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2-5. Steering WheelSteering Wheel.................. 127
2-6. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 129
2-7. Windows Power Windows ................ 132
2-8. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 135
Immobilizer System ........... 136
Theft Deterrent System ..... 138
2-9. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 141
Saving Fuel and Protection of the 
Environment .................... 142
Hazardous Driving............. 143
Floor Mat ........................... 144
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 145
Winter Driving.................... 146
Driving In Flooded  Area ................................ 149
Overloading ....................... 150
Driving on Uneven  Road ............................... 151
2-10. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 152
Recreational Towing ......... 153 3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ............ 158
Turning the Engine Off ...... 163
3-2. Combination Meter and  Display
Meters and Gauges ........... 164
Warning/Indicator  Lights ............................... 173
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation......................... 177
Automatic Transaxle  Controls ........................... 181
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights .......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals............................. 199
Windshield Wipers  and Washer ..................... 201
Rear Window Wiper and  Washer ............................ 206
Rear Window  Defogger.......................... 207
Hazard Warning  Flasher ............................ 208
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) .... 213
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2-5. Steering Wheel
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Before Driving
Steering Wheel
To change the angle or length of the steering wheel:Stop  the  vehicle,  and  then  pull
down  the  lock  release  lever
under the steering column.
Tilt  the  steering  wheel  and/or
adjust  the  steering  column
length  to  the  desired  positions,
then  push  the  lever  up  to  lock
the column.
Attempt  to  push  the  steering  wheel  up  and  down  to  make  sure  it’ s
locked before driving.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Lock release 
lever
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WARNING
■ Make sure that the steering wheel is locked firmly in place
If it is difficult to raise the lever, lightly move the steering wheel forward and
back to pull up the lever.
■ Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving
Adjusting the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Mov-
ing it can very easily cause the driver to abruptly turn to the  left or right. This
can lead to loss of control or an accident.
■ After  adjusting  the  steering  wheel  position,  make  sure  it  is  se curely
locked by trying to move it up and down
Driving with the steering wheel not securely locked in position  is dangerous.
If the steering wheel moves unexpectedly while driving, you cou ld lose con-
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2-9. Driving Tips
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Before Driving
Hazardous Driving
When driving on ice or in water, snow, mud, sand, or similar hazards:
• Be cautious and allow ex tra distance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking and sudden maneuvering.
• Do  not  pump  the  brakes.  Continue  to  press  down  on  the  brake pedal. Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS) on P. 215.
• If  you  get  stuck,  select  a  lower  gear  and  accelerate  slowly.  D o  not
spin the front wheels.
• For  more  traction  in  starting  on  slippery  surfaces  such  as  ice  or
packed  snow,  use  sand,  rock  sal t,  chains,  carpeting,  or  other  non-
slip material under the front wheels.
Use snow chains only on the front wheels.
WARNING
■ Be  extremely  careful  if  it  is  necessary  to  downshift  on  slipper y  sur-
faces
Downshifting  into  lower  gear  while  driving  on  slippery  surfaces   is  danger-
ous.  The  sudden  change  in  tire  speed  could  cause  the  tires  to  s kid.  This
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3-6. ABS/TCS/DSC
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
DSC operation is possible at speeds greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
The warning light turns on when  the system has a malfunction. 
Refer  to  Contact  Your  Toyota  Dealer  and  Have  Vehicle  Inspected  on
P. 493.
The  Dynamic  Stability  Control  ( DSC)  automatically  controls
braking and engine torque in c onjunction with systems such as
ABS and  TCS to  help  control si de  slip  when driving on  slippery
surfaces,  or  during  sudden  or  e vasive  maneuvering,  enhancing
vehicle safety.
Refer to ABS ( P. 215) and TCS ( P. 216).
WARNING
■Do  not  rely  on  the  Dynamic  Stabil ity  Control  as  a  substitute  for  safe
driving
The  Dynamic  Stability  Control  (DSC)  cannot  compensate  for  unsaf e  and
reckless  driving,  excessive  speed,  tailgating  (following  anothe r  vehicle  too
closely),  and  hydroplaning  (reduced  tire  friction  and  road  contact  because
of water on the road surface). You can still have an accident.
NOTICE
● The DSC may not operate correctly unless the following are obse rved:
• Use tires of the correct size specified for your Toyota on all  4 wheels.
• Use  tires  of  the  same  manufacturer,  brand  and  tread  pattern  on all 4 wheels.
• Do not mix worn tires.
● The DSC may not operate correctly when tire chains are used or  a tempo-
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3-8. Drive Selection
Drive Selection (Automatic Transaxle)
●When the sport mode is selected, driving at higher engine speed s increases
and it may increase fuel consumption. Toyota recommends that you cancel
the sport mode on normal driving.
● Drive mode cannot be switched in the following conditions:
• ABS/TCS/DSC is operating
• Cruise control is operating.
• Steering wheel is being operated abruptly
Press the drive selection switch to
the   side (forward) to select
the sport mode.
Pull  the  drive  selection  switch  to
the   side (backward) to cancel
the sport mode.
●In the following cases, the drive selection is canceled.
• The ignition is switched OFF.
• Cruise control is set.
● Depending on the driving conditions when sport mode is selected , the vehi-
cle may perform shift-down or slightly accelerate.
Drive  selection  is  a  system  to  switch  the  vehicle’s  drive  mode.
When  the  sport  mode  is  selected,  vehicle’s  response  against
accelerator  operation  is  enhanc ed.  This  provides  additional
quick acceleration which may be needed to safely make maneu-
vers  such as lane changes, merging  onto free ways, or passing
other vehicles.
WARNING
Do  not  use  the  sport  mode  when  driving  on  slippery  roads  such  a s  wet  or
snow-covered roads. It may cause tire slipping.
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3-10. Active Safety System
If  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision
System  is  operating,  the  indicator
light (red) flashes.
WARNING
■Do not modify the suspension
If the vehicle height or inclination is changed, the system will not be able to
correctly detect vehicles ahead. This will result in the Low Sp eed Pre-Colli-
sion  System  not  operating  normally  or  mistakenly  operating,  whi ch  could
cause a serious accident.
■ Turn  off  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System  when  the  vehicle  is  run-
ning on a chassis roller or being towed
Turn  off  the  Low  Speed  Pre-Collision  System  to  prevent  mistaken  operation
when the vehicle is running on a chassis roller or being towed.  
Refer to Stopping The Low Speed Pre-Collision System Operation  on P. 233.
NOTICE
●When driving off-road in areas where there is grass or forage,  it is recom-
mended that the Low Speed Pre-Collision System be turned off.
● Always use tires for all wheels that are of the specified size,  and the same
manufacturer,  brand,  and  tread  pattern.  In  addition,  do  not  use  tires with
significantly different wear patterns on the same vehicle as the Low Speed
Pre-Collision System may not operate normally.
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6-2. Flat Tire
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If Trouble Arises
Changing a Flat Tire
Park on a level surface off the right-of-way and firmly set the park-
ing brake.
Put  a  vehicle  with  an  automatic  transaxle  in  Park  (P),  a  manual
transaxle in Reverse (R) or 1, and turn off the engine.
Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
Have  everyone  get  out  of  the  vehicle  and  away  from  the  vehicle
and traffic.
Remove the jack, tool, and spare tire ( P. 457).
Block  the  wheel  diagonally
opposite  the  flat  tire.  When
blocking  a  wheel,  place  a  tire
block  both  in  front  and  behind
the tire.
When  blocking  a  tire,  use  rocks
or wood blocks of sufficient size if
possible to hold the tire in place.
●If the following occurs while dri ving, it could indicate a flat tire.
• Steering becomes difficult.
• The vehicle begins to  vibrate excessively.
• The vehicle pulls in one direction.
●Make sure the jack is well lu bricated before using it.
If you have a flat tire, drive slowly to a level spot that is w ell off
the road and out of the way of traffic to change the tire.
Stopping  in  traffic  or  on  the  shoulder  of  a  busy  road  is  danger-
ous.
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4656-2. Flat Tire
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If Trouble Arises
If  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with
a wheel cover, pry off the wheel
cover  with  the  beveled  end  of
the jack lever.
Force  the  end  of  the  jack  lever
firmly between wheel and cover, or
removal will be difficult.
Loosen  the  lug  nuts  by  turning
them counterclockwise one turn
each,  but  do  not  remove  any
lug  nuts  until  the  tire  has  been
raised off the ground.
Place the jack on the ground.
Turn the jack screw in the direc-
tion  shown  in  the  figure  and
adjust the jack head so that it is
close to the jack-up position.
Place  the  jack  under  the  jack-
up  position  closest  to  the  tire
being  changed  with  the  jack
head  squarely  under  the  jack-
up point.
Removing a Flat Tire
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Jack headQ
Jacking position
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