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1503-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Back window
Open/close
Push  the  lock  release  lever  and
slide the back window.
■Closing the back window
Make sure that the back window is securely closed after closing  it.
: If equipped
Opening and closing
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the back window closed.
This  not  only  keeps  personal  belongings  from  being  thrown  out,  but  also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. 
     
        
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1523-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
CrewMax models
Opening
Closing
■The power back window  can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the power back windows after turning the engine off
The power back windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds after
the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ACC”  or  “LOCK”  position.  Th ey  cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
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Moon roof
Opens the moon roof*
Closes the moon roof*
*
: Lightly  press  either  way  of  the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly  press  either  way  of  the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
■ The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The  moon  roof  can  be  operated  for  approximately  43  seconds  afte r  the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame wh ile the moon
roof  is  closing  or  tilting  down,  travel  is  stopped  and  the  moon   roof  opens
slightly.
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
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1553-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operation of each component
■Sunshade
The  sunshade  can  be  opened  and  closed  manually.  However,  the su nshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened. 
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. ( P. 114)
■ When the moon roof d oes not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
● If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “ ▼” (sliding close) switch.
*1
The  moon  roof  will  close,  reopen  and  pause  for  approximately  10  sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately  1 sec-
ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.
● If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” (tilt up) switch
*1 until the moon roof moves into
the tilt up position and stops.
Release  the  “UP”  (tilt  up)  switch  once  and  then  press  and  hold  the  “UP”
(tilt up) switch again.
*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.
*2 Then  it  will  adjust  slightly  and  pause  for  approximately  1  sec ond.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.
*1: If  the  switch  is  released  at  the  incorrect  time,  the  procedure   will  have  to
be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If  the  switch  is  released  after  the  above  mentioned  10  seconds  pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “ ▼”
(sliding  close)  or  “UP”  (tilt  up)  switch,  and  the  moon  roof  wil l  tilt  up  and
pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open  and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.
If  the  moon  roof  does  not  fully  close  even  after  performing  the   above  proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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■Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ When the battery  is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper ope ration.
Push  and  hold  the  switch  toward  the  “UP”  (tilt  up)  side  or  “ ▼”  (sliding
close) side.
After the moon roof will tilt up and down, release the switch.
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and
closing functions work properly.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 624)
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1604-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
P.   1 9 5
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P.   1 9 7 )
Release the parking brake. ( P.   2 0 5 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 197)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 205), and shift the shift lever to P 
(  P. 197).
Turn the engine switch to the “LOC K” position to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that  you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The  following  procedures  should  be  observed  to  ensure  safe
driving: 
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1664-1. Before driving
WARNING
●Do  not  leave  a  door  or  window  open  if  the  curved  glass  is  coate d  with  a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunligh t may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always  apply  the  parking  brake,  shift  the  shift  lever  to  P,  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 park ing brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an acci dent.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or i mmediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● 4WD  models:  If  the  shift  lever  is  moved  before  the  “4LO”  indicator  turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The tr ansfer mode
disengages  both  the  front  and  rear  driveshafts  from  the  powertrain  and
allows the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (A t this time, the
indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. ( P. 296)
■ 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  acc ident or  fire
due  to  engine  overheating. Additionally,  if  the  vehicle  is  park ed  in  a  poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicl e, 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 ma y cause
one  side  of  the  vehicle  to  brake  differently  than  the  other  sid e. Also,  the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If  the  power  brake  assist  function  does  not  operate,  do  not  fol low  other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require br aking. 
In  this  case,  braking  is  still  possible,  but  the  brake  pedal  sh ould  be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance wi ll 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 dist ance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
     
        
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1704-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed pr operly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting t he driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Do  not  stack  anything  behind  the  front  seats  higher  than  the  se at-
backs.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in  or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rea r seats (when stacking items)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• On the auxiliary box or  tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the rear deck. It is not designed  for pas-
sengers.  They  should  ride  in  thei r  seats  with  their  seat  belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death  or seri-
ous  bodily  injury,  in  the  event  of  sudden  braking,  sudden  swerv ing  or
an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do  not  exceed  the  maximum  axle  weight  rating  or  the  total  vehic le
weight rating.
●Even  if  the  total  load  of  occupant’s  weight  and  the  cargo  load  is  less
than  the  total  load  capacity,  d o  not  apply  the  load  unevenly.  I mproper
loading  may  cause  deterioration  of  steering  or  braking  control  which
may cause death or  serious injury.