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USING FRONT SEAT BELT HANGERS
(Regular cab models)
Raise the front seat belt hanger until it
locks before you fasten the front seat
belt.
You will hear a click when the seat belt
hanger locks in raised position.
CAUTION
Make sure the seat belt hanger is
secured in the raised position before
you fasten the seat belt. If it is not,
the seat belt may not work properly.
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Buckle
Adjust the seat as needed and sit up
straight and well back in the seat. To
fasten your belt, pull it out of the re-
tractor and insert the tab into the
buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely. When a passenger ’s shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This fea-
ture is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see “Child
restraint” on page 115 in this Section.) To
free the belt again, fully retract the belt
and then pull the belt out once more.
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed, because
it cannot protect an adult occupant
or your child from death or serious
injury.
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The rear seat belt buckles can be
stowed when not in use.
Seat belt buckles must be stowed before
you fold the seatback. If your seat belts cannot be fastened se-
curely because they are not long enough,
a personalized seat belt extender is avail-
able from your Toyota dealer free of
charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer so
that the dealer can order the proper re-
quired length for the extender. Bring the
heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-
er measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is available
at your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following precautions.
Failure to follow these instructions
could reduce the effectiveness of the
seat belt restraint system in case of
an accident, increasing the chance of
death or serious injury.
Remember that the extender pro-
vided for you may not be safe when
used on a different vehicle, for
another person, or at a different
seating position than the one origi-
nally intended.
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If the seat belt extender has been
connected to the driver ’s seat belt
buckle without the driver actually
wearing the seat belt, the SRS driv-
er ’s airbag system will judge that
the driver is wearing it. In this
case, the driver ’s airbag may not
activate correctly, causing death or
serious injury in the event of colli-
sion. Be sure to wear the seat belt
with the seat belt extender.
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To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and return
the lever to its original position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
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To adjust the steering wheel position,
push down the lock release lever. Then
tilt the steering wheel to the desired
angle, push or pull it to the desired
steering column length and pull up the
lock release lever.
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
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ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL
TILT
To adjust the tilt of the steering wheel,
push the control switch upward or
downward to set it to the desired posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing so
may cause the driver to mishandle
the vehicle and an accident may oc-
cur resulting in death or serious inju-
ries.
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ADJUSTMENT OF TELESCOPIC STEER-
ING COLUMN
To adjust the steering column length,
push the control switch forward or
backward to set the steering wheel to
the desired position.
When the key is removed from the engine
switch, the steering column moves forward
away from the driver and also tilts up for
easy exit and entry.
When the key is inserted into the engine
switch, the steering column returns to the
previously set position.
This feature can be set inoperative. Ask
your Toyota dealer.
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(c) Call History
1. Push the talk switch and say “Call history”, or turn the “AUDIO/CONTROL”
knob until “Call history” is displayed
and push the knob.
“Call history. Push the talk switch and say
incoming or outgoing.” is heard and “Call
History” is displayed. 2. Select one of the following:
Incoming
Outgoing
Incoming
1. Push the talk switch and say “Incoming”, or turn the
“AUDIO/CONTROL” knob until
“Incoming” is displayed and push the
knob.
“Most recent incoming call was XXXX” is
heard and the incoming number is dis-
played.
“Push the talk switch and say confirm.
Otherwise, say previous, or go back.” is
heard. 2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO/CONTROL” knob until
the dial number that you want to regis-
ter is displayed and push the knob.
Next, input a voice tag.
For further details, see page 366. Outgoing
1. Push the talk switch and say “Outgoing”, or turn the
“AUDIO/CONTROL” knob until
“Outgoing” is displayed and push the
knob.
“Most recent outgoing call was XXXX” is
heard and the outgoing number is dis-
played.
“Push the talk switch and say confirm.
Otherwise, say previous, or go back.” is
heard. 2. Follow voice guidance instructions, or turn the “AUDIO/CONTROL” knob until
the dial number that you want to regis-
ter is displayed and push the knob.
Next, input a voice tag.
For further details, see 366. (d) Manual Input
1. Turn the “AUDIO/CONTROL” knob until “Manual Input” is displayed and push
the knob.
2. Turn the “AUDIO/CONTROL” knob to select a number. Push the
“AUDIO/CONTROL” knob to set.
3. When the number is set, push the “AUDIO/CONTROL” knob.
Next, input a voice tag.
For further details, see page 366.
INFORMATION
 The system can recognize single
digits from zero to nine # (pound),
∗ (star), and + (plus). Numbers that
are ten or greater are not recog-
nized.
 To speed up input, it is a good idea
to group all digits into a continuous
string. However, you can enter each
digit individually or group digits to-
gether in preferred string lengths.
The display corresponding to each op-
eration appears on the screen as fol-
lows:

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INFORMATION
The phone numbers registered in
the phone book can be retrieved.
 The system does not recognize that
the voice tag is not registered in
the registered cellular phone. For
details about voice tags, see “To
add entry” on page 366.
 A shortcut to “Dial by name” is
available. Push the talk switch and
say “Dial XXX (name you want to
dial)”.
To dial by Number
1. Push the talk switch and say “Dial by Number”.
“Dial by number. Please push the talk
switch and say the number.” is heard and
“Dial by Num” is displayed. 2. Push talk switch and say “XXXX”.
“Push the off −hook switch to dial.
Otherwise, push the talk switch and say
dial, go back, or delete.” is heard.
To dial the number, do the one of the
following:
Push the off −hook switch.
Push the talk switch and say “Dial”.
Turn the “AUDIO/CONTROL” knob until
“Dial” is displayed and push the knob.
If the number exceeds 24 digits, the sys-
tem may not function properly.
INFORMATION
 The system can recognize single
digits from zero to nine, # (pound),
∗ (star), and + (plus). Numbers that
are ten or greater are not recog-
nized.
 To speed up input, it is a good idea
to group all digits into a continuous
string. However, you can enter each
digit individually or group digits to-
gether in preferred string lengths.
The display corresponding to each op-
eration appears on the screen as fol-
lows:
Input operation—
You say: “Nine, nine, five”
Voice output: “995 push the offhook
switch to dial. Otherwise, push the
talk switch and say dial, go back, or
delete.”
Display: “995”
You say: “Seven, three, four”
Voice output: “734 push the offhook
switch to dial. Otherwise, push the
talk switch and say dial, go back, or
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HITCHES
If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you
should consult with your Toyota dealer.
Use only a hitch recommended by the
hitch manufacturer and the one which
conforms to the gross trailer weight
requirement.
The hitch must be bolted securely to
the vehicle frame and installed accord-
ing to the hitch manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions.
The hitch ball and king pin should have
a light coat of grease.
Toyota recommends removing the trail-
er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility of
additional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.
After removing the hitch, seal any
mounting holes in the vehicle body to
prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc. TRAILER BALL
Follow these easy steps to properly deter-
mine the correct trailer ball for your ap-
plication:
1. Determine the correct trailer ball size for the trailer coupler. Most couplers
are stamped with the required trailer
ball size. The sizes you will most likely
find stamped on the coupler are:
Trailer class
Typical trailer ball size
IV2 5/16 in.
II and III2 in.
I1 7/8 in.
2. Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the gross trailer
weight rating of the trailer. The trailer
ball load rating should be printed on
the top of the ball.
3. When mounted in the ball mount, the threaded ball shank must protrude be-
yond the bottom of the lock washer
and nut at least 2 threads. The trailer
ball shank must be matched to the ball
mount hole diameter size.
LS30011
1 Trailer ball load rating
2 Ball diameter
3 Shank length
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PRETOWING SAFETY CHECK
Check that your vehicle remains level
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose−up or nose −down
condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload, worn suspension
or other possible causes.
Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it cannot shift.
Check that your rear view mirrors con-
form to any applicable federal state/
provincial or local regulations. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than when not tow-
ing. The three main causes of vehicle
trailer accidents are driver error, exces-
sive speed and improper trailer loading.
Keep these in mind when towing:
Speed limits for towing a trailer vary
by state or province. Do not exceed
the posted towing speed limit.
Before starting out, check operation of
the lights and all vehicle −trailer connec-
tions. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and con-
nections. Before actually towing a trail-
er, practice turning, stopping and back-
ing with a trailer in an area away from
traffic until you learn the feel.
Backing with a trailer is difficult and
requires practice. Grip the bottom of
the steering wheel and move your hand
to the left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This pro-
cedure is generally opposite to that
when backing without a trailer.) Also,
just turn the steering wheel a little at
a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged
turning. Have someone guide you when
backing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
Because stopping distance may be in-
creased, following distance should be
increased when towing a trailer. For
each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow
at least one vehicle and trailer length
between you and the vehicle ahead.
Avoid sudden braking as you may skid,
resulting in jackknifing and loss of con-
trol. This is especially true on wet or
slippery surfaces.
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.
Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.
Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.
Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.