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CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (P. 88)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
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Before driving
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CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint system
● Vehicles with third row seats: When using the LATCH anchors for a child
restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible, with the seatback
close to the child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's
shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■
After recharging/reconnect ing the battery (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine may not start with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF. However, the engine will operate normally from the
second attempt.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If
the battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery.
Take extra care when connecting the battery if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
CAUTION
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
A-TRAC Active traction control system
AUTO LSD Automatic Limited Slip Differential
AUX Auxiliary
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill assist control system
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
LED Light Emitting Diode
LSD Limited Slip Differential
MAX Maximum
MIN Minimum
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .....................................314, 320
ABS ...........................................266
Accessory meter ......................199
Active head restraints ............... 69
Active traction control ............. 243
Air conditioning filter............... 550
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............550
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................320
Manual air conditioning system ................................314
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...124
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 128
Airbag warning light............... 588
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............124
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................128
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
General airbag precautions ...128
Locations of airbags ..............121
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 133
Proper driving posture ...119, 128
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................134
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 124
Side airbag precautions ........ 128
SRS airbags .......................... 121 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna ............................ 342, 385
Anti-lock brake system ........... 266
Armrest ..................................... 472
Audio input ............................... 381
Audio remote controls ............ 382
Audio system
Antenna................................. 342
Audio input ............................ 381
AUX port ............................... 381
CD player/changer ................ 345
iPod ....................................... 362
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 354
Optimal use ........................... 376
Portable music player ........... 381
Radio..................................... 338
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 382
Type ...................................... 331
USB memory......................... 369
AUTO LSD system ................... 245
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 320
Automatic light control
system .................................... 203
Automatic running boards ........ 59
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 179
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 618
S mode.................................. 181
AUX port ................................... 381
Auxiliary box ............................ 447A

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Back door
Back door ............................... 63
Back window ........................ 101
Smart key system ... ................ 35
Wireless remote control.......... 49
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 566
Wattage ................................ 644
Back window ........................... 101
Battery
Checking .............................. 532
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............ 623
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 288
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 388
Bluetooth® phone ................... 404
Bottle holder ............................ 451
Brake
Fluid...................................... 528
Parking brake ....................... 184
Brake assist ............................. 266
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 191 Care
Exterior ..................................502
Interior ...................................505
Seat belts ..............................506
Cargo capacity .........................280
Cargo hooks .............................480
Cargo net hooks.......................481
CD player/changer ...................345
Center differential lock ............239
Chains .......................................290
Child-protectors .........................55
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........142
Booster seats, installation .....146
Convertible seats, definition .............................142
Convertible seats, installation ...........................146
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
Infant seats, definition ...........142
Infant seats, installation.........146
Installing CRS with LATCH system........ ............148
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................151
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................154
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................128
Battery precautions ....... 534, 626
Child-protectors ....................... 55
Child restraint system............142
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................89
Installing child restraints ........ 146
Moon roof precautions .......... 108
Power window lock switch....... 98
Power window precautions ...100
Removed key battery precautions .........................554
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................91
Seat belt precautions ..............90
Seat heater precautions ........ 470
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 502
Interior ...................................505
Seat belts ..............................506
Clock ......................................... 455
Coin holder ............................... 444
Compass ...................................474
Condenser ................................527
Console box ............................. 443
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 627
Crawl Control ...........................254
Cruise control...........................217
Cup holder ................................448
Curtain shield airbags ............. 121
Customizable features............. 660 Daytime running light
system .................................... 207
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 328
Side mirrors........................... 328
Dimension ................................ 634
Dinghy towing .......................... 311
Display Trip information ..................... 200
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 438
Wattage................................. 644
Door lock Back door .......................... 35, 63
Side door........................... 35, 53
Wireless remote control .......... 49
Doors
Back door .......................... 35, 63
Door windows ......................... 98
Side door........................... 35, 53
Side mirrors............................. 96
Downhill assist control system .................................... 251
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 591
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct posture ..................... 119
Driving assist systems .......... 266
Off-road precautions ............. 275
Procedures............................ 160
Winter driving tips ................. 288D

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Safety Connect ........................ 493
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 86
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 88
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 506
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 88
How to wear your seat belt ..... 86
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 89
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 88
Reminder light ...................... 591
Seat belt extenders ................ 89
Seat belt pretensioners .......... 87
Seat heaters ............................. 470
Seating capacity ...................... 286
Seats Adjustment ....................... 68, 72
Adjustment precautions .... 71, 82
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 146
Cleaning ............................... 505
Head restraints ....................... 83
Properly sitting in the seat .... 119
Seat heaters ......................... 470
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 193 Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........179
Front-wheel drive ..................236
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................618
Shift lock system .....................618
Side airbags..............................121
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............565
Switch....................................203
Wattage .................................644
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............96
Slide deck .................................483
Smart key system Entry function ..........................35
Starting the engine ................173
“SOS” button............................493
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................643
Storage location ....................603
Spark plug ................................639
Specifications...........................634
Speech command switch ........410
Speedometer ............................186
Steering
Column lock release......171, 176
Fluid ......................................530
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................93
Audio switches ......................382
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs .............565
Wattage .................................644S