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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flasher switch P. 584
TOW/HAUL switch1 P. 189
Accessory meter 
control switches
1 
Multi-information display 
control switches
2 
P. 210
P. 204
Intuitive parking assist 
switch
1 P. 224
Front wheel drive control 
switch
3 P. 236
 Front separated type seats 
     
        
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1: If equipped
2: Vehicles with multi-information display
3: 4WD models
 Front bench type seat
Emergency flasher switch P. 584
Ashtray P. 479
Accessory meter 
control switches
1 P. 210
Intuitive parking assist 
switch
1 P. 224
Front wheel drive control 
switch
3 P. 236
Power outlet P. 482
Cigarette lighter P. 481 
     
        
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When driving2
173
2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
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 
     
        
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When driving the vehicle
●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. 595
● 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. 186)
● 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.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury. 
     
        
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When braking 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.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 
     
        
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The intuitive parking assist is designed to inform you of the approxi-
mate distance between your vehicle  and an obstruction by indicator
and buzzer when parking the veh icle. This system uses sensors to
detect obstructions.
■ Sensor types
Back sensors
Rear corner sensors
Front corner sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist switch
Press the switch to turn on.
(To turn off, press the switch
again.)
When on, the buzzer sounds
to inform the driver that the
system is operational. At this
time, the indicator will come
on. 
     
        
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■The Intuitive parking assist system can be operated when
●Front corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in the ON position.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The shift lever is not in P or R and vehicle speed is approximate 6 mph
(10 km/h) or less.
● Back and rear corner sensors:
• The engine switch is in the ON position.
• The shift lever is in R
■ Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with intuitive parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or radio antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• The area directly under the bumpers is not detected. Objects lower than the sensors or thin stakes etc. may be detected ini-
tially, but as they draw closer, they may cease to be detected.
• A towing hitch is mounted to the vehicle.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
• When attaching a two-way radio antenna.
• When the bumper is damaged.