2015 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■Closing the moon roof

●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen- gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper- ated.

●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof fully closes.

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Driving the vehicle............. 142
Cargo and luggage ........... 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 157
Dinghy towing ................... 158

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch.............................. 159
Automatic transmission.................... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake.................... 170
Horn .................................. 171

4-3. Operating the lights and

wipers Headlight switch................ 172
Automatic High Beam ....... 176
Fog light switch ................. 181
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 183

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 189

4-5. Using the driving support systems Cruise control.................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 198
Driving mode select switches .......................... 213
Driving assist systems ...... 215
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 220
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 227

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 236

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Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:

Starting the engine P. 159

Driving

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 165) Release the parking brake. (P. 170) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N. (P. 165)

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (P. 170) Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 165) If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. Press the engine switch to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.

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Starting off on a steep uphill

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

■Driving in the rain

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

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

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

cially slippery.

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

■Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration. ●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●When the accelerator pedal is released

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■Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom- mended: ●For the first 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

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

■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per- form the bedding down operation.

■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (P. 439)

■Eco-friendly driving

During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. If the acceleration exceeds the Eco driving accelerator upper limit, or the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off. Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions: ●The shift lever is in anything other than

D.

●The paddle shift switch is used. ●The vehicle is in sport mode. ●The vehicle speed is approximately 80

mph (130 km/h) or higher.

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When starting the vehicle

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

■When driving the vehicle

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

erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

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

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

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

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When driving the vehicle

●During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 381

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

down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (P. 165)

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

outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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

are not outside the vehicle.

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

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When driving on slippery road surfaces

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

reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

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

■When shifting the shift lever

●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-

tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

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

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

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

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

●Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.

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

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

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

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-

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

■When the vehicle is stopped

●Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

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

●Avoid revving or racing the engine.

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

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When the vehicle is parked

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

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

fire.

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

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

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

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

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

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

●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine

and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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

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

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When taking a nap in the vehicle

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

■When braking

●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

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

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

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

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

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

●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■When driving the vehicle

●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during

driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

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

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

■When parking the vehicle

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

■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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

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

●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid

damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

■If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi- cle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●The vehicle will behave abnormally. Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 400)

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NOTICE

■When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: ●Engine stalling ●Short in electrical components ●Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following: ●Brake function ●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-

mission, etc.

●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-

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

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Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit — (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (P. 156) Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Calculation formula for on your vehicle

Cargo capacity Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) (P. 430)

When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as follows: B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg) *1: A = Weight of people *2: B = Total load capacity *3: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg) *4: D = Additional weight of people *5: E = Available cargo and luggage load As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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CAUTION

■Things that must not be carried in the trunk

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk: ●Receptacles containing gasoline ●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an accident. ●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. ●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • On the package tray • On the instrument panel • On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.

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Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity.

◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 430)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.

◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

◆ Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

◆ Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.

■Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 342)

CAUTION

■Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

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Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy- cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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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 four wheels on the ground.

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Engine (ignition) switch

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

Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Messages indicating how to start the engine and how to turn to ACCES- SORY mode will be displayed alternately on the multi-information display. Press the engine 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.

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Stopping the engine

Stop the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to P. Set the parking brake. (P. 170) Press the engine switch. Driving-related data will be displayed on the multi-information display. (P. 84)

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

The emergency flashers can be used. The multi-information display will not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. A message indicating how to start the engine will be displayed on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.

*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, a message indicating to shift the shift lever to P will be displayed on the multi-information display. At this time, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set. Shift the shift lever to P. Check that “Turn Power OFF” is displayed on the multi-information display and then press the engine switch once. Check that “Turn Power OFF” on the multi-information display is turned off.

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■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI- TION ON mode (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 ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri- ods of time when the engine is not running.

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 106

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 102

■Notes for the entry function

P. 103

■If the engine does not start

●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 66)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the

shift lever is displaced out of P.

■Steering lock

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

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■When the steering lock cannot be released

A message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will be displayed on the multi-information display. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the engine switch while turning the steer- ing wheel left and right.

■Steering lock motor overheating prevention

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

■When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-

played on the multi-information display The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■If the electronic key battery is depleted

P. 350

■Operation of the engine switch

●When operating the engine switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.

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

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

P. 416

■Customization

The time elapsed before the engine switch related messages on the multi- information display turn off can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 455)

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CAUTION

■When starting the engine

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

■Caution while driving

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

■Stopping the engine in an emergency

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 381) However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer- gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

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

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi- cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

■When starting the engine ●Do not race a cold engine. ●If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Automatic transmission

Shifting the shift lever

While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing Neutral

Normal driving*1

S mode driving*2 (P. 166)

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

position for normal driving.

*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents upshifting above the selected range.

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Changing shift ranges in S mode When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever or paddle shift switches can be operated as follows:  Shift lever Upshifting Downshifting

 Paddle shift switches

Upshifting Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” or “5” according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to “3” if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi- tion. (P. 168) ■ Shift ranges and their functions

● The vehicle is allowed to shift up and down to provide the most suitable gear selection based on your driving situation. (e.g. S4: 1 to 4 or, 4 to 1)

● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.

A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

● You can choose the gear range you want for different levels of

acceleration. (e.g. uphill, sporty driving, etc.)

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Selecting shift ranges in the D position To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-” paddle shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-” and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric- tion of the highest gear, preventing upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected.

Upshifting Downshifting

The selected shift range, from “1” to “5”, or D will be displayed in the meter. To return to normal D position driving, the “+” paddle shift switch must be held down for a period of time. When a shift range higher than “5” is selected, the shift range will return to the normal D position. When the vehicle comes to a stop, the shift range will return to the normal D position.

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■S mode

●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets

the shift range to “6”.

●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically

occur.

●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-

cally shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.

■AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver input and the driving situation. AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func- tion.)

■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated

When downshifting to 5 or 4 by shifting the shift lever to the S position or pad- dle shifting, cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled. (P. 194, 198)

■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

P. 415

■If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed

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

■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)

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

CAUTION

■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.

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Turn signal lever

Operating instructions The lever will return to its original position after operation.

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

■Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■If the indicator flashes faster than usual

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

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

formed Operate the lever again.

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

Operate the lever in the opposite direction.

■When the lever is pushed and held partway

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

■Customization

The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be changed. (Customizable feature P. 455)

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To set the parking brake, fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depress- ing the brake pedal with your right foot. (Depressing releases the parking brake.)

the pedal again

■Usage in winter time

P. 237

NOTICE

■Before driving

Fully release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.

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Horn

To sound the horn, press on or close to the

mark.

■After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. (P. 128)

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Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

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

The headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode). The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate, daytime lights instrument panel and lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

running

The daytime lights turn off.

running

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The headlights, parking lights, daytime running lights and so on turn on and off automatically (when the engine switch is IGNITION ON in mode). The side marker, park- ing, tail, license plate, daytime lights and instrument panel lights turn on. The headlights and all the lights listed above (except daytime running lights) turn on.

running

The daytime lights turn on.

running

Turning on the high beam headlights

With the headlights on, push the lever away from you to turn on the high beams. Pull the lever toward you to the center position to turn the high beams off. Pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the high beams once. You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

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■Daytime running light system

●Vehicles with halogen headlights: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlight high beam turn on automatically (at a decreased inten- sity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Day- time running lights are not designed for use at night. Vehicles with discharge headlights: To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the parking lights turn on automatically (at an increased inten- sity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Day- time running lights are not designed for use at night. Type A: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

●Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.

■Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor, or anything that blocks the sensor is affixed to the windshield. Doing so the sensor detecting the level of ambient light and may cause the automatic headlight sys- tem to malfunction.

interferes with

■Automatic light off system

●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec- onds after the engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)

●When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the

engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.

or

■Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES- SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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■Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)

The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 455)

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to assess the brightness of streetlights, the lights of oncoming and preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off as necessary.

Activating the Automatic High Beam system

Put the headlight switch in the “AUTO” position.

Push the lever away from you. The Automatic High Beam indica- tor will come on when the head- lights are turned on automatically to is active.

the system

indicate

that

: If equipped

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High beam automatic turning on or off conditions When all of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be automatically turned on (after approximately 1 second): ● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ● The area ahead of the vehicle is dark. ● There are no oncoming or preceding vehicles with headlights or tail

lights turned on.

If any of the following conditions are fulfilled, high beam will be auto- matically turned off: ● Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h). ● The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.

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

Pull the lever to original posi- tion.

■ Switching to high beam Turn the light switch to position.

The Automatic High Beam indi- cator will turn off and the high beam indicator will turn on. Press the switch to activate the Automatic High Beam system again.

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■The Automatic High Beam can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Camera sensor detection information

●High beam may not be automatically turned off in the following situations:

• When oncoming vehicles suddenly appear from a curve • When the vehicle is cut in front of by another

●High beam may be turned off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights

without using the headlights is detected.

●House lights, street lights, red traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or

signs may cause the high beam to turn off.

●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn high beam

on or off: • The brightness of headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of oncoming and

• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface

preceding vehicles

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage

●High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver.

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●In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high beams on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system. • In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.) • The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc. • The windshield is cracked or damaged. • The inside rear view mirror or camera sensor is deformed or dirty. • Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights

• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are

changing color, or have are not aimed properly.

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved roads, gravel tracks etc.).

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

• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or

or fog lights.

darkness.

road.

a mirror.

• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty. • The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire etc. • The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis-

tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby. ■If the Automatic High Beam indicator flashes

It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Customization

The automatic high beam can be deactivated. (Customizable feature: P. 455)

CAUTION

■Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if nec- essary.

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NOTICE

■Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system

Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

●Do not touch the camera sensor.

●Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong

impact.

●Do not disassemble the camera sensor. ●Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor. ●Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of

windshield near the camera sensor.

●Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the cam- era sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights, the headlights of other vehicles, etc.

●Do not install a parking tag or any other accessories near or around the

inside rear view mirror and the camera sensor.

●Do not overload the vehicle. ●Do not modify the vehicle. ●Do not replace windshield with non-genuine windshield.

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con- ditions, such as in rain and fog.

 Type A

Turns the front fog lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

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 Type B

Turns the front fog lights off

Turns the front fog lights on

■Fog lights can be used when

The headlights are on in low beam.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster (if equipped)  Type A Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper opera- tion

Temporary operation

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

intermittent

the

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 Type B Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

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

intermittent

the

■ Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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Rain-sensing windshield wipers (if equipped)  Type A With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Rain-sensing wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

Increases the sensitivity Decreases the sensitivity

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 Type B With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.

Rain-sensing wiper operation

Low speed wiper operation

High speed wiper operation

Temporary operation

Increases the sensitivity Decreases the sensitivity

■ Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers will automatically oper- ate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation (vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers) With low speed windshield wiper operation selected, wiper operation will be switched from low speed to intermittent wiper operation only when the vehicle is stationary.

■Raindrop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●The raindrop sensor judges the amount

of raindrops. An optical sensor is adopted. It may not operate properly when sunlight from the rising or setting of the sun intermittently strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are present on the windshield.

●If the wiper is turned to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti- vated.

●If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher, or 14°F (-10°C) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the wipers in any mode other than AUTO mode.

■If no windshield washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode. Take care that your fin- gers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.

■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

■When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle

Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually.

■When a nozzle becomes blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:

Before refueling the vehicle ● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off. ● Confirm the type of fuel.

■Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

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CAUTION

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

■When refueling

Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. ●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. ●Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

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Opening the fuel tank cap

With the doors unlocked, press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door. Push until you hear a click and take your hand away to slightly open the fuel filler door. Then open the door fully by hand.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

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■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler door. Then press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door to open it.

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.

Close the fuel filler door, and press the center of the rear edge of the fuel filler door until you hear a click. When you lock the doors, the fuel filler door will lock also.

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