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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter ................. 194
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 198
Fog light switch ................... 204
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 205
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 209
Intuitive parking assist......... 213
Rear view monitor system (rear view mirror-attached
type) .................................. 218
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 223
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 226
Active traction control system .............................. 230
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 232
Rear differential lock system .............................. 235
Downhill assist control system .............................. 238
Crawl Control ...................... 241
Multi-terrain Select .............. 245
Driving assist systems ........ 253 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 262
Cargo and luggage ............. 267
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips ............... 275
Trailer towing ...................... 280
Dinghy towing ..................... 293
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 296
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 302
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 310
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 312
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 313
Using the radio ................... 317
Using the CD player ........... 324
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 333
Operating an iPod
®............ 341
Operating a USB memory ............................ 348
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 355
Using the AUX adapter....... 360
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 361
3Interior features
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 478
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 481
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 484
General maintenance.......... 486
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 490
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 491
Hood ................................... 494
Engine compartment ........... 495
Tires .................................... 514
Tire inflation pressure ......... 520
Wheels ................................ 524
Air conditioning filter............ 526
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 528
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 531
Light bulbs........................... 541 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 554
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 555
If you think something is wrong ............................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 562
Event data recorder ............ 563
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 565
If you have a flat tire ........... 578
If the engine will not start.... 590
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 592
If you lose your keys........... 594
If you cannot operate back door opener ............. 595
If the electronic key does not operate properly
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key system) ...................... 596
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 606
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on
which warning light comes on. ( P. 565)
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simulta-
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CAUTION
■Wearing a seat belt
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
● Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ Seat belt pretensioners
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. ( P. 80)
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SRS airbag system components
Side airbags
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Curtain shield airbags
Front passenger airbag
Knee airbags
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensors
Front airbag sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Curtain shield airbag sensors
SRS warning light and
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch
Floor sensor
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
CTH17AS100
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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactiv ates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
CTH17AS108
Type AType B
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system■ Adult
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■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner Activated
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Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner