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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch ....... 162
Automatic transmission....... 166
Manual transmission ........... 170
Turn signal lever ................. 173
Parking brake...................... 174
Horn .................................... 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 1852-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 191
Fog light switch .................. 195
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch .... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 202
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 207
Four-wheel drive system .... 212
Rear differential lock
system.............................. 217
Driving assist systems........ 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 232
Winter driving tips............... 235
Trailer towing...................... 239
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SRS driver airbag
P. 109
“DISP” button P. 186Audio remote control switches
P. 314, 384
Horn P. 175
Engine (ignition) switch P. 162
Cruise control switch P. 202
: If equipped
Telephone switch P. 387
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(Right-hand drive vehicles)
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SRS driver airbag
P. 109
“DISP” button P. 186
Horn P. 175
Cruise control switch P. 202
Engine (ignition) switch P. 162
Audio remote control switches
P. 314, 384
Telephone switch P. 387
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Installation of an RF-transmitter system
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multi-port fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is
available on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch..... 162
Automatic transmission .... 166
Manual transmission......... 170
Turn signal lever ............... 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn .................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 176
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 180
Multi-information
display ............................ 1852-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 191
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 199
Headlight cleaner switch ... 201
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 202
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 207
Four-wheel drive system... 212
Rear differential lock
system ............................ 217
Driving assist systems ...... 221
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 227
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 232
Winter driving tips ............. 235
Trailer towing .................... 239
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Downshift restriction
The maximum allowable speeds are as follows.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. (P. 41)
AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the optimal gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
When driving with the cruise control system (If equipped)
Engine braking will not occur when downshifting from D to 4. (P. 202)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 585
Downshifting
Maximum speed
km/h (mph)
SR grade*DLX grade*
Front drive
control lever
in H2 or H4Front drive
control lever
in L4Front drive
control lever
in H2 or H4Front drive
control lever
in L4
D 4 140 (87)- 145 (90)-
4 3 100 (62) 35 (22) 105 (65) 40 (25)
3 2 65 (40) 25 (16) 70 (43) 25 (16)
2 L 20 (12) 5 (3) 20 (12) 5 (3)
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 173)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator
(P. 222)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 191)
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 222)
(optitron type
meters)
Tail light indicator
(P. 191)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive
indicator(P. 212)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 195)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator (P. 217)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 196)
(automatic
transmission)
Shift position indicators
(P. 166)Engine preheating
indicator (P. 162)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 202)
*1, 2
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
: If equipped
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicator
Cruise control switch
Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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