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2654-1. Before driving
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Driving
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NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
On vehicles with automatic transmission, always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or
the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● Diesel engine: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-load
driving. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
● Diesel engine: In an extremely cold environment, idle the engine for more
than 30 seconds after starting the engine. Do not race the engine while
idling.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 649)
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2914-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 625)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. If the engine switch is pressed while the vehicle is moving, the
warning message “PUSH AND HOLD ENGINE SWITCH FOR EMER-
GENCY STOP”/“Push and hold engine switch for emergency stop” is dis-
played on the multi-information display and a buzzer sounds. Turning the
engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
● To restart the engine after turning off the engine while driving, shift the shift
lever to N (automatic transmission) or depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and then press the engine switch.
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4445-1. Basic Operations
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Steering wheel audio switches
Vo lu m e
Radio mode:
Selects a radio station
CD mode:
Selects a track and file (MP3
and WMA)
Bluetooth® audio mode:
Selects a track
iPod mode:
Selects a song
USB memory mode:
Selects a file
Power on, select audio source
: If equipped
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
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6Interior features
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6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system ............................. 518
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................. 526
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters ..................... 535
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 537
• Personal/interior light
main switch.................... 538
• Personal/interior
lights .............................. 538
• Interior light.................... 538
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ...... 540
• Glove box ...................... 541
• Console box .................. 541
• Cup holders ................... 542
• Bottle holders ................ 543
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 544
Luggage compartment
features............................ 547
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........ 548
• Sun visors...................... 548
• Vanity mirror .................. 548
• Clock ............................. 549
• Power outlets................. 550
• Grocery bag hooks ........ 552
• Coat hooks .................... 553
• Armrest .......................... 553
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6268-1. Essential information
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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6308-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing hooks, cables or chains. The towing hooks,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.
● Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
Pre Runner (2WD models): Be sure to
transport the vehicle with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or an accident may
occur due to a change in direction of the
vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
and related parts may be damaged, and
the vehicle may fly off the truck.
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6358-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Malfunction indicator lamp (warning buzzer)
Indicates the followings if the warning light comes on or
flashes:
• Malfunction in the emission control system. (if equipped)
• Malfunction in the electronic engine control system.
• Malfunction in the electronic automatic transmission
control system. (if equipped)
• The boost pressure in the turbocharger is abnormally
high.*2 (diesel engine)
• Malfunction in DPF system. (if equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system (if
equipped)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system (vehicles with VSC system)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
(if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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9-1. Specifications
Vehicle specifications
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16 inch tires
17 inch tires (type A)
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
Tires and wheels
Tire size205R16C 8PR 110/108S
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(unladen)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(full load)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
270 (2.7, 39)270 (2.7, 39)340 (3.4, 49)
Wheel size16 6J
Wheel nut torque105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)
Tire size 225/70R17C 108/106S
Tire inflation
pressure
(Recommended
cold tire inflation
pressure)
Front wheel
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(unladen)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
Rear wheel
(full load)
kPa (kgf/cm2 or
bar, psi)
240 (2.4, 35)240 (2.4, 35)300 (3.0, 44)
Wheel size17 6J
Wheel nut torque 105 N•m (10.7 kgf•m, 77 ft•lbf)