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(b) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engine" on page 370 in
Section 3. The transmission must be in
P" or N".
Vehicles with four−wheel drive control
When the four−wheel drive control and
switch knob is in L4" (low−speed position)
and center differential locked, the driving
pattern selector setting has no effect on
gear shift timing. (See Four−wheel drive
system (full−time four−w heel drive mod-
els)" on page 168 in this Section for in-
formation of the four−wheel drive control.)
Vehicles with multi−mode control
When the multi−mode control switch knob
is in L4" (low−speed position, four−wheel
drive) and center differential locked, the
driving pattern selector setting has no ef-
fect on gear shift timing. (See Four−wheel
drive system (multi−mode four−wheel drive
models)" on page 171 in this Section for
information of the multi−mode control.) 2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to D".
When the lever is in the D" position, the
automatic transmission system will select
the most suitable gear for running condi-
tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-
ing, hard towing, etc.
Two−wheel drive models
Always use the D" position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low, the transmis-
sion will not shift into the overdrive gear
even in the D" position.
Vehicles with four−wheel drive control
Always use the D" position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low or when the
four−wheel drive control switch knob is in
L4" (low−speed position) and center dif-
ferential locked, the transmission will not
shift into the overdrive gear even in the
D" position. (See Four−wheel drive sys-
tem (full−time four−wheel drive models)"
on page 168 in this Section for informa-
tion of the four−wheel drive control.) Vehicles with multi−mode control
Always use the D" position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low or when the
multi−mode control switch knob is in L4"
(low−speed position, four−wheel drive) and
center differential locked, the transmission
will not shift into the overdrive gear even
in the D" position. (See Four−wheel drive
system (multi−mode four−w
heel drive
models)" on page 171 in this Section for
information of the multi−mode control.)
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
If the automatic locking operation linked
with the shift position is set, all the side
doors and back door are automatically
locked when the shift lever is moved out
of the P" position with the engine running
and all the side doors and back door are
closed. For details, see Automatic door
locking and unlocking functions" on page
25 in Section 1−2.

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Four−wheel drive models4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engineMulti−mode drive control
switch knob at H2" or H4"3" 146km/h(90mph) . . . . .
2" 100km/h(62mph) . . . . .
L" 58km/h(36mph) . . . . . .
Multi−mode drive control
switch knob at L4" 3" 57km/h(35mph) . . . . . .
2" 39km/h(24mph) . . . . . .
L" 22km/h(14mph) . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine Four−wheel drive control
switch knob at H4"3" 146km/h(90mph) . . . . .
2" 100km/h(62mph) . . . . .
L" 58km/h(36mph) . . . . . .
Four−wheel drive control
switch knob at L4" 3" 57km/h(35mph) . . . . . .
2" 39km/h(24mph) . . . . . .
L" 26km/h(16mph) . . . . . . Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the
3", 2" or L" position. This may
cause severe automatic transmis-
sion damage from overheating. To
prevent such damage, 4" position
should be used in hill climbing or
hard towing.
(e) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
Vehicles with rear view monitor system
When the selector lever is shifted into R"
position with the engine switch in the
ON" position, rear view monitor system
will activate. For instructions, see Rear
view monitor system" on page 312 in Sec-
tion 1−10. (f) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the P" posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into P" position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
If the automatic unlocking operation linked
with the shift position is set, all the side
doors and back door are automatically un-
locked when the selector lever is moved
to the P" position with the engine switch
is in the ON" position. For details, see
Automatic door locking and unlocking
functions" on page 25 in Section 1−2.

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(g) Good driving practice
If the transmission repeatedly shifts up
and down between fourth gear and
overdrive when climbing a gentle slope,
shift the selector lever to the 4" posi-
tion. Be sure to shift the selector lever
to the D" position immediately after-
ward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use D" position.
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTICE
Always use the brake pedal or the
parking brake to hold the vehicle on
an upgrade. Do not attempt to hold
the vehicle using the accelerator ped-
al, as this can cause the transmission
to overheat.
(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of P" position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
the P" position even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instructions, see If
you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever" on page 410 in Section 4.
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Four−wheel drive control switch knob
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Center differential lock switch
Four−wheel drive system (full−time
four−wheel drive models)
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(d) Turning off the rear height controlair suspension
To turn off the rear height control air
suspension with the vehicle stopped,
push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF"
switch. The height control OFF" indi-
cator light comes on and the vehicle
height is fixed in the same mode as the
height control switch is pushed.
This status is memorized in the system
even after the engine is stopped.
If you push the switch again, the height
control OFF" indicator light goes out and
the rear height control air suspension is
turned on.
Even after the rear height control air sus-
pension is turned off with the HEIGHT
CONTROL OFF" switch, if the vehicle
speed exceeds 30 km/h (19 mph), the
rear height control air suspension automat-
ically selects the N" mode.CAUTION
If you drive through deep water over
about 700 mm (28 in.) in depth, put
the vehicle height in the HI" mode
with the height select switch and then
turn off the rear height control air
suspension by pushing the HEIGHT
CONTROL OFF" switch.
NOTICE
 When jacking up or installing tire
chains, be sure to turn off the rear
height control air suspension by
pushing the HEIGHT CONTROL
OFF" switch and stop the engine.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may
change because of the automatic
leveling function, resulting in an un-
expected accident.
 If your vehicle must be towed, put
the vehicle height in the N" mode
and turn off the rear height control
air suspension. Otherwise, the ve-
hicle height may change because of
the automatic leveling function, re-
sulting in an unexpected accident.

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USING THE CONTROLLER
To use the rear seat entertainment sys-
tem controller, direct the signal output
portion of the controller to the signal
reception portion of the rear seat enter-
tainment system display.
The controller does not operate properly
when the signal reception portion of the
display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop
while driving, stow the controller in
the console box or front seat side
table when it is not in use.
NOTICE
Observe the followings, otherwise the
controller may be damaged.
Do not drop or strongly knock the
controller against hard objects.
 Do not sit on or place heavy ob-
jects on the controller.
 Do not leave the controller exposed
to high temperatures (such as on
the instrument panel) for a long
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Ventilation
For best results, set controls as follows:
For automatic operationPress in the AUTO" button.
Temperature Towards low temperature
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air conditioningOFF
For manual operation
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature To w a r d s COLD
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowPANEL
Air conditioningOFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls as follows:
For automatic operation
Temperature To w a r d s high temperature
to heat; low temperature
to cool
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowWINDSHIELD
For manual operation
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature To w a r d s high temperature
to heat; low temperature
to cool
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowWINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield air flow button
turns on the defogging function with the
purpose of clearing the front view.
When pressing the windshield air flow but-
ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto-
matically. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
It is not possible to return to RECIRCU-
LATE in this mode. Press the A/C" button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.
On humid days, do not blow cold air
on the windshieldthe difference be-
tween the outside and inside tempera-
tures could make the fogging worse.
The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls as follows:
For automatic operation
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowWINDSHIELD
For manual operation
Fan speed To the desired fan speed
Temperature Towards high temperature
Air intakeFRESH (outside air)
Air flowWINDSHIELD

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The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE
S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast
South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The engine switch is turned off immedi-
ately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to CALIBRATING THE COMPASS"
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automati-
cally while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS" below.
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Compass sensor
The compass sensor is in the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
malfunction of the compass sensor.

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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the 
" switch until C" appears on
the display.
If C" appears on the display because of
a drastic change in the magnetic field,
perform circling calibration.
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Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above
method, calibration is completed when the
direction is shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer. Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, re-
placed or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.