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2-1. Driving procedures ........  142Driving the vehicle............  142
Engine (ignition) switch ....  151
Automatic transmission ....  155
Turn signal lever ..............  161
Parking brake ...................  162
Horn .................................  163
2-2. Instrument cluster..........  164 Gauges and meters .........  164
Indicators and warning lights ..............................  167
Multi-information  display............................  170
2-3. Operating the lights and  wipers ...........................  174
Headlight switch ...............  174
Fog light switch ................  177
Windshield wipers and  washer (Type A) ............  179
Windshield wipers and  washer (Type B) ............  182
Rear window wiper and  washer ...........................  185
Headlight cleaner  switch .............................  187 2-4. Using other driving 
systems ........................  188
Cruise control ...................  188
Toyota park assist  system ...........................  192
Four-wheel drive  system ...........................  201
Crawl Control ...................  208
Driving assist systems .....  212
Pre-Collision System........  219
2-5. Driving information ........  220 Off-road precautions ........  220
Cargo and luggage ..........  225
Vehicle load limits ............  232
Winter driving tips ............  233
Trailer towing ...................  238
Dinghy towing ..................  250 
     
        
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■
Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. 
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodi-
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding-down.
■ Operating your vehicle  in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 510) 
     
        
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■“S” mode
When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer (in the “S” mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in t he “S” mode, even when downshifting
to “5” or “4”. ( P. 188)
■ Second start mode au tomatic deactivation
Second start mode is automatically deactivated if the engine is turned off
after driving in second start mode. 
■ If the shift lever cannot  be shifted from “P”
P.  4 9 1
■If the “S”  indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to “S”
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in “D”.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the “D” posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the “S” position cancels the function.) 
     
        
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams. 
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams. 
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Ty p e  B The side marker, park-ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on. 
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on. 
The headlights and all lights listed above turn
on and off automati-
cally.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON
mode.) 
ITO23C059
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NOTICE
■
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin  or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. 
     
        
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NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer  fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes block
Do not try to clear it with a pin  or other object. The nozzle will be damaged. 
     
        
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■Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained. 
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up. 
     
        
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■Sensor detection information
● Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensor will resolve
this problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the sensor will resolve this problem.)
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• When driving on bumpy, sloped or gravel roads, or over grass.
• If there is something producing ultrasonic waves nearby, such as another vehicle’s horn, motorcycle engine noise, air braking sound
from heavy-duty vehicles, or another vehicle using the park assist sys-
tem.
• In heavy rain, or if water is splashed on the sensors.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• If a commercial fender pole or radio antenna is installed.
• If moving towards a high curb or a curb corner.
• If towing eyelet is installed on your vehicle.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles.
• Thin objects such as wire, fencing or rope.
• Objects that absorb sound waves, such as cotton or snow.
• Objects with sharp corners.
• Low objects.
• Objects where the upper section projects out over the lower section.