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the windows
Power windows ..................248
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........252
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
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 442
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 444
AUX port/USB port ............ 447
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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

3224-4. Refueling
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■Ty p e A
Pull up the opener to open
the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove it and hang it on the back
of the fuel filler door.
NOTICE
■ Refueling
● Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
● Vehicles with DPF system:
Use the specified fuel. If fuel other than the specified fuel is used, white
smoke may be continuously emitted from the exhaust pipe during regener-
ating the filter. ( P. 433)
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Driving
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system
◆Regeneration
Regeneration is performed as necessary in accordance with driving
conditions.
◆System characteristics
The DPF system has the following characteristics:
● Idle speed increases during regeneration
● The smell of the exhaust gas differs from that of a conventional
diesel vehicle
● White smoke may be emitted from the exhaust pipe during
regeneration. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
● If the DPF system warning light turns on (vehicles without multi-
information display) or the DPF system warning message “DPF
FULL MANUAL REGENERATION REQUIRED SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL”/“DPF full Manual regeneration required See owner’s
manual” appears on the display (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play), follow the procedure below to regenerate.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or N (manual
transmission), and firmly set the parking brake.
Do not stop the engine.
Also, make sure that there are no flammable materials near the exhaust
pipe. ( P. 436)
Check the engine is warmed up. If the engine is cold, warm up the engine
by depressing the accelerator pedal.*1
: If equipped
When the deposit collected by the filter reaches a predetermined
amount, it is automatically regenerated.
DPF system failure warning
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Maintenance and care
Diesel engine (vehicles without water-cooled intercooler)
Battery (if equipped)
( P. 578)
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 576)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 574)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 573)
AdBlue™ tank cap
(if equipped) ( P. 585)
Fuel filter ( P. 583, 682)
Fuse box ( P. 602)
Battery ( P. 578)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 582)
Intercooler ( P. 577)
Radiator ( P. 577)
Condenser (if equipped)
( P. 577)
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Maintenance and care
■After changing the engine oil (models for model code destination W*)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A ( P. 144) when the engine switch is
in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry
& start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button ( P. 144),
turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem). (Do not start the engine because reset mode will be canceled.) Con-
tinue to press and hold the button for more than one second after the trip
meter displays “000000”.
*: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model
your vehicle is. ( P. 1 2 )
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota reta iler or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
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Maintenance and care
You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif-
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Even if
you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if one of the following
symptoms occurs:
Vehicles without multi-information display
When the fuel system warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
( P. 637)
Vehicles with multi-information display
When “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL”/“Water accumulation in fuel filter See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds*1.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off.
For EURO VI models*3:
Remove the fuel filter from the
bracket as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Place a small tray under the drain plug or drain hose to catch the
water and any fuel that comes out.
Fuel filter (diesel engine only)
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Maintenance and care
Air conditioning filter
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Turn the
claws as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Pull out the claws.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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