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1483-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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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 operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ If ice should jam the mirror (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.
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4Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 156
Cargo and luggage ............ 170
Trailer towing ..................... 172
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch...... 183
Automatic transmission ..... 187
Manual transmission.......... 191
Turn signal lever ................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
Horn ................................... 196 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................197
Fog light switch .................. 201
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 204
Headlight cleaner switch .... 208
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control..................... 214
Rear view monitor system ............................. 219
Four-wheel drive system.... 226
Rear differential lock system ...................... 230
Driving assist systems ....... 233
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system ................... 238
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 243
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1664-1. Before driving
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CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■
When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or shar p turns that require braking. In this
case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (4WD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.
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1854-2. Driving procedures
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■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmis-
sion). ( →P. 187, 191)
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 85)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
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2244-5. Using the driving support systems
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CAUTION
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually
behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guide lines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions , vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains
• When the tailgate is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to check direct
visually and with the mirrors all around the vehicle before proceeding.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the pos ition of the fixation guide lines dis-
played on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances.
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2264-5. Using the driving support systems
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Four-wheel drive system∗
H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives
greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-road,
icy or snow-covered roads. This posit ion provides greater traction than
two-wheel drive.
The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or
deep snow.The four-wheel drive indicator light comes on
∗: If equipped
Use the front drive control lever to select the following transfer
modes.
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Shifting from H4 to L4
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 8 km/h
(5 mph).
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, depress the clutch pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
■Shifting from L4 to H4Depress the clutch pedal.
Move the front drive control lever.
■Four-wheel drive usage frequency (vehicles with A.D.D.)
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated.
■ Shifting between H2 and H4
●If you have trouble shifting in cold weather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
● If the four-wheel drive indicator does not go off when you shift from H4 to
H2, drive straight ahead while accelera ting or decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
■ Shifting to L4 (vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
Shifting between H4 and L4 (manual transmission)
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2294-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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CAUTION
■While driving
● Never shift the front drive control lever from H2 to H4 if the wheels are slip-
ping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
● For normal driving on dry and hard surf ace roads, use H2 position. Driving
on dry and hard surface roads in H4 or L4 position may cause drive com-
ponent oil leakage, seizure, or other problems resulting in an accident.
Further, it may cause tire wear and increased fuel consumption.
● Avoid turning suddenly in H4 or L4 position. If you do turn suddenly, the
difference in turning speeds between the front and rear wheels may have
a similar effect to braking, thus making driving difficult.
● Securely shift the front drive control lever to H4 or L4. Otherwise, the
transfer may disengage both the front and rear driveshafts from the power-
train and allow the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. If this
happens, the vehicle may be free to roll even if the automatic transmission
is in P.
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