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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 44
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Wireless remote control ........ 46
Side doors............................. 60
Tailgate ................................. 64
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 68
Rear seats ............................ 73
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts .............................. 79
Steering wheel ...................... 86
Inside rear view mirror .......... 87
Outside rear view mirrors...... 89
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................... 92
Quarter windows
(extra-cab models).............. 95
Back window (vehicles
with sliding type) ................. 961-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 103
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 108
SRS airbags ....................... 110
Child restraint systems ....... 123
Installing child restraints ..... 135
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch ...... 162
Automatic transmission ...... 166
Manual transmission .......... 170
Turn signal lever................. 173
Parking brake ..................... 174
Horn ................................... 175
1Before driving
2When driving
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
Shift lever P. 166
Shift lock override button P. 577
Auxiliary box P. 442
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Cup holder P. 439
Front drive control lever P. 211
: If equipped
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Pictorial indexInterior
(Left-hand drive vehicles)
C
Vehicles with manual transmission
Auxiliary box P. 442
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Shift lever P. 170
Front drive control lever
P. 211
Cup holder P. 439
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Pictorial indexInterior
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Shift lever
P. 166
Shift lock override button P. 577
Auxiliary box P. 442
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Cup holder P. 439
Front drive control lever P. 211
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Vehicles with manual transmission
Auxiliary box P. 442
Parking brake lever
P. 174
Shift lever P. 170
Front drive control lever
P. 211
Cup holder P. 439
: If equipped
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Checking your vehicle’s model
Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.
Driving system
2: 4WD models
3: Pre Runner
Basic code
6: Models with 1KD-FTV engine
5: Models with 2KD-FTV engine
Cab type and Producing country
T: Single-cab made in South Africa
B: Single-cab made in Thailand
C: Extra-cab made in Thailand
P: Double-cab made in South Africa
D: Double-cab made in Thailand
Transmission type
A: Automatic transmission
M: Manual transmission
Grade
D: DLX
S: SR
Destination
W: Models for European countries
H: Models only for Finland
The model code appears on the manufacturer’s label with the head-
ing “MODEL”.
K U N 2 6 – P A D W
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch..... 162
Automatic transmission .... 166
Manual transmission......... 170
Turn signal lever ............... 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn .................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 176
Indicators and
warning lights.................. 180
Multi-information
display ............................ 1852-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 199
Headlight cleaner
switch.............................. 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 202
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 206
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 211
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 216
Driving assist systems ...... 220
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 226
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 231
Winter driving tips ............. 234
Trailer towing .................... 238
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
Starting the engine
P. 162
Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 166)
Release the parking brake. (P. 174)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
(P. 170)
Release the parking brake. (P. 174)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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STEP3
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