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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 192
Cargo and luggage............ 201
Vehicle load limits ............. 206
Trailer towing..................... 207
Dinghy towing.................... 223
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 224
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 227
Automatic transmission ..... 233
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake .................... 240
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
Fog light switch ................. 249
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 250
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 254 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 256
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 260
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 267
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 281
Dynamic radar cruise control ................... 291
Stop & Start system ........... 304
Rear view monitor system ............................. 314
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 323
• BSM function ................. 328
• RCTA function ............... 331
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 337
Driving assist systems ....... 338
Downhill assist control system ................. 344
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 346
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 350
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Driving the vehicle ............. 192
Cargo and luggage ........... 201
Vehicle load limits ............. 206
Trailer towing..................... 207
Dinghy towing ................... 223
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 224
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 227
Automatic transmission ..... 233
Turn signal lever................ 239
Parking brake .................... 240
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
Fog light switch ................. 249
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 250
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 254
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .......................... 256 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 260
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 267
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 281
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 291
Stop & Start system .......... 304
Rear view monitor system ............................ 314
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 323
• BSM function ................ 328
• RCTA function .............. 331
All-wheel drive lock switch .............................. 337
Driving assist systems ...... 338
Downhill assist control system ............................ 344
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 346
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 350
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■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. 662)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacture r’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 imprope r 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 ap propriate for tow-
ing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 168
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 241
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system ............ 448
Front manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 442
Heated steering wheel .......... 462
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 444, 450
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 458
Rear manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 455
Seat heaters ......................... 462
Hill-start assist control............ 338
Hood ......................................... 518
Open ..................................... 518
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 473
Coat hooks............................ 487
Grocery bag hooks ............... 473
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 172 I/M test ...................................... 515
Identification ............................ 653
Engine .................................. 654
Vehicle .................................. 653
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 224, 227
Illuminated entry system ........ 465
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 510
Moon roof ............................. 184
Panoramic moon roof ........... 188
Power back door................... 135
Power windows..................... 180
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 536
Inside rear view mirror ............ 174
Interior lights ........................... 464 Switch ................................... 464
Wattage ................................ 665
Intuitive parking assist
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Jack Positioning the jack............... 520
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 611
Jack handle .............................. 611
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 183
Panoramic moon roof ........... 188
Power back door................... 134
Power windows..................... 179
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