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3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............. 143
Inside rear view mirror .. 145
Digital Rear-view Mirror 146
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 156
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 160
Power back window ...... 163
Panoramic moon roof.... 164
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......... 171
Cargo and luggage ....... 178
Vehicle load limits ......... 180
Trailer towing................. 181
Dinghy towing ............... 194
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 195
Automatic transmission . 200
Turn signal lever............ 204
Parking brake ................ 205
Brake Hold .................... 208
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ............ 211
Fog light switch ............. 214
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 214
Light bar ........................ 218
Windshield wipers and  washer......................... 2184-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 222
4-5. Using the driving support  systems
Toyota Safet y Sense 2.5225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 242
RSA (Road Sign Assist). 252
Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range ... 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 267
Intuitive parking assist ... 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert) ............................ 281
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) .......................... 287
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static  objects) ...... 292
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 295
Toyota parking assist monitor .................................... 297
Panoramic view monitor 310
Multi-terrain Monitor ...... 34
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ically modulated air 
suspension .................. 355
Driving mode s elect switch
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Four-wheel drive system 361
AUTO LSD system ........ 363
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 171
Cargo and luggage ..... 178
Vehicle load limits ....... 180
Trailer towing............... 181
Dinghy towing ............. 194
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 195
Automatic transmission 200
Turn signal lever.......... 204
Parking brake .............. 205
Brake Hold .................. 208
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .......... 211
Fog light switch ........... 214
AHB (Automatic High  Beam)........................ 214
Light bar ...................... 218
Windshield wipers and  washer....................... 218
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 2224-5. Using the dr
iving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 .................................. 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 242
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 252
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 267
Intuitive parking assist . 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert) .......................... 281
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) ........................ 287
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 292
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 295
Toyota parking assist moni- tor .............................. 297
Panoramic view monitor .................................. 310
Multi-terrain Monitor .... 344 

2004-2. Driving procedures
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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions. 
Setting the shift lever to the D 
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of 
the possible gear ranges, con-
trols engine brak ing force, and 
prevents unnecessary upshifting.
■Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case 
where the vehicle  shifts down auto-
matically to obtain engine braking. 
As a result of the  downshifting, the  engine speed may increase.
■To protect the a
utomatic trans-
mission
●If the tires spin continually when 
the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, 
dirt or snow, or if the accelerator 
pedal is depressed and released 
repeatedly while driving, the auto-
matic transmission temperature 
may become too high and the 
automatic transmission may be 
damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic 
transmission, the system may 
temporarily lock the gear. If the 
automatic transmission tempera-
ture falls, the gear  locking is can-
celed and the automatic 
transmission is returned to the 
normal operation.
●If the automatic tr ansmission fluid 
temperature is high, “Transmis-
sion Oil Temp. High Stop in a Safe 
Place and See Owner’s Manual” 
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. Immediately 
stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
shift the shift lever to P and wait 
until the warning message go off. 
If the warning message go off, you 
may start the vehicle again. If the 
warning message do not go off, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
■When driving with dynamic 
radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if  equipped) or 
cruise control activated (if 
equipped)
Even when perform ing the following 
actions with the intent of enabling 
engine braking, engine braking will 
not activate because dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed range 
or cruise control  will not be can-
celed.
●While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 9, 8,  7, 6, 5 or 4. 
(  P.202)
Automatic transmis-
sion
Select the shift position 
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.
Shift position purpose 
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid  system
RReversing
N
Neutral (Condition in 
which the po wer is not 
transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 
(  P.202) 

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fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteri stics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling). 
The “ECO” indicator comes on.
• “SPORT S” mode
Assists accelerati on response by 
controlling the transmission, engine 
and steering. Suitable for when pre-
cise handling is desirable, for 
example when driving on mountain 
roads. The “SPORT S” indicator 
comes on.
• “SPORT S+” mode
Helps to ensure th e controllability 
and stability of the  vehicle by inte-
grally controlling the steering wheel 
and suspensions as well as the 
transmission and engine, making it 
suitable for sporty driving. The 
“SPORT S+” indicator comes on.
• “CUSTOM” mode
Allows you to drive  with the power 
train, chassis and air conditioning 
system functions set to your pre-
ferred settings. Custom mode set-
tings can only be  changed on the 
drive mode customization display of 
multimedia system. The “CUSTOM” 
indicator comes on.
■The driving mode select switch 
can be operated when
The front-wheel dri ve control switch 
is in “2H” and “4H”.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco mode
Eco mode controls the heating/cool-
ing operations and fan speed of the 
air conditioning system to enhance 
fuel efficiency. To improve air condi-
tioning performance, perform the 
following operations:
●Adjust the fan speed ( P.400)
●Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.358)
■Automatic deactivation of driv-
ing modes:
Driving mode is deactivated or the 
driving mode will be  changed to nor-
mal mode in the  following condi-
tions:
●After turning the  power switch off 
and then turning it to on
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “4L” (4WD models 
only)
●When the Multi-terrain Select is 
turned on (if equipped)
●When the Downhill assist control 
system is turned on (if equipped)
●When the “TOW HAUL” mode or 
“TOW+” mode is turned on (if 
equipped)
■Customization
The Custom mode can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P.570) 

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■Shifting from “4L” to “4H”
1 Stop the vehicle completely 
and continue to depress the 
brake pedal.
2 Shift the shift lever to N.
3 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to 
“4H”.
The “4L” indicator will go off.
■When the front-wheel drive con-
trol switch is shifted to “4L”
VSC is automatically turned off.
■If the “4H” indicator flashes
The transfer mode may not suc-
cessfully change. Drive straight 
ahead while accelerating or deceler-
ating, or drive in reverse.
■If the “4H” indicator is ON and 
the “4L” indicator continues to 
flash
A message will be displayed in the 
multi-information display. Follow a 
message, shift the shift lever to D or 
R and drive the vehicle slowly, then 
stop.
■If the “4H” indicator continues 
to flash and the “4L” indicator 
is ON
A message will be displayed in the 
multi-information display. Follow a 
message, shift the shift lever to D or 
R and drive the vehicle slowly, then 
stop.
■If the “4H” indicator is ON and 
the “4L” indicator continues to 
flash and a buzzer sounds
The shift lever is not in N and/or the 
vehicle is moving . Stop the vehicle 
completely, shift th e shift lever to N 
and make sure that the indicator 
stops flashing.
■If the “4H” indicator continues 
to flash and the “4L” indicator 
is ON and a buzzer sounds
The shift lever is not in N and/or the 
vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle 
completely, shift the shift lever to N 
and make sure that the indicator 
stops flashing
■If the “4H” and “4L” indicator 
flashes rapidly
There may be a malfunction in the 
four-wheel drive system. Have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
■Four-wheel drive usage fre-
quency
You should drive in four-wheel drive 
for at least 10 miles (16 km) each 
month. This will assure that the front 
drive components are lubricated.
WARNING
■Shifting the front-wheel drive 
control switch  from “2H” to 
“4H” while driving
Never operate the front-wheel 
drive control switch if the wheels 
are slipping. Stop the slipping or 
spinning before shifting.
■When the vehicle is parked
If the shift lever is moved before 
the “4L” indicator turns on/off, the 
transfer mode may not be shifted 
completely. The transfer mode 
disengages both the front and 
rear driveshafts from the power-
train and allows the vehicle to 
move regardless of the shift posi-
tion. (At this time, the indicator 
blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to 
roll even if the  automatic trans-
mission 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. 

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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the engine, hybrid system 
or other components does not 
occur.
●Water entering the engine air 
intake will cause severe engine 
damage.
●Water entering the automatic 
transmission will cause deterio-
ration in shift quality, locking up 
of your transmission accompa-
nied by vibration, and ultimately 
damage.
●Water can wash the grease 
from wheel bearings, causing 
rusting and premature failure, 
and may also enter the differen-
tials, 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 riv-
erbed for firmness. Drive slowly 
and avoid deep water.
●When crossing a river or a pud-
dle, be sure to cross it without 
stopping midway. If you stop or 
drive at extremely low speeds in 
water, water may enter the vehi-
cle and damage the hybrid bat-
tery making the vehicle unable 
to be driven.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs 
may affect braking efficiency 
and may damage brake system 
components.
●Always perform a maintenance 
inspection after  each day of off-
road driving that has taken you 
through rough terrain, sand, 
mud, or water. For scheduled 
maintenance information, refer 
to the “Scheduled Maintenance 
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”. 

4506-2. Maintenance
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Exhaust sys-
temThere should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.
Radiator/con-
denser/inter-
cooler
The radiator, con-
denser and inter-
cooler should be 
free from foreign 
objects. (P.461)
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
( P.462)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
12-volt batteryCheck the connec-
tions. ( P.463)
Accelerator 
pedal
• The accelerator 
pedal should 
move smoothly 
(without uneven 
pedal effort or 
catching).
Automatic 
transmission 
“Park” mecha-
nism
• When parked on a slope and the 
shift lever is in P, 
is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?
ItemsCheck points
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move 
smoothly?
• Does the brake  pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor?
• Does the brake  pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play?
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.
• The brakes  should work 
effectively.
• The brake pedal  should not feel 
spongy.
• The brake pedal  should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.
Head 
restraints
• Do the head restraints move 
smoothly and 
lock securely?
Indica-
tors/buzzers
• Do the indica-tors and buzzers 
function prop-
erly?
ItemsCheck points 

4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to 
transport the vehicle, use tire 
strapping belts. Refer to the 
owner’s manual of the flat-bed 
truck for the tire strapping 
method.
In order to suppress vehicle 
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and 
turn the power switch off.
Your vehicle has not towing 
hook. If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your vehicle 
towed by your Toyota dealer or 
commercial towing service. 
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air 
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven 
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature 
gauge needle continually 
points higher than normal.
 Voltmeter continually points 
higher or lower than normal.
 Engine oil pressure gauge 
continually points lower than 
normal.
 Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature warning mes-
sage is displayed
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when 
cornering
 Strange noises related to the 
suspension system
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
If  you think something 
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your 
vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms