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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 143
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 145
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 148
Intuitive parking assist......... 152
Rear view monitor system .............................. 157
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with a
manual transmission)........ 161
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 164
Active traction control system .............................. 167
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................... 169
Rear differential lock system .............................. 171
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) .................... 174
Driving assist systems ........ 175
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 180
Cargo and luggage ............. 185
Vehicle load limits ............... 189
Winter driving tips ............... 190
Trailer towing ...................... 193
Dinghy towing ..................... 203 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 206
Rear window defogger ....... 213
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ...................... 214
Using the radio ................... 218
Using the CD player ........... 225
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 233
Operating an iPod .............. 240
Operating a USB memory ............................ 247
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 255
Using the AUX port............. 258
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 259
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 262
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 265
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 270
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 272
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 277
3Interior features
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Audio remote control switches P. 259
Telephone switch P. 283
Talk switch P. 283
Cruise control switch P. 148
: If equipped
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions
regarding installation.
Scrapping your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 114
Engine (ignition) switch .... 124
Automatic Transmission... 127
Manual Transmission ....... 129
Turn signal lever .............. 131
Parking brake ................... 132
Horn ................................. 134
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 135
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 138
Accessory meter .............. 141
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 143
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 145
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 147
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 148
Intuitive parking assist...... 152
Rear view monitor system ........................... 157 Four-wheel drive system
(4WD models with a
manual transmission) ..... 161
Four-wheel drive system (4WD models with
an automatic
transmission) ................. 164
Active traction control system ........................... 167
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................ 169
Rear differential lock system ........................... 171
Clutch start cancel switch (vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................. 174
Driving assist systems ..... 175
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........ 180
Cargo and luggage .......... 185
Vehicle load limits ............ 189
Winter driving tips ............ 190
Trailer towing ................... 193
Dinghy towing .................. 203
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■Downshifting restrictions
The shift lever cannot be downshifted if the following speeds are exceeded.
2WD models
4WD models
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate when downshifting from D to 4.( P. 148)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (P. 454)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D.
DownshiftingMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4 3 91 (148)
3 2 61 (99)
2 L 25 (41)
DownshiftingTransfer positionMaximum speed
mph (km/h)
4 3 H2 and H4 91 (148)
L4 35 (57)
3 2 H2 and H4 61 (99)
L4 23 (38)
2 L H2 and H4 25 (41)
L4 9 (15)
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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 131)*1
(if equipped)
AUTO LSD indicator
( P. 169, 176)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 143)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 164)
Security indicator
(P. 74)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 161)
(Automatic
transmission vehicles)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 127)
*1
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 171)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 92)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 92)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 148)*1RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 90)
*1,2Slip indicator
(P. 167, 169, 175)*1
(Canada)
TRC OFF indicator
( P. 176, 177)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 169, 176, 177)*1
(U.S.A.)
TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 176, 177)
(if equipped)
Active traction control
system indicator
(P. 167)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to
activate the cruise control.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or 4 range (vehicles with an automatic transmis-
sion).
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■ Automatic cruise control cancellation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission only) is
depressed.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more than
approximately 25 mph (40 km/
h).