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3-5. Opening and closing  
the windows 
Power windows ..................232 
Quarter windows  
(smart-cab models)..........236 
4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle .............238 
Cargo and luggage ............251 
Trailer towing (except  
models for model code 
destination W)..................252 
Trailer towing (models for  
model code destination 
W) ....................................253 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without smart 
entry & start system)........266 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system)........269 
Automatic transmission......277 
Manual transmission ..........284 
Turn signal lever ................290 
Parking brake.....................291 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch.................292 
Fog light switch ..................299 
Windshield wipers and  
washer .............................302 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap .................................. 304 
4-5. Using the driving support  
systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 321 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ............................... 334 
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 343 
Cruise control .................... 348 
Rear view monitor  
system............................. 352 
Four-wheel drive  
system............................. 363 
Rear differential  
lock system ..................... 373 
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop).................... 377 
Driving assist systems....... 387 
Downhill assist control  
system............................. 395 
DPF (Diesel Particulate  
Filter) system .................. 398 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips.............. 402 
5-1. Basic Operations 
Audio system types ........... 406 
Steering wheel audio  
switches .......................... 414 
AUX port/USB port ............ 417 
5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system............................. 418
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521-1. For safe use
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) 
● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, 
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases. 
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. 
● Vehicles without SRS curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module 
(steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats may 
be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot. 
● Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module (steer- 
ing wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of 
the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes.
The airbag itself may also be hot. 
● The windshield may crack. 
● Vehicles with ERA-GLONASS/EVAK: If the SRS airbags deploy, the system 
is designed to send an emergency call* to the ERA-GLONASS/EVAK con- 
trol center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push 
the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to
ascertain the level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants 
are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an 
emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. 
( P. 528)
*: In some cases, the call cannot be made. (P. 531) 
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags) 
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the 
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 -
30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or 
deform). 
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following 
situations: 
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, 
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in 
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a 
truck 
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre- 
tensioners will activate. 
● Vehicles with front passenger occupant classification system: The SRS front 
airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sit-
ting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front 
passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoc- 
cupied. 

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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 238 
Cargo and luggage ............ 251 
Trailer towing (except  
models for model code  
destination W).................. 252 
Trailer towing (models for  
model code destination  
W) .................................... 253 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without smart  
entry & start system)........ 266 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with smart 
entry & start system)........ 269 
Automatic transmission ..... 277 
Manual transmission.......... 284 
Turn signal lever ................ 290 
Parking brake .................... 291 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch ................ 292 
Fog light switch .................. 299 
Windshield wipers and  
washer ............................. 302 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ................................... 304 
4-5. Using the driving support  
systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 321 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ................................ 334 
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 343 
Cruise control..................... 348 
Rear view monitor  
system ............................. 352 
Four-wheel drive  
system ............................. 363 
Rear differential  
lock system ...................... 373 
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop) .................... 377 
Driving assist systems ....... 387 
Downhill assist control  
system ............................. 395 
DPF (Diesel Particulate  
Filter) system ................... 398 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips .............. 402 

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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When the vehicle is parked 
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with 
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. 
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not 
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident. 
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately 
after turning the engine off.  
Doing so may cause burns. 
■ 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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Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system will 
activate when the shift lever is in 
R. ( P. 277, 284)
The rear view monitor system will 
be deactivated when the shift lever 
is in any position other than R. 
When the shift lever is shifted to 
the R position and any mode but- 
ton (such as “SETUP”) is pressed,
the rear view monitor system is 
canceled, and the screen is 
switched to the mode of the button
that was pressed.
: If equipped
The rear view monitor system assists the driver by displaying an 
image of the view behind the vehicle with fixed guide lines while 
backing up, for example while parking. 
The screen illustrations used in this text are intended as examples, 
and may differ from the image that is actually displayed on the 
screen. 

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Driving
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WARNING
■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 visually check all 
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors 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 visually check 
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing. 
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed 
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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■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, Trailer 
Sway Control, TRC, A-TRC and the  hill-start assist control systems 
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal 
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle 
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has 
occurred in any of these systems.  
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are 
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.  
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. 
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop. 
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated. 
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated. 
■ Automatic reactivation of TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control 
systems 
After turning the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems off, the 
systems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situations: 
● When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without 
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
● If only the TRC/A-TRC system is turned off, the TRC/A-TRC will turn on 
when vehicle speed increases. 
If the TRC, A-TRC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off, 
automatic re-enabling will not occur when vehicle speed increases. 
■ Operating conditions of the hill-start assist control 
When the following four conditions are me t, the hill-start assist control will 
operate: 
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: The shift lever is in a position other 
than P or N (when starting off forward/backward on an upward incline)
Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than 
R when starting off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is in R 
when starting off backward on an upward incline. 
● The vehicle is stopped 
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed 
● The parking brake is not engaged 
■ Automatic system cancelation of the hill-start assist control 
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations: 
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: The shift lever is shifted to P or N 
Vehicles with manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when start- 
ing off forward on an upward incline, or the shift lever is shifted to other than
R when starting off backward on an upward incline. 
● The accelerator pedal is depressed 
● The parking brake is engaged 
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released 

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WARNING
■TRC/A-TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when 
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip- 
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/A-TRC/VSC system is operating.  
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be 
lost. 
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when 
● Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control 
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice. 
● Unlike the parking brake, the hill-start assist control is not intended to hold 
the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
the hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so 
may lead to an accident. 
■ When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control is activated 
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully.  
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator flashes. 
■ When the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off 
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi- 
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving 
force, do not turn the TRC/A-TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems off
unless necessary. 
■ Replacing tires 
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and 
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the 
recommended tire inflation pressure level. 
The ABS,  TRC, A-TRC,  VSC,  Trailer  Sway  Control, hill-start assist control 
and downhill assist control systems will not function correctly if different tires 
are installed on the vehicle. 
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. 
■ Handling of tires and the suspension 
Using tires with any kind of problem or  modifying the suspension will affect 
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.