Vehicle Information

For safe driving, follow these procedures:

Starting the engine

Driving

Multi-mode manual transmission

1. 1
   With the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to E or M.

   When moving the shift lever to E: make sure the gear position indicator display shows E.

   When moving the shift lever to M: make sure the gear position indicator display shows 1.

2. 2
   Release the parking brake.
3. 3
   Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Manual transmission

1. 1
   Depress the clutch pedal and move the shift lever to 1.
2. 2
   Release the parking brake.
3. 3
   Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

Multi-mode manual transmission

1. 1
   With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
2. 2
   If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle will be stationary for an extended period, move the shift lever to N.

Manual transmission

1. 1
   Depress the clutch pedal and depress the brake pedal.
2. 2
   If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle will be stationary for an extended period, move the shift lever to N. Vehicles with smart stop & start system: if the smart stop & start system is active, moving the shift lever to N and releasing the clutch pedal will stop the engine.

Parking the vehicle

Multi-mode manual transmission

1. 1
   With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
2. 2
   Apply the parking brake.
3. 3
   Move the shift lever to E, M or R. If parking on a slope, chock the wheels if necessary.
4. 4
   Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the key to "LOCK" in the ignition switch to turn the engine off.

Vehicles with smart entry & start system: To turn the engine off, press the engine switch.

Make sure the gear position indicator display shows 1 or R.

Lock the door, making sure you have the key with you.

Manual transmission

1. 1
   Depress the clutch pedal and depress the brake pedal.
2. 2
   Apply the parking brake.
3. 3
   Move the shift lever to N. If parking on a slope, move the shift lever to 1 or R and chock the wheels if necessary.
4. 4
   Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the key to "LOCK" in the ignition switch to turn the engine off.

Vehicles with smart entry & start system: To turn the engine off, press the engine switch.

Lock the door, making sure you have the key with you.

Starting on a steep hill

Multi-mode manual transmission

1. With the brake pedal depressed, fully set the parking brake and move the shift lever to E or M.

When moving the shift lever to E: make sure the gear position indicator display shows E.

When moving the shift lever to M: make sure the gear position indicator display shows 1.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

Release the parking brake.

Manual transmission

1. 1
   With the parking brake fully set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, move the shift lever to 1.
2. 2
   Gently depress the accelerator pedal and gradually release the clutch pedal at the same time.
3. 3
   Release the parking brake.

■ Hill start (vehicles with hill-start assist control) The hill-start assist system will activate.

■ Driving in the rain

• Drive carefully in the rain, as visibility will be reduced, the windows may fog up and the road surface may become slippery.
• Drive carefully when it starts to rain, as the road surface becomes extremely slippery.
• Avoid high speeds when driving in the rain, as a layer of water may form between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from working properly.

■ Break-in of your new Toyota To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended:

• For the first 300 km: Avoid sudden braking.
• For the first 1,000 km:

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

■ If you use your vehicle in a foreign country Observe the applicable vehicle registration laws and make sure the correct fuel is available.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to observe this may result in serious or fatal injury.

■ Starting the vehicle (vehicles with multi-mode manual transmission) Always keep your foot on the brake pedal when stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.

■ While driving the vehicle

• Do not drive unless you know exactly where the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are, to avoid pressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally pressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will cause sudden acceleration that could lead to an accident.
• When reversing, twisting your body may make it difficult to operate the pedals. Make sure you operate the pedals correctly.
• Always maintain a correct driving posture, even when moving the vehicle only a short distance. This allows you to operate the brake and accelerator pedals correctly.
• Press the brake pedal with your right foot. In an emergency, pressing the brake pedal with your left foot may cause a delayed response and lead to an accident.

• Do not drive the vehicle over flammable materials, and do not stop it near such materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can reach extremely high temperatures. These hot parts may cause a fire if flammable materials are nearby.

Do not switch off the engine during normal driving. Switching off the engine while driving normally does not cause loss of steering or braking control, but these systems will no longer be power-assisted. This makes steering and braking more difficult, so pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

However, in an emergency, for example if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle normally:

Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down steep downhill slopes.

Continuous use of the brakes may cause them to overheat and lose their effectiveness.

While driving, do not adjust the steering wheel, seat or interior or exterior rear-view mirrors.

Otherwise, you may lose control of the vehicle.

Always make sure that passengers' arms, head or other body parts do not extend outside the vehicle.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to observe this may result in serious or fatal injury.

■ When driving on slippery road surfaces

• Sudden braking, acceleration or steering may cause the tyres to skid and reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
• Sudden acceleration or engine braking caused by a gear change or changes in engine speed may cause the vehicle to skid.
• After driving through a puddle, lightly press the brake pedal to make sure the brakes work properly. When brake pads get wet, they may prevent the brakes from working correctly. If only the brakes on one side are wet and do not work properly, this may affect steering control.

■ When engaging gears with the gear lever

• On vehicles with multi-mode manual transmission, do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the gear lever is in a driving position, or move forward with the gear lever in R.

This may cause the engine to stall, or reduce braking and steering performance, resulting in accidents or damage to the vehicle.

Do not move the gear lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

This may damage the transmission, resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Do not move the gear lever to E or M (multi-mode manual transmission) or 1 (manual transmission) while the vehicle is moving in reverse.

This may damage the transmission, resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Moving the gear lever to N while the vehicle is moving disconnects the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

On vehicles with multi-mode manual transmission, take care not to move the gear lever while the accelerator pedal is pressed. Moving the gear lever to a position other than N may cause a sudden rapid acceleration of the vehicle, which could lead to an accident resulting in serious or fatal injury.

■ When the vehicle is stationary

• Do not rev the engine unnecessarily.

If the gear lever is in a position other than N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly and cause an accident.

On vehicles with multi-mode manual transmission, to avoid accidents caused by accidental vehicle movement, always keep the brake pedal pressed while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake if necessary.

If the vehicle is stopped on a slope, to avoid accidents caused by the vehicle moving, always press the brake pedal and apply the parking brake if necessary.

Avoid increasing engine speed.

Increasing engine speed while the vehicle is stationary may overheat the exhaust system, creating a risk of fire if flammable materials are nearby.

■ When the vehicle is parked

• When the vehicle is exposed to sunlight, do not leave glasses, lighters, spray cans or drink cans inside the passenger compartment.

Failure to observe this precaution may result in the following consequences:

• Gas leaking from a lighter or spray can may cause a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause plastic lenses and plastic eyeglass frames to deform or crack.
• • Drink cans may burst, causing the contents to spill inside the vehicle and short-circuit the vehicle's electrical components.

• Do not leave lighters inside the vehicle. If a lighter is left in the glovebox or on the floor, for example, it may ignite accidentally when loading luggage or adjusting the seat, causing a fire.
• Do not attach stickers to the windscreen or windows. Do not place containers such as air freshener canisters on the dashboard or instrument panel. Stickers or containers can act as lenses and cause a fire in the vehicle.
• Do not leave doors or windows open if the curved glass is coated with a metallic film, such as silver. In reflected sunlight, the glass may act as a lens and cause a fire.
• On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, always apply the parking brake, move the shift lever to E, M or R, turn off the engine and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended with the engine running.

Do not touch the exhaust pipe outlets while the engine is running or immediately after turning it off.

Failure to do so may result in burns.

On vehicles with a multi-mode manual transmission, do not turn off the engine until 1st or reverse gear is properly and fully engaged.

Make sure the gear is engaged by checking the gear position indicator.

Parking the vehicle without engaging a gear may cause the vehicle to move and result in an accident.

■ When sleeping in the vehicle Always turn off the engine. Otherwise, the shift lever may be moved accidentally or the accelerator pedal may be depressed, causing an accident or a fire due to excessive engine overheating. In addition, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may accumulate and enter the vehicle, resulting in serious or fatal injury.

■ When braking

• Drive with extra caution when the brakes are wet.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause the braking force to differ between the two sides of the vehicle. The parking brake may also fail to hold the vehicle securely.

If the brake assist function is not working, do not follow other vehicles too closely; also avoid steep downhill slopes or sharp curves that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but more force than normal will be required on the pedal. Braking distance will also tend to increase. The brakes must be inspected immediately.

Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine has stalled.

Each press of the brake pedal reduces the brake booster assistance.

The brake system consists of 2 separate hydraulic circuits; if one of them fails, the other will continue to operate. However, the brake pedal must be pressed harder than normal and the braking distance will increase accordingly.

The brakes must be repaired immediately.

NOTE

■ While driving the vehicle

• Do not press the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal at the same time while driving, as this may affect engine torque.

- Multi-mode manual transmission

• Do not use the accelerator pedal or the hill start assist system to hold the vehicle stationary on an uphill slope.

This may damage the clutch.

- Manual transmission

• Do not change gears without fully depressing the clutch pedal. After engaging the gear, do not release the clutch pedal abruptly. Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
• Observe the following precautions to avoid damaging the clutch.

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

This may cause clutch malfunction.

When starting the vehicle and moving off, do not use any gear other than first.

This may damage the clutch.

Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill slope.

This may damage the clutch.

• Do not move the shift lever to R while the vehicle is still moving. Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.

■ Avoid damage to vehicle components

• Never turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it in that position for extended periods.

This may damage the power steering motor.

When driving over bumps, proceed as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, the underbody of the vehicle, etc.

■ If a tire punctures while driving A punctured or damaged tire may cause the following situations.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow the vehicle.

• Vehicle control may become difficult.
• The vehicle will produce abnormal vibrations or noises.
• The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do if a tire is flat

■ When driving on flooded roads Do not drive on flooded roads after heavy rain, etc. This may cause serious damage to the vehicle, as illustrated below:

• Engine seizure
• Short circuit of electrical components
• Engine damage due to water intrusion

If you have driven on flooded roads and water has entered the vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another suitably qualified and equipped professional, to have the following checked:

• Brake operation
• Changes in the quantity and quality of engine oil, transaxle/differential fluid, etc.
• Condition of the lubricant for suspension bearings and joints (where possible) and operation of all joints, bearings, etc.