The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged.
Never use the switch for normal engine starting. Be sure to follow the starting procedure.

Press the CLUTCH START CANCEL switch to cancel the clutch start system when the engine switch is turned to the ON position.
The indicator comes on when the clutch start system is canceled.
The clutch start cancel switch is automatically turned off when the engine switch is turned off.
■Clutch start system
The system is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way down.
Downhill Assist Control system
Driving assist systemsParts Location
PARTS LOCATION
ILLUSTRATION
*A
for Access Cab
*B
w/ Washer Fluid Level Warning
*C
w/ Tire Pressure Warning System
*D
for Manual Transmission
*E
for Hydraulic Booster Type
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If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s
battery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your Toyota following the ...
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATION
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