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2394-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC, A-TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems will not
function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
■ Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situ-
ations. Depending on many factors such as the conditions of the vehicle,
trailer, road surface, and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control sys-
tem may not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for informa-
tion on how to tow your trailer properly.
■ If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
● Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed. 
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. ( P. 175) 
     
        
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2414-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary,  block the wheels to prev ent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Observe the following precautions when switching fuels, in order to
maintain starting and driving performance.
● Do not change fuels when the fuel level is 1/4 or less.
● Always add at least 2.6 gal. (10 L) of fuel.
● After filling up with fuel, warm up  the engine or drive the vehicle for
at least 5 minutes or 7 miles (11 km).
● Do not accelerate rapidly immediately after refueling.
Use the correct tire chain size  when mounting the tire chains. 
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain 
(0.2 in. [5 mm] in diameter)
Cross chain 
(0.25 in. [6.3 mm] in diameter)
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Al ways check local regulations before installing
chains.
When parking the vehicle
Refueling (Flex-fuel vehicles)
Selecting tire chains
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2424-6. Driving tips
■Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the rear tires. Do not install tire chains on the front tires.
● Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4   1/2 mile (0.5   1.0 km).
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
● 4WD models: Do not mix tires of different makes, models, tread patterns
or treadwear.
■ Driving with tire chains 
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained. 
     
        
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2464-6. Driving tips
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaini ng to driving your vehicle off-road,
consult the following organizations.
● State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
● State Motor Vehicle Bureau
● Recreational Vehicle Clubs
● U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
CAUTION
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death, seri-
ous injury or damage to your vehicle:
● Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
● Do not grip the steering wheel spok es when driving off-road. A bad bump
could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe-
cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
● Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
● After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that
there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc., adhering or trapped
on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the
vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
● In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die
than a person wearing a seat belt. Th erefore, the driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
● When driving off-road or in rugged te rrain, do not drive at excessive
speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss
of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also
risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis. 
     
        
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2474-6. 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 river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● 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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5Multimedia
5-6. Using an external deviceListening to an iPod .......... 274
Listening to a USB memory device................ 278
Using the AUX port ........... 282
5-7. Connecting Bluetooth
® 
Preparations to use  wireless 
communication ................ 283
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
audio player 
for the first time ............... 287
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
phone for the first time  ... 288
Registering a Bluetooth
® 
device.............................. 289
Connecting a Bluetooth
® 
device.............................. 291
Displaying a Bluetooth
® 
device details .................. 293
Detailed Bluetooth
® 
system settings ............... 294
5-8. Bluetooth
® audio
Listening to Bluetooth® 
audio ............................... 295 5-9. Bluetooth
® phone
Using a Bluetooth® 
phone .............................. 296
Making a call ..................... 298
Receiving a call ................. 301
Speaking on the phone ..... 302
Bluetooth
® phone 
message function ............ 305
Using the steering wheel  switches .......................... 309
Bluetooth
® phone 
settings ........................... 310
Contact/Call History  Settings ........................... 312
What to do if...  (Troubleshooting) ............ 321
5-10. Using the voice command  system
Voice command system .... 325
5-11. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 327
5-12. Antenna Antenna............................. 332 
     
        
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2965-9. Bluetooth® phone
Using a Bluetooth® phone
To display the screen shown below, press the   switch on the steer-
ing wheel or press the   button.
Several functions are available to operate on each screen that is dis-
played by selecting the 4 tabs.
Device name
Bluetooth
® connection status
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your
cellular phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data
system that allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to
the hands-free system and make/receive calls.
Before making a phone call, check  the connection status, battery
charge, call area and signal strength. ( P. 297)
If a Bluetooth
® device cannot be connected, check the connection
status on the phone screen. If th e device is not connected, either
register or reconnect it. ( P. 286, 291)
Phone screen
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2985-9. Bluetooth® phone
Making a call
Display the phone screen. (P. 296)
Select the “Dial Pad” tab and enter a phone number.
To delete the input phone number, select  . 
For the first digit, you can enter “+” by selecting “ ” for a while.
Press the   switch on the steering wheel or select  .
You can dial a number from the contact data imported from your cellu-
lar phone. The system has one co ntact for each registered phone. Up
to 2500 contacts may be stored in each contact. ( P. 298)
Display the phone screen. ( P. 296)
Select “Contacts” tab.
Choose the desired contact to call from the list.
Choose the number and then press the   switch on the steering
wheel or select  .
You can transfer the phone numbers in a Bluetooth
® phone to the sys-
tem. 
Operation methods differ between PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
compatible and PBAP incompatible Bluetooth
® phones. If the cellular
phone does not support either PBAP or OPP (Object Push Profile)
service, you cannot transfer contacts.
■For PBAP compatible Bluetooth® phones
When “Automatic Contact/History  Transfer” is set to on ( P. 312)
Select the “Contacts” tab.
Check that a confirmation scr een is displayed when the opera-
tion is complete.
Transfer the contact data to the system using a Bluetooth® phone.
Once a Bluetooth® phone is registered,  you can make a call
using the following procedure:
Dialing
Dialing from the  contacts list 
When the contact is empty
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