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CAUTION
■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do
not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete
stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
unless in an emergency. If the engine stops while driving, this could lead to
an unexpected accident.
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Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(P. 86)
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 179)
(Canada)
“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 255)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 201)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor (P. 127)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor ( P. 223)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 198)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 238)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 204)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 223, 226)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 209)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 235)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 209)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 226)
Slip indicator ( P. 254)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 230)
VSC off indicator
(P. 255)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 232)
(U.S.A.)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 255)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 245)
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Accessor y meter
The accessory meter presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
“MODE/ ” button
“SET/ ” button
Trip information (P. 195)
Displays driving range and average fuel consumption
Outside temperature display ( P. 433)
Compass ( P. 450)
Clock ( P. 431)
H (Hour) button ( P. 431)
M (Minute) button ( P. 431)
Multi-terrain Select display ( P. 245)
Automatically displayed when using Multi-terrain Select
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake
is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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Vehicles with a smart key system
●
When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights
turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are
locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or
.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 638)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
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■When the rear window wiper and washer switch is turned off
The rear wiper will stop operation, and return to the retracted position after
approximately 3 seconds.
However, if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or tur ned off (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem) while the rear wiper is operating, the rear wiper will stop at that position
and will not return to the retracted position.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 638)
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.