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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 146
Cargo and luggage............ 157
Vehicle load limits ............. 160
Trailer towing..................... 161
Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a 
manual transmission) ...... 162
Dinghy towing  (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)................... 163
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 165
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 168
Automatic transmission ..... 176
Continuously variable  transmission 
(vehicles without paddle 
shift switches) ................. 178
Continuously variable  transmission 
(vehicles with paddle 
shift switches) ................. 180
Manual transmission ......... 184
Turn signal lever................ 186
Parking brake .................... 187
4-3.  Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 188
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 196 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 198
4-5.  Using the driving  support systems
Cruise control .................... 201
Rear view monitor  system ............................. 205
Driving assist systems ....... 215
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 221
5-1. Basic Operations Audio system types ........... 228
Steering wheel audio switches........................... 233
AUX port/USB port ............ 234
5-2.  Using the audio system Optimal use of the audio system ............................. 235
5-3.  Using the radio Radio operation ................. 237
5-4.  Playing audio CDs and  MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation........... 239
5-5.  Using an external device Listening to an iPod ........... 248
Listening to a USB memory device ................ 255
Using the AUX port ............ 261
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16Pictorial index
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nInstrument panel
Engine switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 165, 168
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 165, 168
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 489
When the engine will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 532
Warning messages
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 510
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 176, 178, 180, 184
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 176, 178, 180, 184
Precautions against towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 491
When the shift lever does not move
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 534
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 77, 82
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 77, 82
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 72
When the warning lights come on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 498
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Driving the vehicle ............. 146
Cargo and luggage ........... 157
Vehicle load limits ............. 160
Trailer towing..................... 161
Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a manual 
transmission)................... 162
Dinghy towing  (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)................... 163
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system) ........... 165
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 168
Automatic transmission ..... 176
Continuously variable  transmission 
(vehicles without paddle 
shift switches) ................. 178
Continuously variable  transmission 
(vehicles with paddle 
shift switches) ................. 180
Manual transmission ......... 184
Turn signal lever................ 186
Parking brake .................... 187 4-3.  Operating the lights and 
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 188
Fog light switch ................. 195
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 196
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 198
4-5.  Using the driving  support systems
Cruise control .................... 201
Rear view monitor  system ............................ 205
Driving assist systems ...... 215
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 221 
     
        
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Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. 
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capaci ty) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard. 
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 
(3) Subtract the combined weight  of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity. 
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400  lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400   750 (5150) =
650 lbs.) 
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo  and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
 (  P. 160)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
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uTotal load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 550)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage. 
uSeating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. 
uTowing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 
uCargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants. 
nTotal load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
(  P. 462)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity. 
CAUTION
nOverloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.  
     
        
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend th e installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier  for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers. 
     
        
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Dinghy towing (except vehicles with a man-
ual transmission)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home. 
NOTICE
n To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground. 
     
        
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To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N. 
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position (without a smart key
system) or ACCESSORY mode (w ith a smart key system). 
(  P. 165, 170)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices are turned off. 
Release the parking brake. 
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before drivi\
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the vehicle.
nNecessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a manual 
transmission)
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground)  behind a motor home. 
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the ground
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