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Driving
range when the fluid temperature 
is high.
●When the shift range is 9 or lower, 
holding the shift lever toward “+” 
sets the shift range to 10.
■Downshifting restriction warn-
ing buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving 
performance, downshifting opera-
tion may sometimes b e restricted. In 
some circumstances, downshifting 
may not be possible even when the 
shift lever is opera ted. (A buzzer will 
sound twice.)
■If the S indicator does not come 
on even after shifting the shift 
lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in 
the automatic tra nsmission system. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
Use “TOW HAUL” or “TOW+” 
mode when pulling a trailer or 
hauling a heavy load. Activating 
“TOW HAUL” or “TOW+” mode 
is changes engine, transmis-
sion, and steering to be more 
suitable when pulling a trailer. “TOW HAUL” indicator
“TOW+” indicator
“TOW HAUL” switch
Mode select switch
1 Press the “TOW HAUL” 
switchThe “TOW HAUL” indicator will 
come on.
Press the switch once more to can-
cel the mode.
2Turn the mode select switch 
to change between “TOW 
HAUL” or “TOW+” modes.
When more towing power is 
needed than is available in “TOW 
HAUL” mode, use “TOW+” mode. 
( P.204)
The “TOW+” indicator will come on.
■Automatic deactivation of 
“TOW HAUL” and “TOW+” 
mode
“TOW HAUL” and “TOW+” mode is 
deactivated the following conditions:
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “4L”
●When driving m ode select or 
Multi-terrain Select  (if equipped) is 
“TOW HAUL” switch (if 
equipped) 

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Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with 
four snow tires or purchase a 
set of tire chains for the rear 
tires
*.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted 
on 285/65R18 tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same 
size and brand, and that chains 
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a 
loss of vehicle control and cause 
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended 
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75 
mph (120 km/h), regardless of 
the type of snow tires being 
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just 
some wheels.
●4WD models: Do not mix tires of 
different makes, models, tread 
patterns or treadwear.
■Driving with tire chains (vehi-
cles without 285/65R18 tires)
Observe the following precautions 
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the 
vehicle being unable to be driven 
safely, and may cause death or 
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the 
speed limit specifi ed for the tire 
chains being used, or 30 mph 
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road 
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, 
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that 
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before 
entering a curve to ensure that 
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 
Assist) (if equipped) system. 

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Back window Power back window ............. 163
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 463 Battery checking................... 463
If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 529
Preparing and c hecking before 
winter.................................. 395
Warning light ........................ 502
Battery (traction battery) ......... 76
Bed hooks ............ ................... 417
Bed lamp ................................. 410 Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 267 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 269
Trailer settings ...................... 100
Boost Meter .............................. 94
Bottle holders ......................... 415
Brake Brake hold ............................ 208
Fluid ............................. 461, 546
Parking brake ....................... 205
Regenerative braking ............. 74
Warning light ........................ 501
Brake assist ............................ 374
Brake hold ............................... 208
Brake Override System .......... 172
Break-in tips ........ ................... 172
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 267 Enabling/disabling the system........................................... 269
Trailer settings ...................... 100
C
Camper information ...............585
Care..................................442, 445 Aluminum wheel ornaments .442
Aluminum wheels .................442
Exterior .................................442
Hybrid battery (tr action battery) 
air intake vents ...................481
Interior ..................................445
Seat belts .............................445
Cargo and luggage .................178
Cargo capacity ........................180
Cargo lamp ..............................410 Replacing light bulbs ............490
Chains......................................397
Child restraint system ..............53 Fixed with a LATCH system ...60
Fixed with a seat belt..............62
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................46
Points to remember ................53
Riding with children ................52
Types of child restraint system  installation method ...............55
Using an anchor bracket ........58
Child safety ...............................52 12-volt battery precautions ...464
Airbag precautions .................41
Battery precautions ..............533
Child restraint system .............55
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............407
How your child should wear the  seat belt ................................30
Panoramic moon r oof ...........166
Power back window..............163
Power window lock switch ....162
Power window precautions...161
Rear door child-protectors .... 116
Removed electronic key battery  precautions .........................486 

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Engine coolant temperature gauge....................................... 91
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 543
Checking .............................. 458
Warning light ........................ 502
Engine oil pressure gauge ...... 91
Engine switch (power switch)195 Auto power off function ........ 198
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 198
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency................. 494
Starting the hybrid system.... 195
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC) ............ 375
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control) ............ 375
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............................................... 375Warning light ........................ 503
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8
F
Flat tire .................................... 515 Tire pressure warning system........................................... 468
Floor mats ................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission ........ 545
Brake .................................... 546
Washer ................................. 462
Fog light Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Switch................................... 214
Footwell lights ..... ................... 410
Four-wheel drive system ....... 361
Front fog light Replacing light bulbs ............ 490
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system .................... 46 Front seats ..............................133
Adjustment ...........................133
Cleaning ...............................445
Correct driving posture ...........27
Driving position memory .......137
Head restraints .....................140
Memory recall function .........139
Power easy access system ..137
Seat heaters ....... ..................407
Seat position memory...........137
Seat ventilators.....................407
Front tray light ........................410
Front turn signal lights ..........204 Turn signal lever ...................204
Front turn signal/parking lights Replacing light bulbs ....490, 491
Wattage ................................548
Fuel Capacity ...............................542
Fuel gauge .............................91
Information ......... ..................549
Opening the fuel tank cap ....222
Type......................................542
Warning light.........................507
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ............97
Current fuel consumption .......97
Fuel door When the fuel door cannot be opened ...............................526
Fuel economy ...........................97
Fuel gauge.................................91
Fuses .......................................487
G
Garage door opene r ...............433
Gauges ......................................91
Glove box ................................413
Glove box light........................410