode

●

Changing to manual shift mode while driving will not damage the transaxle.

●

If you change to manual shift mode when the vehicle is stopped, the gear
will shift to M1.

●

If you change to manual shift mode without depressing the accelerator
pedal when driving in D range, 5th gear/6th gear, the gear will shift to M4/
M5.

■

Indicators

●

If the gears cannot be shifted down when driving at higher speeds, the gear
position indication will flash twice to signal that the gears cannot be shifted
down (to protect the transaxle).

●

If the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature becomes too high, there is
the possibility that the transaxle will switch to automatic shift mode, cancel-
ing manual shift mode and turning off the gear position indication illumina-
tion. This is a normal function to protect the AT. After the ATF temperature
has decreased, the gear position indication illumination turns back on and
driving in manual shift mode is restored.

Gear

Vehicle speed

*

1

M1 to M2

15 mph (24 km/h)

M2 to M3

25 mph (40 km/h)

M3 to M4

40 mph (65 km/h)

M4 to M5

45 mph (73 km/h)

M5 to M6

50 mph (81 km/h)

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Manually shifting up

●

When driving slowly, the gears may not shift up.

●

In manual shift mode, do not run the engine with the tachometer needle in
the RED ZONE. When the engine rpm is high, a gear may shift up automat-
ically to protect the engine.

●

When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower
gear, depending on vehicle speed.

■

Manually shifting down

●

When driving at high speeds, the gear may not shift down.

●

During deceleration, the gear may automatically shift down depending on
vehicle speed.

●

When depressing the accelerator fully, the transaxle will shift to a lower
gear, depending on vehicle speed.

WARNING

■

Do not use engine braking on slippery road surfaces or at high speeds

Shifting down while driving on wet, snowy, or frozen roads, or while driving
at high speeds causes sudden engine braking, which is dangerous. The
sudden change in tire speed could cause the tires to skid. This could lead to
loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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Passing

For extra power when passing another vehicle or climbing steep
grades, depress the accelerator fully. The transaxle will shift to a
lower gear, depending on vehicle speed.

Some models:
The accelerator pedal may initially feel heavy as it is being depressed,
then feel lighter as it is depressed further. This change in pedal force
aids the engine control system in determining how much the accelerator
pedal has been depressed for performing kickdown, and functions to
control whether or not kickdown should be performed.

■

Climbing steep grades from a stop

To climb a steep grade from a stopped position:

Depress the brake pedal.
Shift to D or M1, depending on the load weight and grade steep-
ness.
Release the brake pedal while gradually accelerating.

■

Descending steep grades

When descending a steep grade, shift to lower gears, depending on
load weight and grade steepness. Descend slowly, using the
brakes only occasionally to prevent them from overheating.

Driving Tips

WARNING

■

Do not let the vehicle move in a direction opposite to the direction
selected by the selector lever

Do not let the vehicle move backward with the selector lever in a forward
position, or do not let the vehicle move forward with the selector lever in the
reverse position. Otherwise, the engine may stop, causing the loss of the
power brake and power steering functions, and make it difficult to control
the vehicle which could result in an accident.

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2

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Lighting Control

●

Without auto-light control

Turn the headlight switch to turn
the headlights, other exterior
lights and dashboard illumination
on or off.

*

1

: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*

2

: The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off

function.

Headlights

Switch Position

OFF

Ignition Position

ON

ACC

or

OFF

ON

ACC

or

OFF

ON

ACC

or

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

On

*

2

Daytime running lights

On

*

1

Off

On

*

1

Off

Off

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Off

On

On

*

2

On

On

*

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●

With auto-light control

Turn the headlight switch to turn
the headlights, other exterior
lights and dashboard illumination
on or off.

*

1

: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven.

*

2

: The lights are turned on by the auto light function.

*

3

: The lights are turned on continuously if the ignition is switched from ON to

any other position with the lights turned on. The lights are turned on for the
specified period by the auto headlight off function.

*

4

: The lights are turned on while the vehicle is driven, and turned off when the

headlights are turned on by the auto light function.

*

5

: The lights are turned on for the specified period by the auto headlight off

function.

Switch Position

OFF

AUTO

Ignition Position

ON

ACC

or

OFF

ON

ACC

or

OFF

ON

ACC

or

OFF

ON

ACC

or

OFF

Headlights

Off

Off Auto

*

2

Auto

*

3

Off

Off

On On

*

5

Daytime running lights On

*

1

Off On

*

4

Off On

*

1

Off

Off

Off

Taillights
Parking lights
License plate lights
Side-marker lights
Dashboard illumination

Off

Off Auto

*

2

Auto

*

3

On On

*

5

On On

*

5

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When the lights are turned on, the
lights-on indicator light in the com-
bination meter turns on.

■

Auto-light control (if equipped)

When the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the ignition
is switched ON, the light sensor senses the surrounding lightness
or darkness and automatically turns the headlights, other exterior
lights and dashboard illumination on or off.

■

Headlights

●

If the light switch is left on, the lights will automatically switch off approxi-
mately 30 seconds after switching the ignition off.
The time setting can be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

●

To prevent discharging the battery, do not leave the lights on while the
engine is off unless safety requires them.

■

Auto-light control

●

The headlights, other exterior lights and dashboard illumination may not turn
off immediately even if the surrounding area becomes well-lit because the
light sensor determines that it is night time if the surrounding area is contin-
uously dark for several minutes such as inside long tunnels, traffic jams
inside tunnels, or in indoor parking lots.
In this case, the lights turn off if the light switch is turned to the OFF position.

●

If the headlight switch and the windshield wiper switch are in AUTO, and the
wipers are operated at low or high speed by the auto wiper control for sev-
eral seconds, bad weather conditions are determined and the headlights
may be turned on.

●

The dashboard illumination can be adjusted by rotating the knob in the
instrument cluster.
Also, the day/night mode can be changed by rotating the knob until a beep
sound is heard.
To adjust the brightness of the dashboard illumination:
Refer to Dashboard Illumination on P. 169.

●

The sensitivity of the auto-light control may be changed.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

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NOTICE

●

The light sensor also works as a rain sensor for the auto-wiper control.
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the windshield when the wiper lever is in
the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON as fingers could be
pinched or the wipers and wiper blades could be damaged when the wip-
ers activate automatically. If you are going to clean the windshield, be sure
the wipers are turned off completely when it is particularly tempting to
leave the engine running. This is particularly important when clearing ice
and snow.

●

Do not shade the light sensor by adher-
ing a sticker or a label on the wind-
shield. Otherwise the light sensor will
not operate correctly.

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The headlights switch between
high and low beams by moving
the lever forward or backward.

When the headlight high-beams
are on, the headlight high-beam
indicator light is turned on.

OFF
Flashing

To flash the headlights, pull the
lever fully towards you (the head-
light switch does not need to be
on).

The headlight high-beam indicator
light in the combination meter illu-
minates simultaneously. The lever
will return to the normal position
when released.

Headlight High-Low Beam

Low beam

High beam

Flashing the Headlights

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The number of passengers and weight of cargo in the luggage com-
partment change the angle of the headlights.
The angle of the headlights will be automatically adjusted when turn-
ing on the headlights.

Some countries require moving vehicles to have their lights on (day-
time running lights) during the daytime.
The daytime running lights turn on automatically when the vehicle
starts moving.
They turn off when the parking brake is operated or the shift lever is
shifted to the P position (automatic transaxle vehicle).

Except Canada:
The daytime running lights can be deactivated.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

Headlight Leveling (if equipped)

Daytime Running Lights

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Fog Lights



The fog lights can be used when the ignition is switched ON.
The fog lights turn on when the
fog light switch is turned to the
position and turn off when the
switch is turned to the OFF posi-
tion.

The fog lights turn on when the
headlights are turned on. They will
not turn on if the headlight switch is
in the

position or OFF posi-

tion.

●

The fog lights will turn off when the headlights are set at high beams.

●

With auto-light control:

If the fog light switch is in the position and the headlight switch is in the

AUTO position, the fog lights will turn on when the headlights, the exterior

lights and dashboard illumination turn on.



: If equipped

Use this switch to turn on the fog lights. The fog lights will
improve visibility at night and during foggy conditions.

Fog light switch

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The ignition must be switched ON to use the turn and lane-change
signals.

Move the signal lever down (for a
left turn) or up (for a right turn) to
the stop position. The signal will
self-cancel after the turn is com-
pleted.

If the indicator light continues to
flash after a turn, manually return
the lever to its original position.

The turn signal indicators (green)
in the combination meter flash
according to the operation of the
turn signal lever to show which
signal is working.

●

If an indicator light stays on without flashing or if it flashes abnormally, one
of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out.

●

A customized function is available to change the turn indicator sound vol-
ume. (



P. 555)

Move the lever halfway toward the direction of the lane change—until
the indicator flashes—and hold it there. It will return to the off position
when released.

Turn Signals

Right turn

Right lane change

OFF

Left lane change

Left turn

Lane-Change Signals

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After releasing the turn signal lever, the turn signal indicator flashes 3
times. The operation can be cancelled by moving the lever in the
direction opposite to which it was operated.

The three-flash turn signal function can be switched to operable/inoperable
using the customization function.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.

Three-Flash Turn Signal

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Windshield Wipers and Washer

The ignition must be switched ON to use the wipers.

Because heavy ice and snow can jam the wiper blades, the wiper motor is
protected from motor breakdown, overheating and possible fire by a circuit
breaker. This mechanism will automatically stop operation of the blades, but
only for about 5 minutes.
If this happens, turn off the wiper switch and park off the right-of-way, and
remove the snow and ice.
After 5 minutes, turn on the switch and the blades should operate normally. If
they do not resume functioning, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as possi-
ble. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Wait until the
weather clears before trying to drive with the wipers inoperative.

WARNING

■

Use only windshield washer fluid or plain water in the reservoir

Using radiator antifreeze as washer fluid is dangerous. If sprayed on the
windshield, it will dirty the windshield, affect your visibility, and could result
in an accident.

■

Only use windshield washer fluid mixed with anti-freeze protection in
freezing weather conditions

Using windshield washer fluid without anti-freeze protection in freezing
weather conditions is dangerous as it could freeze on the windshield and
block your vision which could cause an accident. In addition, make sure the
windshield is sufficiently warmed using the defroster before spraying the
washer fluid.

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●

With intermittent wiper

Turn the wipers on by pressing
the lever up or down.

■

Variable-speed intermittent wipers

Set the lever to the intermittent
position and choose the interval
timing by rotating the ring.

Windshield Wipers

Switch Position

Wiper operation

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

OFF

Stop

INT

Intermittent

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

INT ring

Slow

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●

With auto-wiper control

Turn the wipers on by pressing
the lever up or down.

■

Auto-wiper control (if equipped)

When the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position, the rain sensor
senses the amount of rainfall on
the windshield and turns the wip-
ers on or off automatically
(off―intermittent―low speed―
high speed).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor
can be adjusted by turning the
switch on the wiper lever.
From the center position (normal), rotate the switch upward for higher
sensitivity (faster response) or rotate it downward for less sensitivity
(slower response).

Switch Position

Wiper operation

MIST

Operation while pulling up lever

OFF

Stop

AUTO

Auto control

LO

Low speed

HI

High speed

Switch

Less sensitivity

Higher sensitivity

Center
position