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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 178
Engine (ignition) switch..... 190
Automatic transmission .... 194
Turn signal lever ............... 200
Parking brake ................... 201
Horn .................................. 202
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 203
Indicators and
warning lights.................. 207
Multi-information
display ............................ 212
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 218
Fog light switch ................. 222
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 224
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 231
Headlight cleaner
switch ............................. 2322-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 233
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 237
4-Wheel AHC
(Active Height Control
Suspension).................... 248
AVS (Adaptive Variable
Suspension system) ....... 258
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 259
Crawl Control (with Turn
Assist function) ............... 264
Multi-terrain Select ............ 270
Multi-terrain Monitor .......... 276
Driving assist systems ...... 300
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety).......... 307
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 308
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions ......... 313
Cargo and luggage ........... 317
Winter driving tips ............. 319
Trailer towing .................... 323
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)Shift ranges and their functions
Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to
vehicle speed and driving conditions. But, the gear is limited
according to selected shift range.
You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
“S” mode
When the shift range is “5” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes
too high.
To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
Downshifting restrictions warning 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.)
When driving with the cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will
not be canceled.
While driving in “S” mode, downshifting to “5” or “4”. (P. 233)
When switching the driving mode to power mode while driving in “D”
position. (P. 196)
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 573)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few sec-
onds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as Multi Terrain ABS and the SRS airbag
warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, immediately if this occurs.
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Shift position and shift range (P. 194)
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range.
Warning messages (P. 579)
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s system.
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Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with an automatic transmission: The shift lever is in the “D” or
more than range “4” of “S” has been selected.
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated (if equipped).
The switching operation continues for 5 seconds or more after the center
differential lock switch has been operated.
If the warning message for the cruise control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)Buzzer operation and distance to an obstacle
A beep sounds when the corner sensors and rear center sensors
are operating.
The buzzer beeps faster as the vehicle approaches an obstacle.
When the vehicle comes within the following distance of the obsta-
cle, the buzzer sounds continuously:
• Front corner sensors: Approximately 25 cm (0.8 ft.)
• Rear corner sensors: Approximately 30 cm (1.0 ft.)
• Rear center sensors: Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft.)
When 2 or more obstacles are detected simultaneously, the beep
system responds to the nearest obstacle. If one or both come
within the above distances, the beep will repeat a long tone, fol-
lowed by fast beeps.
You can change the volume of the warning beeps. (P. 243)