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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
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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
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features ............................ 417
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 421
Making a phone call ........... 429
Setting a cellular phone...... 433
Security and system setup ................................ 437
Using the phone book ........ 440 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 446
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 447
• Personal/interior lights ...... 448
• Cargo lamp main switch ... 450
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 451
• Glove boxes ..................... 453
• Console box ..................... 455
• Card holder ....................... 457
• Map holder ....................... 460
• Pen holder ........................ 463
• Tissue pocket ................... 465
• Overhead console ............ 467
• Front cup holders ............. 468
• Rear cup holders .............. 470
• Bottle holders ................... 471
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 473
• Storage box ...................... 475
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 478
Vanity mirrors ..................... 479
Clock................................... 480
Outside temperature display .............................. 481
Power outlets (12V DC) ...... 483
Power outlets (115V AC) .... 488
Seat heaters ....................... 492
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 494
Armrest (CrewMax models only) .................................. 496
Seatback table .................... 497
Floor mat ............................ 498
Luggage compartment features ............................ 500
Garage door opener ........... 503
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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
1
P. 494
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Instrument panelPictorial index
VSC OFF switch
P. 240, 245, 246, 247
Audio remote control switches1 P. 362
Power back window switch2 P. 99
Talk switch1
P. 421
Cruise control
switch
1 P. 220
Telephone switches1
P. 421
Engine (ignition)
switch
P. 181
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.