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1273-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Operation of each component
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
When the key is removed from the
engine switch, the steering wheel
returns to its stowed position by
moving up and away to enable
easier driver enter and exit.
Inserting the key into the engine
switch returns the steering wheel
to its original position.
■ The steering wheel can be adjusted when (power adjustable type)
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Automatic adjustment of the steering position (power adjustable type)
A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory system. ( P. 118)
■ Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch
position and the driver’s seat belt condition. ( P. 118)
Adjustment procedure (power-adjustable type)
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Auto tilt away (power-adjustable type)
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1303-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
■ If a sun visor interferes with the mirror
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
Hold and rotate the mirror to adjust the
support.
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1353-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Operation of each component
■Mirror operating conditions (power-adjustable type)
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the mirrors are fogg ed up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 338, 345)
■ Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automa\
ti-
cally by the driving position memory. ( P. 118)
■ Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirr or is set to automatic mode, the out-
side rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 130)
CAUTION
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving (power-adjustable type)
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are opera ting (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
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1373-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
■The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the power windows af ter turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection functi on (type B only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the power window does not close normally (type B only)
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the relevant door.
● After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Con-
tinue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has
opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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1413-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
CrewMax models
Opening
Closing
■The power back window can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the power b ack windows after turning the engine off
The power back windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds after
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
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2
CAUTION
■ Closing the back window
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the power back window.
Closing a back window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
■ Caution while driving
Keep the back window closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
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1423-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
Closes the moon roof*
*
: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
■ The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 43 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, howe\
ver,
be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to ope n and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
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2
Tilting up and down
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1443-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
■Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Push and hold the switch toward the “UP” (tilt up) side or “ ▼” (sliding
close) side.
After the moon roof will tilt up and down, release the switch.
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and
closing functions work properly.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 530)
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 146
Cargo and luggage ........... 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 158
Dinghy towing ................... 178
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 179
Automatic transmission ..... 181
Turn signal lever................ 186
Parking brake .................... 187
Horn .................................. 188
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 189
Fog light switch ................. 192
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 193 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 196
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 200
Intuitive parking assist....... 203
Rear view monitor system ............................ 209
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 218
Four-wheel drive system ... 226
AUTO LSD system............ 229
Driving assist systems ...... 231
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 240
Off-road precautions ......... 244