Continuously variable transmission (vehicles with paddle shift switches) Select the shift position depending on your purpose and situation. Shift position purpose and functions
Shift position Objective or function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D Normal driving*
M 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode driving (Changing gears in the M position)
*0To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driving. Note: To protect the continuously variable transmission If the continuously variable transmission fluid temperature is high, “ Transmission Oil Temp High Stop in a Safe Place and See Owner’s Manual” will be displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle will go into transmission protection mode automatically. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range activated Even when switching the driving mode to sport mode with the intent of enabling engine braking, engine braking will not occur because dynamic radar cruise control will not be canceled. (Driving mode select switch*) Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control (Drive-Start Control [DSC]) G AI-SHIFT G AI-SHIFT automatically selects a suitable gear for sporty driving according to driver’s input and driving conditions. G AI-SHIFT operates automatically when the shift lever is in D and sport mode is selected for the driving mode. (Selecting normal mode or shifting the shift lever to the M position cancels this function.) After recharging/reconnecting the battery When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key system) Warning: When driving on slippery road surfaces Do not accelerate or shift the shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident. Shifting the shift lever :While the engine switch is in ON and the brake pedal depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob. :Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob. :Shift the shift lever normally. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed. *For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be released. Note: Shift lock systemShift lock system The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in starting.The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in ON and the brake pedal is being depressed. Continuously variable transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P Transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.Releasing the shift lock: Set the parking brake. Turn the engine switch off. Depress the brake pedal. Ply the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.To prevent damaging the cover, wrap the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a tape. Press and hold the shift lock override button and then push the shift release button on the shift knob. The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed. Warning: To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal.If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Selecting the driving mode Driving mode select switch* Transmission Paddle shift switches Switches Paddle shift switches Paddle shift switches Continuously variable transmission Paddle shift switches Selecting shift ranges in the D position To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “ -” or “ +” paddle shift switch. When the “ -” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range switches to a range that enables engine braking force that is suitable to driving conditions. When the “ +” paddle shift switch is operated, the shift range switches to a range that is one range higher than the current range. Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected. Upshifting Downshifting The selected shift range, from D1 to D10, will be displayed on the multi-information display. Note: Gear step functions You can choose from 10 levels of engine braking force. A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher gear step, and the engine speed will also increase. Deactivation of temporary 10-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode In the following situations, temporary 10-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode will be deactivated: When the vehicle is stopped If the accelerator pedal is depressed continuously for more than a certain amount of time while in one gear range If the accelerator pedal is depressed abruptly and heavily When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D When the “ +” paddle shift switch is operated for a certain amount of time continuously Transmission Paddle shift switches Transmission M mode Switches Paddle shift switches Paddle shift switches Continuously variable transmission Paddle shift switches Continuously variable transmission M mode Changing gears in the M position To enter 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever to M position. Gear steps can then be selected by operating the shift lever or paddle shift switches, allowing you to drive in the gear step of your choosing. Upshifting Downshifting The gear changes once every time the shift lever or paddle shift switch is operated. The selected gear step, from M1 to M10, will be displayed on the multi-information display. However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be automatically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low. Note: Gear step functions You can choose from 10 levels of engine braking force. A lower gear step will provide greater engine braking force than a higher gear step, and the engine speed will also increase. When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is stopped. After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1. When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1. Warning buzzers Downshifting Downshifting restriction warning buzzer 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 switch is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.) If the 10-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to M This may indicate a malfunction in the continuously variable 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.) Continuously variable transmission fail-safe control The system detects malfunctioning parts targeted (all of the solenoids that perform the shifting function) by the On-Board Diagnostics, and performs fail-safe mechanisms, such as restricting the shifting function or transmission ratio control.In this event, the malfunction indicator lamp turns on.