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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 183)Roll sensing of curtain
shield airbags off indica-
tor ( P. 134)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 207)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 236)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 203)
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 253)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 203)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 236, 241)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 209)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 250)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 241)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 217)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 245)
Slip indicator ( P. 269)
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 247)
VSC off indicator
(P. 270)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 260)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 270)
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Accessor y meter
The accessory meter presents the driver with a variety of driving-
related data including the current outside air temperature.
“MODE/ ” button
“SET/ ” button
Trip information (P. 200)
Displays driving range and average fuel consumption
Outside temperature display ( P. 461)
Compass ( P. 480)
Clock ( P. 459)
H (Hour) button ( P. 459)
M (Minute) button ( P. 459)
Multi-terrain Select display ( P. 260)
Automatically displayed when using Multi-terrain Select
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
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■Daytime running light system
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running
lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the park-
ing brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help
improve fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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■Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned
to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the lights off and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights
turn off immediately if on the key is pressed after all the doors are
locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch off and then back to or
.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 664)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
The wipers will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
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■When the rear window wiper and washer switch is turned off
The rear wiper will stop operation, and return to the retracted position after
approximately 3 seconds.
However, if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
is turned to ACCESSORY mode or tur ned off (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem) while the rear wiper is operating, the rear wiper will stop at that position
and will not return to the retracted position.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 664)
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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Shifting between H2 and H4■ Shifting from H2 to H4
Ty p e A Reduce vehicle speed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
Ty p e B Reduce vehicle speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h).
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
■Shifting from H4 to H2
Ty p e A Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.
This can be done at any speed.
The four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Shifting between H4 and L4
■ Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the
brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Ty p e A Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to L4.
Ty p e B Push the “UNLOCK” button and then push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
■Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the
brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Ty p e A Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
Ty p e B Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive
control switch to H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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