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■Ty p e B
Close the fuel tank cap
Make sure to put the fuel tank
cap with the arrow upward and
turn it slowly to close.
When turning the fuel tank cap,
do not hold and turn the key.
Lock the fuel cap
Turning the fuel cap key clock-
wise.
Arrow
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WARNING
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
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3724-5. Using the driving support systems
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■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 w eather, reduce your speed or stop the
vehicle and reshift.
■ Shifting to L4 (vehicles with VSC)
VSC is automatically turned off.
■ When driving on dry paved surface roads and expressway
Use H2 position. If the vehicle is driven in H4 or L4 position for a long time, a
warning buzzer sounds, and the four-wheel drive indicator light flashes rap-
idly or a warning message is shown on the multi-information display. If the
warning message is shown on the multi-information display, follow the mes-
sage.
■ If “DIFFERENTIAL OIL TEMP HIGH SHIFT TO 2WD MODE COOLING TIME
REQUIRED”/“Differential oil temp high Shift to 2WD mode Cooling time
required” is shown on the multi-info rmation display (vehicles with multi-
information display)
The differential oil temperature is too high.
Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to H2, and wait until the warning
message goes off.
WARNING
■ While driving
● Never turn the front-wheel drive control switch from H2 to H4 if the wheels
are slipping. Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
● For normal driving on dry and hard surface 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.
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Driving
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WARNING
●Vehicles with DPF system switch: Do not carry out regeneration when the
vehicle is in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe and exhaust gases during regeneration.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if you continue driving while the
DPF system warning message appears on the display. In this event, dam-
age may be caused to the vehicle or an accident may occur. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
NOTICE
■ To prevent the DPF system from failing
● Do not drive for long periods of time while the DPF system warning mes-
sage “DPF FULL VISIT YOUR DEALER”/“DPF full Visit your dealer”
appears on the display
● Do not use fuel other than the specified type
● Do not use engine oil other than the recommended type
● Do not modify the exhaust pipe
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5056-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
● When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, press .
This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior.
During cooling operation, setting the reci rculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
● In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations.
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
• Adjust the temperature setting
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 0°C (32°F)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pressed.
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5347-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■ Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Vehicles with fuel filler door: Before using the car wash, check that the fuel
filler door on your vehicle is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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5447-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become el ectrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■ If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■ If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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5487-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1GD-FTV and 2GD-FTV engines
Battery (if equipped)
( P. 555)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 553)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 551)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 550)
AdBlue™ tank cap
(if equipped) ( P. 561)
Fuel filter ( P. 560, 657)
Fuse box ( P. 578)
Battery ( P. 555)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 559)
Intercooler ( P. 554)
Radiator ( P. 554)
Condenser (if equipped)
( P. 554)
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5497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
2KD-FTV engine
Battery (if equipped)
( P. 555)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 553)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 551)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 550)
Fuel filter ( P. 560, 657)
Fuse box ( P. 578)
Battery ( P. 555)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 559)
Condenser ( P. 554)
Radiator ( P. 554)
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