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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3 
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry1 6
Smart Key system1 7
OVERVIEWFEATURES & OPERATIONS (Continued)
FEATURES & OPERATIONSSAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Active traction control system 24
Air conditioning/heating 14
Audio 19 
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9
Automatic running boards 11
 Automatic  transmission 9
Clock 13
Crawl control 26
Cruise control 15
Door locks 10
Downhill assist control system 25
Four-wheel drive 23
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 24
Lights1 & turn signals 12
Moonroof1 15
Multi-Information Display (MID) 21
Multi-terrain select 26
Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power outlets-120V AC 21
Rear differential lock system 25
Rear seats-Folding 17 
Seat adjustments-Front 16
Seat adjustments-Rear 16
Seat ventilators/heaters 13
Seats-Head restraints 16
Seats-Returning 3rd row 18
Seats-Stowing 3rd row 18
Steering lock release 10
Steering wheel switches &  
telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 20 
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 10 
USB media/AUX port 19
VSC OFF button 23
Window-Back window1 11
Windows-Power1 11
Windshield wipers & washers 13
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  PAIRING SECTION 32-41
Floor mat installation 31
Rear door child safety locks 27 
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety SystemTM 30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 27
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Steering wheel controls
CENTER CONSOLE BOX
Audio control  switches2
Cruise control
Voice command switch2Telephone switches2
Switch  displays
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Meters
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood lock release lever
Parking brake
Power outside rearview mirror controls
       Instrument  panel  light  control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator1
Power outlet main switch1 
Power outlet-12V DC
Power outlets-12V DC
Automatic running boards switch1Windshield wiper de-icer switch1 
Seat heater switches1
Power back window switch
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES
 & OPERATIONS
SAFETY
 & EMERGENCY
 FEATURES
OVERHEAD CONSOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” and “2019 
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
VSC off switchVSC off switchActive traction control switch1 
Active traction  control switch1 
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) switch1 
Rear differential lock switch1 
Multi-terrain Select switch1 
Crawl Control switch1 
Windshield wiper and washer controls
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Emergency flasher switch
Clock
Audio system2/navigation system2
USB media/AUX port2
Seat heater1/ventilator switches1
Manual or Automatic air  
conditioning controls1
Front-wheel drive control lever1
Front-wheel drive control switch1/Four-wheel drive control switch1
“ENGINE START STOP”  button (Smart Key)1
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Power outlet-12V DC
Part-time 4WD
Type AType B
Part-time 4WD/ full-time 4WD
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low fuel level warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Multi-terrain select indicator2,5
Open door warning
Rear differential lock indicator3,5
Power steering system warning1
Unengaged Park warning light5
Slip indicator1,4
Smart Key system warning5
Turn signal indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension  System (KDSS) indicator1,5
Security indicator
Headlight low/ high beam indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes rapidly, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.4 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.5 If equipped.
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.  
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. 
AngleLock release leverLength
Door locks
Steering lock release
When starting the engine, the engine  
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK” 
position. To free it, turn the key while 
turning the steering wheel slightly left 
and right.
The green indicator light on the engine 
switch will flash. Press the engine 
switch again while turning the steering 
wheel left and right.
With Smart Key systemWithout Smart Key system
Push
TurnTurn
Turn
Unlock
Lock
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
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Steering wheel switches  
& telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without removing your hands 
from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and  
the system.  
* Push and hold to access Mobile Assistant. When a compatible smartphone is 
Bluetooth® connected push and hold the off hook switch 2-3 seconds to access
Siri® Eyes Free. 
Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” for more details.  
Refer to the “Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section” in this guide for more information 
about phone connections and compatibility.
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while  
driving. Do not use the hands-free phone system if it will distract you.
Audio switches 
Telephone switches 
Microphone
Volume control
Return to previous screen
Voice command switch 
End call 
Start call/  Mobile assistant access*
“MODE/HOLD”  Push to change an audio mode.  Push and hold to mute or pause the audio.
 “” and “” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, etc.).
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
High speed 
(center differential locked) 
Low speed 
(center differential locked)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position,  then push and turn to “L4L.”
Push “UNLOCK” button and then push and turn the selector.
Push “UNLOCK” button and then push and turn the selector (type B.)
H4L
L4L
H2High speed (2WD) 
High speed (4WD) 
Shift to “H4” with speed below 50 mph  (type A) or 62 mph (type B.) 
Low speed (4WD) 
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position,  then move the lever to “L4” (type A) or push and turn to “L4” (type B.)
Neutral
High speedH4F
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC  
and Auto LSD (2WD) functions. 
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more information.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Type B
Type A
Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
PART-TIME FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
FULL-TIME FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS
VSC OFF button
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped) 
Active traction control system (if equipped) 
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. 
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://
www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of 4  
wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. 
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more information.
HomeLink® indicator light
Buttons
Garage door operation  indicators
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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