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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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1-3. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
From inside (if equipped)
Press the switch.
Pressing again will extend the
mirrors.
Extending the mirrors (if equipped)
The mirrors can be slid outward
to improve visibility around wide
trailers.
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■Recommended mirror angle when towing a trailer (vehicles with
extending mirrors)
■ Mirror operating conditions (if equipped)
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (veh icles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 293, 295)
■ Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving posi-
tion memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automat-
ically by the driving position memory. ( P. 6 8 )
■ Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out-
side rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 85)
Power adjust the upper part of the mir-
ror until an appropriate view is
obtained. It is recommended that the
outer 2/3 of the upper mirror be filled
with images other than the vehicle and
trailer.
Manually adjust the lower part of the
mirror until an appropriate view of the
towed object is obtained. It is recom-
mended that the outer 2/3 of the lower
mirror be filled with images other than
the trailer.
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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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When driving
Starting on a steep uphill
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
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CAUTION
■Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
● Toyota does not recommend occupying the rear cargo area when it is fitted
with a slide-in camper, camper shell or other type cover while the engine is
running. This caution applies to bot h driving and stopped or parked situa-
tions with the engine running. Particular care should be taken to prevent
exhaust gases from entering camper bodies, trailers or other enclosures
on or around your vehicle. If exhaust fumes are detected, open all win-
dows and thoroughly ventilate the area.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
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When driving
TOW/HAUL switch (6-speed
models with towing package)
Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Floor shift type Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
Column-shift type
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■Automatic cruise control cancellation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator flashes
Press the ON-OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate
the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause seri-
ous or fatal accident.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
● When towing a trailer
