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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, etc.
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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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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer before
you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impair ed your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Window lock switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Door lock switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 245
Heated steering wheel switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Power heater switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520, 529
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310
DPF system switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
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■Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 245
Power heater switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520, 529
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310
DPF system switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
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521-1. For safe use
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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: Do not hang coat hang-
ers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could
become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS
curtain shield airbags deploy.
● Vehicles with SRS driver’s knee airbag: If the vinyl cover is put on the area
where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to remove it.
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: Do not use seat acces-
sories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they
may interfere with inflation of the SRS airbags. Such accessories may pre-
vent the side airbags from activating co rrectly, disable the system or cause
the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the
SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear
pillar garnishes, are damaged or cr acked, have them replaced by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
● Vehicles without SRS side and curtain shield airbags: If the areas where
the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad, are damaged
or cracked, have them replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
● Vehicles with front passenger occupant classification system: Do not place
anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will
disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detect-
ing the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front airbags for
the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start sys-
tem: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or
hard objects such as keys or accesso-
ries to the key. The objects may restrict
the SRS knee airbag (if equipped) infla-
tion or be thrust into the driver’s seat
area by the force of the deploying air-
bag, thus causing a danger.
581-1. For safe use
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle, open the windows and have the
vehicle inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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Riding with children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats (if equipped) to
avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock (double-cab models only) or
the window lock switch (vehicles with power windows) to avoid chil-
dren opening the door while driving or operating the power window
accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window (if equipped), hood,
tailgate (if equipped), seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.