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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 6
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry16
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio14-15
Automatic Transmission 8
Clock 9
Cruise control13
Four-wheel drive 9
Lights & turn signals12
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Parking brake10
Power outlets 17
Rear differential lock16
Seat adjustments-Front10
Seats-Folding rear 11
Seats-Head restraints10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)18
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 9
VSC OFF switch17
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Door locks-Power 19
Doors-Child safety locks20
Floor mat installation23
Seat belts19
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor19
Spare tire & tools 21
Star Safety SystemTM22-23
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 20
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on this and other customizable options.
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OVERVIEW
Tachometer
Speedometer
Odometer and two trip meters
Service indicator and reminder
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Gear shift position indicator (if equipped)
Instrument cluster
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
Charging system warning
1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Brake system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Indicator symbols
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.
2If this light flashes, refer to “SRS airbag,” Section 1-7-, 2012 O\
wner’s Manual.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the front
turn signal lights upon starting engine and releasing parking brake.
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns lights off when driver’s door
is opened with the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” po\
sition.
Front fog lights come on only when the
headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Windows-Power (if equipped)
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic down operation (driver side only)
Push the switch completely down and release to fully open. To stop window
midway, lightly pull up on the switch.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Type AType B
Headlights
Parking lights
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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VSC OFF
The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF switch
Power outlets
12V DC
120V AC (if equipped)
ON/OFF switch
Green light
Yellow light
Right side
of bed
Push
Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
The engine must be running for use.
Yellow Light Only Max Capacity 120V AC/100W
Green & Yellow Lights Max Capacity 120V AC/400W
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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