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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 and
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners and
camper information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 212
Fog light switch ................... 216
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 220
Intuitive parking assist......... 223
Rear view monitor system... 229
Four-wheel drive system ..... 236
AUTO LSD system.............. 240
Driving assist systems ........ 243
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 251
Cargo and luggage ............. 256
Vehicle load limits ............... 259
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 265
Dinghy towing ..................... 288 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 292
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 301
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................ 309
Back window, outside rear view mirror defoggers and
front windshield wiper
de-icer (if equipped on
CrewMax models) ............ 311
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 314
Using the radio ................... 318
Using the CD player ........... 326
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 335
Operating an iPod .............. 343
Operating a USB memory ............................ 349
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 356
Using the AUX port............. 360
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 362
3Interior and exterior
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Compass ............................. 510
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 516
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 519
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 522
General maintenance.......... 524
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 527
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 528
Hood ................................... 532
Engine compartment ........... 533
Tires .................................... 547
Tire inflation pressure ......... 554
Wheels ................................ 558
Air conditioning filter............ 560
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 563
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 565
Light bulbs........................... 576 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 588
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 589
If you think something is wrong ............................... 595
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 596
Event data recorder ............ 597
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 599
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 608
If you have a flat tire ........... 612
If the engine will not start.... 628
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 630
If you lose your keys........... 633
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 634
If your vehicle overheats .... 637
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 640
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 641
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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Air conditioning
system
P. 301
Power outlet P. 483
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
3 P. 309
Accessory meter P. 209
AUX port/USB port1
P. 343, 349, 360
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system (front separated type seats)
Back window defogger switch4/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
5/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
5 P. 311
Security indicator1 P. 112, 114
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 314
3: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models
1: If equipped
2: Regular Cab models5: If equipped on CrewMax models
4: CrewMax models
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
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Air conditioning
system
P. 301
Bottle holders P. 471
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 309
Accessory meter P. 209
AUX port/USB port1
P. 343, 349, 360
Vehicles with manual ai r conditioning system (front bench type seat)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 311
Security indicator1 P. 112, 114
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 314
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Seat heater
switches
1 P. 492
Air conditioning
system
P. 292
Power outlet P. 483
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch5/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
6 P. 309
Accessory meter P. 209
AUX port/USB port1
P. 343, 349, 360
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models5: Double Cab models4: If equipped on CrewMax models*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Back window defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/
back window defogger, outside rear view mirror defogger and front
windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 311
6: If equipped on Double Cab models
Security indicator P. 112, 114
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 314
Seat heater and
ventilator switches
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P. 494
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 292
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 301
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) .......................... 309
Back window, outside rear view mirror defoggers
and front windshield
wiper de-icer (if equipped
on CrewMax models) ..... 311
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 314
Using the radio ................. 318
Using the CD player ......... 326
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 335
Operating an iPod ............ 343
Operating a USB memory .......................... 349
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 356
Using the AUX port .......... 360
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 362 3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 365
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 368
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 373
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 375
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 380
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system ........................... 381
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 390
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 399
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 402
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 404
Using the video mode ...... 407
Changing the Setup Menu settings .......................... 409
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Fan speed
control dial
Outside air or
recirculated air mode Front passenger’s
side temperature
control dial
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Simultaneous modeAir outlet
selection dial
Driver’s side temperature
control dial
Automatic mode Windshield defogger
Fan OFF switch