
3
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9 
8 
6 
5
4
3
2
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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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17Pictorial index
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 302 
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 402 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1. . . . . . . . . . .  P. 494 
Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304 
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 670 
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 566 
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 689 
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 402 
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 567 
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 625 
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 545 
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 545 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 671 
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 654 
Camera*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 352 
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 299 
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or 
mirror-mounted type)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 290 
Stop/tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 395 
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292 
Back-up lights*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 277, 284
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5
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P. 583, Watts: P. 691)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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10
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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 

2924-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight switch
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty pe  A
The headlights, front posi- 
tion, tail, license plate, 
instrument panel and 
daytime running lights (if 
equipped) (P. 296) turn 
on and off automatically 
(when the engine switch 
is in the “ON” position 
[vehicles without smart 
entry & start system] or 
IGNITION ON mode 
[vehicles with smart entry 
& start system]).
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru- 
ment panel lights turn 
on. 
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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2
3 

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Driving
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Ty pe  B 
Vehicles without day- 
time running light sys- 
tem: Off. 
Vehicles with daytime 
running light system: 
The daytime running 
lights turn on. ( P.  2 9 6)
The headlights, front posi- 
tion, tail, license plate, 
instrument panel and 
daytime running lights (if 
equipped) (P. 296) turn 
on and off automatically 
(when the engine switch 
is in the “ON” position 
[vehicles without smart 
entry & start system] or 
IGNITION ON mode 
[vehicles with smart entry 
& start system]).
The front position, tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights turn on. 
The headlights and all lights listed above turn on.
1
2
(if equipped)
3
4 

2944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to turn 
on the high beams. 
Pull the lever toward you to the 
center position to turn the high 
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high 
beams once. 
You can flash the high beams wi th the headlights on or off.
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number 
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle. 
Raises the level of the head- 
lights 
Lowers the level of the head- 
lights
Turning on the high beam headlights 
1
2
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
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2 

2954-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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■Guide to dial settings
*1: Vehicles with Heavy Duty Suspension.*3
*2: Vehicles without Heavy Duty Suspension.*3
*3: Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any 
reliable repairer, if you are not sure of which specifications your vehicle is
equipped with.
Occupancy and luggage load  
conditionsDial position
OccupantsLuggage  
load
Single-cab 
and 
smart-cab  
models
Double-cab models
Left-hand  
drive  
vehicles
Right-hand  
drive  
vehicles 
Driver None 0 0 0
Driver
Full  
luggage  
loading
2.52.5*1
3*23 

2964-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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This system allows the headlights and front position lights to be turned 
on for 30 seconds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” 
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system). 
Pull the lever toward you and 
release it with the light switch is in 
 or   after turning the 
engine switch to the “LOCK” posi- 
tion (vehicles without smart entry 
& start system) or off (vehicles 
with smart entry & start system).
Pull the lever toward you and 
release it again to turn off the
lights.
■ Daytime running light system (if equipped) 
To make your vehicle more visible to  other drivers during daytime driving, the 
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started 
with the headlight switch in   or  . (Illuminate brighter than the front 
position lights.) The daytime running light system is not designed for use at 
night. 
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Follow me home system (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if an 
object is placed on the sensor, or anything 
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor 
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys- 
tem to malfunction.