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When driving
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Instrument cluster light control
To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster lights, push the
switch. Darker
Brighter
■The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
→P. 493)
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→ P. 193)
(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive lock
indicator ( →
P. 229)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 208)Low engine coolant
temperature indicator
Tail light indicator
(→ P. 207)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator ( →P. 224)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 1 )
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator
(→ P. 225)
Rear fog light indicator
(→ P. 2 1 1 )“TRC OFF” indicator
(→ P. 224)
Gear Shift Indicator
(→ P. 190)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating
indicator ( →P. 185, 181)
(if equipped)
“ECO” indicator
(→ P. 217)“PASSENGER
AIRBAG” indicator
(→ P. 140)
(if equipped)
“ECO OFF” indicator
(→ P. 217)
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*1, 2
*1, 4
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Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following condi-
tions are met:
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The battery is sufficiently charged.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The hood is closed.
● In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the
Stop & Start system and the “ECO OFF” indicator will come on. This is
not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• Engine coolant temperature is extremely high.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the vehicle indicator
temperature is extremely high such as after the vehicle was parked
under the hot sun.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the outside tempera- ture is 8 °C (46 °F) or lower.
• Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system only: The wind- shield defogger is being used.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly, resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop &
Start system to become excessively high.
When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and
restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
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Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in “6” gear. ( →P. 189)
■ If the engine overheats...
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30 °C (85 °F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( →P. 493)
■ When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“1” or “R”.
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Interior features
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Power heater∗
∗: If equipped
■Power heater can be operated when
●The engine is running.
● The outside temperature is low.
● The engine coolant temperature is low.
■ Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
● When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
● When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
● When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
This feature is used to keep th
e cab warm in cold conditions.
On/off
The power heater turns on
about 25 seconds after you
press the switch and it takes
about another 85 seconds to
warm up.
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■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stum bling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However , water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon mon-
oxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system
checked immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( →P. 380)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level ( →P. 377)
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)
Engine oil level (→P. 372)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( →P. 402)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original