Driving procedure
■ Driving
1. With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2. 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.
■ Parking the vehicle
1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle completely.
2. Set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
Do not press the shift lever button after shifting the shit position to P.
3. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to OFF to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
4. Slowly release the brake pedal.
5. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
■ Starting off on a steep uphill
1. Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
2. Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3. Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
■Driving in the rain
■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.
■Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel.
WARNING
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
Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
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.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving.
Proceed with all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
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.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear indicators)
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
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
Doing so may result in the following:
Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
Doing so may cause burns.
■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
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.
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.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when a driven wheel is up in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and 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
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire.
■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:
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle becomes flooded or stuck in mud or sand, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following: