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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
■
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do
not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete
stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road
surfaces by controlling steering performance.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the front wheels (2WD mod-
els) or four wheels (4WD models) from spinning when starting the vehi-
cle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■ Hill-start assist control
P. 228
■Downhill assist control system (4WD models only)
P. 230
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you hear
a beep.
: If equipped
Some audio features can be cont rolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Vo l u m e
Radio mode: Selects radio
stations
CD mode: Selects tracks,
files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs (type C only)
iPod mode: Selects songs
USB memory mode: Selects files and fold-
ers
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects tracks and
albums
Turns the power on, selects
audio source

504 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
23 EPS80 A Electric power steering
24 ST 30 A Starting system
25 CRT 10 ARear seat entertainment system,
audio system
26 RADIO NO.1 20 A Audio system
27 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Steering sensor, gauges and
meters, clock, main body ECU,
wireless remote control, smart key
system, power back door, multi-
information display, front passen-
ger occupant classification system
28 DOME 10 AVanity lights, personal lights, inte-
rior light, gauges and meters,
engine switch light, door courtesy
lights
29 TOWING 30 A Trailer lights
30 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
31 EFI MAIN 25 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
32 HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
33 IG2 25 AINJ NO.1, INJ NO.2, IGN, GAUGE
NO.2
34 AMP 15 A Audio system
35 RR FOG 7.5 A No circuit
36 DEICER 15 A Windshield wiper de-icer
37 G/H 10 AGlass hatch, multiplex communica-
tion system, outer foot lights
38 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
39 AM2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system
40 H-LP LH HI 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
FuseAmpereCircuit

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
9 DOOR NO.2 25 A Power windows
10 AM1 7.5 A Starting system 11 P/SEAT (PS) 30 A Power seat
12 A/C NO.1 10 A Air conditioning system
13 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
14 S/ROOF 20 A Electric moon roof
15 TAIL 15 A Parking lights, tail lights, license
plate lights, fog lights, trailer lights
16 PANEL 7.5 A Glove box light, instrument panel
lights, switch illumination
17 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
electric moon roof, electronically
controlled automatic transmission
system, power back door, seat
heaters, tire pressure warning sys-
tem, electric power steering, anti-
glare inside rear view mirror, shift
lock system, tire pressure warning
system
18 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Enhanced vehicle stability control
system
19 A/C NO.2 10 A Air conditioning system
20 WASH 20 A Windshield and rear window
washer
21 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
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22 GAUGE NO.1 10 AAudio system, back-up lights,
charging system, emergency flash-
ers, traction control system, wind-
shield wiper de-icer, air
conditioning system, charging sys-
tem, rear view monitor system,
trailer lights, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
23 FR WIP 30 A Windshield wipers and washer
24 RR WIP 15 A Rear window wiper and washer
25 IGN 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system,
smart key system, SRS airbag sys-
tem
26 GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A Gauges and meters, rear view
monitor system
27 ECU-ACC 7.5 A Outside rear view mirrors, shift lock
system, smart key system, multi-
plex communication system
28 ACC SOCK
NO.1 15 A Power outlet
29 ACC SOCK
NO.2 15 A Power outlet
30 RADIO NO.2 7.5 A Audio system, clock, rear seat
entertainment system, interior
lights, personal lights
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Installing a towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
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530 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Electric power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The Enhanced VSC system;
• The TRAC system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The downhill assist control system (4WD models).
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator
light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank low or empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
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