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3-5. Opening and closing  
the windows 
Power windows ..................232 
Quarter windows  
(smart-cab models)..........236 
4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle .............238 
Cargo and luggage ............251 
Trailer towing (except  
models for model code 
destination W)..................252 
Trailer towing (models for  
model code destination 
W) ....................................253 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without smart 
entry & start system)........266 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system)........269 
Automatic transmission......277 
Manual transmission ..........284 
Turn signal lever ................290 
Parking brake.....................291 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch.................292 
Fog light switch ..................299 
Windshield wipers and  
washer .............................302 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap .................................. 304 
4-5. Using the driving support  
systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 321 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ............................... 334 
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 343 
Cruise control .................... 348 
Rear view monitor  
system............................. 352 
Four-wheel drive  
system............................. 363 
Rear differential  
lock system ..................... 373 
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop).................... 377 
Driving assist systems....... 387 
Downhill assist control  
system............................. 395 
DPF (Diesel Particulate  
Filter) system .................. 398 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips.............. 403 
5-1. Basic Operations 
Audio system types ........... 408 
Steering wheel audio  
switches .......................... 410 
AUX port/USB port ............ 413 
5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system............................. 414
4Driving
5Audio system 
     
        
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22Pictorial index
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Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 592 
Front-wheel drive control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 363 
Power outlets*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 516
Rear differential lock switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 373 
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control system) switch*1 . . . . . .  P. 395 
VSC OFF switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 389
Stop & Start cancel switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 378 
Seat heater switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 501 
AUX port/USB port*1, 2
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Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 592 
Front-wheel drive control switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 363 
Power outlets*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 516
Rear differential lock switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 373 
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control system) switch*1 . . . . . .  P. 395 
VSC OFF switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 389
Stop & Start cancel switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 378 
Seat heater switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 501 
AUX port/USB port*1, 2
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1262. Instrument cluster
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*1
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 603)
Driver’s and front  
passenger’s seat belt  
reminder light ( P. 606)
*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive  
indicator light ( P. 604)
*7
(if equipped)
Rear passengers’ seat  
belt reminder lights  
( P. 606)
*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel  
drive indicator light  
( P. 604)
Low fuel level warning  
light ( P. 606)
*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock  
indicator light ( P. 604)
*1
(if equipped)
Low engine oil level  
warning light ( P. 606)
*1
(if equipped)
Fuel system warning  
light ( P. 604)
*1
(if equipped)
Master warning light  
( P. 606)
*1
(if equipped)
DPF system warning  
light ( P. 605)(if equipped)
Go to service warning  
light ( P. 608)
*1, 4
(if equipped)
Brake Override System  
warning light ( P. 605)
*1, 4
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel  
indicator ( P. 607)
*1
(if equipped)
PCS warning light  
( P. 605) 
Parking brake indicator  
light ( P. 607)
*5, 6
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 605)
(if equipped)
Low AdBlue™  level  
warning light ( P. 607)
(if equipped)
Open door warning light  
( P. 606) 
     
        
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1282. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s 
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator  
( P. 290)(if equipped)
“SET” indicator  
( P. 348) 
Headlight high beam  
indicator ( P. 294)(if equipped)
“ECO MODE” indicator  
( P. 279, 285) 
Tail light indicator  
( P. 292)(if equipped)
“PWR MODE” indicator  
( P. 279, 285)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator  
( P. 299)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control  
system indicator  
( P. 395)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator  
( P. 300)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 388)
*1Eco Driving Indicator  
Light ( P. 130)
*1
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator  
( P. 389)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator 
( P. 377)
*1
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator  
( P. 389)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel  
indicator ( P. 378)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive  
indicator ( P. 363)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating  
indicator ( P. 266, 269)(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel  
drive indicator light  
( P. 363)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
( P. 348)(if equipped)
Rear differential lock  
indicator ( P. 373) 
     
        
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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 238 
Cargo and luggage ............ 251 
Trailer towing (except  
models for model code  
destination W).................. 252 
Trailer towing (models for  
model code destination  
W) .................................... 253 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without smart  
entry & start system)........ 266 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with smart 
entry & start system)........ 269 
Automatic transmission ..... 277 
Manual transmission.......... 284 
Turn signal lever ................ 290 
Parking brake .................... 291 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch ................ 292 
Fog light switch .................. 299 
Windshield wipers and  
washer ............................. 302 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ................................... 304 
4-5. Using the driving support  
systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 321 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ................................ 334 
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 343 
Cruise control..................... 348 
Rear view monitor  
system ............................. 352 
Four-wheel drive  
system ............................. 363 
Rear differential  
lock system ...................... 373 
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop) .................... 377 
Driving assist systems ....... 387 
Downhill assist control  
system ............................. 395 
DPF (Diesel Particulate  
Filter) system ................... 398 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips .............. 403 
     
        
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2504-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
■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 is flooded, be 
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer check the following: 
● Brake function 
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans- 
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential, etc. 
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints 
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 
■ Off-road driving (vehicles with type A wheel ornaments [P. 623]) 
When driving on muddy roads, rocky terrain or sand, or crossing rivers, 
remove the wheel ornaments. Driving with the wheel ornaments installed 
may cause the wheel ornaments to be damaged or even fall off. 
After off-road driving with the wheel ornaments removed, remove dirt or for- 
eign objects from the wheel before reinstalling the wheel ornaments. 
     
        
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Driving
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Four-wheel drive system
H2 (high speed position, two- 
wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry 
hard-surfaced roads. This position 
gives greater economy, quietest 
ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four- 
wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks 
that permit the tires slide, like off- 
road, icy or snow-covered roads.
This position provides greater trac- 
tion than two-wheel drive. 
The four-wheel drive indicator 
light comes on
L4 (low speed position, four- 
wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use L4 for climbing or descend- 
ing steep hills, off-road driving,  and hard pulling in sand, mud or deep 
snow. 
The four-wheel drive and low speed four-wheel drive indicator lights 
come on
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disengaged by the shifting operations 
described in the following shifting procedures.
: If equipped
Use the front-wheel drive control switch to select the following 
transfer modes.
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2
3
A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential) (if equipped)