
2834-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■ Transmission protection function 
If the tires spin continually when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or 
snow, or if the accelerator pedal is depressed and released repeatedly while
driving, the automatic transmission temperature may become too high and 
the automatic transmission may be damaged. 
To avoid damaging the automatic transmission, the system may temporarily 
lock the gear. 
If the automatic transmission temperature falls, the gear locking is canceled 
and the automatic transmission is returned to the normal operation. 
■ If the warning message is displayed 
When the warning message goes out, the vehicle can be driven again. 
If the warning message does not go out after waiting a while, have your vehi- 
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota  retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, 
or any reliable repairer. 
■ AI-SHIFT 
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per- 
formance and driving conditions. 
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the 
shift lever to S cancels the function.) 
If the automatic transmission fluid tem- 
perature warning message is displayed 
while driving, make sure to return to D
position driving and reduce speed by eas- 
ing off the accelerator pedal. Stop the 
vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever
to P and let the engine idle until the warn- 
ing message goes out.
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.  
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, 
resulting in an accident. 
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock 
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking 
brake and depress the brake pedal. 
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal 
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident 
resulting in death or serious injury. 

3794-5. Using the driving support systems
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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- 
ential is locked. 

6238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■If a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is 
shown 
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from 
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be 
shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruction of 
the message and shift the shift lever. 
■ If “SEE OWNER’S MANUAL”/“See owner’s manual” is shown on the 
multi-information display 
● If the following messages are shown, follow the instructions accordingly. 
• “TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMP HIGH”/“Transmission fluid temp high” 
( P. 283) 
• “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER”/“Water accumulation in 
fuel filter” ( P. 560) 
• “AdBlue LEVEL LOW FILL UP AdBlue IN 2400 km”/“AdBlue level low Fill
up AdBlue in 2400 km” ( P. 562) 
• “AdBlue LEVEL LOW NO START IN 800 km! FILL UP AdBlue”/“AdBlue 
level low No start in 800 km! Fill up AdBlue” ( P.  5 6 2 ) 
• “AdBlue EMPTY UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE FILL UP AdBlue”/ 
“AdBlue empty Unable to restart engine Fill up AdBlue” ( P. 562) 
● If “SMART ENTRY & START SYSTEM MALFUNCTION”/“Smart entry & 
start system malfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● If “Low oil pressure Stop in a safe place” is shown, there may be a malfunc- 
tion. 
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous. 
■ If “VISIT YOUR DEALER”/“Visit your dealer” is shown on the multi-infor- 
mation display 
The system or part shown on the multi- information display is malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. 
■ Warning buzzer 
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location 
or audio sound. 

6538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When exchanging the battery 
● When the vent plug and indicator are close to the hold down bracket, the 
battery fluid (sulfuric acid) may leak. 
● For information regarding battery replacement, contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle (vehicles with manual transmission) 
Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle  as the three-way catalytic converter or 
catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
NOTICE
■ When handling jumper cables 
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan- 
gled in the cooling fan or belt. 

6598-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle 
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the 
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. 
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes 
free. Use extreme caution. 
■ When shifting the shift lever 
For vehicles with automatic transmission, be careful not to shift the shift 
lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. 
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may 
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage to the transmission and other components 
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more 
than necessary. 
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed, 
the vehicle may require towing to be freed. 
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: When a warning message for the 
automatic transmission fluid temperature is displayed while attempting to 
free a stuck vehicle, immediately remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal and wait until the warning message disappears. Otherwise, the 
transmission may become damaged. ( P. 283) 

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. 
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Automatic transmission
Fluid 
capacity*
Gasoline engine8.5 L (9.0 qt., 7.5 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine9.5 L (10.0 qt., 8.4 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type 
Using transmission fluid other than  “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause 
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied 
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle. 

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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*1: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at 
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality that satisfies the above specifications.
Please contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details.
*2: Models made in Thailand*4
*3: Models made in South Africa*4
*4: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P.  1 1 )
Differential
Oil  
capacity
Front  
(4WD
models)
Without A.D.D.1.45 L (1.53 qt., 1.28 Imp.qt.)
With A.D.D.1.60 L (1.69 qt., 1.41 Imp.qt.)
Rear
Without rear differ-
ential lock system
3.65 L (3.86 qt., 3.21 Imp.qt.)*2
3.75 L (3.96 qt., 3.30 Imp.qt.)*3
With rear differential 
lock system3.60 L (3.80 qt., 3.17 Imp.qt.)
Oil type*1 and oil viscosity
Toyota Genuine Differential
gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or 
equivalent
Clutch (vehicles with manual transmission)
Pedal free play 5   15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or  
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 

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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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16 inch tires
17 inch tires (type A)
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire size205R16C 8PR 110/108S
Tire inflation  
pressure 
(Recommended
cold tire inflation  
pressure)
Front wheel  
kPa (kgf/cm2 or 
bar, psi)
Rear wheel  
(unladen)  
kPa (kgf/cm2 or 
bar, psi)
Rear wheel  
(full load)  
kPa (kgf/cm2 or 
bar, psi)
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)340 (3.4, 49)
Wheel size16   6J
Wheel nut torque105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
Tire size 225/70R17C 108/106S
Tire inflation  
pressure 
(Recommended 
cold tire inflation  
pressure)
Front wheel 
kPa (kgf/cm2 or  
bar, psi)
Rear wheel  
(unladen) 
kPa (kgf/cm2 or  
bar, psi)
Rear wheel  
(full load) 
kPa (kgf/cm2 or  
bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)300 (3.0, 44)
Wheel size17   6J
Wheel nut torque 105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)