
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior and 
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, seat belt in-
structions for Canadian owners and camper informa-
tion.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual. 

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 213
Fog light switch ................... 217
Windshield wipers and  washer .............................. 218
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 221
Intuitive parking assist......... 224
Rear view monitor system... 230
Four-wheel drive system ..... 236
AUTO LSD system.............. 240
Driving assist systems ........ 243
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 250
Cargo and luggage ............. 255
Vehicle load limits ............... 258
Winter driving tips ............... 260
Trailer towing ...................... 264
Dinghy towing ..................... 285
3-1. Using the air conditioning  system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system .............................. 288
Manual air conditioning  system .............................. 297
Outside rear view mirror  defoggers and front 
windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped on Regular 
Cab and Double Cab 
models) ............................. 305 Back window, outside rear 
view mirror defoggers 
and front windshield 
wiper de-icer (if equipped 
on CrewMax models) .......  307
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............  310
Using the radio ...................  314
Using the CD player ...........  322
Playing MP3 and WMA discs .................................  331
Operating an iPod
®............  339
Operating a USB  memory ............................  345
Optimal use of the audio  system ..............................  352
Using the AUX adapter.......  356
Using the steering wheel  audio switches..................  358
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio 
system
Bluetooth
® audio system ....  361
Using the Bluetooth® 
audio system ....................  364
Operating a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player....  369
Setting up a Bluetooth
® 
enabled portable player....  371
Bluetooth
® audio system 
setup ................................  376
3Interior and exterior 
features 

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 512
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior............. 514
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 517
General maintenance.......... 519
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs........................... 522
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 523
Hood ................................... 527
Engine compartment ........... 528
Tires .................................... 542
Tire inflation pressure ......... 549
Wheels ................................ 553
Air conditioning filter............ 555
Wireless remote control  battery ............................... 558
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................. 560
Light bulbs........................... 571 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............  584
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................  585
If you think something is  wrong ...............................  591
Fuel pump shut off  system ..............................  592
Event data recorder ............  593
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ..........................  595
If a warning message is  displayed (vehicles 
with multi-information 
display) .............................  604
If you have a flat tire ...........  608
If the engine will not start....  625
If the shift lever cannot be  shifted from P ...................  627
If you lose your keys...........  630
If the vehicle battery is  discharged........................  631
If your vehicle overheats ....  634
If the vehicle becomes  stuck .................................  637
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an 
emergency ........................ 638
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises 

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Air conditioning 
system 
P. 297
Power outlet P. 482
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/ outside rear view mirror 
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
3 P. 305
Accessory meter P. 210
Cigarette lighter P. 481
AUX adapter P. 358
 Vehicles with manual air conditioning  system (front separated type seats)
Back window defogger switch4/ back window defogger and outside rear 
view mirror defogger switch
5/ back window defogger, outside rear view 
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
5 P. 307
Security indicator1 P. 114, 116
Audio system 
Navigation system
*
P. 310
3: If equipped on Regular Cab and  Double Cab models
1: If equipped
2: Regular Cab models5: If equipped on CrewMax models
4: CrewMax models
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
USB memory1 P. 345
AUX adapter P. 356
iPod®1  P. 339 

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Air conditioning 
system 
P. 297
Bottle holders P. 467
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror 
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 305
Accessory meter P. 210
AUX adapter P. 356
 Vehicles with manual ai r conditioning system (front bench type seat)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear 
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view 
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 307
Security indicator1 P. 114, 116
Audio system 
Navigation system
*
P. 310
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
iPod®1  P. 339
USB memory1P. 345 

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Seat heater 
switches
1 P. 491
Air conditioning 
system 
P. 288
Power outlet P. 482
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch5/ outside rear view mirror 
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
6 P. 305
Accessory meter P. 210
Cigarette lighter P. 481
AUX adapter P. 356
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab  models5: Double Cab models4: If equipped on CrewMax models*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
 Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Back window defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/ 
back window defogger, outside rear view mirror defogger and front 
windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 307
6: If equipped on Double Cab models
Security indicator P. 114, 116
Audio system 
Navigation system
*
P. 310
Seat heater and 
ventilator switches
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P. 493iPod®1  P. 339
USB memory1 P. 345 

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Wireless remote control battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remot\
e control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 558)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 47)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem. 
(P. 116)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft. 

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies, curtain shield air-
bag sensor assemblies, driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system, AIR BAG ON
and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch,
passenger airbag off switch (Regular C ab models), front seat belt preten-
sioner assemblies, RSCA OFF indicator light, inflators, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources. ( P. 596)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.
■ Operating conditions (front airbags)
●The SRS front airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12-18 mph [20-30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does
not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the right front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air-
bag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened,
even if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 136)