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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
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571-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Front passenger occupant classification  
system
SRS warning light 
Seat belt reminder light 
“PASSENGER AIR  BAG”  indicator
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: The ON indicator light turns on 
when the airbag system is on (only when the engine switch is in the “ON” 
position). 
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The ON indicator light turns on 
when the airbag system is on (only when the engine switch is in IGNITION 
ON mode).
: If equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi- 
fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front 
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.
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621-2. Child safety
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Airbag manual on-off system
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indi- 
cator
Vehicles without smart entry & start 
system: The ON indicator light 
turns on when the airbag system is
on (only when the engine switch is 
in the “ON” position). 
Vehicles with smart entry & start 
system: The ON indicator light 
turns on when the airbag system is 
on (only when the engine switch is
in IGNITION ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
: If equipped
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag. 
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system 
on the front passenger seat.
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For safety and security
Vehicles without smart entry & 
start system: 
Insert the key into the cylinder and 
turn to the “OFF” position.
The OFF indicator light turns on 
(only when the engine switch is in
the “ON” position).
Vehicles with smart entry & start 
system: 
Insert the mechanical key into the cylinder and rotate to the “OFF” 
position.
The OFF indicator light turns on (only when the engine switch is in 
IGNITION ON mode).
■ “PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights information 
If any of the following problems occur, it is possible that there is a malfunction 
in the system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Neither “ON” nor “OFF” comes on. 
● The indicator light does not change when the airbag manual on-off switch is 
switched to “ON” or “OFF”.
Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag
WARNING
■ When installing a child restraint system 
For safety reasons, always install the child restraint system in a rear seat. In 
the event that the rear seat cannot be used, the front seat can be used as 
long as the airbag manual on-off system is set to “OFF”.
If the airbag manual on-off system is left on, the strong impact of the airbag 
deployment (inflation) may cause serious injury or even death. 
■ When a child restraint system is not installed on the front passenger 
seat 
Ensure that the airbag manual on-off system is set to “ON”. 
If it is left off, the airbag may not deploy in the event of an accident, which 
may result in serious injury or even death. 
     
        
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961-3. Theft deterrent system
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Vehicles with smart entry & start system: 
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off 
to indicate that the system is operating. 
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been 
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the 
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system. 
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction 
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object 
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system 
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light turns on or flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*5: Vehicles with multi-information display type B.
*6: The light illuminates in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
*7: The lights illuminate on the center panel. 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position 
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: The light illuminates in green when the system is operating. When the lane
departure alert function is operating, the light illuminates in green (vehicles
with multi-information display type A) or flashes in yellow (vehicles with
multi-information display type B).
*5: The light illuminates on the center panel.
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(if equipped)
PCS warning light  
( P. 325)
Parking brake indicator  
light ( P. 291)
*4
(if equipped)
LDA indicator (P. 337)
*1, 5
(if equipped)
“PASSENGER AIR  
BAG” indicator  
( P. 57, 62)
(if equipped)
Low outside  
temperature indicator  
( P. 133) 
     
        
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Instrument cluster
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Vehicles with multi-information display 
Pressing this button switches among odometer, trip meter and instru- 
ment panel light control displays. 
Odometer 
Trip meter A*1
Trip meter B*1
Instrument panel light control 
display*2
*1: Pressing and holding the button 
will reset the trip meter.
*2: Pressing and holding the button
will adjust brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights. 
For vehicles with multi-information 
display type A: Only the meter 
panel brightness can be adjusted.
■ The meters illuminate when 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start 
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system). 
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights (vehicles with multi-infor- 
mation display) 
The instrument panel brightness levels when the tail lights are on and off can 
be adjusted individually. (on vehicles with multi-information display type A,
only the meter panel brightness can be adjusted) 
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced 
slightly unless the instrument panel brightness level is set to the brightest set-
ting. 
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals 
The trip meter data will be reset. 
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