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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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys .....................................  42
1-2. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Wireless remote control .......  44
Side doors ............................  47
Tailgate ................................  52
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats ...........................  60
Rear seats (Double Cab  and CrewMax models) .......  65
Driving position memory  (driver’s seat) .....................  70
Head restraints .....................  73
Seat belts .............................  77
Steering wheel (manually  adjustable type) ..................  85
Steering wheel  (power-adjustable type)......  87
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ..................................  88
Outside rear view mirrors .....  91
1-4. Opening and closing the  windows and moon roof
Power windows ....................  96
Back window ......................  100
Power back window ...........  101
Moon roof ...........................  104 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap...  109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ..............................  114
Alarm ..................................  116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture .......  118
SRS airbags .......................  120
Front passenger occupant classification system .........  136
Child restraint systems .......  143
Installing child restraints .....  149
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle ..............  174
Engine (ignition) switch.......  183
Automatic transmission ......  186
Turn signal lever .................  191
Parking brake .....................  192
Horn ....................................  193
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............  194
Indicators and warning lights .................................  200
Multi-information display .....  204
Accessory meter .................  210
1Before driving
2When driving 
     
        
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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Door lock 
switch 
P. 48
Power window 
switches 
P. 96
Window lock 
switch 
P. 98
Inside door lock 
button 
P. 48
Driving position memory 
switches
4 P. 70
Auxiliary box 
P. 469
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on CrewMax models
3:CrewMax models
4: If equipped on Double Cab and CrewMax models 
     
        
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1: If equipped
2: If equipped on CrewMax models
3:CrewMax models
Door lock 
switch
1 P. 48
Power window 
switches
1 P. 96
Window lock 
switch
1 P. 98
Inside door lock 
button 
P. 48
Auxiliary box1 
P. 469 
     
        
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Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ...................................  42
1-2. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Wireless remote control .....  44
Side doors ..........................  47
Tailgate ..............................  52
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, mirrors, steering 
wheel)
Front seats .........................  60
Rear seats (Double Cab  and CrewMax models) .....  65
Driving position memory  (driver’s seat) ...................  70
Head restraints...................  73
Seat belts ...........................  77
Steering wheel (manually  adjustable type) ...............  85
Steering wheel  (power-adjustable type) ...  87
Anti-glare inside rear view  mirror ...............................  88
Outside rear view mirrors ...  91 1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and moon roof
Power windows ..................  96
Back window ....................  100
Power back window .........  101
Moon roof .........................  104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................  109
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ...........................  114
Alarm................................  116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture.....  118
SRS airbags .....................  120
Front passenger occupant classification system ......  136
Child restraint systems.....  143
Installing child restraints...  149 
     
        
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control
: If equipped
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Panic mode
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds for 10 seconds if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
The wireless remote control can be  used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm
When   is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control. 
     
        
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
■
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.