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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
8When trouble arises
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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
Vehicle data recording
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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
the engine compartment.
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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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