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INDEX
Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap6Hood release 7Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry16
Accessory meter 13Air Conditioning/Heating 16Audio 14-15Auto LSD (Limited Slip Differential) 18Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders-Rear seat 19Clock 16Cruise control 17Cup holders 18Door-Back 13Four-wheel drive 9Intuitive parking assist 17Light control-Instrument panel17Lights1& turn signals 12Manual Transmission 8Parking brake 10Power outlet-12V DC 19Power outlet-115V AC 19Seat adjustments-Front 10Seats-Folding rear seats 11Seats-Head restraints 10Seats-Removing rear seats 11Tilt steering wheel 8Windows 13
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Door locks 20Seat belts 20Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 20Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Warning System 21
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable
options.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic Transmission indicator
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Turn signal indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3
Rear differential lock indicator2
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control “OFF” indicator
Active Traction Control System indicator “AUTO LSD” indicator
Cruise Control indicator4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature
warning1
Unengaged “Park” warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
Open door warning1
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Engine immobilizer system indicator
Low fuel level warning1
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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Automatic Transmission
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Third gear
Second gear
First gear
P
R
N
D
4
3
2
L
Fourth gear
Manual Transmission
For safety, the engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is FULLY
depressed. This function can be cancelled by pushing the “Clutch start
cancel switch.”
Tilt steering wheel
Hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt to the desired
angle and release the lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
1 The key must be in the “ON” position and the brake pedal depressed
to shift from “Park.”
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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
H2
H4
L4
Full-time four-wheel drive models
Part-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position, then move the lever to “L4.”
Rear differential lock button
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving
conditions, shift vehicle into “H2” position.
Rear differential lock/unlock
Low speed
Center differential locked. Depress the clutch pedal to shift from “HL”
when vehicle is stopped or when speed is below 5 mph.
HL
LL
H
Before using the rear differential lock button:
•Shift the lever into “L4” (part-time 4WD models)
•Shift the lever into “LL” (full-time 4WD models)
NOTE: For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving
conditions, shift vehicle into “H” position.
High speed
High speed
Center differential locked. Depress the clutch pedal to shift from “LL.”