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4-1. Before driving
■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 606)
● Trailer  tires  are  inflated  according  to  the  trailer  manufacturer’s  recommen-
dation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The  rear  view  mirrors  conform  to  all  applicable  federal,  state/provincial  or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If  your  vehicle  is  new  or  equipped  with  any  new  power  train  components
(such  as  an  engine,  transmission,  differ ential  or  wheel  bearing),  Toyota  rec-
ommends  that  you  do  not  tow  a  trailer  until  the  vehicle  has  been  driven  for
over 500 miles (800 km). 
After  the  vehicle  has  been  driven  for  over  500  miles  (800  km),  you  can  start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of  less  than  50  mph  (80  km/h)  when  towing  a  trailer,  and  avoid  full  throttle
acceleration. No  matter  which  class  of  tow  hitch
applies,  for  a  safe  trailer  hookup,  the
trailer ball setup on must be proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
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4-2. Driving procedures
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If the vehicle begins to slide due to engine failure or other circumstances, do
not  lock  or  open  the  doors  until  the  vehicle  reaches  a  safe  and  complete
stop.  Activation  of  the  steering  lock  in  this  circumstance  may  lead  to  an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If  you  want  to  stop  the  engine  in  an  emergency  while  driving  the  vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 537)
However,  do  not  touch  the  engine  switch  while  driving  except  in  an  emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make  it  more  difficult  to  steer  and  brake,  so  you  should  pull  over  and  stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Do  not  leave  the  engine  switch  in  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode
for long periods of time without the engine running.
● If the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated, the engine switch is not
off. When exiting the vehicle, always check that the engine switch is off.
● Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-
cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. 
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. 
     
        
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4-2. Driving procedures
Turn signal lever
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)
The  right  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.
Lane  change  to  the  left  (move
the  lever  partway  and  release
it)
The  left  hand  signals  will  flash  3
times.
■Turn signals can be operated when
The  engine  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual
Check  that  a  light  bulb  in  the  front  or  rear  turn  signal  lights  has  not  burned
out.
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per-
formed
Operate the lever again.
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change
Operate the lever in the opposite direction.
Operating instructions
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2554-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
The sensor sensitivity can be adjusted when “AUTO” is selected.Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
Washer/wiper dual operation 
The  wipers  will  automatically
operate  a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The  engine  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with ra in-sensing windshield wipers)
● If the wiper switch is turned to “AUTO” position while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode
is activated.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, or 14°F
(-10°C)  or  lower,  automatic  operation  may  not  occur.  In  this  case,  operate
the wipers in any mode other than “AUTO”.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles  are not  blocked if there is  washer  fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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●The  raindrop  sensor  judges  the  amount
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
Rear window wiper and washer 
Turning  the  end  of  the  lever  turns  on  the  rear  window  wiper  and
washer.
The illustration is intended as an example.
*1 or *2 
Intermittent  window
wiper operation
*1 or *2 
Normal  window  wiper
operation
Washer/wiper  dual  oper-
ation
Washer/wiper  dual  oper-
ation
*1 or *2 
Off
*1:For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
■ The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The  engine  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles  are not  blocked if there is  washer  fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Operating the wiper lever
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4-6. Driving tips
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Driving
Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician ins pect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure  that  all  tires  are  the  same  size  and  brand,  and  that  chains  match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g 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,  ve hicle’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 
     
        
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7Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 468
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 471 7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 474
General maintenance........ 477
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 480
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 481
Hood ................................. 483
Positioning a floor jack ...... 485
Engine compartment ......... 486
Tires .................................. 496
Tire inflation pressure ....... 504
Wheels .............................. 507
Air conditioning filter.......... 509
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 511
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 514
Light bulbs......................... 517 
     
        
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Install a new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn  clockwise  and  secure
the bulb base.
Install the connector.
Shake  the  connector  gently  to
check  that  it  is  not  loose,  turn
the  fog  lights  on  once  and  visu-
ally  confirm  that  no  light  is  leak-
ing through the mounting.
When installing the engine under cover, reverse the step  .
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