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Driving
NOTICE
■When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

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4-1. Before driving
Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity)  (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. ( P. 180)
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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2614-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
◆AUTO LSD function (2WD models)
The AUTO LSD function is activated when the system is in TRAC
off mode. It operates when one of the drive wheels is spinning,
such as when the wheel is spinning freely on ice or mud. The sys-
tem applies the brakes to the spinning wheel and transfers some of
the torque to the other wheel to secure drive power.
◆Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (AWD models)
Automatically switches from fron t-wheel drive to all-wheel drive
(AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure reli-
able handling and stability. Exampl es of conditions where the sys-
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow,
rain, etc.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to redu ce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel

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2854-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the stream for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake drums and around
brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system
components.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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5-2. Using the audio system
■When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 371)
■ About Bluetooth
®
■Compatible models
●Bluetooth
® specifications:
Ver. 1.1, or higher (Recommended: Ver. 2.1 + EDR or higher)
● Following Profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (recom-
mended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (recom- mended: Ver. 1.3 or higher)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be
connected to the Bluetooth
® audio/phone. However, please note that some
functions may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
● Cellular phone
• HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.5)
• OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
• PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) Ver. 1.0
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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5-2. Using the audio system
■Bluetooth® audio/phone system functions
Depending on the Bluetooth
® device, certain functions may not be available.
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation details
“PHONE” “Phonebook” “Add contacts”
Adding a new num-
ber
“Add SD” Registering a speed
dial
“Delete call
history” Deleting a number
stored in the call his-
tory
“Delete contacts” Deleting a number
stored in the phone-
book
“Delete other PB” Deleting a phone-
book’s data
“Auto transfer” - Setting automatic
transferring of the
phonebook on or off
“HF sound
setting” “Call volume” Setting call volume
“Ringtone
volume”
Setting ring tone vol-
ume
“Ringtone” Setting the ring tone
“Transfer
histories” -Transferring the call
histories

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5-2. Using the audio system
Making a phone call
■Making a phone call
●Dialing by inputting a name
● Speed dialing
● Dialing by entering the number
● Dialing from call histories
■Receiving a phone call
●Answering the phone
● Refusing the call
■Operations during a call
●Transferring a call
● Muting your voice
● Inputting digits
● Setting call volume
■Adjusting the ring tone volume when receiving a call
: If equipped
To enter the “PHONE” mode, press the off-hook switch.

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3655-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■Answering the phone
Press the off-hook switch.
■Refusing the call
Press the on-hook switch.
■Receiving a call when on another call
Press the off-hook switch.
Pressing the off-hook switch again returns you to the previous call.
●Transferring a call
A call can be transferred between the cellular phone and system
while dialing, receiving a call, or during a call. Use one of the follow-
ing methods:
a. Operate the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the opera-
tion of the phone.
b. Press the (HNDSET).*
*
: This operation can be performed only when transferring a call from the cellular phone to the system during a call.
● Muting your voice
Press (MUTE).
● Inputting digits
Press (0-9) and use the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to input the
desired digits.
• To send the input digits press (SEND).
• When finished, press (EXIT) to return to the previous screen.
● Setting call volume
To decrease the volume: Turn the “PWR•VOL” knob counterclock-
wise.
To increase the volume: Turn the “PWR•VOL” knob clockwise.
When receiving a phone call
Operations during a call