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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
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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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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