
481-2. Child safety
• Fixed with a seat belt: P.59 
• Fixed with an ISOFIX lower 
anchorage: P.61
• Using a top tether anchorage: 
P. 6 2 
 Prioritize and observe the warn- 
ings, as well as the laws and reg-
ulations for child restraint 
systems. 
 Use a child restraint system until  
the child becomes large enough 
to properly wear the vehicle’s 
seat belt. 
 Choose a child restraint system  
appropriate to the age and size 
of the child. 
 Note that not all child restraint  
systems can fit in all vehicles. 
Before using or purchasing a 
child restraint system, check the 
compatibility of th e child restraint  
system with seat positions. 
( P. 5 2 )
Points to remember
WA R N I N G
■When a child is riding 
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
●For effective protection in automo- bile accidents and sudden stops, a  
child must be properly restrained, 
using a seat belt or child restraint  system which is corr ectly installed.  
For installation details, refer to the 
operation manual enclosed with the  child restraint system. General  
installation instruction is provided in 
this manual.
●Toyota strongly urges the use of a 
proper child rest raint system that  conforms to the weight and size of  
the child, installed on the rear seat. 
According to accident statistics, the  child is safer when properly  
restrained in the rear seat than in 
the front seat.
●Holding a child in your or someone 
else’s arms is not a substitute for a  child restraint system. In an acci- 
dent, the child can be crushed 
against the windshield or between  the holder and the interior of the  
vehicle.
■Handling the child restraint sys-
tem 
If the child restraint system is not  properly fixed in place, the child or  
other passengers may be seriously 
injured or even killed in the event of  sudden braking, sudden swerving, or  
an accident.
●If the vehicle were to receive a 
strong impact from an accident, 
etc., it is possible that the child  restraint system has damage that is  
not readily visible. In such cases, 
do not reuse the restraint system. 

521-2. Child safety
■Child restraint system compat- 
ibility for each seating posi-
tion 
Compatibility of eac h seating posi- 
tion with child restraint systems 
( P.53) displays the type of child  
restraint systems that can be used 
and possible seating positions for 
installation using symbols.
Also, the recommended child 
restraint system that is suitable for 
your child can be selected.  
Otherwise, check [Recommended  
child restraint systems and Com-
patibility table]  for recommended  
child restraint systems. ( P. 5 6 ) 
Check the selected child restraint  
system together with the following 
[Before confirming the compatibility 
of each seating position with child 
restraint systems].
■Before confirming the compat-
ibility of each seating position 
with child restraint systems 
1 Checking the child restraint sys- 
tem standards.
Use a child restraint system that  
conforms to UN(ECE) R44*1 or  
UN(ECE) R129*1, 2. 
The following approval mark is 
displayed on child restraint sys-
tems which are conformed.
Check for an approval mark 
attached to the child restraint 
system.
Example of the displayed regulation  
number
UN(ECE) R44 approval mark*3
The weight range of the child  
who is applicable for an 
UN(ECE) R44 approval mark is 
WA R N I N G
●Use child restraint system suitable  
to the age and size of the child and 
install it to the rear seat.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with 
the child restraint system and pre- vents it from being attached cor- 
rectly, attach the child restraint 
system to the righ t-hand rear seat  
(left-hand drive vehicles) or the  left-hand rear seat (right-hand drive  
vehicles). (P. 5 6 )
Child restraint system com- 
patibility for each seating 
position 

53
1 
1-2. Child safety
For safety and security
indicated. 
UN(ECE) R129 approval mark*3
The height range of the child  
who is applicable as well as 
available weights for an 
UN(ECE) R129 approval mark 
is indicated. 
2 Checking the category of the  
child restraint system.
Check the approval mark of the 
child restraint system for which 
of the following categories the 
child restraint system is suitable.
Also, if there are any uncertain-
ties, check the user’s guide 
included with th e child restraint  
system or contact the retailer of 
the child rest raint system. 
• “universal”
• “semi-universal”
• “restricted”
• “vehicle specific”
*1: UN(ECE) R44 and UN(ECE) R129  
are U.N. regulations for child 
restraint systems.
*2: The child restraint systems men-
tioned in the table may not be availa-
ble outside of the EU area.
*3: The displayed mark may differ 
depending on the product.
■Compatibility of each seating  
position with child restraint 
systems
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles
*1, 2, 3*4
*3 

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Before driving■Trunk opener 
Pull the lever upward to release the  
trunk lid.
■Trunk release button
Vehicles without entry function 
Unlock all the doors using one of  
the following methods and then 
press the button on the trunk lid: 
 Wireless remote control 
 Door lock switches 
 Mechanical key
Vehicles with entry function 
While carrying the electronic key,  
press the button on the trunk lid. 
When all the doors are unlocked  
using one of the following methods, 
the trunk can be opened without the 
electronic key: 
 Entry function 
 Wireless remote control 
 Door lock switches 
 Mechanical key
■Wireless remote control
Vehicles without a smart entry &  
start system 
Press and hold the switch.
WA R N I N G
●When closing the trunk lid, make  
sure to press it lightly on its outer 
surface. If the trunk handle is used  to fully close the trunk lid, it may  
result in hands or arms being 
caught.
●Do not attach any accessories 
other than genuine Toyota parts to 
the trunk lid. Such additional weight  on the trunk lid may cause the lid to  
suddenly shut again after it is 
opened.
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Check the allowable towing capac- 
ity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass), 
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle  
Capacity), and permissible drawbar  
load before towing. ( P.524) 
Toyota recommends the use of the  
Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehi-
cle. Other products of a suitable 
nature and comparable quality may 
also be used. 
For vehicles where the towing  
device blocks any of the lights or 
license plate, the following shall be 
observed: 
 Do not use towing devices that  
cannot be easily removed or 
repositioned. 
 Towing devices must be  
removed or repositioned when 
not in use.
■Total trailer weight and per-
missible drawbar load 
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus the trailer  
load should be within the maximum 
towing capacity. Exceeding this weight 
Trailer towing (for  
M15A-FKS engine)
Your vehicle is designed pri- 
marily as a passenger carrying 
vehicle. Towing a trailer will 
have an adverse effect on han-
dling, performance, braking, 
durability, and fuel consump-
tion. Your safety and satisfac-
tion depend on the proper use 
of correct equipment and cau-
tious driving habits. For your 
safety and the safety of others, 
do not overload the vehicle or 
trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use 
extreme care and drive the 
vehicle in accordance with the 
trailer’s characteristics and  
operating conditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply  
to damage or malfunction 
caused by towing a trailer for 
commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer for further details 
before towing, as there are 
additional legal requirements 
in some countries.
Weight limits
Towing hitch/bracket
Important points regarding  
trailer loads 

1544-1. Before driving 
is dangerous. ( P.524) 
When towing a trailer, use a friction  
coupler or friction  stabilizer (sway con- 
trol device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the 
drawbar load is greater than 25 kg 
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing capacity. 
Do not let the drawbar load exceed the 
indicated weight. ( P.524)
■Information tag (manufac- 
turer’s label) 
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the driver, pas- 
sengers, luggage, towing hitch, total 
curb mass and drawbar load should not 
exceed the gross vehicle mass by more 
than 100 kg (220.5 lb.). Exceeding this 
weight is dangerous.
Maximum permissible rear axle  
capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle  
should not exceed the maximum per-
missible rear axle capacity by 15% or 
more. Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous. The values for towing capacity 
were derived from testing conducted at 
sea level. Take note that engine output 
and towing capacity will be reduced at 
high altitudes.
1 516 mm (20.31 in.) 
2 516 mm (20.31 in.)
WA R N I N G
■When the gross vehicle mass or  
maximum permissible axle 
capacity is exceeded 
Failing to observe this precaution may  
lead to an accident causing death or 
serious injury.
●Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2  
kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recom- 
mended tire inflation pressure 
value. ( P.533)
●Do not exceed the established  
speed limit for towing a trailer in  built-up areas or 100 km/h (62  
mph), whichever is lower.
Installation positions for the  
towing hitch/bracket and  
hitch ball 

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4-1. Before driving
Driving3 1080 mm (42.51 in.) 
4 583 mm (22.95 in.) 
5 300 mm (11.81 in.) 
6 18 mm (0.70 in.) 
7 14 mm (0.55 in.) 
8 365 mm (14.37 in.)
■Tire information
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to  
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)  
greater than the recommended value  when towing. ( P.524)
●Increase the air pressure of the trailer  tires in accordance with the total  
trailer weight and according to the val-
ues recommended by the manufac- turer of your trailer.
■Trailer lights 
Please consult any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or  any reliable repairer when installing  
trailer lights, as in correct installation  
may cause damage to the vehicle’s  lights. Please take care to comply with  
your state’s laws when installing trailer 
lights.
■Break-in schedule 
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted  with new power train components  
should not be used for towing trailers for 
the first 800 km (500 miles).
■Safety checks before towing
●Check that the maximum load limit for 
the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball is  not exceeded. Bear in mind that the  
coupling weight of the trailer will add 
to the load exerted on the vehicle.  Also make sure that you will not be  
towing a load that exceeds the maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity.
●Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
●Supplementary outside rear view mir-
rors should be added to the vehicle if 
the traffic behind cannot be clearly  seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the  
extending arms of these mirrors on 
both sides of the vehicle so that they  always provide maximum visibility of  
the road behind.
■Maintenance
●Maintenance must be performed more 
frequently when using the vehicle for 
towing due to the greater weight bur- den placed on the vehicle compared  
to normal driving.
●Retighten all bolts securing the hitch-
ing ball and bracket after towing for 
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
NOTICE
■When the rear bumper strength- ening material is aluminum 
Ensure the steel bracket part does not  
come directly in contact with that  area. 
When steel and aluminum come into 
contact, there is a reaction similar to  corrosion, which will weaken the sec- 
tion concerned and may result in 
damage. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts  that will come in contact when attach- 
ing a steel bracket. 

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4 
4-1. Before driving
Driving
of your vehicle and trailer and  
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance is sufficient before execut-
ing lane changes.
■Transmission information
Multidrive 
To maintain engine braking effi- 
ciency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, 
do not use the transmission in D, 
must be in M and select gear step 4 
or lower. ( P. 1 6 5 )
Manual transmission 
Refrain from driving in 6th gear to  
maintain the effectiveness of 
engine braking and to maintain 
charging system performance.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing a loaded trailer up a long,  
steep incline in  temperatures  
exceeding 30°C (85°F) may result 
in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge 
indicates that the engine is over-
heating, turn the air conditioning off 
immediately, leave the road and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. 
( P.518)
■When parking the vehicle 
Always place wheel chocks under  
the wheels of both the vehicle and 
trailer. Firmly set the parking brake 
and shift the shift lever to P 
(Multidrive) and 1 or R (manual 
transmission).
WA R N I N G
Follow all the instructions described in  
this section. Failure to do so could 
cause an accident resulting in death  or serious injury.
■Trailer towing precautions 
When towing, make sure that none of  
the weight limits are exceeded. 
( P.153)
■Vehicle speed in towing 
Observe the legal maximum speeds  
for trailer towing.
■Before descending hills or long 
declines 
Reduce speed and downshift. How- 
ever, never downshift suddenly while 
descending steep or long downhill  grades.
■Operation of the brake pedal 
Do not hold the brake pedal  
depressed often or for long periods of 
time. Doing so may result in the brake  overheating or reduce braking effects.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Vehicles with a compact spare tire:  
Do not tow a trailer when the com-
pact spare tire is installed on your  vehicle.
●Vehicles with the emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a  
trailer when the tire installed is 
repaired with the emergency tire  puncture repair kit.
●Do not use the  following systems  when trailer towing. 
• Cruise control (if equipped) 
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if  
equipped) 
• Dynamic radar cruise control with  
full-speed range (if equipped)