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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 138
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system) ............................. 149
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) ............................. 153
Automatic transmission ....... 156
Turn signal lever ................. 161
Parking brake ...................... 162
Horn .................................... 163
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 164
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 167
Multi-information display ..... 170
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 173
Fog light switch ................... 176
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 1772-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 182
Rear view monitor
system .............................. 186
Driving assist systems ........ 195
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ............. 200
Vehicle load limits............... 205
Winter driving tips ............... 207
Trailer towing ...................... 212
Dinghy towing ..................... 213
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Headlight (high beam) and daytime running light
P. 173
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 161
Fog light P. 176
Side marker light P. 173
Headlight (low beam) P. 173
Hood P. 391
Windshield wiper P. 177
Moon roof P. 83
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 77
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Tire
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
P. 409
P. 479
P. 514
P. 519
Tail lights P. 173
Side marker light P. 173
Trunk P. 50
Rear window defogger P. 225
Door P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 87
Turn signal light P. 161
: If equipped
Back-up light Tail/stop light
P. 173
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 173
P. 161
P. 176
Gauges and meters P. 164
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 177
Glove box P. 338
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 73
Parking brake pedal
P. 162
Tilt lock release lever P. 73
Driving position
memory switches
P. 58
Tire pressure warning reset switch
(hidden under panel)
P. 410
Horn P. 163
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Driving position memor y system
: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem-
ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set
this function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds, push button
“1” or “2” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 138
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system) .......................... 149
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) .......................... 153
Automatic
transmission................... 156
Turn signal lever .............. 161
Parking brake ................... 162
Horn ................................. 1632-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 164
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 167
Multi-information
display............................ 170
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 173
Fog light switch ................ 176
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 177
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 182
Rear view monitor
system ........................... 186
Driving assist systems ..... 195
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 200
Vehicle load limits ............ 205
Winter driving tips ............ 207
Trailer towing ................... 212
Dinghy towing .................. 213
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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without
smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 161)Cruise control indicator
(P. 182)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 174)Slip indicator (P. 195)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 173)VSC OFF indicator
(P. 195)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 173)
(U.S.A.)
TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 196)
Security indicator
(P. 91, 94)
(Canada)
TRC OFF indicator
(P. 196)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 156)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator (P. 114)
“SET” indicator
(P. 182)
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