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2854-6. Driving tips
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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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5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Im mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle ins pected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
Low engine oil pressure warning lightIndicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
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5598-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the
factory.
Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent
of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your
Toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (AWD models)
Oil capacity0.48 qt. (0.45 L, 0.40 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosityToyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
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5738-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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620Alphabetical index
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USB port ................................... 335
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 281
Valet key ..................................... 96
Vanity lights ............................. 395Vanity lights .......................... 395
Wattage ................................ 562
Vanity mirrors .......................... 395
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 553
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 260
Voice command system
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 260
Warning buzzers ...................... 503 Brake system ....... ................. 503
Downshifting ......................... 211
Key reminder ........................ 511
Open back door .................... 507
Open door ............................. 507
Open moon roof .................... 161
Seat belt remainder .............. 507
Warning lights.......................... 503 ABS....................................... 504
Automatic High Beam ........... 505
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ................ 505
Brake system ....... ................. 503
Charging system ................... 504
Electric power steering ......... 505 Low engine oil pressure........ 504
Low fuel level ........................ 507
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 504
Open door............................. 507
Seat belt reminder light......... 507
Slip indicator ......................... 505
SRS ...................................... 504
Tire pressure ........................ 508
Washer ..................................... 229 Checking............................... 442
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Switch ................................... 229
Washing and waxing ............... 404
Weights
Cargo capacity...................... 552
Load limits ............................ 180
Weights................................. 552
Wheels ...................................... 457 Replacing wheels ................. 457
Size....................................... 561
Window glasses ...................... 156
Window lock switch ................ 156
Windows................................... 156 Power windows..................... 156
Rear window defogger.......... 305
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 307
Windshield wipers ................... 229
Intermittent windshield wipers ................................. 229
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