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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 

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........  168Driving 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
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 

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Four-wheel drive system (if equipped)
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes.
*1: Vehicles with multi-information display
*2: Vehicles without multi-information display
2WD (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Normal driving.
4H (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Greater traction than two-wheel drive.
When you experience a loss of power, such as wheel slipping.The 4HI indicator will come on.
4L (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Driving requiring maximum power and traction such as climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving and hard pulling in sand or mud,
etc.The 4LO indicator will come on.
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2-4. Using other 
driving systems
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When driving
■If the 4LO indicator light blinks
●If the 4LO indicator continues to blink when shifting between 4H and 4L,
stop the vehicle completely, move the shift lever to N and operate the
switch again.
● If the shift lever is moved before the 4LO indicator turns on/off, the trans-
fer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages
both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the
vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator
blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode.
To complete the shifting, stop the vehicle completely, return the shift lever
to N, and confirm that the shift was completed (The indicator turns on/off).
● If the engine coolant temperature is too low, the transfer mode may not
be able to be shifted. When the engine is warmer, operate the switch
again.
If the 4LO indicator light continues to blink even after attempting the above,
there may be a malfunction in the engine, the brake system or the four-
wheel drive system. In this case, you may not be able to shift between 4H
and 4L. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Shifting to 4L
VSC is automatically turned off.
■ Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated. 

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are  appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes. 

520 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
14 LH-IG7.5 ABack-up lights, charging system, 
gauge and meters, turn signal 
lights, air conditioning system, seat 
heaters, back window defogger
15 4WD 20 A Four-wheel drive control system
16 WSH 20 A Window washer
17 WIPER 30 A Wiper and washer
18 ECU-IG No.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
19 TAIL 15 ATail lights, trailer lights (tail lights), 
parking lights, outer foot lights
20 A/C IG 10 A Air conditioning system
21 SEAT-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
22 PANEL 7.5 AInstrument panel lights, glove box 
light, ashtray, accessory meter, 
audio system, rear view monitor, 
navigation system, rear seat enter-
tainment system, gauges and 
meters, air conditioning system
23 ACC 7.5 AAccessory meter, audio system, 
rear seat entertainment system, 
rear view monitor, navigation sys-
tem, back-up lights, trailer lights 
(back-up lights), multiplex commu-
nication system, power outlet, out-
side rear view mirror
24 BK/UP LP 10 A Back-up light, gauges and meters
25 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
26 POWER No.1 30 A Power windows, power back win-
dow
FuseAmpereCircuit 

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that any door is opened (with the vehicle hav-
ing reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
*2: Driver’s seat belt reminder:
The driver’s seat belt reminder sounds to  alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the ON or START
position, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle has reached a
speed of at least 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds intermittently for 10
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Front passenger’s seat belt reminder:
The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the right front pas-
senger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermit-
tently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 12
mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*4: Vehicles without multi-information display
*5: Vehicles with multi-information display
■ Four-wheel drive system warning buzzer
The buzzer indicated that the transfer mode is not selected correctly.
■ Key reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine
switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer
The buzzer indicate that the moon roof is still opened (with the engine switch
in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
■ If the malfunction indicator  lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely. 

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WDTwo Wheel Drive
4WD Four Wheel Drive ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence shifting ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active Traction Control
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
FFV Flexible Fuel Vehicle
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
INFO Information
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting DiodeLT Light truck
M + S Mud + Snow MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PWR Power