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2-3. Operating the lights and 
wipers
Headlight switch .................. 145
Windshield wipers and 
washer .............................. 147
Rear window wiper and 
washer .............................. 149
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 150
Intuitive parking assist......... 153
Rear view monitor system 
(vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror) ..... 158
Four-wheel drive system 
(4WD models with a 
manual transmission)........ 162
Four-wheel drive system 
(4WD models with an 
automatic transmission) .... 164
Active traction control 
system .............................. 166
AUTO LSD system 
(2WD models) ................... 168
Rear differential lock 
system .............................. 170
Clutch start cancel switch 
(vehicles with a manual 
transmission) .................... 173
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........... 179
Cargo and luggage ............. 184
Vehicle load limits ............... 187
Winter driving tips ............... 188
Trailer towing ...................... 191
Dinghy towing ..................... 2013-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ......  204
Rear window defogger .......  210
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............  211
Using the radio ...................  214
Using the CD player ...........  220
Playing back MP3 and 
WMA discs .......................  227
Optimal use of the audio 
system ..............................  235
Operating the sub woofer ...  238
Changing display color 
(type B only) .....................  239
Using the AUX adapter.......  240
Using the steering wheel 
audio switches..................  242
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................  244
• Interior lights.....................  245
• Personal lights..................  246
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .......  247
• Glove box .........................  247
• Cup holders (front) ...........  248
• Cup holders (rear) ............  251
• Bottle holders ...................  252
• Auxiliary box .....................  253
3Interior features 
     
        
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch 
Turn signal lever P. 145
P. 133
Windshield wipers and 
washer switch   
P. 147 
Cruise control switch  P. 150
Gauges and meters P. 137
Hood lock release lever P. 293
Glove box P. 247
Accessory meter  P. 143
Rear window wiper and 
washer switch 
  P. 149  
     
        
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.
Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries. 
     
        
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When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............  116
Engine (ignition) switch ....  126
Automatic
 Transmission....  129
Manual Transmission .......  131
Turn signal lever ..............  133
Parking brake ...................  134
Horn .................................  136
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .........  137
Indicators and warning 
lights ..............................  140
Accessory meter ..............  143
2-3. Operating the lights and 
wipers
Headlight switch ...............  145
Windshield wipers and 
washer ...........................  147
Rear window wiper and 
washer ...........................  1492-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................  150
Intuitive parking assist......  153
Rear view monitor system 
(vehicles with auto 
anti-glare inside rear 
view mirror) ....................  158
Four-wheel drive system 
(4WD models with a 
manual transmission) .....  162
Four-wheel drive system 
(4WD models with 
an automatic 
transmission) .................  164
Active traction control 
system ...........................  166
AUTO LSD system 
(2WD models) ................  168
Rear differential lock 
system ...........................  170
Clutch start cancel switch 
(vehicles with a manual 
transmission) .................  173
Driving assist systems .....  174
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ........  179
Cargo and luggage ..........  184
Vehicle load limits ............  187
Winter driving tips ............  188
Trailer towing ...................  191
Dinghy towing ..................  201 
     
        
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■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models
4WD models
■When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4.(P. 150)
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 377)
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4 3 91 (148)
3 2 61 (99)
2 L 25 (41)
DownshiftingTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4 3H2 and H4 91 (148)
L4 35 (57)
3 2H2 and H4 61 (99)
L4 23 (38)
2 LH2 and H4 25 (41)
L4 9 (15) 
     
        
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When driving
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
(P. 133)
(if equipped)
Active traction control 
system indicator 
(P. 166)
Headlight high beam 
indicator (P. 145)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 168, 175)
Security indicator 
(P. 77)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive 
indicator(P. 164)
(Automatic 
transmission 
vehicles)
Shift position and shift 
range indicators 
(P. 129)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock 
indicator (P. 162)
*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock 
indicator (P. 170)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 95)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
(P. 150)*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 95)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 166, 168, 174)*1RSCA OFF indicator 
(P. 93)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 168, 175, 176)*1
(if equipped)
TRAC OFF indicator 
(P. 175, 176) 
     
        
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler-
ator.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■Set the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
At this time, the cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and push
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed. 
     
        
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 4 (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
●Vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch
depressed (manual transmis-
sion).
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.