
781-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  sys-
tem: 
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  registered  key  has  been
inserted  into  the  engine  switch  to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the  system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashi ng  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the  engine  from  starting  if  a  key  has  not  been  previously  regis -
tered in the vehicle’s  on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning  lights  inform  the driver of  malfunctions  in  the  indicated  vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 482)
*5
(Flashes 
rapidly)
Rear  differential  lock
indicator ( P. 483)
*1
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 482)
(Flashes)
(4WD models)
Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator ( P. 483)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp (P. 482)Low  fuel  level  warning
light (P. 483, 493)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 482)Seat  belt  reminder  light
(P. 483)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 482)
(U.S.A.)
Parking  brake  indicator
(P. 483)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 482)
(Canada)
Parking  brake  indicator
(P. 483)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 482)
*1
Master  warning  light
(P. 483)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 483)
*1, 5Tire  pressure  warning
light (P. 484) 

942. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehi cles
with  a  smart  key  system)  to  indicate  that  a  system  check  is  being  per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not com e on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer
for details.
*1, 3, 5PCS warning light 
( P. 484)*4
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 491)
*2, 4, 5
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 484)
*4
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 491)
*4
(U.S.A.)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 489)
*2, 4
Slip indicator ( P. 491)
*4
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning
light (P. 489)
*4, 5Tire  pressure  warning
light (P. 491)
*4Automatic  transmission
fluid  temperature  warn-
ing light ( P. 490)*4Brake  Override  System/
Drive-Start Control warn-
ing light 
(P. 492, 493, 503)
*4High engine coolant tem-
perature warning light
(P. 490)*4Low  engine  oil  level
warning light ( P. 492)
*4Low  engine  oil  pressure
warning light ( P. 490)*4
(Canada 
only)
Low  windshield  washer
fluid warning light 
(P. 493)
*4
Charging  system  warn-
ing light ( P. 490) 

972. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*6: In  order  to  confirm  operation,  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicatorsilluminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  (vehicles  with  a  smart  key
system) while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch  is in the
“ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION  ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds. 
If  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicators  do  not  illuminate  or  do  not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: If equipped
*10: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the ABS  and  SRS  warning  li ght  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs. 

1283-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Pull  out  the  plastic  wire  protec-
tor located in the vehicle bed by
pressing  the  tabs  and  pulling
the protector.
Be  careful  not  to  pull  out  all  of  the
tailgate  wire  harness.  Doing  so
may  result  in  damage  to  vehicle
components.
Plastic wire protector
Open the tailgate.
Pull  out  the  wire  harness  from
the vehicle bed.
Attach  the  connector  cover
(Gray)  to  the  tailgate  wire  har-
ness connector (White). Tailgate  wire  harness  con-
nector (White)
Connector cover (Gray)
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1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trai ler’s
wheels  when  parking. Apply  the  parking  brake  firmly,  and  put  th e
transmission  in  P  (automatic  transmission)  or  in  1  or  R  (manual
transmission). Avoid  parking  on  a  slope,  but  if  unavoidable,  do  so
only after perform ing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone  place wheel blocks  under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When  the  wheel  blocks  are  in  pl ace,  release  the  brakes  slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P (automatic transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmi s-
sion) and turn off the engine.
● When restarting afte r parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P (autom atic transmission) or the clutch
pedal  (manual  transmission)  depr essed,  start  the  engine.  On
vehicles  with  an  automatic  transmission,  be  sure  to  keep  the
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear.  If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake (and also the brake pedal on vehicles
with  an  automatic  transmission),  and  slowly  pull  or  back  away
from the wheel blocks. S top and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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2664-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■Before using dynamic r adar cruise control
● Driving  safely  is  the  sole  responsibility  of  the  driver.  Do  not  rely  solely  on
the system, and drive safely by always paying careful attention  to your sur-
roundings.
● The dynamic radar cruise control provides driving assistance to  reduce the
driver’s burden. However, there are limitations to the assistance provided.
Read  the  following  conditions  carefully.  Do  not  overly  rely  on  this  system
and always drive carefully.
• When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahe ad: 
P. 276
• Conditions  under  which  the  vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  control  mode may not function correctly:  P. 278
● Set the speed appropriately depending on the speed limit, traffic flow, road
conditions, weather conditions, etc. The driver is responsible for checking
the set speed.
● Even when the system is functioning normally, the condition of  the preced-
ing  vehicle  as  detected  by  the  system  may  differ  from  the  condition
observed  by  the  driver.  Therefore,  the  driver  must  always  remain  alert,
assess  the danger of  each situation  and  drive safely. Relying  on this  sys-
tem  or  assuming  the  system  ensures  safety  while  driving  can  lea d  to  an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Switch  the  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  off  using  the  “ON-OFF”  button
when not in use.
■ Cautions regarding the driving assist systems
Observe the following precautions, as there are limitations to the assistance
provided by the system.
Failure to do so may cause an accident resulting in death or se rious injury.
● Assisting the driver to measure following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  is  only  intended  to  help  the  d river  in
determining the following distance between the driver’s own vehicle and a
designated vehicle traveling ahead. It is not a mechanism that allows care-
less or inattentive driving, and it is not a system that can as sist the driver in
low-visibility conditions. It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention
to the vehicle’s surroundings.
● Assisting the driver to judge proper following distance
The  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  determines  whether  the  followi ng  dis-
tance between the driver’s own vehicle and a designated vehicle traveling
ahead  is  within  a  set  range.  It  is  not  capable  of  making  any  other  type  of
judgement.  Therefore,  it  is  absolutely  necessary  for  the  driver   to  remain
vigilant  and to determine whether or not there is a  possibility   of danger  in
any given situation. 

2864-5. Using the driving support systems
■The system can be operated when
●The engine switch is in ON mode.
● Intuitive parking assist function is on.
● The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).
● A shift position other than P is selected.
■ Sensor detection information
●The  sensor’s  detection  areas  are  limited  to  the  areas  around  th e  vehicle’
front and rear bumpers.
● The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the de tection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Detection  may  be  impossible  if  static  objects  draw  too  close  to  the  sen- sor.
• There  will  be  a  short  delay  between  static  object  detection  and  display (warning  buzzer  sounds).  Even  at  low  speeds,  there  is  a  possibi lity  that
the  object  will  come  within  11.9  in.  (30  cm)  before  the  display   is  shown
and the warning buzzer sounds.
• It might be difficult to hear the buzzer due to the volume of the audio sys- tem or air flow noise of the air conditioning system.
• It may be difficult to  hear  the  sound of this system due  to  the buzzers of other systems.
■ Objects which the system may  not be properly detected
The shape of the object may prevent the sensor from detecting i t. Pay partic-
ular attention to the following objects:
● Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
● Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
● Sharply-angled objects
● Low objects
● Tall  objects  with  upper  sections  projecting  outwards  in  the  dir ection  of  your
vehicle
■ Situations in which the syst em may not operate properly
Certain  vehicle  conditions  and  the  surrounding  environment  may  affect  the
ability of  a sensor  to correctly  detect objects.  Particular  instances  where  this
may occur are listed below.
● There  is  dirt,  snow,  water  drops  or  ice  on  a  sensor.  (Cleaning  the  sensors
will resolve this problem.)
● A sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem .) 
In  especially  cold  weather,  if  a  sensor  is  frozen  the  sensor  di splay  may  be
displayed abnormally, or objects, such as a wall, may not be detected.