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851-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Engine immobilizer system
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem:
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  registered  key  has  been
inserted  into  the  engine  switch  to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes aft er the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the  system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashi ng  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate t hat the system has been canceled.
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the  engine  from  starting  if  a  key  has  not  been  previously  regis -
tered in the vehicle’s  on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 
     
        
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1012. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
Warning  lights  inform  the driver of  malfunctions  in  the  indicated  vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 485)Seat  belt  reminder  light
(P. 486)
*1
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 485)
*1
Master  warning  light
(P. 486)
*1
Charging  system  warn-
ing light ( P. 485)
*1, 3
(U.S.A.)
Parking  brake  warning
light (P. 486)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 485)
*1, 3
(Canada)
Parking  brake  warning
light (P. 486)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 485)
*1
Tire  pressure  warning
light (P. 487)
*1
SRS warning light 
(P. 485)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 487)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 486)
*1, 5PCS warning light 
(P. 488)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 486)
*2, 4, 5
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 488)
Low  fuel  level  warning
light (P. 486)*4
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light 
(P. 494) 
     
        
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1042. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to indicate thata  system  check  is  being  performed.  They  will  turn  off  after  the   engine  is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in  a system if
the  lights  do  not  come  on,  or if the  lights  do  not  turn  off.  Ha ve  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer for details.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: In  order  to  confirm  operation,  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirro r  indicators
illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to ON, the BSM function is enabled on
the   screen of the multi-information display.
• When  the  BSM  function  is  enabled  on  the    screen  of  the  multi-i nfor-
mation display, the engine switch is turned to ON.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicators  do  not  illuminat e  or  do  not
turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
*4: The light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*5: The light illuminates on the center panel.
*6: The light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*7: When  the  outside  temperature  is  approximately  37°F  (3°C)  or  lo wer,  the
indicator will flash for 10 times, then comes on.
*8: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*9: If equipped
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the ABS  and  SRS  warning  li ght  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately if this occurs. 
     
        
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1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
Open the tailgate.
Pull  out  the  plastic  wire  protec-
tor located in the vehicle bed by
pressing  the  tabs  and  pulling
the protector.
Plastic wire protector
Pull  out  the  wire  harness  from
the vehicle bed.
Attach  the  connector  cover
(Gray)  to  the  tailgate  wire  har-
ness connector (White). Tailgate  wire  harness  con-
nector (White)
Connector cover (Gray)3
4
5
6
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2114-1. Before driving
4
Driving
●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trai ler’s
wheels  when  parking. Apply  the  parking  brake  firmly,  and  put  th e
transmission  in  P. Avoid  parking  on  a  slope,  but  if  unavoidable ,  do
so only after perform ing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone  place wheel blocks  under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When  the  wheel  blocks  are  in  pl ace,  release  the  brakes  slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
● When restarting afte r parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep t he
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into D or R (if reversing).
Release  the  parking  brake  and  brake  pedal,  and  slowly  pull  or
back away from the wheel bloc ks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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2824-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  determines  whether  the  followi ng  dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle  traveling
ahead  is  within  a  set  range.  It  is  not  capable  of  making  any  other  type  of
judgement.  Therefore,  it  is  absolutely  necessary  for  the  driver   to  remain
vigilant  and to determine whether or not there is a  possibility   of danger  in
any given situation.
● Assisting the driver to operate the vehicle
The dynamic radar cruise control has limited capability to prev ent or avoid
a  collision  with  a  vehicle  traveling  ahead.  Therefore,  if  there   is  ever  any
danger,  the  driver  must  take  immediate  and  direct  control  of  th e  vehicle
and act appropriately in order to ensure the safety of all involved.
■ Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following  situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could ca use an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
● Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between s harp up
and down gradients 
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a stee p hill.
● At entrances to freeways and highways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
● When there is rain, snow, etc., on the front surface of the rad ar sensor or
front camera
● In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-
eration
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towin g
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often 
     
        
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3034-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
WARNING
●The  shape  of  the  obstacle  may  prevent  the  sensor  from  detecting   it.  Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the  direction of
your vehicle
● The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the  detection
distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sen sor.
• There  will  be  a  short  delay  between  obstacle  detection  and  dis play.
Even  at  slow  speeds,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  obstacle  w ill  come
within the sensor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the
warning beep sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detecte d for col-
lision when approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio  system or
air flow noise of air conditioning system. 
     
        
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3204-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while  driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake p edal
is depressed when the system de tects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps  the  driver  to  control  skidding  when  swerving  suddenly  or
turning on slippery road surfaces
◆Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer sway by selectively applying brake
pressure  for  individual  wheels  and  reducing  driving  torque  when
trailer sway is detected
◆TRAC  (Traction  Control)  for  2WD  models  and  2WD  mode  on
4WD models
Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  drive  wheels  from
spinning when starting the vehicl e or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start -
ing on an uphill
To  keep  driving  safety  and  perf ormance,  the  following  systems
operate  automatically  in  respon se  to  various  driving  situations.
Be  aware,  however,  that  these  systems  are  supplementary  and
should  not  be  relied  upon  too  heav ily  when  operating  the  vehi-
cle.