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4-1. Before driving
When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the engine
output may be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted to
R*.
• When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D*.
When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRC is turned off ( P.212),
sudden start restraint control also does not operate. If your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow
due to sudden start restraint control operation, deactivate TRC ( P.212) so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully
in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time.Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, under-side of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the
following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the
vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P.313, 324)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause the following serious dam-age to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle
becomes flooded or stuck in mud or sand, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in the quantity and quality of the engine oil, transmission fluid, clutch fluid, differential oil, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
[DSC]) (vehicles with Multid-
rive)
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Alphabetical Index
Engine switch ....................... 129, 130
Auto power off function .............. 133
Changing the engine switch modes
......................................... 129, 133
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 296
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 212
Warning light .............................. 306
Extended headlight lighting function
..................................................... 143
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .... 267
Vehicles with a spare tire ........... 324
Vehicles without a spare tire ...... 313
Floor mats ....................................... 30
Fluid
Brake.......................................... 350
Clutch ......................................... 349
Multidrive.................................... 349
Washer ....................................... 264
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .. 286, 288, 290
Switch ........................................ 148
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .......... 286, 288
Switch ........................................ 148
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front interior lights
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs .......... 286, 288
Wattage ...................................... 351
Front seats .................................... 106
Adjustment ................................. 106
Cleaning ..................................... 248
Correct driving posture................. 31
Seat heaters............................... 228
Front turn signal lights................. 140
Replacing light bulbs ..........286, 288
Turn signal lever ......................... 140
Wattage ...................................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 154
Capacity ..................................... 345
Fuel gauge ................................... 79
Fuel pump shut off system ......... 303
Information ................................. 353
Refueling .................................... 154
Type ........................................... 345
Warning light .............................. 306
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ................. 84
Current fuel consumption ............. 84
Fuel economy.................................. 84
Fuel filler door ............................... 154
Refueling .................................... 154
Fuel gauge ....................................... 79
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 303
Fuses ............................................. 278
G
Gauges............................................. 79
Gear Shift Indicator ...................... 140
Glove box ...................................... 232
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system ......................................... 210
H
Head restraints.............................. 108
Headlights
Automatic High Beam system .... 145
Extended headlight lighting function
................................................. 143
Light switch ................................ 142
Replacing light bulbs ..........286, 287
Wattage ...................................... 351
