
15Pictorial index
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 220
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 220
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 601
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 495
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 607
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 312
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system  . . . . . . . .  . . .  P. 495
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 565
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 484
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 484
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 602
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 585
Camera  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 277
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 216
Front turn signal lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 204
Parking lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .  P. 206
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 204
Tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 197
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 206
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 521, Watts: P. 609)
*1: If equipped on CrewMax models
*2: If equipped
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952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine oil pressure gauge
Displays the engine oil pressure
Outside temperature display
Displays  the  outside  temperature  within  the  range  of  -40°F  (-40°C)  to
122°F  (50°C).  Low  outside  temperat ure  indicator  comes  on  when  the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Vo l t m e t e r
Displays the charge state
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Odometer/Trip meter switching  and trip meter resetting button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and  holding
the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is bei ng displayed.
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992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red  zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature  gauge is
in  the  red  zone  (H).  In  this  case,  immediately  stop  the  vehicle   in  a  safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P.   5 8 5 )
■ Vo l t m e t e r
When the voltmeter indicates 19 V or higher or 9 V or lower whi le the engine
is running, there may be a battery or charging system malfunction. Have the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
■ Engine oil pressure gauge
When the value of the engine oil pressure gauge drops while the  engine is
running, stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and check  the amount
of engine oil. ( P. 486) 
When  the  oil  pressure  drops  even  though  the  engine  oil  amount  h as  not
decreased,  or  if  the  oil  pressure  does  not  increase  when  engine   oil  is
added, contact your Toyota dealer, as there may be a problem wi th the lubri-
cation system. 

1674-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Do  not  use  the  accelerator  pedal  or  depress  the  accelerator  and  brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. F ailure to do so
may  cause  the  vehicle  to  move  or  the  vehicle  may  move  suddenly  if  the
accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possibl e to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 
■ If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly  and  gradually  depress  the  brake  pedal to  slow  down  the  vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 565)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc.  Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspe nsion joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc . 

3124-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  t o  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.  • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set  of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according  to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away
the water immediately to p revent 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 ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’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.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you  and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to roa d con-
ditions.
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle 

3194-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take  all  necessary  safety  measures  to  ensure  that  water  damage  to  the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d amage.
● Water  entering  the  automatic transmission will cause  deteriorat ion in  shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibrati on, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting  and pre-
mature  failure,  and  may  also  enter  the  differentials,  transmission  and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the  depth  of  the  water  and  the  bottom  of  the  river  bed  for  firm ness.  Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand  and  mud  that  has  accumulated  in  brake  drums  and  around  bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system  compo-
nents.
● Always  perform  a  maintenance  inspection  after  each  day  of  off-r oad  driv-
ing  that  has  taken  you  through  rough  terrain,  sand,  mud,  or  wat er.  For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Main tenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”. 

4777-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicating ma intenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After  the  required  maintenance  is  performed  according  to  the  ma intenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedure described below:
Press “<” or “>” of meter control switches and select   on the m ulti-infor-
mation display.
Press “
” or “” of meter control switches and select “Vehicle Settings”, and
then press  . 
Press “
” or “” of meter control switches and select “Maintenance Reset”,
and then press  .
Select the “YES” and press  .
■ Allow inspection and repairs to b e performed by a Toyota dealer
● Toyota  technicians  are  well-trained  specialists  and  are  kept  up   to  date  with
the  latest  service  information. They  are  well  informed  about  th e  operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep  a  copy  of  the  repair  order.  It  proves  that  the  maintenance  that  has
been  performed  is  under  warranty  coverage.  If  any  problem  should  arise
while  your  vehicle  is  under  warranty,  your  Toyota  dealer  will  p romptly  take
care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is no t properly maintained
Improper  maintenance  could  result  in  serious  damage  to  the  vehi cle  and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of  automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause  cancer  and  birth  defects  and  other  reproductive  harm.  Wor k  in  a
well ventilated area.
● Oils,  fuels  and  fluids  contained  in  vehicles  as  well  as  waste  p roduced  by
component  wear  contain  or  emit  chemicals  known  to  the  State  of  Califor-
nia  to  cause  cancer  and  birth  defects  or  other  reproductive  har m. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery  posts,  terminals  and  related  accessories  contain  lead  a nd  lead
compounds  which  are  known  to  cause  brain  damage.  Wash  your  hand s
after handling. ( P. 492)
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4787-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Listed  below  are  the  general  maintenance  items  that  should  be
performed  at  the  intervals  specified  in  the  “Owner’s  Warranty
Information  Booklet”  or  “Own er’s  Manual  Supplement/Sched-
uled  Maintenance  Guide”.  It  is   recommended  that  any  problem
you  notice  should  be  brought  to  the  attention  of  your  Toyota
dealer or qualified s ervice shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the connections. (P. 492)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct level?  ( P. 490)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct level? (P. 488)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?  (P. 486)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or strange sounds.
Power steering fluidIs the power steering fluid at correct level?
(P. 491)
Radiator/condenserThe radiator and condenser should be free from for-
eign objects. ( P. 490)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid? (P. 494)