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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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3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment  system ..............................  377
Using the DVD player  (DVD video)......................  386
Using the DVD player  (video CD) ........................  395
Using the DVD player  (audio CD/CD text) ...........  398
Using the DVD player  (MP3 discs) ......................  400
Using the video mode ........  403
Changing the Setup Menu  settings .............................  405
3-5. Using the hands-free phone  system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system  features ............................  413
Using the hands-free  phone system ...................  417
Making a phone call ...........  425
Setting a cellular phone......  429
Security and system  setup ................................  433
Using the phone book ........  436
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .................  442
• Personal/interior light main switch ......................  443
• Personal/interior lights......  444
• Cargo lamp main switch ...  446 3-7. Using the storage features
List of storage features .......  447
• Glove boxes .....................  449
• Console box .....................  450
• Card holder .......................  453
• Map holder .......................  456
• Pen holder ........................  459
• Tissue pocket ...................  461
• Overhead console ............  463
• Front cup holders .............  464
• Rear cup holders ..............  466
• Bottle holders ...................  467
• Auxiliary boxes .................  469
• Storage box ......................  471
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ...........................  474
Vanity mirrors .....................  475
Clock...................................  476
Outside temperature display ..............................  477
Ashtray ...............................  479
Cigarette lighter ..................  481
Power outlets (12V DC) ......  482
Power outlets (115V AC) ....  487
Seat heaters .......................  491
Seat heaters and  ventilators .........................  493
Armrest  (CrewMax models only) ....  495
Seatback table ....................  496
Floor mat ............................  497
Luggage compartment  features ............................  498
Garage door opener ...........  501
Compass ............................  506 
     
        
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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
1 
P. 493iPod®1  P. 339
USB memory1 P. 345 
     
        
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Instrument panelPictorial index
VSC OFF 
switch 
P. 240, 245, 246, 247
Audio remote control switches1 P. 358
Power back window switch2 P. 101
Talk switch1 
P. 417
Cruise control 
switch
1 P. 221
Telephone switches1 
P. 417
Engine (ignition) 
switch 
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.