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When driving2
163
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 173
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 177
Automatic Transmission ................. 180
Turn signal lever .............. 185
Parking brake ................... 186
Horn ................................. 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 188
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 190
Multi-information display............................ 194 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 203
Fog light switch ................ 207
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 208
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 211
Rear view monitor system (vehicles with multi-
information display) ........ 214
Driving assist systems ..... 218
Hill-start assist control ...... 223
Downhill assist control system
(4WD models
only)......... 225
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 228
Cargo and luggage .......... 233
Vehicle load limits ............ 237
Winter driving tips ............ 238
Trailer towing ................... 242
Dinghy towing .................. 252
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CAUTION
■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.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (4WD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud etc. This may damage the drive system components or
propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.
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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
The system operates in the following situations:
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper-
ating conditions explained above have been met.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.
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■Hill-start assist control buzzer
●When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to P.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
■ If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Hill-start assist control
●Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on extremely steep
inclines or roads covered in ice.
● Do not use hill-start assist control to stop or park the vehicle on an incline.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
11 RR FOG
7.5 A No circuit
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
14 S/ROOF 30 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 AParking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, front fog lights, trailer
lights
16 PANEL 7.5 AGlove box light, emergency flash-
ers, audio system, outside rear
view mirror defoggers, clock, power
door lock system, seat heaters,
rear seat entertainment system,
enhanced vehicle stability control
system, instrument panel light con-
trol dial, electronic controlled trans-
mission switch, automatic
transmission, downhill assist con-
trol system, steering switches
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electronic power steering,
automatic transmission
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Enhanced vehicle stability control
system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
20 WASH 20 A Windshield wipers and washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
FuseAmpereCircuit
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594 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 486
Wattage ................................. 566
Back door Back door ................................71
Wireless remote control ..........54
Smart key system... .................33
Battery
Checking ............................... 449
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................. 541
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Bluetooth
................................ 346
Bottle holder ............................. 383
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 448
Parking brake ........................ 186
Brake assist .............................. 218
Break-in tips ............................. 165 Care
Exterior.................................. 416
Interior ................................... 419
Seat belts .............................. 420
Cargo capacity ......................... 237
Cargo hooks ............................. 400
CD changer............................... 290
CD player .................................. 290
Chains ....................................... 238
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition........ 146
Booster seats, installation ..... 151
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 146
Convertible seats, installation........................... 151
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 140
Infant seats, definition ........... 146
Infant seats, installation ........ 151
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 153
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 155
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 158
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