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Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Slip indicator1
High/Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Center differential lock indicator
Cruise control indicator AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator
1
Height control indicator1
Height control/MANUAL indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Power back door operation (if equipped)
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will r\
elock for
safety.
With power back door Without power back door
With power back door Without power back door
Panic button
Push and hold
Fu
Lig
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for
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to open
Store
Pull
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
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Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEWFE
Au
* The
Shift
Dow
For b
shift
“S”
“T
“TOW
redu
reco
Refe
to u
Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Au
Auto
turn
-Doo
-Doo
-Doo
-Doo igin
Refe
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to \
shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the
shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”“D”
“TOW/HAUL” switch (if equipped)
“TOW/HAUL” mode can be used when carrying heavy loads. As fuel economy is
reduced while in “TOW/HAUL” mode, deactivating when driving without a load is
recommended.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
System ON/OFF
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different mode\
s, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the iginition switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Lock the center differential if the vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Turn to “4H” with speed below 62 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “4L.”\
WD
For best fuel economy and performance under normal driving conditions, k\
eep in
“2WD” position.
Push
and turn
Turn
Turn
Push
Four-wheel drive control switch
BS
The
chan
in an
(the
rear
Refe
to u
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Se
L
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n
in
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver to confirm sa\
fety when
changing lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling
in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rea\
rview mirror
(the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside
rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manualfor more details on this system before attempting
to use it.
System ON/OFF
ain
Seats-Head restraints
Front
Third row (center)
Lock release button
Lock release button
Second row
Lock release button * 8-passenger models only
*
Third row (outside)
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Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release and slide
Seatback folding/returning
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
(1) L
(2) S
(3) F
(4) F
(1)
(3)
Se
(4)
Second row
Third row
Separate seat Bench seat
Manual seat Power seat
Se
S
S
S
S
L
P
L
Man
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