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Traction control system
“AUTO LSD” system
Vehicle stability control system
Cruise control system
Anti −lock brake system
Electronic throttle control system
Tire pressure warning systemTires and loading on your
To y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure
and the excess load may result in the deterioration
of steering ability and braking ability, leading to
an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure
periodically and be sure to keep the load limits
given in this Owner ’s Manual. For details about
tire inflation pressure and load limits, see
“Checking tire inflation pressure” on page 553 in
Section 7 −2 and “Vehicle load limits” on page 469
in Section 2.
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17. Power back window switch
(Crew Max models)
18. Tire pressure warning reset switch
19. “VSC OFF” switch
20. Power outlet main switch (with rear seat entertainment system)
21. Cruise control switch
22. Engine switch
23. Accessory meter
24. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light
25. Intuitive parking assist indicator lights
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17. Power back window switch
(Crew Max models)
18. Tire pressure warning reset switch
19. “VSC OFF” switch
20. Power outlet main switch (with rear seat entertainment system)
21. Cruise control switch
22. Engine switch
23. Accessory meter
24. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light
25. Intuitive parking assist indicator lights
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17. Power back window switch
(Crew Max models)
18. Tire pressure warning reset switch
19. “VSC OFF” switch
20. Power outlet main switch (with rear seat entertainment system)
21. Cruise control switch
22. Engine switch
23. Accessory meter
24. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent sys- tem indicator light
25. Intuitive parking assist indicator lights
XS10010a
1. Audio remote control switches
2. Telephone switches
3. Talk switch
XS11007a
Ty p e A
XS11024
Ty p e B
Steering switches and
overhead console overview
Steering switches
Overhead console
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∗
1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 197 in Section 1 −6.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 262 in
Section 1 −7.
∗
3: If this light flashes, see “Four −wheel drive system” on page
240 in Section 1 −7.
∗
4: For details, see “—Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
switch” on page 114 in Section 1 −3.
Cruise control indicator light
∗
2
Slip indicator light∗1
Vehicle stability control system off indicator
light∗ 1
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Tail light indicator light
Low speed four −wheel drive indicator light∗
3
(four −wheel drive models) Tow/haul mode indicator light
Headlight low beam indicator light
High speed four
−wheel drive indicator light∗
3
(four −wheel drive models)
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off
indicator light∗
4
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
Engine (ignition) switch 210
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
Automatic transmission 211
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.
Four −wheel drive system 240
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Traction control system 243
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. .
”AUTO LSD” system 246
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. . . .
Vehicle stability control system 250
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 254
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Parking brake 261
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Cruise control 262
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(b) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in “How to start the engine” on page 474 in
Section 3. The transmission must be in
“P” or “N”.
When the front drive control switch knob
is in “4L” (low −speed position, four −wheel
drive), the driving pattern selector setting
has no effect on gear shift timing. (See
“Four −wheel drive system” on page 240 in
this Section for information of the front
drive control lever.)
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.
Always use the “D” position for better fuel
economy and quieter driving. If the engine
coolant temperature is low or when the
front drive control switch knob is in “4L”
(low −speed position, four −wheel drive), the
transmission will not shift into the over-
drive gear even in the “D” position. (See
“Four −wheel drive system” on page 240 in
this Section for information of the front
drive 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.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) shifting con-
trol—
AI shifting control selects the most
suitable shift range automatically ac-
cording to the driver’s operation and
driving condition.
AI shifting control operates automatical-
ly with the selector lever in the “D”
position. When the lever is moved to
the “S” position, this function will be
cancelled.
Shifting control on the slope:
On inclines, you can drive smoothly
with reduced shifting quantity. On de-
clines, the vehicle will shift down auto-
matically to obtain optimum engine
braking and reduce the driver ’s foot
braking load.
Automatic shifting point change con-
trol:
The most suitable shift range is se-
lected depending on the driver ’s accel-
erator pedal operation and vehicle con-
dition.
(c) Driving in “S” mode
The shift range position can be
changed in “S” mode. When the selec-
tor lever is in the “S” position, the
shift range position can be switched
between “5” (fifth range) and “1” (first
range) by shifting the selector lever to
the “+” (up) or “ ” (down) position. By
shifting the lever to the “+” (up) posi-
tion and holding it for at least 1 sec-
ond, the highest shift range position
can be obtained. However, it cannot be
changed while cruise control is acti-
vated. When the selector lever is
shifted to the “S” position, shift range
position “4” (fourth range) is selected
automatically.
However, if the selector lever is shifted
to the “S” position when AI shifting
control is being performed, the initial
shift range position may be “3” (third
range). This is because the suitable
shift range is selected depending on
the driving condition.
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When the “S” mode indicator light does
not come on even with the selector lever
moved to the “S” position, there may be a
problem somewhere in the system. Have
your vehicle checked/repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this
case, you can drive in the same condition
as in the “D” position.
(d) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
When driving in the “D” position—
Shift the selector lever to “S” position.
When driving in the “5” range within
the “S” position—
Move the selector lever down to the
“− ” side to select the “4” range. The
transmission will downshift to fourth
range and engine braking will be en-
abled.
When the cruise control is being used,
engine braking can not be enabled be-
cause the cruise control is not can-
celled. However, engine braking will be
automatically enabled if the vehicle
speed is higher than the set speed of
the cruise control depending on the
driving conditions. For decreasing the vehicle speed, see
“Cruise control” on page 262 in this
Section.
Move the selector lever down to the
“
− ” side to select the “3” range. The
transmission will downshift to third
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and stronger engine braking will
be enabled.
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
136 km/h (84 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
—without towing package 138 km/h (85 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—with towing package 132 km/h (82 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four −wheel drive models without tow-
ing package
—Front drive control switch knob
at “2WD” or “4H” 138 km/h (85 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—Front drive control switch knob
at “4L” 52 km/h (32 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four
−wheel drive models with towing
package
—Front drive control switch knob
at “2WD” or “4H” 132 km/h (82 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—Front drive control switch knob
at “4L” 50 km/h (31 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Move the selector lever down to the
“ − ” side to select the “2” range. The
transmission will downshift to second
range when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and more powerful engine brak-
ing than that of the “3” range position
will be enabled.
4.0 L V6 (1GR −FE) engine
92 km/h (57 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 L V8 (2UZ −FE) engine
Tw o −wheel drive models
—without towing package 93 km/h (57 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—with towing package 89 km/h (55 mph)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .