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4-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the bat-
tery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Perform the following according to
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-faces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before enter-
ing a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
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5
Interior features
Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem ................................. 228
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters ........................... 233
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................ 235
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 237
Luggage compartment features
....................................... 239
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features....... 242
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
*: If equipped
■Heated steering wheel
Turns heated steering wheel on/off
When the heated steering wheel is on,
the indicator illuminates on the heated
steering wheel switch.
■Seat heaters
Turns seat heaters on/off
1 High temperature
2 Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the seat heater
switch.
When not in use, put the switch in the
neutral position. The indicator will turn
off.
■The heated steering wheel and seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heaters*
Heated steering wheel
Warms up the grip of the steering
wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact with the steering wheel or seats when
the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly,
the sick and the physically chal- lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or
drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Operation instructions
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5-4. Other interior features
Interior features
Some audio features can be con-
trolled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on
the type of audio system or naviga-
tion system. For details, refer to the
manual provided with the audio
system or navigation system.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Using the steering wheel
switches
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when get- ting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.
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7-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
p re ss it b ri efl y 3 tim es or mor e i n
succession.
5 Stop the vehicle in a safe place
by the road.
Remove the seat belt first.
If the door can be opened, open
the door and exit the vehicle.
If the door cannot be opened,
open the window using the
power window switch and exit
the vehicle through the window.
If the window cannot be opened
using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water
level inside the vehicle rises to
the point that the water pressure
inside of the vehicle equals the
water pressure outside of the
vehicle, and then open the door
and exit the vehicle.
WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steer-
ing wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
If the vehicle is trapped
in rising water
In the event the vehicle is sub-
merged in water, remain calm
and perform the following.
WARNING
■Using an emergency hammer* f o r
emergency escape
The front side windows and of this vehicle rear window can be shattered
with an emergency hammer* used for emergency escape. However, an
emergency hammer* cannot shatter
the windshield as it is laminated glass.*: Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, or
aftermarket accessory manufac-
turer for further information about
an emergency hammer.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a prob-
lem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial tow-
ing service before towing.
The engine is running but the
vehicle does not move.
The vehicle makes an abnormal
sound.
From the front
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift
type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
●When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for tow-
ing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-ance, the vehicle could be dam-
aged while being towed.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck,
either from the front or rear.
■To prevent damage to the vehicle
during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■When towing a vehicle equipped with the Stop & Start system
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, perform the following procedure
before towing the vehicle in order to protect the system. Turn the engine switch off and then start the engine or
turn the engine switch to ON.
Situations when it is neces-
sary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type
truck
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refer to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 80 km (50 miles) at
under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the towing eyelet.
( P.285, 325)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi- cle body as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to
prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
dure
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
3Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
4 Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: Wheel nut wrench is not installed in
this vehicle. You can purchase it from
any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
5 Securely attach cables or chains
to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
6 Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the
engine switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power
assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and brak-ing more difficult.