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The How To section offers basic support to those Toyota owners who need support, help and advice with an aspect of their car’s operation.

  • How to set your perfect driving position in your Toyota

    Make your new Toyota fit you perfectly by learning how to set your perfect driving position. Correctly positioning your seat, steering wheel and door mirrors provides the best possible driving experience. Also, […]

    2 November 202014 April 202515 Comments
  • How to set your Toyota Safety Sense system

    Discover how Toyota Safety Sense keeps you safe with its active safety technologies in the Toyota C-HR, Corolla, RAV4 and Aygo.

    26 October 202014 April 202542 Comments
  • Toyota Hybrid towing: your questions answered

    The rules surrounding towing can be complicated to understand, so we have answered four frequently asked questions.

    8 October 202012 August 2024395 Comments
  • Tyre safety: how to look after your car’s rubber

    Tyres are one of the most overlooked – but also most important – components of any car, but tyre safety should be a priority for all owners. Here are the essentials.

    30 September 202022 August 2024
  • How to drive a Prius Plug-in Hybrid efficiently

    Motoring journalist Tim Dickson offers tips on maximising the efficiency of a Prius Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) on UK roads.

    3 September 202012 March 202150 Comments
  • Toyota hybrid – how does it work?

    Toyota hybrid vehicles have been offering drivers unrivaled comfort, refinement, low running costs and improved fuel economy since 1997. We explain how hybrid cars work.

    9 July 202022 August 2024190 Comments
  • High Mile Club – do you own a high mileage Toyota?

    Has your Toyota covered an epic mileage? Join the Toyota High Mile Club for an exclusive limited edition sticker.

    2 July 202029 August 20241869 Comments
  • Electric all-wheel drive: sure-footed and fuel-efficient

    How does Toyota’s electric AWD system deliver a more secure and rewarding drive without affecting fuel consumption and emissions?

    28 May 20209 September 2024
  • Apple CarPlay

    How to use Apple CarPlay in your Toyota

    Welcome to a beginner’s guide on how to use Apple CarPlay in your Toyota, as well as looking at the various features of the system and how to use them.

    20 May 20207 July 20211118 Comments
  • Making the most of a self-charging hybrid

    Motoring journalist Tim Dickson explains how easy it is to get impressive efficiency from a Toyota self-charging hybrid.

    19 May 20202 March 202134 Comments
  • Will my Toyota hybrid be okay if I don’t drive it?

    We’re encouraged to leave our cars at home if we can, but does a Toyota hybrid need special car maintenance if we don’t plan to drive it?

    3 April 20207 January 2023803 Comments
  • Toyota EGR valve: understanding exhaust gas recirculation valves

    We look at how the EGR valve increases engine efficiency and decreases exhaust emissions in your Toyota, and explain what may cause the EGR valve not to operate correctly.

    8 August 20193 June 2021136 Comments
  • Catalytic converter theft: how to protect your car

    Here is our advice for Toyota owners on what they can do to prevent themselves becoming a victim of catalytic converter theft.

    7 April 20192 November 20242486 Comments
  • How to refuel a hydrogen car

    But how do you refuel a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle such as the Toyota Mirai? Read our guide to the simple process.

    22 February 20189 November 20223 Comments

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