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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 254 
Cargo and luggage ............ 267 
Trailer towing (without  
towing hitch) .................... 268 
Trailer towing (with towing  
hitch)................................ 269 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without smart 
entry & start system)........ 282 
Engine (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with smart 
entry & start system)........ 285 
Automatic transmission ..... 293 
Manual transmission.......... 300 
Turn signal lever ................ 306 
Parking brake .................... 307 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch ................ 308 
Fog light switch .................. 315 
Windshield wipers and  
washer ............................. 318 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ................................... 320 
4-5. Using the driving support  
systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 325 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 339 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert with Yaw Assist 
Function).......................... 350 
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 361 
Dynamic radar cruise  
control .............................. 367 
Cruise control..................... 383 
Rear view monitor  
system ............................. 387 
Four-wheel drive  
system ............................. 398 
Rear differential  
lock system ...................... 408 
Stop & Start system  
(Smart Stop) .................... 412 
Driving assist systems ....... 422 
Downhill assist control  
system ............................. 430 
DPF (Diesel Particulate  
Filter) system ................... 433 
4-6. Driving tips 
Winter driving tips .............. 438 
         
        
        
     
        
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2764-1. Before driving
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■Tire information 
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) 
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 711) 
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total 
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac- 
turer of your trailer. 
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts 
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every 
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage 
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly. 
■ Break-in schedule 
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components 
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles). 
■ Safety checks before towing 
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball 
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted 
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 274) 
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure. 
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if 
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the 
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind. 
■ Maintenance 
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to 
normal driving. 
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles). 
         
        
        
     
        
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2804-1. Before driving
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■Tire information 
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) 
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 711) 
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total 
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac- 
turer of your trailer. 
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts 
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every 
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage 
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly. 
■ Break-in schedule 
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components 
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles). 
■ Safety checks before towing 
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball 
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted 
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 278) 
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure. 
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if 
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the 
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind. 
■ Maintenance 
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to 
normal driving. 
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles). 
         
        
        
     
        
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3064-2. Driving procedures
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Turn signal lever
Right turn 
Left turn 
Lane change to the right (move 
the lever partway and release 
it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.
Lane change to the left (move 
the lever partway and release 
it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.
■ Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicator flashes faster than usual 
Check that a light bulb in the front or  rear turn signal lights has not burned 
out. 
■ If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been per- 
formed 
Operate the lever again. 
■ To discontinue flashing of the turn signals during a lane change 
Operate the lever in the opposite direction. 
■ Customization 
The number of times the turn signals flash during a lane change can be 
changed.
(Customizable features:  P. 718)
Operating instructions
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3584-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Operation conditions of each function 
● Lane departure alert function 
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met. 
• LDA is turned on. 
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more. 
• System recognizes white (yellow) lane lines or a course*. (When a 
white [yellow] line or course* is recognized on only one side, the system
will operate only for the recognized side.) 
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more. 
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is not being driven around a sharp curve. 
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 360)
*: Boundary between asphalt and the side of the road, such as grass, soil, 
or a curb 
● Yaw assist function 
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addi- 
tion to the operation conditions fo r the lane departure alert function. 
• Setting for “Yaw assist” in   of the multi-information display is set 
to “On” ( P. 151) 
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more. 
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for
changing lanes. 
• ABS, VSC, TRC/A-TRC and PCS are not operating. 
• TRC/A-TRC or VSC is not turned off. 
● Vehicle sway warning function 
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met. 
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in   of the multi-information display is 
set to “On” ( P.  1 5 1 ) 
• Vehicle speed is approximately 50 km/h (32 mph) or more. 
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( P. 360) 
         
        
        
     
        
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3644-5. Using the driving support systems
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●No-overtaking road signs 
● Other road signs 
● Speed limit with supplemental mark*2
*1: Vehicles with navigation system
*2: Displayed simultaneously with speed limit
*3: Contents not recognized.
*4: If the turn signal indicator is not operated when changing lanes, the mark 
does not display.  
No overtaking beginsNo overtaking ends
No-entry*1Stop
All canceled 
Wet*4
Exit ramp on right 
Rain*4
Exit ramp on left
Ice Time
*3Supplemental mark  
exists 
         
        
        
     
        
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3724-5. Using the driving support systems
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Example of constant speed cruising 
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration cruising and follow-up cruising 
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed 
appears
When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you, the system automatically 
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle speed is
necessary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at 
this time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle 
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi- 
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead. 
When the turn signal lever is operated and your vehicle moves to a right 
lane*1 or left lane*2 while driving at 80 km/h (50 mph) or more, the vehicle 
will quickly accelerate to help to overtake a passing vehicle.
*1: Right-hand drive vehicles
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
Example of acceleration  
When there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving slower 
than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then 
returns to constant speed cruising.
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4224-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the 
brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist (if equipped)
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is 
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on 
slippery road surfaces
◆TRC (Traction Control) for Pre Runner and H2 position on 4WD
models (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and pr event the drive wheels from spinning 
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆A-TRC (Active Traction Control) for H4 and L4 position on 4WD
models (if equipped)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the four wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when starting on
an uphill
◆Emergency brake signal (if equipped)
When the brakes are applied suddenly, the emergency flashers automati- 
cally flash to alert the vehicle behind.
To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems 
operate automatically in response to various driving situations. 
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and 
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle.