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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 and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 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 ............... 266
Winter driving tips ............... 268
Trailer towing ...................... 272
Dinghy towing ..................... 295
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and 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
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .............................. 390
3Interior and exterior
features
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 528
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 531
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 534
General maintenance.......... 536
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 539
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 540
Hood ................................... 544
Engine compartment ........... 545
Tires .................................... 559
Tire inflation pressure ......... 567
Wheels ................................ 571
Air conditioning filter............ 574
Wireless remote control battery ............................... 577
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 579
Light bulbs........................... 590 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 602
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 603
If you think something is wrong ............................... 609
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 610
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 611
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles
with multi-information
display) ............................. 622
If you have a flat tire ........... 626
If the engine will not start .................................. 644
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 646
If you lose your keys........... 649
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 650
If your vehicle overheats .... 654
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 657
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............... 658
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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Shift lever P. 181Shift lock override
button
P. 646
Pictorial indexInterior
TOW/HAUL switch
P. 184
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flasher switch P. 602
TOW/HAUL switch1 P. 184
Accessory meter
control switches
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Multi-information display
control switches
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P. 207
P. 200
Intuitive parking assist
switch
1 P. 227
Front-wheel drive control
switch
3 P. 242
Front separated type seats
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Wireless remote control battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the wireless remote control is not used.) If the wireless remot\
e control
function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 577)
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. ( P. 49)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the door will set the alarm sy\
stem.
(P. 117)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc, ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the operation of the aircraft.
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Tailgate
The tailgate can be opened using the tailgate handle. The tailgate
can be locked/unlocked using a key.
■Tailgate handle
Pull the handle
Open the tailgate slowly
The support cables will hold
the tailgate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try
pulling it toward you to make
sure it is securely locked.
■Key
Unlock with the master key
Lock with the master key
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CAUTION
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Before removing the tailgate (vehic les with rear view monitor system)
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
●Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness (vehicles with rear view
monitor system)
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before open the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens (vehicles with rear view monitor
system)
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.