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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety  
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument 
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of  
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of  
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,  
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance  
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, etc.
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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
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WARNING
■General precautions while driving 
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ- 
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impair ed your ability to operate your vehi- 
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay  reaction time, impair judgment and 
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury. 
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other 
drivers or pedestrians might make  and be ready to avoid accidents. 
Driver distraction: Always give your  full attention to driving. Anything that 
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or 
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others. 
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety 
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to 
have or use the key. 
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. 
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with 
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or 
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children. 

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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 232 
Window lock switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233
Door lock switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 176 
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 229 
Heated steering wheel switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 501
Power heater switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 486, 495 
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 294 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 334
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 321 
DPF system switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 398
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■Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 232 
Window lock switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233
Door lock switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 176 
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 229 
Power heater switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 486, 495
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 294 
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 334 
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 321
DPF system switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 398
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501-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions 
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: Do not hang coat hang- 
ers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could
become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS 
curtain shield airbags deploy. 
● Vehicles with SRS driver’s knee airbag: If the vinyl cover is put on the area 
where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to remove it. 
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: Do not use seat acces- 
sories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they
may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent 
the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the 
side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury. 
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air- 
bag components.  
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction. 
● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air- 
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot. 
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a 
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do 
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.  
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the 
SRS airbags are stored, such as  the steering wheel pad and front and rear 
pillar garnishes, are damaged or cr acked, have them replaced by any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. 
● Vehicles without SRS side and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where 
the SRS airbags are stored, such as  the steering wheel pad, are damaged 
or cracked, have them replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Vehicles with front passenger occupant classification system: Do not place 
anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will 
disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detect- 
ing the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front airbags for
the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start sys- 
tem: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or 
hard objects such as keys or accesso-
ries to the key. The objects may restrict 
the SRS knee airbag (if equipped) infla- 
tion or be thrust into the driver’s seat
area by the force of the deploying air- 
bag, thus causing a danger. 

561-1. For safe use
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust 
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and 
odorless. Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious 
health hazard. 
■ Important points while driving 
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle, open the windows and have the 
vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible. 
■ When parking 
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a 
garage, stop the engine. 
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space 
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. 
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it 
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is 
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. 
■ Exhaust pipe 
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or 
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.  

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Riding with children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats (if equipped) to 
avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc. 
● Use the rear door child-protector lock (double-cab models only) or 
the window lock switch (vehicles with power windows) to avoid chil- 
dren opening the door while driving or operating the power window 
accidentally. 
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or 
pinch body parts, such as the power window (if equipped), hood,
tailgate (if equipped), seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle. 
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the 
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to 
have or use the key. 
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. 
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or 
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.