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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
.................................... 358
Four-wheel drive system 361
AUTO LSD system ........ 363
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Electronically modulated air suspension ................ 355
Driving mode select switch .................................. 358
Four-wheel drive system .................................. 361
AUTO LSD system ...... 363
Rear differentia l lock system
.................................. 364
Crawl Control .............. 365
Multi-terrain Select ...... 369
Downhill assist control sys- tem ............................ 372
Driving assist systems 374
Trailer brake controller 380
Trailer Backup Guide .. 383
Active front spoiler ...... 388
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid Electric Vehicle driv-ing tips ....................... 390
Off-road precautions ... 392
Winter driving tips ....... 395 

1944-1. Before driving
Owners Manual_USA_M0C031_enapproximately 600 miles (1000 
km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, 
passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) 
can adversely affect handling of 
your vehicle and trailer, causing 
instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel.  Steer straight ahead. Do not try to 
control trailer swaying by turning 
the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator 
pedal immediately but very gradu-
ally to reduce speed. Do not 
increase speed. Do not apply 
vehicle brakes.
If you make no ext reme correction 
with the steering or brakes, your 
vehicle and trailer  should stabilize. 
(if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can 
also help to stabilize the vehicle and 
trailer.)
●After the trailer swaying has 
stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu-
pants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and  the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer. Make  sure the load has not shifted. 
Make sure the tongue weight is 
appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.  Make sure the vehicle is not over-
loaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the 
speed at which trailer swaying 
occurred is beyond the limit of your 
particular vehicle- trailer combina-
tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that 
swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer 
increases as speed increases.
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed 
to be dinghy towed (with 4 
wheels on the ground) 
behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to 
your vehicle
Do not tow your  vehicle with the 
four wheels on the ground. 

2104-2. Driving procedures
Owners Manual_USA_M0C031_en• When the four-wheel drive control 
switch is turned to “4L” mode 
while the brake ho ld system is 
activated.
The brake hold system and downhill 
assist control system or transfer 
“4L” mode cannot be activated at 
the same time.
Please press the brake hold switch 
with the brake pedal depressed to 
turn off the brake hold system.
■If the brake hold operated indi-
cator flashes
 P. 5 0 6
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a 
steep incline
Take care when using the brake 
hold system on a steep incline, 
exercise caution. The brake hold 
function may not hold brakes in 
such situations.
Also, the system may not activate 
depending on the angle of the 
slope.
■When stopped on a slippery 
road
The system cannot stop the vehi-
cle when the gripping ability of the 
tires has been exceeded. Do not 
use the system when stopped on 
a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold s ystem is not 
designed for use when parking 
the vehicle for a long period of 
time. Turning the power switch off 
while the system i s holding the 
brake may release the brake, 
which would cause the vehicle to 
move. When operating the power 
switch, depress the brake pedal, 
shift the shift lever to P and set 
the parking brake. 

3604-5. Using the driving support systems
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*: If equipped
“2H” (high speed position, 
two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry 
hard-surfaced roads. This position 
gives greater economy, quietest 
ride and least wear.
“4H” (high speed position, 
four-wheel drive)
Use this for drivi ng only on tracks 
that permit the tires slide, like off-
road, icy or snow-covered roads. 
This position prov ides greater trac-
tion than two-wheel drive.
The “4H” indicat or will come on.
“4L” (low speed position,  four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and 
traction. Use “4L” for climbing or 
descending steep hills, off-road 
driving, and hard 
pulling in sand, 
mud or deep snow.
The “4L” indicat or will come on.
■Shifting from “2H” to “4H”
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less 
than 62 mph (100 km/h).
2 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to 
“4H”.
The “4H” indicat or will come on.
■Shifting from “4H” to “2H”
1 Reduce vehicle speed to less 
than 62 mph (100 km/h).
2 Push and shift the front-
wheel drive control switch to 
“2H”.
The “4H” indicator will go off.
■Shifting from “4H” to “4L”
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 
“4L”.
The “4L” indicat or will come on.
Four-wheel drive sys-
tem*
Use the front-wheel drive 
control switch to select the 
following transfer modes:
Front-wheel drive control 
switch
Shifting between “2H” 
and “4H”
Shifting between “4H” 
and “4L” 

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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. 

3634-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
*: If equipped
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
At this time, the rear differential lock 
indicator and indicator in the differ-
ential lock/unlock display will blink. 
Wait a few seconds for the system 
to complete operation. After the 
rear different ial is locked, the indi-
cators will stop blinking and remain 
on.
To unlock the rear differential, push 
the switch again.
■Operating tips
●Be sure to stop the wheels before 
locking the differential.
●Unlock the differential as soon as  the vehicle moves out.
■Unlocking the rear differential
If the rear different ial lock indicator 
still flashes even a fter unlocking the 
rear differential, check the safety of 
the surrounding area and slightly 
turn the steering wheel in either 
direction while the vehicle is in 
motion.
■Automatic unlocking feature
The rear different ial lock is also 
unlocked in any of the following situ-
ations:
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is turned to “2H” or “4H”
●When the power switch is turned 
off
■After unlocking the rear differ-
ential
Check that the indicators go off.
■The rear different ial lock indica-
tor and indicator in the differen-
tial lock/unlock display
●The indicators blink while lock-
ing/unlocking the rear differential.
●If the indicators c ontinue to blink 
when you operate the rear differ-
ential lock switch, stop the vehicle 
completely and operate the switch 
again.
If the indicators continue to blink 
even if doing so, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible. There may be a 
trouble in the four-wheel drive sys-
tem.
■Locking the rear differential
The following systems do not oper-
ate when the rear differential is 
locked.
• ABS
• Brake assist system
• VSC
• Downhill assist control system (if  equipped)
•TRAC
Rear differential lock 
system*
Use the rear differential lock 
system only when wheel 
spinning occurs in a ditch 
or on a slippery or ragged 
surface. This system is 
effective in case one of the 
rear wheels is spinning.
Rear differential lock 
switch 

3704-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Multi-terrain Select
Multi-terrain Sel ect controls the 
vehicle so that i t can maximize the 
drive force and imp rove drivability 
on rough roads. As a result, fuel effi-
ciency may diminish when com-
pared to driving in normal mode.
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, Multi-ter-
rain Select will be canceled auto-
matically.
●When the power switch is turned 
off
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “2H”
●When “TOW HAUL” mode and 
“TOW+” mode is selected while 
the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “4H”
●When drive mode select is 
selected while the front-wheel 
drive control switch is in “4H”
■Turning off Mult i-terrain Select
Performing the following turns Multi-
terrain Select off, and then the dis-
play on the multi-information display 
will disappear.
When the “MTS” switch indicator 
is illuminated
Press the “MTS” switch while the 
system is in operation.
When the “MTS” switch indicator 
is not illuminated
Press the “MTS” switch to turn the 
indicator on.
Press the “MTS” switch again with 
the Multi-terr ain Select indicator illu-
minated.
■When the vehic le is stuck
Switching the transfer and differen-
tial For the operation of the following 
functions, refer to the following 
pages. (If equipped)
●Four-wheel drive system 
(  P.361)
●Rear differential lock ( P.364)
■Driving in Multi-terrain Select
The following types of situations 
may occur, but they are not malfunc-
tions.
●Vibrations may be felt throughout 
the vehicle or steering wheel.
●Operating noise may be heard 
from the hybrid  system compart-
ment.
■When an inspection at your 
Toyota dealer is necessary
In the following situ ations, the sys-
tem may be malf unctioning. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.
●When the slip indica tor light illumi-
nates.
●When the indicator for each mode 
does not illuminate on the multi-
information display even though 
Multi-terrain Select is selected.