
1342. Instrument cluster
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Odometer and trip meter
Odometer:  
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 
Trip meter:  
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last 
reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 137, 141)
Shift position and shift range (automatic transmission)
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. (P. 277)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Vehicles without multi-information display 
Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter dis- 
plays. 
Odometer 
Trip meter A*
Trip meter B* 
*: Pressing and holding the button 
will reset the trip meter.
Changing the display
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■ Outside temperature display 
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- 
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change: 
● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h 
[12 mph]) 
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit 
of a garage, tunnel, etc.) 
■ When “--” is displayed 
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ The information display at low temperatures (vehicles with multi-infor- 
mation display type B) 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal 
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.  
For vehicles with automatic transmission: For example, there is a lag 
between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the
display. This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid 
and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or 
injury.
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 engine coolant temperature gauge is 
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 654) 
■ The information display at low temperatures (vehicles with multi-infor- 
mation display type A) 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal 
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 

2564-1. Before driving
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■Important points regarding stability 
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong 
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by 
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov- 
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement 
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying 
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and 
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe- 
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information 
Vehicles with manual transmission: To maintain engine braking effi- 
ciency when using engine braking, do not use 5th gear and 6th 
gear. 
Vehicles with automatic transmission: To maintain engine braking 
efficiency when using engine braking, do not use the transmission 
in D. Transmission shift range position must be in 4 or lower, in S 
mode.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures 
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 654)
■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 P 
for automatic transmissions, and 1 or R for manual transmissions. 

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Driving
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■Operating conditions 
● The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions 
are met: 
• Vehicles with automatic transmission: The brake pedal is being 
depressed firmly 
• Vehicles with manual transmission: The clutch pedal is not being 
depressed.
• The engine is adequately warmed up. 
• The outside temperature is -5  C (23 F) or higher 
• Vehicles with automatic transmission:  The shift lever is in D or S, or P 
after driving in D or S. 
• Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is in N. 
• Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system:   is off. 
• The hood is closed. ( P. 380) 
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed. 
• The accelerator pedal is not being depressed. 
● In the following situations, the engine may not be stopped by the Stop & 
Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system. 
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature 
is high or low. 
• The battery is undergoing a periodic recharge.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, such as if the vehicle has been 
parked for a long time and the battery charge has decreased, the electric 
load is large, the battery temperature is excessively low or the battery has
deteriorated. 
• The brake booster vacuum is low. 
• The vehicle is stopped on a steep incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated 
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is being stopped repeat- 
edly.
• The vehicle is being driven in a high altitude area. 
• Engine coolant temperature or tr ansmission fluid temperature is 
extremely low or high.
• The battery fluid temperature is extremely low or high. 
• For a while after the battery terminals have been disconnected and 
reconnected.
• For a while after the battery has been replaced. 
• The front-wheel drive control switch is  in the L4 position or the rear differ- 
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Driving
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Vehicles with DPF system switch 
● If the DPF system warning message “DPF FULL MANUAL 
REGENERATION REQUIRED SEE OWNER’S MANUAL”/“DPF full 
Manual regeneration required See owner’s manual” appears on the
display, follow the procedure below to regenerate. 
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. 
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual 
transmission), and firmly set the parking brake.
Do not stop the engine.  
Also, make sure that there are no  flammable materials near the exhaust 
pipe. ( P. 400) 
Check the engine is warmed up. If the engine is cold, warm up the engine 
by depressing the accelerator pedal.*1
Press the DPF system switch.
The DPF system warning message
shown in the illustration appears
on the display, and the idling 
engine speed will increase.
Regeneration will take around 30 - 40 minutes to complete.*2
When the DPF system warning message goes out, the idling engine 
speed will have finished returning to normal. 
The DPF system switch may not operate when the vehicle is higher 
than 4000 m (13123 ft.) above sea level.
*1: Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to depress the accelera- 
tor pedal until the engine speed is increased to 3000 rpm. If the engine
coolant temperature or exhaust gas tem perature is low, it may take a long 
time to regenerate, or regeneration may be impossible.
*2: Time required for regeneration differs  in accordance with the outside tem- 
perature. Also, if the engine speed is still approximately 2000 rpm 10 min-
utes after pressing the DPF system switch, the exhaust gas temperature
may be low. In this case, depress the accelerator pedal to run the engine
at approximately 3000 rpm for a while.
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4024-6. Driving tips
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera- 
tures. 
• Engine oil 
• Engine coolant 
• Washer fluid 
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery. 
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire 
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match 
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. 
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away 
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, 
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu- 
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the 
tires or on the brakes. 
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before 
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man- 
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle 

4946-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) 
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind- 
shield and wiper blades. 
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approxi- 
mately 15 minutes. 
■Heater idle up (if equipped) 
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming 
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm when the vehicle 
is not moving. 
Press the switch to turn the 
heater idle up on/off.
If you do not turn the switch to 
off, the engine speed may be 
increased when the engine is
started. 
■Power heater (if equipped) 
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming 
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm. 
Press the switch to turn the 
power heater on/off.
If you do not turn the switch to 
off, the engine speed may be
increased when the engine is 
started. 

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Interior features
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■Power heater (if equipped) 
This feature is used to heat the engine coolant, speed up warming 
of the cab in cold weather, and keep the cab warm. 
Press the switch to turn the 
power heater on/off
If you do not turn the switch to 
off, the engine speed may be 
increased when the engine is
started.