Here is a guide detailed and structured of tips and tricks to fully enjoy your Toyota 2025 in Canada, whether in terms of comfort, economy, safety, maintenance or technology. Adapted to Canadian conditions, including winter, mixed use (city/highway) and hybrid/electrified vehicles.

1. Driving and performance tips

Use the right driving modes

• Eco Mode : optimal in the city to save fuel.
• Sport Mode : for a more dynamic response on the highway.
• HOME Mode (hybrid models): for short journeys or traffic jams (100% electric at low speed).

Advice : change modes according to conditions — Eco for city driving, Normal for everyday driving, Sport for overtaking.

In Canadian winter: adopt gentle driving

• Avoid sudden acceleration/braking: you save energy (on hybrid) and reduce the risk of skidding.
• Activate the driving assistance like the stability control and the snow mode if available.

2. Fuel economy and range

Keep your tires properly inflated

• An underinflated tire increases fuel consumption by 2 to 4%.
• Trick : check the pressure once a month, especially in cold weather.

Lighten your car

• Empty the trunk of unnecessary items (tires, roof boxes, sports equipment).
• The heavier your vehicle, the more fuel it uses.

Use air conditioning smartly

• Use the “AUTO” to regulate the temperature automatically.
• Pre-condition the cabin with l’application Toyota during charging (on PHEV models).

3. Technology and connectivity

Master the MyToyota app

• Remote start, vehicle location, maintenance tracking.
• Trick : Enable personalized reminder alerts and maintenance notifications.

Apple CarPlay/Android Auto sans fil

• Simplifies navigation (Waze, Google Maps) and audio.
• Trick : Place your phone in the center console for automatic wireless charging.

❄️ 4. Winter preparation in Canada

Smart preheating

• On hybrid/electric vehicles: start the heating via the app to save battery.
• Trick : Schedule departures each morning with automatic climate programming (Crown models, RAV4 Prime, etc.).

Choose certified winter tires

• Prioritize tires with the mountain/snowflake symbol.
• Trick : Toyota AWD models handle snow well, but tires make all the difference.

5. Use of driving assistance systems

Activate systems intelligently

• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes:
• Lane Keeping Aid
• Adaptive cruise control
• Blind spot warning

Trick : you can adjust their sensitivity in the dashboard settings (eg: tracking distance, alert intensity).

Use parking cameras and sensors

• Enable 360° views to avoid invisible edges or obstacles.
• Trick : clean the lenses regularly in winter with a soft cloth.

6. Preventive maintenance and autonomy

Wash regularly (especially in winter)

• Salt damages the bodywork and brakes.
• Trick : opt for a wash with protective wax and rinse the underbody.

Rotate the tires and check the battery

• Tire rotation every 8,000 to 10,000 km.
• 12V battery (on hybrid) : check it even if the vehicle is rarely used (risk of discharge).

7. Hidden tips and useful customizations

Create your driver profile

• Several models record preferences (seat, mirrors, music).
• Trick : sync your profile with your phone or key.

Customize the dashboard display

• Configure widgets (power saving, navigation, media).
• Trick : add a shortcut to the instant consumption indicator.

8. Consumption monitoring and eco-driving

Activate efficiency graphs

• On hybrids you can follow:
• Regeneration level
• Time in EV mode
• Eco-driving score

Trick : try to achieve a score of 90%+ in eco to optimize your driving style.

9. Security and theft

Activate the Toyota Connected Services anti-theft system

• Notifications in case of unauthorized unlocking.
• Trick : Subscribe to Toyota Safety Connect to enable post-theft tracking.

10. Bonus: Practical tips

• Put away a emergency winter kit : cables, lamp, blanket, shovel.
• Use the hidden floor box (RAV4, Highlander) to secure valuables.
• Lock the doors automatically at each start (setting in the vehicle menu).