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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 191
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 193
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 194
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 197
Intuitive parking assist......... 209
Driving assist systems ........ 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 219
Vehicle load limits ............... 225
Winter driving tips ............... 226
Trailer towing ...................... 229
Dinghy towing ..................... 237
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system .......... 240
Front automatic air conditioning system .......... 246
Rear manual air conditioning system .......... 253
Rear automatic air conditioning system .......... 256
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers,
and windshield wiper
de-icer ............................... 260 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 262
Using the radio ................... 265
Using the CD player ........... 271
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 279
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 287
Using the AUX adapter....... 291
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 292
3-3. Using the rear audio system Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 296
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 303
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 312
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 315
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 316
Using the video mode......... 318
Changing the initial setting............................... 320
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 327
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 331
Making a phone call ........... 339
Setting a cellular phone ...... 345
3Interior features

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: If equipped*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
C
Power outlet main
switch
P. 388
AUX adapter P. 291
Intuitive parking assist switch P. 209
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mi rror defogger switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 260
P. 260
P. 260
Emergency flasher switch
Personal/interior light main switch
P. 362Front air conditioning system
P. 240, 246
Audio system
Rear view monito r/navigation system
*
P. 262

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 158
Engine (ignition) switch .... 167
Automatic transmission .... 170
Turn signal lever .............. 172
Parking brake ................... 173
2-2. Instrument cluster and information display
Gauges and meters ......... 174
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 177
Trip information display .... 181 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 185
Fog light switch ................ 190
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 191
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 193
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 194
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 197
Intuitive parking assist...... 209
Driving assist systems ..... 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 219
Vehicle load limits ............ 225
Winter driving tips ............ 226
Trailer towing ................... 229
Dinghy towing .................. 237

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
CAUTION
●
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 504
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to
overheat and lose effectiveness. ( P. 170)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of
vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious
injury.

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CAUTION
●The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ 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 (AWD 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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2-2. Instrument cluster and information display
2
When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer for details.
*2: For vehicles sold in U.S.A. *3:For vehicles sold in Canada
Turn signal indicator
(P. 172)
(if equipped)
Headlight indicator
( P. 185)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 186)
(if equipped)
Tail light indicator
(P. 185)
Slip indicator
(P. 215)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/theft
deterrent system
indicator ( P. 111 , 11 3 )
Cruise control indicator/
dynamic laser cruise
control indicator
(P. 194, 197)
Shift position indicators ( P. 170)
(if equipped)
Conventional cruise
control mode indicator
(P. 197)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 209)
(if equipped)
Dynamic laser cruise
control ready mode
indicator (P. 197)
(if equipped)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 216)
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator
(P. 130)
*2
*3
*1
*1*1
*1

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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
The distance to obstacles measured by the sensors is communi-
cated via the indicator and a buzzer when parallel parking or maneu-
vering into a garage. Always check the surrounding area when using
this system.
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors (if
equipped)
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist indicator and switch
Intuitive parking assist indi-
cator
Intuitive parking assist
switch
On/off
When on, the indicator is
displayed and the buzzer
sounds to inform the driver
that the function is opera-
tional.

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Detection range of the sensorsApproximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
Approximately 2.8 ft. (85 cm)
Approximately 5.9 ft. (180 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that
the sensors cannot detect obsta-
cles that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.
*: if equipped
*
■Intuitive parking assist can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position and the shift lever is not in P.
■ Rear corner and back sensor s can be operated only when
The shift lever is in R.
■ Front corner sensors can be operated when
●The shift lever is in R.
● The shift lever is not in P or R and vehicle speed is approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) or less.