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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage............ 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 197
Dinghy towing.................... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without 
a smart key system) ........ 217
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with a smart 
key system) ..................... 219
Automatic transmission ..... 225
Turn signal lever................ 232
Parking brake .................... 233
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 234
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 248 4-5. Using the driving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision  System) ........................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure  Alert) ................................ 272
Dynamic radar cruise  control.............................. 280
Cruise control .................... 294
Intuitive parking assist ....... 298
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 305
Four-wheel drive system ... 315
AUTO LSD system ............ 318
Driving assist systems ....... 320
Trailer brake controller....... 327
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 331
Off-road precautions .......... 335
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage ........... 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 197
Dinghy towing ................... 216
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch(vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 217
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
a smart key system) ........ 219
Automatic transmission ..... 225
Turn signal lever................ 232
Parking brake .................... 233
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 234
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 245
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 248 4-5. Using the driving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision  System)........................... 260
LDA (Lane Departure  Alert) ............................... 272
Dynamic radar cruise  control ............................. 280
Cruise control .................... 294
Intuitive parking assist....... 298
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 305
Four-wheel drive system ... 315
AUTO LSD system............ 318
Driving assist systems ...... 320
Trailer brake controller ...... 327
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 331
Off-road precautions ......... 335 
     
        
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2174-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “S TART” position to start the engine.
OFF (“LOCK” position)
The  steering  wheel  is  locked  and
the  key  can  be  removed.  (The  key
can  be  removed  only  when  the
shift lever is in P.)
ACC (“ACC” position)
Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
ON (“ON” position)
All electrical components can be used.
START (“START” position)
For starting the engine.
■ Turning the key from ACC to OFF
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 85)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Starting the engine
Changing the engine  switch positions
1
2
3
4
1
2
Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
3
4
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2194-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 
smart key system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
  and  a  message  will  be  dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. 
If  it  is  not  displayed,  the  engine
cannot be started.
Press  the  engine  switch  shortly
and firmly. 
When  operating  the engine  switch,
one  short,  firm  press  is  enough.  It
is  not  necessary  to  press  and  hold
the switch.
The  engine  will  crank  until  it  starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue  depressing  the  brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The  engine  can  be  started  from
any engine switch mode.
Performing  the  following  opera tions  when  carrying  the  elec-
tronic  key  on  your  person  starts  the  engine  or  changes  engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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2
3
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2204-2. Driving procedures
Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (P. 233), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Release  the  brake  pedal  and  chec k  that  the  display  on  the  instru-
ment cluster is off.
Modes  can  be  changed  by  pressing  the  engine  switch  with  brake
pedal released. (The mode changes  each time the switch is pressed.)
OFF
*
The  emergency  flashers  can  be
used.
ACC
Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY”  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display.
ON
All  electrical  components  can  be
used.
“IGNITION  ON”  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display.
*: If  the  shift  lever  is  in  a  position other  than  P  when  turning  off  the
engine,  the  engine  switch  will  be
turned to ACC, not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine  switch modes
1
2
3
4
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2
3 
     
        
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2244-2. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
● Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of  time with-
out the engine running.
● If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-infor mation
display while the engine is not running, the engine switch is n ot off. Exit the
vehicle after turning the engine switch off.
● Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position ot her than P. If
the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engi ne switch will
not be turned off but instead be turned to ACC. If the vehicle  is left in ACC,
battery discharge may occur.
■ When starting the engine
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently,  have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch
If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently  than usual,
such  as  the  switch  sticking  slightly,  there  may  be  a  malfunctio n.  Contact
your Toyota dealer immediately. 
     
        
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2494-4. Refueling
4
Driving
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
● After  exiting  the  vehicle  and  before  opening  the  fuel  door,  tou ch  an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It  is important to
discharge  static  electricity  before  refueling  because  sparks  re sulting  from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refuel ing.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A  whooshing  sound  may  be  heard  when  the  fuel  tank  cap  is  loosen ed.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do  not  allow  anyone  that  has  not  discharged  static  electricity  from  their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that  is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a p ossible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe  the following precautions to  prevent  fuel  overflowing f rom the  fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically click s off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing  so  may  damage  the  vehicle,  such  as  causing  the  emission  c ontrol
system  to  operate  abnormally  or  damaging  fuel  system components  or the
vehicle’s painted surface. 
     
        
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5458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Vehicles without towing package
11.4 qt. (10.8 L, 9.5 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles with towing package
12.4 qt. (11.7 L, 10.3 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following.
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” 
• Similar  high-quality  ethylene  glycol- based  non-silicate,  non-amine,  non-
nitrite,  and  non-borate  coolant  with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO SK20HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Open  voltage  at  68F
(20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2
   12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  
  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage  is  checked  20  minutes  after  the  engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.