
3646-3. Using the storage features
Front separated type seats
Pull the knob up and lift the lid
Front bench type seat
Pull the lever up and fold down
the seatback
Tissue pocket
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3666-3. Using the storage features
■Front
Separated type seats
Bench type seat
Pull the lever up and fold down
the seatback
Cup holders 

3676-3. Using the storage features
6
Interior features
■Rear
Double Cab models with front separated type seats
Pull the lid down
Double Cab models with front bench type seat
Pull the lid down
CrewMax models
Pull the armrest down
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders. 
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns. 

3967-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside  of the back window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the back window, as this may cause
damage to the back window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. 

4007-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission 
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever isin P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-ance from the floor?  ( P. 517)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?  ( P. 517)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal movesmoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com-
ing from the steering wheel. 

5299-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent  that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim 

566Alphabetical index
Automatic transmissionAutomatic transmission......... 181
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 492
TOW/HAUL switch ................ 184
AUX port ........................... 255, 282
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 369
Back window Back window ......................... 137
Power back window .............. 138
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 449
Wattage ................................ 519
Battery ...................................... 413
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 494
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 240
Warning light ......................... 465
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 217
Bluetooth
®
Audio system ................ 289, 295
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ..... 289, 296
Bottle holders .......................... 368
Brake Fluid ...................................... 411
Parking brake........................ 187
Warning buzzer..................... 465
Warning light ......................... 465
Brake assist ............................. 230
Break-in tips ............................. 147
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 217 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 219
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  function ............................... 222 Camper information ................ 554
Card holder .............................. 360
Care .................................. 392, 394
Aluminum wheels ................. 392
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 394
Seat belts.............................. 395
Cargo capacity......................... 156
Cargo lamp Light switch ........................... 355
Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Wattage ................................ 519
CD player.................................. 269
Certification label ............ 161, 510
Chains ...................................... 241
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ...................... 65, 66
Front passenger occupant 
classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS  with LATCH anchors ............ 63
Installing CRS with seat 
belts...................................... 65
Installing CRS  with top tether strap.............. 68
Child safety ................................ 55 Airbag precautions.................. 42
Battery precautions............... 496
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 143
Power back window  precautions......................... 140
Power window lock switch .... 134
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If you think something is wrong .............................. 463
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 499
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an emergency ... 457
If your vehicle needs 
to be towed ......................... 458
If your vehicle overheats ....... 497
Emergency flashers ................ 456
Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 179
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch........................ 179
Hood ..................................... 405
How to start the engine ......... 179
Identification number ............ 510
If the engine will not start ...... 491
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 179
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Overheating .......................... 497
Engine coolant ......................... 409 Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 409
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 240
Engine coolant temperature 
gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 407 Capacity ................................ 512
Checking ............................... 407
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 240
Engine oil maintenance  data ......................................... 398
Engine switch  (ignition switch)..................... 179
Engine switch light 
(ignition switch light) ............ 353
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 FFV.................................... 195, 520
Flat tire ..................................... 476
Flex-fuel............................ 195, 520
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 195, 520
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 516
Brake .................................... 517
Washer ................................. 415
Fog lights ................................. 191
Replacing light bulbs ............ 446
Switch ................................... 191
Wattage ................................ 519
Foot well light .......................... 353
Four-wheel drive system ........ 225
Front passenger occupant  classification system .............. 50
Front personal lights............... 354
Front seats ............................... 111 Adjustment............................ 111
Cleaning ............................... 394
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 116
Head restraints ..................... 120
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 116
Seat heaters ......................... 350
Seat position memory ........... 116
Seat ventilators ..................... 350
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 188
Replacing light bulbs ............ 444
Wattage ................................ 519
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 519
Fuel ........................................... 511 Capacity................................ 511
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 464
Gas station information......... 576F