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For your information .......................8 
Reading this manual.....................16 
How to search ..............................17 
Pictorial index ...............................18 
1-1. For safe use 
Before driving.......................38 
For safe driving ....................40 
Seat belts .............................42 
SRS airbags.........................47 
Exhaust gas precautions .....58 
1-2. Child safety 
Front passenger occupant  
classification system ..........59 
Airbag manual on-off  
system ...............................64 
Riding with children..............66 
Child restraint systems ........67 
1-3. Emergency assistance 
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......100 
1-4. Theft deterrent system 
Engine immobilizer  
system .............................105 
Alarm .................................129 
2. Instrument cluster 
Warning lights  
and indicators.................. 134 
Gauges and meters........... 142 
Multi-information display  
(Type A) .......................... 147 
Multi-information display  
(Type B) .......................... 151 
Fuel consumption  
information ...................... 160 
3-1. Key information 
Keys .................................. 164 
3-2. Opening, closing and  
locking the doors 
Side doors ......................... 188 
Access panels (smart-cab  
models only).................... 194 
Tailgate ............................. 195 
Smart entry & start  
system............................. 198 
3-3. Adjusting the seats 
Front seats ........................ 234 
Rear seats ......................... 236 
Head restraints .................. 239 
3-4. Adjusting the steering  
wheel and mirrors 
Steering wheel .................. 242 
Inside rear view mirror....... 244 
Outside rear view  
mirrors ............................. 245
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of  
each component 

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3-5. Opening and closing  
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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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 
7-1. Maintenance and care 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle exterior ..........556 
Cleaning and protecting  
the vehicle interior ...........560 
7-2. Maintenance 
Maintenance  
requirements....................563 
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance 
Do-it-yourself service  
precautions ......................566 
Hood ..................................568 
Engine compartment..........570 
Tires ...................................590 
Tire inflation pressure ........593 
Wheels ...............................595 
Air conditioning filter ..........597 
Wireless remote control/ 
electronic key battery.......599 
Checking and  
replacing fuses ................602 
Light bulbs .........................607 
8-1. Essential information 
Emergency flashers .......... 624 
If your vehicle has to  
be stopped in an 
emergency ...................... 625 
8-2. Steps to take in an  
emergency 
If your vehicle needs  
to be towed ..................... 627 
If you think something is  
wrong .............................. 632 
Fuel pump shut off  
system (gasoline engine 
only) ................................ 633 
If a warning light turns on  
or a warning buzzer  
sounds ............................ 634 
If a warning message is  
displayed ......................... 643 
If you have a flat tire .......... 649 
If the engine will not  
start ................................. 666 
If the electronic key does  
not operate properly 
(vehicles with smart  
entry & start system) ....... 668 
If the vehicle battery is  
discharged ...................... 672 
If your vehicle  
overheats ........................ 678 
If you run out of fuel  
and the engine stalls  
(diesel engine only) ......... 682 
If the vehicle becomes  
stuck................................ 683
7Maintenance and care
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The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated  computers that will record certain 
data, such as: 
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options 
with which it is equipped. 
These computers do not record conversations or sounds, and only record 
images outside of the vehicle in certain situations. 
• Engine speed/Electric motor speed (traction motor speed) 
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed 
• Operation status of the driving assist systems, such as the ABS and pre- 
collision system (vehicles with pre-collision system)
• Operation status of the driving assist systems, such as the ABS and VSC 
(vehicles without pre-collision system)
●Data usage 
Toyota may use the data recorded in this computer to diagnose malfunc- 
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. 
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if 
the vehicle is leased 
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency 
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit 
• For research purposes where the data  is not tied to a specific vehicle or 
vehicle owner
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Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is. 
Basic code 
TGN16: Models with 2TR-FE engine  
GUN16: Models with 1GD-FTV engine
GUN15: Models with 2GD-FTV engine 
Driving system
2: 4WD models 
3: Pre Runner (2WD models) 
Cab type
B: Single-cab 
C: Smart-cab 
D: Double-cab 
Made in
N: South Africa 
T: Thailand
Checking your vehicle’s model
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The label or plate is placed as shown in the following illustrations.
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D 
The manufacturer’s label is located on the 
left pillar. 
The manufacturer’s label is located on the 
left pillar. 
The manufacturer’s label is located on the 
left pillar. 
The manufacturer’s plate is located beside 
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 318 
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438 
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*1. . . . . . . . . . .  P. 520 
Fuel filler door*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 320 
Refueling method  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 320 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 695 
Tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 590 
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 711 
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 438 
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 591 
Coping with flat tires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 649 
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 568 
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 568 
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 696 
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 678 
Camera*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 387 
Headlights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 308 
Front position lights/daytime running lights*1. . . . . . . . . .  P. 308
Front fog lights*1/rear fog light*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 315 
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 306 
Side turn signal lights (fender-mounted type or 
mirror-mounted type)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 306 
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 306 
Stop/tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 308 
Downhill assist control system*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 430 
License plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 308 
Back-up lights*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 293, 300
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P. 607, Watts: P. 714)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 282, 285 
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . .  P. 282, 285 
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 625 
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 666
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 643 
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 293 
Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 293 
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 627 
When the shift lever does not move  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 298
Shift lever (Manual transmission)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 300 
Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 300 
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 627
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