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■Shifting between “2WD” and “4H”
●When the ambient temperature is 5.0 °F (-15 °C) or lower, shifting from
“2WD” to “4H” cannot be performed with the vehicle speed above 43 mph
(70 km/h).
● If the “4HI” indicator does not go off when you shift from “4H” to “2WD”, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
■ Front-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in front-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each
month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated .
■ The center differential lock switch can be operated when
●The front-wheel drive control switch is in the “4H” or “4L” pos ition.
● The vehicle speed is less than 62 mph (100 km/h)
■ Center differential lock system
●When the front-wheel drive control switch is in the “4L” positi on and the cen-
ter differential is locked, the VSC is automatically turned off .
● When the front-wheel drive control switch is turned to the “2WD ” position,
the center differential is automatically unlocked.
● If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator blinks.
If the indicator does not go off when unlocking the center diff erential, drive
straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.

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If the “4LO” indicator, “4HI” indicator or the center different ial lock indi-
cator blinks
● If the “4LO” indicator continues to blink when shifting between “4H” and “4L”,
stop the vehicle completely, move the shift lever to N and oper ate the switch
again.
● If the shift lever is moved before the “4LO” indicator turns on /off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengage s both
the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indic ator blinks and
the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic tr ansmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode.
To complete the shifting, stop the vehicle completely, return t he shift lever to
N, and confirm that the shift was completed (The indicator turn s on/off).
● If the engine coolant temperature is too low, transfer mode may not be able
to shift. When the engine is warmer, turn the switch again.
If the “4LO” indicator, “4HI” i ndicator or the center different ial lock indicator
continues to blink even after attempting the above, there may b e a malfunc-
tion in the engine, the brake system or the four-wheel drive sy stem. In this
case, you may not be able to shift between “2WD” and “4H”, “4H” and “4L”,
and the center differential lock may not be operable. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Shifting to the “4L” position
The VSC off indicator will come on.
If the center differential is locked, VSC is automatically turn ed off.

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WARNING
■Shifting the front-wheel drive control switch from “2WD” to “4H ” while
driving
Never operate the front-wheel drive control switch if the wheel s are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
■ When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before the “4LO” indicator turns on/off, the transfer
mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengage s both
the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to
move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and
the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic tr ansmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode before placing transmission in P. ( P. 320)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the center differential
● For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-
ential.
● Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the
loose or bumpy surface.
● Do not push the center differential lock switch when the vehicle is corner-
ing or when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

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Automatic reactivation of TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC sy stems
After turning the TRAC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC systems of f, the sys-
tems will be automatically re-enabled in the following situatio ns:
● When the engine switch is turned off
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on wh en vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-e nabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC will cease operation, and the slip indicator will change f rom flashing to
being on continuously to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
(There is no problem with continuing normal driving.)
■ Shifting to the “4L” position
The VSC off indicator will come on.
If the center differential is locked, VSC and Trailer Sway Cont rol are automat-
ically turned off.
■ Power steering system operation sound
When you turn the engine switch to ON after the battery has bee n discon-
nected and reconnected, a sound may be heard from the engine co mpart-
ment.
This does not indicate a malfunction.

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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
● Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmn ess. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Lock the center differential. ( P. 318)
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer Sway Control if these functions ar e hampering
your attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 326)
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC or VSC/Trailer
Sway Control.
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5298-1. Specifications
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*: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at
the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or
an equivalent oil of matching quality to satisfy the above specification.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (4WD models)
Oil capacity1.43 qt. (1.35 L, 1.19 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeGear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscositySAE 75W-90
Differential
Oil capacity
Front
(4WD models) 2.17 qt. (2.05 L, 1.80 Imp.qt.)
Rear
1.64 qt. (1.55 L, 1.36 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity*Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil
LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*11.7 qt. (11.1 L, 9.8 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

579Alphabetical index
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Back doorBack door.............................. 118
Back window ......................... 168
Wireless remote control ........ 119
Back window ............................ 168
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 532
Battery ...................................... 425 Battery checking ................... 425
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 511
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Voltmeter ................................ 94
Warning light ......................... 472
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 297
Bluetooth
® *
Bluetooth® audio*
Bluetooth® phone*
Bottle holders .......................... 371
Brake Fluid ...................................... 423
Parking brake........................ 226
Warning light ......................... 472
Brake assist ............................. 324
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Care .................................. 400, 404
Aluminum wheels ................. 401
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 404
Seat belts.............................. 405
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo hooks ............................ 373
Cargo net hooks ...................... 373
CD player
*
Center differential lock ........... 318
Chains ...................................... 338
Child restraint system............... 58 Booster seats, definition ......... 59
Booster seats, installation....... 69
Convertible seats, definition ... 59
Convertible seats,
installation ...................... 66, 68
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 51
Infant seats, definition............. 59
Infant seats, installation .......... 66
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 64
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 70
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.