892-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.204)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.211)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.211)
Headlight high beam indi-
cator ( P.213)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.214)
Front fog light indicator
( P.214)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*1 ( P.195)
“READY” indicator
( P.195)
Cruise control indicator
( P.255)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P.255)
Cruise control “SET” indi-
cator ( P.255)
(*2)
LTA indicator ( P.231,
248)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4
( P.275)
PKSB OFF indicator
*3, 5
( P.289)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator light*5
( P.375)
VSC OFF indicator
*3, 5
( P.376)
PCS warning light
*3, 5
( P.234)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
*5, 6
( P.268, 282)
BSM OFF indicator
*3, 5
( P.269)
RCTA OFF indicator
*3, 5
( P.282)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator
*5 ( P.208)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*5 ( P.208)
Security indicator
*7
( P.81, 82)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*8 ( P. 9 2 )
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.205)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.205)
“ECO” mode indicator
( P.358)
“SPORT” mode indicator
(if equipped) ( P.358)
“SPORT S” mode indica-
tor (if equipped) ( P.358)
“SPORT S+” mode indi-
cator (if equipped)
( P.358)
3564-5. Using the driving support systems
Owners Manual_USA_M0C031_enbe displayed, have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
■When the indicator turns on
Indicates a malfunction in the air
suspension system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately. ( P.87,
508)
WARNING
■The electronically modulated
air suspension must be
turned off in the following cir-
cumstances:
Otherwise, the automatic leveling
function may cause the vehicle’s
height to change, and you may
catch part of yo ur body in the
vehicle, resulting in an unex-
pected accident or injury:
●When driving through water
such as shallow streams (Put
the vehicle height in “HI” mode
and turn off the electronically
modulated air suspension. Drive
at 18 mph [30 km/h] or slower.)
●When jacking up the vehicle,
installing tire chains or tying the
vehicle with chains/wires for
transportation via flat bed truck
(Turn the system to the manual
mode and stop the hybrid sys-
tem.)
●When the vehicle must be
towed (Put the vehicle height in
“N” mode and turn the system to
the manual mode.)
●When the vehicle gets stuck
(Turn the system to the manual
mode.)
●When disconnecting a trailer
(Put the vehicle height in “N”
mode and turn the system to the
manual mode.)
■Selecting the correct height
mode
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidents or injury.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to parts of the vehicle, as well
as dangerous handling character-
istics, which may lead to fatal or
injury accidents.
●Before you lower the vehicle’s
height, check under the vehicle
to make sure that no one is
there.
●“HI” mode should only be used
when driving on rough roads, for
example when driving off-road.
Because the vehicle’s center of
gravity will become higher when
in the mode, the vehicle may
become unstable when turning
abruptly, resulting in an acci-
dent.
●Do not select “HI” mode when
you load cargo on the roof lug-
gage carrier.
Because the vehicle’s center of
gravity will become higher when
in the mode, the vehicle may
become unstable when turning
abruptly, resulting in an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■Be careful in any place where
overhead space is limited.
When changing to a higher mode
or after unloading, the vehicle
height will rise. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
■Do not select “LO” mode
when driving on bumpy
roads.
If the underbody of the vehicle
touches a rugged road surface,
the vehicle ma y be damaged.
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Select the driving modes on
the multi-information display
while turning the mode select
switch left and right.
Vehicles without Adaptive
Variable Suspension system
Multi-information display
• “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
•“ECO” mode
Helps the driver a ccelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve
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” mode
Assists acceleration 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” indicator
comes on.
Vehicles with Adaptive Vari-
able Suspension system
Multi-information display
• “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
• “COMFORT” mode
By controlling the suspension, rid-
ing comfort is further enhanced.
Suitable for city driving. The “COM-
FORT” indicator comes on.
• “ECO” mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve
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Driving
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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WARNING
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
Be sure to transport the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related
parts may be damaged, an acci-
dent may occur due to a change
in direction of the vehicle or elec-
tricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to
occur depending on the nature of
the damage or malfunction.
4WD models
Be sure to transp ort the vehicle
with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed
with the tires co ntacting the
ground, the drivetrain or related
parts may be damaged, the vehi-
cle may fly off the truck, or elec-
tricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to
occur depending o n the nature of
the damage or malfunction.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
vehicle when t owing using a
wheel-lift type truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the power switch is
off.
●When raising the vehicle,
ensure adequate ground clear-
ance for towing at the opposite
end of the raised vehicle. With-
out adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while
being towed.
5708-2. Customization
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■Driving mode select switch* ( P.358)
*: If equipped
■Vehicle customization
●When the smart key system is off,
the entry unlock function cannot
be customized.
●When the doors remain closed
after unlocking the doors and the
timer activated automatic door
lock function activates, signals will
be generated in accordance with
the operation bu zzer volume and
operational signal (Emergency
flashers) function settings.
●Some settings can be changed
using a switch or the multimedia
system. If a setting is changed
using a switch, the changed set-
ting will not be reflected on the
multimedia system until the power
switch is turned off and then to
ON.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Powertrain con trol in Cus-
tom mode
*NormalPowerO——Eco
Suspension control in Cus-
tom mode
*NormalSportO——Comfort
Steering control in Custom
mode
*NormalSportO——
5859-1. For owners
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For owners
The figures given in the illustra tion indicate the recommended center
of gravity zone.
1 Recommended location for cargo center of gravity for cargo wei ght
rating
2 Rear end of truck bed
CrewMax models with stan-
dard bedCrewMax models with short
bed
Camper information
This information has been prepared in accordance with regu-
lation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides
the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehi-
cles with information on truck-camper loading. Your Toyota
dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you
read this information.
Center of gravity location
CrewMax models Short
Bed48.0 in. (1220 mm)41.0 in. (1040 mm)
CrewMax models Stan-dard Bed48.0 in. (1220 mm)41.0 in. (1040 mm)
WARNING
■Loading precaution
If a load is too far back, it can cause dangerous handling. If it is too far for-
ward, the front axle may be overloaded.