2134-1. Before driving
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Driving
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train com ponents
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing ), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has bee n driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the veh icle at a speed
of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent m aintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Owner’s Warranty Information Book let” or
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”/“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gra dually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)
● After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combinat ion.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that sw aying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
3384-6. Driving tips
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine d amage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deteriorat ion in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibrati on, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firm ness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Main tenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the engine was stopped while driv-
ing.A buzzer also sounds.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place such as the
shoulder of a road.
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
The malfunctioning assist-sensor is flashing.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Indicates that one or more of the doors or the
hood is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not
yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors and the hood
are closed.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Engine Stopped
Stop In a Safe Place
Engine Coolant
Temp High
Stop in a Safe Place
See Owner’s Manual
CHECK
TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM
Parking Assist Malfunction
Blind Spot Monitor Malfunction
Visit Your Dealer
4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is to highA buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the light goes off.
If the light goes off, you may start the vehi-
cle again. If the light does not go off, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph
(5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that the parking brake is
still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low
Add washer fluid.
(If equipped)
Indicates that intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with ice
Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the Blind Spot Monitor sensors or
the surrounding area on the bumper is dirty or
covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor and its surrounding area
on the bumper.
Standard fuel tank
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 4.0 gal.
(15.0 L, 3.3 Imp.gal.) or less
Large fuel tank
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.8 gal.
(14.4 L, 3.2 lmp.gal.) or less A buzzer also sounds.
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
High Transmission
Fluid Temp
See Owner’s Manual
Release
Parking Brake
(U.S.A) (Canada)
Windshield
Washer Fluid Low
Clean Parking Assist Sensor
Blind Spot Monitor
Unavailable
Fuel Low
596Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 340, 347Air conditioning filter ............. 446
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 347
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 340
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 320 Function ................................ 320
Warning light ......................... 484
Air conditioning filter .............. 446
Air conditioning system ............................ 340, 347
Air conditioning filter ............. 446
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 347
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 340
Airbags ....................................... 40
Airbag operating conditions .... 49
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 44
Airbag warning light .............. 483
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 49
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
General airbag precautions .... 44
Locations of airbags................ 40
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 47
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 49
Side airbag precautions .......... 45
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 49 Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 45
SRS airbags ........................... 40
Alarm Alarm ...................................... 95
Warning buzzer ............ 483, 491
Anchor brackets ........................ 63
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 138
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 320 Function ................................ 320
Warning light......................... 484
Armrest..................................... 383
Assist grips .............................. 384
Audio input
*
Audio remote control switches*
AUX port*
AUTO LSD system................... 318
Automatic High Beam ............. 239
Automatic light control system.................................... 234
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ........ 225
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 229
TOW/HAUL switch................ 228
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 373
Back window
Back window......................... 175
Power back window .............. 176
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 466
Wattage ................................ 548
Battery ...................................... 422 If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 523
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 331
Warning light......................... 483
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