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●To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use fifth gear (manual
transmission) or do not put the transmission in “D” (automatic
transmission).
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle's engine may
overheat on hot days (at temper atures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
( P. 460)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P (automatic transmission) or in 1 or R (manual
transmission). Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do so
only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel bloc ks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic trans-
mission) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the P position (automatic transmis-
sion) or the clutch pedal (m anual transmission) depressed,
start the engine. On vehicles with an automatic transmission,
be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into the R position.
Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with
an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Trailer towing (1.8 L 4-cylinder [2ZR-FE] engine)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your Toyota is not designed for tr ailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
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When driving
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
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Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Switch to the “ACC” position. ( P. 133)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 192
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 198
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 205
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 206
Using the radio ................. 210
Using the CD player ......... 217
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 225
Operating an iPod ............ 233
Operating a USB memory .......................... 240
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 248
Using the AUX port .......... 253
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 255
Interior features3
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Interior features
Type C: CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
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Using the radioP. 210
Using the CD playerP. 217
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 225
Operating an iPodP. 233
Operating a USB memoryP. 240
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 248
Using the AUX portP. 253
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 255
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
: If equipped
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Ty p e A
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects radio
stations
CD mode: Selects tracks,
files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs (type C only)
iPod mode: Selects songs
USB memory mode: Selects files and fold-
ers
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects tracks and
albums
Turns the power on, selects
audio source
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Selecting a track/file or songPress or to select CD, iPod, USB memory or
Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on or to select the desired
track/file or song.
Selecting a folder or album
Press or to select CD, USB memory or
Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on or until you hear a
beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (type C only)
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 2
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STEP 2