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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping, and safe-driving information.
3Interior and
exterior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For owners
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners and
camper information.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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2-3. Operating the lights andwipers
Headlight swi tch .................. 210
Fog light switch ................... 215
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 223
Intuitive parking assist......... 227
Rear view monitor system... 234
Four-wheel drive system ..... 242
AUTO LSD system.............. 246
Driving assist systems ........ 249
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 257
Cargo and luggage ............. 262
Vehicle load limits ............... 265
Winter driving tips ............... 267
Trailer towing ...................... 271
Dinghy towing ..................... 294
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 298
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 307
Outside rear view mirror defoggers and front
windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped on Regular
Cab and Double Cab
models) ............................. 315 Back window, outside rear
view mirror defoggers
and front windshield
wiper de-icer (if equipped
on CrewMax models) ....... 317
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 320
Using the radio ................... 324
Using the CD player ........... 332
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 341
Operating an iPod .............. 349
Operating a USB memory ............................ 355
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 362
Using the AUX port............. 366
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 368
Antenna .............................. 371
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 374
Using the Bluetooth® audio
system .............................. 377
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 382
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 384
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 389
3Interior and exterior
features
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3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 390
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 399
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 408
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 411
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 413
Using the video mode ........ 416
Changing the Setup Menu settings ............................. 418
3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 426
Using the hands-free phone system ................... 430
Making a phone call ........... 438
Setting a cellular phone...... 442
Security and system setup ................................ 446
Using the phone book ........ 449
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 455
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 457
• Personal/interior lights...... 457
• Cargo lamp main switch ... 460 3-7. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 461
• Glove boxes ..................... 463
• Console box ..................... 465
• Card holder ....................... 467
• Map holder ....................... 470
• Pen holder ........................ 473
• Tissue pocket ................... 475
• Overhead console ............ 477
• Front cup holders ............. 478
• Rear cup holders .............. 480
• Bottle holders ................... 481
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 483
• Storage box ...................... 485
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 488
Vanity mirrors ..................... 489
Clock................................... 490
Outside temperature display .............................. 491
Power outlets (12V DC) ...... 493
Power outlets (115V AC) .... 498
Seat heaters ....................... 502
Seat heaters and ventilators ......................... 504
Armrest (CrewMax models only) .................................. 506
Seatback table .................... 507
Floor mat ............................ 508
Luggage compartment features ............................ 510
Garage door opener ........... 513
Compass ............................ 520
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Air conditioning
system
P. 307
Power outlet P. 493
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 315
Accessory meter P. 207
AUX port/USB port1
P. 349, 355, 366
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system (front separated type seats)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 317
Security indicator1 P. 115, 117
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 320
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models
4: If equipped on CrewMax models
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
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Air conditioning
system
P. 307
Bottle holders P. 481
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch2/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
2 P. 315
Accessory meter P. 207
AUX port/USB port1
P. 349, 355, 366
Vehicles with manual ai r conditioning system (front bench type seat)
Back window defogger switch3/ back window defogger and outside rear
view mirror defogger switch
4/ back window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 317
Security indicator1 P. 115, 117
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 320
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Seat heater
switches
1 P. 502
Air conditioning
system
P. 298
Power outlet P. 493
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch5/ outside rear view mirror
defogger and front windshield wiper de-icer switch
6 P. 315
Accessory meter P. 207
AUX port/USB port1
P. 349, 355, 366
3: CrewMax models
1: If equipped
2: If equipped on Regular Cab and Double Cab models5: Double Cab models4: If equipped on CrewMax models*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Back window defogger and outside rear view mirror defogger switch3/
back window defogger, outside rear view mirror defogger and front
windshield wiper de-icer switch
4 P. 317
6: If equipped on Double Cab models
Security indicator P. 115, 117
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 320
Seat heater and
ventilator switches
1
P. 504
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Instrument panelPictorial index
VSC OFF switch
P. 246, 251, 252, 253
Audio remote control switches1 P. 368
Power back window switch2 P. 102
Talk switch1
P. 431
Cruise control
switch
1 P. 223
Telephone switches1
P. 431
Engine (ignition)
switch
P. 178
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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
■Engine switch
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
ACC
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
ON
All electrical components can
be used.
START
For starting the engine.
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the
engine.
The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 25 seconds, which-
ever is less. If you turn the engine switch, the engine will keep
cranking for about 30 seconds maximum.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is com-
pletely started.