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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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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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Air conditioning
system
P. 285
Power outlet P. 432
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
3 P. 293
Accessory meter P. 204
Cigarette lighter P. 431
AUX adapter
P. 325
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system (front separated type seats)
Back window defogger switch4/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
5/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
5 P. 295
Security indicator1 P. 108, 110
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 298
3: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models
1: If equipped
2: Regular Cab models5: If equipped on CrewMax models
4: CrewMax models
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
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Air conditioning
system
P. 285
Bottle holders P. 417
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 293
Accessory meter P. 204
AUX adapter P. 325
Vehicles with manual ai r conditioning system (front bench type seat)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 295
Security indicator1 P. 108, 110
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 298
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Seat heater
switches
P. 442
Air conditioning
system
P. 276
Power outlet P. 432
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch5/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
6 P. 293
Accessory meter P. 204
Cigarette lighter P. 431
AUX adapter
P. 325
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models5: Double Cab models4: If equipped on CrewMax models*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Back window defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/
back window defogger, outside rear view mirror defogger and front
windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 295
6: If equipped on Double Cab models
Security indicator P. 108, 110
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 298
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Instrument panelPictorial index
VSC OFF
switch
P. 227, 232, 233
Audio remote control switches1 P. 327
Power outlet main switch1 P. 437
Power back window switch2 P. 97
Talk switch1
P. 364
Cruise control
switch
1 P. 214
Telephone switches1
P. 364
Engine (ignition)
switch
P. 177
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.
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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