
3044-5. Using the driving support systems
■Shifting from “4L” to “4H”
Automatic transmission
Stop  the  vehicle  completely  and  continue  to  depress  the  brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push and turn the front-wheel dr ive control switch to “4H”.
The “4LO” indicator will go off. 
If  the  four-wheel  drive  indicator  flashes  and  the  buzzer  sounds,  try  the
above steps again.
Manual transmission
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3 km/ h).
Depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Push and turn the front-wheel dr ive control switch to “4H”.
The “4LO” indicator will go off. 
If  the  four-wheel  drive  indicator  flashes  and  the  buzzer  sounds,  try  the
above steps again.
■If the four-wheel dri ve indicator light or the “4LO” indicator light blinks
● Shifting from “2WD” to “4H”
• If  the  four-wheel  drive  indicator  continues  to  blink,  drive  straight  ahead
while accelerating or decelerating.
• If the four-wheel drive indicator continues to blink and the b uzzer sounds,
stop  the  vehicle  or  reduce  the  vehicle  speed  to  less  than  62  mp h
(100 km/h). Operate the switch again.
● Shifting from “4H” to “2WD”
If  the  four-wheel  drive  indicator  continues  to  blink,  drive  str aight  ahead
while  accelerating  or  decelerating,  or  drive  forward  or  backwar d  in  a  short
distance.
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Driving
Manual transmission
Before using the rear differential lock system.
Stop the vehicle or reduce your speed to less than 2 mph (3 km/h).
Depress  the  clutch  pedal  and  turn  the  front-wheel  drive  control
switch  in  the  “4L”  position  to  see  if  this  is  sufficient.  If  th is  has  no
effect, additionally use the re ar differential lock system.
Be sure to stop the wheels.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Press the rear differential lock switch.
After the rear differential is locked, the indicator will come on.
Slowly release th e clutch pedal. 
Unlock the rear differential  as soon as the vehicle moves.
To unlock the rear different ial, press the switch again.
■Locking the rear differential
●When the rear differential is locked, VSC is automatically turn ed off.
(The rear differential lock and VSC off indicators come on.)
● The following systems do not operate when the rear differential  is locked. It
is normal operation for the ABS warning light and VSC off indic ator to be on
at this time.
•ABS
• Multi Terrain ABS (if equipped)
• Brake assist system
•VSC
•TRAC
• Pre-Collision System (if equipped)
• Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
• Cruise control system (if equipped)
• Hill-start assist control (if equipped on 4WD models)
■ The rear differential lock is disengaged when
●Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  When  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to
the “LOCK” position
● Vehicles with a smart key system: When the engine switch is tur ned off
● 4WD models only: Turn the front-wheel drive control switch to “ 2WD” or “4H”
position.
Never forget to turn off the switch after using this feature.
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3194-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
■Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the buzzer will sound intermittently and Crawl Con-
trol  will  be  canceled  automatically.  In  this  event,  the  Crawl  C ontrol  indicator
will  flash  and  then  goes  off,  and  a  message  stating  that  Crawl  Control  has
been  turned  off  will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-information  disp lay  for  several
seconds.
● When the shift lever is shifted to P or N
● When the front-wheel drive control switch is turned to “4H”
● When the driver’s door is opened
■ Function limitations
When the vehicle speed exceeds appr oximately 15 mph (25 km), engine con-
trol  and  brake  control  will  stop  temporarily.  In  this  event,  th e  Crawl  Control
indicator will flash.
■ When the Crawl Control system  is operated continuously
● If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzz er will sound, a
malfunction  notification  will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-informa tion  display,
the  Crawl  Control  indicator  goes  off,  and  Crawl  Control  will  be   temporarily
inoperable  as  a  result  of  the  brake  system  overheating.  In  this  event,  stop
the vehicle immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake sy stem to cool
down sufficiently until the “TRAC OFF” indicator will goes off.  (In the mean-
time, normal driving is possible.)
● If Crawl Control is used continuously for a long time, the buzz er will sound,
the  system  will  be  temporarily  canceled,  and  a  malfunction  noti fication  will
be  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  as  a  result  of  th e  automatic
transmission  system  overheating.  Stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  pla ce  until  the
display goes off.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused  by the Crawl Control system
● A  sound  may  be  heard  from  the  engine  compartment  when  the  engin e  is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound do es not indicate
that a malfunction has occurred in Crawl Control system.
● Either of the following conditions may occur when the Crawl Con trol system
is operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■ When there is a malfunction in the system
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Driving
■Sounds  and  vibrations  caused  by  th e ABS, Multi Terrain ABS, brake
assist, VSC, TRAC and Trailer Sway Control systems
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just aft er the vehicle
begins  to  move.  This  sound  does  not  indicate  that  a  malfunction   has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  system s  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occur red.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activate d.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activa ted.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC,  VSC and Trailer Sway Control sy stems
after turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Con-
trol systems will automatically reactivate them.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC system (AUTO LSD mode)
With AUTO LSD mode, VSC off and “A UTO LSD” indicator lights turn on. 
The VSC and TRAC systems will turn on when the vehicle speed in creases.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC, V SC and Trailer Sway Control systems
If the TRAC, VSC and Trailer Sway Control systems are turned off, automatic
reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases
■ If the brake system overheats
TRAC  will  cease  operation  and  a  buzzer  will  sound  to  alert  the  driver.  Stop
the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal driv-
ing.)
■ When  the  VSC  or  TRAC  system  is  turned  off  by  pressing  the  VSC  o ff
switch
On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake assi st and pre-colli-
sion  braking  will  also  be  disabled.  The  PCS  warning  light  will  come  on  and
the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (→P . 501)
■ Operating conditions of  hill-start assist control
When  the  following  four  conditions  are  met,  the  hill-start  assi st  control  will
operate:
● The  shift  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  P  or  N  (when  starting  off  forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
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3264-5. Using the driving support systems
■Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the follo wing situations:
● The shift lever is moved to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is release d.
WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (such  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS or Multi Terrain ABS is operatin g may
exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS  and  Multi  Terrain ABS  are  not  designed  to  shorten  the  v ehicle’s
stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you, especially in the following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional  control  and  power  may  not  be  achievable  while  driving  on  slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. 
Drive  the  vehicle  carefully  in  conditions  where  stability  and  p ower  may  be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do  not  overly  rely  on  hill-start  assist  control.  Hill-start  assist  control  may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered wit h ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-st art assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary  for  an  extended  period  of  time.  Do  not  attempt  to  use
hill-start  assist  control  to  hold  the  vehicle  on  an  incline,  as   doing  so  may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC and Trailer Sway Control are activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
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3284-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips
●Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  t o  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures.  • Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspec t the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set  of tire
chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according  to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour  warm  water  over  the  frozen  area  to  melt  the  ice.  Wipe  away
the water immediately to p revent it from freezing. 
● To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you  and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to roa d con-
ditions.
Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving  the  vehicle  in  winter. Always  drive  the  vehicle  in  a  ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle 

3785-4. Other interior features
■If the engine is started with th e power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below  the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is st ationary.
■ The protection circuit may be act ivated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:
● The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
● Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is  attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.  This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.
● Electrical  appliances,  which  consume  power  exceeding  100  W,  have  been
used continuously for a long time period.
● The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, a ir conditioning,
etc.)  has  exceeded  the  total  vehicle  maximum  for  an  extended  period  of
time.
■ If the protection circuit is act ivated and the power supply is  cut, conduct
the following procedure:
Park  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  place,  and  then  securely  apply  the  parking
brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions:
Vehicles with an automatic transmission 
The shift lever is in P or N.
Vehicles with a manual transmission 
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance  is within
the  maximum  capacity  of  the  power  outlet  and  the  appliance  is  n ot  bro-
ken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool th e tempera-
ture  down.  Once  it  reaches  the  normal  temperature,  turn  the  pow er  outlet
main switch on again.
If  the  power  supply  does  not  resume  even  after  the  above  procedure  has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a h ard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
● Do  not  spray  water  directly  on  the  radar  which  is  equipped  behi nd  the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
● Do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  close  to  boots  (rubber  or  resin  man ufactured
cover),  connectors  or  the  following  parts.  The  parts  may  be  dam aged  if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
● Keep  the  cleaning  nozzle  at  least  11.9  in.  (30  cm)  away  from  th e  vehicle
body.  Otherwise  resin  section,  such  as  moldings  and  bumpers,  may  be
deformed  and  damaged. Also,  do  not  continuously  hold  the  nozzle   in  the
same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If  water  enters  the  air  conditioning  system  intake  located  near  the  lower
part  of  the  windshield,  the  air  conditioning  system  may  not  ope rate  cor-
rectly.
● Do  not  wash  the  underside  of  the  vehicle  using  a  high  pressure  car
washer.
■ Cleaning the high mounted stoplight and cargo lamps
When using high-pressured car washers, the tip of the nozzle sh ould be at
least 20 in. (50 cm) from the car body. Water can seep lamp hou sing or the
vehicle cabin if the nozzle is closer to the car body.