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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
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126 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of  SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. 
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
● Repairs or modifications of the front  fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
● Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.).
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
● Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer’s recommended
size. ( P. 615)
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD
players.
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability. 
     
        
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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 and 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
3-4. Using the hands-free  phone system 
(for cellular phone) ....... 360
Hands-free phone system  (for cellular phone) .........  360
Using the hands-free  phone system ................  364
Making a phone call .........  372
Setting a cellular phone ...  377 
     
        
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Audio system (without navigation system)
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Type A: CD player with external  CD changer controller and AM/FM
radio
Type B and C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ty p e  A
Ty p e  B 
     
        
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Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio syste\
m is
operating.
Ty p e  C
TitlePage
Using the radioP. 301
Using the CD playerP. 307
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 314
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 323
Using the AUX adapterP. 325
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 327 
     
        
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300 3-2. Using the audio system
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and Canada
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine is
off.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system. 
     
        
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Using the CD player
Loading CDs■ Loading a CD (type A)
Insert a CD.
■ Loading a CD (type B and C)
Press .
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
Random playback
Track 
selection
Repeat playPlayback
CD eject
Display text message
CD selection (with external 
CD changer only for Type A)
Fast-forward
Search playback
Reverse
Vo l u m e
Power
CD insert 
(Type B and C) 
     
        
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Display
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding
  for 1 second
or more will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If   is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for
6 seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed
properly or may not be displayed at all.
■ Canceling random playback
Press  or
  again.
■ Canceling repeat play
Press  or
  again.
■ Error messages
“ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the player.
The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down.
■ Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea-
tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protect features may not playback.
■ CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when
a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.