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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
features
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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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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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When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 172
Engine (ignition) switch .... 181
Automatic transmission .... 184
Turn signal lever .............. 189
Parking brake ................... 190
Horn ................................. 191
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 192
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 198
Multi-information display............................ 203
Accessory meter .............. 209
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
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188 2-1. Driving procedures
■Gear range display when driving in S mode
The current gear range is displayed on the combination meter. ( P. 185)
■ When driving with the cruise control system (if equipped)
The engine brake will not operate in the S mode, even when downshifting to
5 or 4 (6-speed models) or 4 or 3 (5-speed models). ( P. 220)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 630
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer, immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ 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 the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
■ Downshifting restrictions wa rning buzzer (in the S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 189)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 212)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 212)*1AUTO LSD indicator
(P. 240, 245)
(If equipped)
Security indicator
(P. 112, 114)*1,7
RSCA OFF indicator
( P. 133)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 184)
TRAC OFF indicator
( P. 245, 246, 247)
*1AIR BAG ON indicator
(P. 135)
*1AIR BAG OFF indicator
(P. 135)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 220)
(4WD models)
4HI indicator ( P. 236)
*1,5
Slip indicator
( P. 241, 244)
(4WD models)
4LO indicator ( P. 236)
*1
VSC OFF indicator
(
P. 240, 245, 246, 247)
*1
(If equipped)
TOW HAUL indicator
(P. 187)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 212)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler-
ator.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
■ Set the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
At this time, the cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and push
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed.
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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or the shift range position must be in 4 or 5 in S
mode (5-speed models).
● The shift lever is in D or the shift range position must be in between 4 and
6 in S mode (6-speed models).
● Vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.