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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-
tion.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 42Keys ..................................... 42
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors .............. 44
Wireless remote control ....... 44
Side doors ............................ 47
Tailgate ................................ 52
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................. 58
Front seats ........................... 58
Rear seats (Double Cab and CrewMax models) .............. 63
Driving position memory system ................................ 68
Head restraints ..................... 71
Seat belts ............................. 75
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) .................. 83
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type)...... 84
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 85
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 88
1-4. Opening and clos ing
the windows and
moon roof .......................... 94
Power windows .................... 94
Back window ........................ 96
Power back window (CrewMax models only) ..... 97 Moon roof ............................. 99
1-5. Refueling ........................... 103 Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 103
1-6. Theft deterrent system ..... 108 Engine immobilizer system .............................. 108
Alarm .................................. 110
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 112
1-7. Safety information ............ 113 Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 131
Child restraint systems ....... 138
Installing child restraints ..... 144
2-1. Driving procedures........... 168 Driving the vehicle .............. 168
Engine (ignition) switch....... 177
Automatic transmission ...... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ..................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 188 Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 194
Multi-information display ..... 198
1Before driving
2When driving
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Accessory meter ................. 204
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ...............................207
Headlight switch .................. 207
Fog light switch ................... 210
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 211
2-4. Using other driving systems ............................214
Cruise control ...................... 214
Intuitive parking assist ........ 217
Four-wheel drive system ..... 223
AUTO LSD system.............. 227
Driving assist systems ........ 230
2-5. Driving information ........... 236 Off-road precautions ........... 236
Cargo and luggage ............. 241
Vehicle load limits ............... 244
Winter driving tips ............... 246
Trailer towing ...................... 250
Dinghy towing ..................... 272
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger.......276
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 276
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 285 Outside rear view mirror
defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................ 293
Back window, outside rear view mirror defoggers
and front windshield wiper
de-icer (if equipped on
CrewMax models) ............ 295
3-2. Using the audio system ... 298 Audio system (without navigation system) ........... 298
Using the radio ................... 301
Using the CD player ........... 307
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 314
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 323
Using the AUX adapter....... 325
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 327
3-3. Using the rear audio/video system .............................. 329
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 329
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 336
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 345
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 347
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 348
Using the video mode......... 350
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 352
3Interior and exterior
features
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Instrument panel light
control dial
P. 193
Outside rear view mirror
switches
1 P. 88
Tilt steering lock release lever3/
tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
4 P. 83
Personal/interior light
main switch
P. 394
Cargo lamp main switch P. 397
RSCA OFF switch P. 129
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
5 P. 84
1: If equipped
2: CrewMax models
3: Front bench type seat
4: Vehicles without driving position memory (front separated type seats)
5: Vehicles with driving position memory
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1-1. Key information................ 42Keys ................................... 42
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............ 44
Wireless remote control ..... 44
Side doors .......................... 47
Tailgate .............................. 52
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)................ 58
Front seats ......................... 58
Rear seats (Double Cab and CrewMax models) ..... 63
Driving position memory system ............................. 68
Head restraints................... 71
Seat belts ........................... 75
Steering wheel (manually adjustable type) ............... 83
Steering wheel (power-adjustable type) ... 84
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 85
Outside rear view mirrors ... 88 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and
moon roof ........................ 94
Power windows .................. 94
Back window ...................... 96
Power back window (CrewMax models only) ... 97
Moon roof ........................... 99
1-5. Refueling......................... 103 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 103
1-6. Theft deterrent system ........................... 108
Engine immobilizer system ........................... 108
Alarm................................ 110
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 112
1-7. Safety information ......... 113 Correct driving posture..... 113
SRS airbags ..................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 131
Child restraint systems..... 138
Installing child restraints... 144
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Manual seats (Separated type seats)
Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Double Cab and CrewMax models
Driver’s seat vertical height adjustment lever
Driver’s seat cushion (front) angle adjustment knob
Driver’s seat lumbar support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat
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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Manual seat (Bench type seat)
Seat position adjustment
levers
Seatback angle adjustment
levers
Center seat seatback angle
adjustment lever
Double Cab and CrewMax
models
Driver’s seat vertical height
adjustment lever
Driver’s seat cushion (front)
angle adjustment knob
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60 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Driver’s seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch
Driver’s seat vertical height adjustment switch
Driver’s seat leg support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch
Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat