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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 182
Fog light switch ................... 185
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 186
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 188
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 189
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 190
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 193
Intuitive parking assist......... 204
Rear view monitor system... 210
Electronically modulated air suspension................... 216
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ......... 221
Four-wheel drive system ..... 222
AUTO LSD system.............. 227
Driving assist systems ........ 229
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 235
Cargo and luggage ............. 240
Vehicle load limits ............... 244
Winter driving tips ............... 245
Trailer towing ...................... 249
Dinghy towing ..................... 265 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Front air conditioning system .............................. 268
Rear air conditioning system .............................. 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 280
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 282
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 283
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 285
Using the radio ................... 289
Using the CD player ........... 297
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 306
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................... 314
Operating a USB memory player ............................... 320
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 327
Using the AUX adapter....... 331
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 333
3Interior features
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Instrument panelPictorial index
Telephone switches P. 392
Audio remote control
switches
P. 333
Climate remote control
switches
P. 283
Cruise control
switch
P. 190, 193
Talk switch
P. 392
Distance switch
P. 193
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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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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 144
Engine (ignition) switch .... 153
Automatic
transmission..... 156
Turn signal lever .............. 160
Parking brake ................... 161
Horn ................................. 162
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 163
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 168
Multi-information display............................ 173
Accessory meter .............. 179
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 182
Fog light switch ................ 185
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 186
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 188
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 189 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 190
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 193
Intuitive parking assist...... 204
Rear view monitor system ........................... 210
Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 216
AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension System) ...... 221
Four-wheel drive system ........................... 222
AUTO LSD system........... 227
Driving assist systems ..... 229
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 235
Cargo and luggage .......... 240
Vehicle load limits ............ 244
Winter driving tips ............ 245
Trailer towing ................... 249
Dinghy towing .................. 265
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TOW/HAUL switch (with towing package)Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. Press the TOW/HAUL switch.
The indicator will come on.
Press the switch once more to
cancel the mode.
■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 157)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4. ( P. 190,193)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 593
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ 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 the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 160)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 182)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 182)*1
AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 227, 230)
Security indicator
(P. 101)
(4WD models)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 223)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 156)
RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 120)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 121)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 121)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 190, 193)
(4WD models)
4HI indicator ( P. 222)
*1
Slip indicator
( P. 227, 229)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 222)
*1
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 227, 230, 231)
(If equipped)
TOW HAUL indicator
( P. 158)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 182)*1
Height control HI indica-
tor (P. 216)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
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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driving systems
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or the shift range position must be in between 4 and
6 in S mode.
● Vehicle speed is above 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.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.