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2284-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●If  the  part  of  the  windshield  in  front  of  the  camera  sensor  is  fogged  up  or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger t o remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( P. 414, 421)
● If  water  droplets  cannot  be  properly  removed  from  the  area  of  t he  wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers,  replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If  the  wiper  inserts  or  wiper  blades  need  to  be  replaced,  contact  your
Toyota dealer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dea ler.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor. 
When  cleaning  the  inside  of  the  windshield,  do  not  allow  glass  cleaner  to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the cam era sensor or
remove it. 
● Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
● Do  not  modify  any  components  of  the  vehicle  around  the  camera  s ensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sens or to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer  for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roo f, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights. 
     
        
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4156-1. Using the air conditioning system
6
Interior features
■Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
This  feature  is  used  to  prevent  ice  from  building  up  on  the  win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press   or  .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. 
Double Cab models: Turning the outside rear view mirror defogge rs on will
turn the windshield wiper de-icer on. 
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn t he wind-
shield wiper de-icer on.
■
Location of a ir outlets
Air  outlets  and  air  volume
changes  according  to  the
selected airflow mode.
*: CrewMax models
■
Adjusting the position and open ing and closing the air outlets
Front
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Air outlets
* 
     
        
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4226-1. Using the air conditioning system
■Windshield wiper de -icer (if equipped)
This  feature  is  used  to  prevent  ice  from  building  up  on  the  win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press   or  .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. 
Double Cab models: Turning the outside rear view mirror defogge rs on will
turn the windshield wiper de-icer on. 
CrewMax models: Turning the back window defogger on will turn t he wind-
shield wiper de-icer on.
■
Location of a ir outlets
Air  outlets  and  air  volume
changes  according  to  the
selected airflow mode.
*: CrewMax models
■
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Front
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Air outlets
* 
     
        
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4807-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflati on pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces- sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Windshield wipers
• The  wiper  blades  should  not  show  any  signs
of  cracking,  splitting,  wear,  contamination  or
deformation.
• The  wiper  blades  should  clear  the  windshield without streaking or skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilati on before per-
forming maintenance checks.