
1524-1. Before driving
■Matching trailer ball height to 
trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch 
applies, for a more safe trailer 
hookup, the trailer ball setup must 
be the proper height for the coupler 
on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
■Before towing
Check that the following conditions 
are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires 
are properly inflated. ( P.434)
●Trailer tires are inflated according 
to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required 
by law.
●All lights work each time you con-
nect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper 
height for the coupler on the 
trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is 
hitched.
Do not drive if th e trailer is not 
level, and check for improper 
tongue weight, overloading, worn 
suspension, or other possible 
causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely 
loaded.
●The rear view mirr ors conform to 
all applicable fede ral, state/provin-
cial or local regulations. If they do 
not, install rear view mirrors 
appropriate for towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped 
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transaxle, 
transfer [AWD models], rear differ-
ential [AWD models] or wheel bear-
ing), Toyota recommends that you 
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle 
has been driven for over 500 miles 
(800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for 
over 500 miles (800 km), you can 
start towing. However, for the next 
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 50 mph 
(80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and 
avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle 
will require more fr equent mainte-
nance due to the additional load. 
(See “Scheduled Maintenance 
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Sup-
plement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the 
towing ball and bracket after 
approximately 600 miles (1000 
km) of tra iler towing.
Toyota warranties do not 
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a 
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
Contact your Toyota dealer 
for further information 
about additional require-
ments such as a towing kit, 
etc. 

2834-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the engine or other 
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air 
intake will cause severe engine 
damage.
●Water entering the continuously 
variable transmission will cause 
deterioration in shift quality, 
locking up of your transmission 
accompanied by vibration, and 
ultimately damage.
●Water can wash the grease 
from wheel bearings, causing 
rusting and premature failure, 
and may also enter the differen-
tials, continuously variable 
transmission and transfer (AWD 
models) case, reducing the gear 
oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through 
water
If driving through water, such as 
when crossing shallow streams, 
first check the depth of the water 
and the bottom of  the riverbed for 
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid 
deep water.
■Inspection after  off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs 
may affect braking efficiency 
and may damage brake system 
components.
●Always perform a maintenance 
inspection aft er each day of 
off-road driving  that has taken 
you through rough terrain, sand, 
mud, or water. For scheduled 
maintenance information, refer 
to the “Scheduled Maintenance 
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”. 

3346-2. Maintenance
6-2.Maintenance
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine 
Toyota parts be used for repairs to 
ensure performanc e of each sys-
tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 
replacement or if a repair shop other 
than a Toyota dealer performs 
repairs, confirm the warranty cover-
age.
■Allow inspection and repairs to 
be performed by a Toyota 
dealer
●Toyota technicians are 
well-trained specialists and are 
kept up to date with the latest ser-
vice information. They are well 
informed about the operation of all 
systems on your vehicle.
●Keep a copy of the repair order. It 
proves that the maintenance that 
has been performed is under war-
ranty coverage. If any problem 
should arise while your vehicle is 
under warranty, your Toyota 
dealer will promptly take care of it.
General maintenance should be 
performed on a daily basis. This 
can be done by yourself or by a 
Toyota dealer.
Scheduled maintenance should 
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.
For details about maintenance 
items and schedules, refer to the 
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care 
and regular maintenance 
are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to 
perform regular checks. 
Toyota recommends the 
maintenance below.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly 
maintained
Improper maintenance could 
result in serious damage to the 
vehicle and possible death or seri-
ous injury.
■Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its 
constituents, and a wide variety 
of automobile components con-
tain or emit chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects and 
other reproductive harm. Work 
in a well ventilated area.
●Oils, fuels and fluids contained 
in vehicles as well as waste pro-
duced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to 
the State of California to cause 
cancer and birth defects or 
other reproductive harm. Avoid 
exposure and wash any 
affected area immediately.
●Battery posts, terminals and 
related accessories contain lead 
and lead compounds which are 
known to cause brain damage. 
Wash your hands after han-
dling. ( P.348)
General maintenance
Scheduled maintenance 

3356-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
■Resetting the message indicat-
ing maintenance is required
After the required maintenance is 
performed according to the mainte-
nance schedule, please reset the 
message.
To reset the messa ge, follow the 
procedure described below:
4.2-inch display
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “Vehi-
cle Settings” and then press and 
hold  .
3 Press   or   to select 
“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press  .
4 Press   or   to select “Yes” 
and then press  .
A message will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display when the 
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.
7-inch display
1 Press   or   of the meter 
control switch to select  .
2 Press   or   to select “Vehi-
cle Settings” and then press and 
hold  .
3 Press   or   to select 
“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press  .
4 Press   or   to select “Yes” 
and then press  .
A message will be displayed on the 
multi-information  display when the 
reset procedure has been com-
pleted.
You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect 
warranty coverage.
The use of Toyota repair manuals is 
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Informat ion Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance 

3386-2. Maintenance
The OBD system determines 
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control 
system. Your vehicle may not 
pass the I/M test and may need 
to be repaired. Contact your 
Toyota dealer to service the 
vehicle.
When the battery is discon-
nected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set 
during ordinary driving are erased.
Also, depending on your driving 
habits, the readiness codes may 
not be completely set.
When the fuel tank cap is 
loose
Tires
• Is the tire infla-
tion pressure 
correct?
• The tires should  not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.
• Have the tires  been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?
• The wheel nuts  should not be 
loose.
Windshield 
wipers/rear 
window wiper 
(if equipped)
• The wiper blades should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.
• The wiper blades  should clear the 
windshield/rear 
window without 
streaking or skip-
ping.
ItemsCheck pointsEmission inspection 
and maintenance (I/M) 
programs
Some states have vehicle 
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD 
(On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system 
monitors the operation of 
the emission control sys-
tem.
If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not pass 
the I/M test in the follow-
ing situations: 

3516-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires. 
Also check the tires for uneven 
wear, such as excessive wear 
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition 
and pressure if not rotated.New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators 
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,  etc., molded into the sidewall of 
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear 
indicators are s
howing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s 
tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are 
showing on a tire
●You have tire damage such as 
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough 
to expose the fabric, and bulges 
indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-
not be properly repaired due to the 
size or location of a cut or other 
damage
If you are not sure, consult with your 
Toyota dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be 
checked by a qualified technician 
even if it has seldom or never been 
used or damage is not obvious.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the 
replacement tire is greater than 1/2 
of the Gross Axle  Weight Ratings 
(GAWR) of either the front axle or 
the rear axle, whi chever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification 
Label.
For the maximum load of the tire, 
see the load limit at maximum cold 
tire inflation pressure mentioned on 
the sidewall of the tire. ( P.438)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in 
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires 

3676-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
claws ( ), and remove the 
filter cover.
5 Remove the filter case.
6 Remove the air conditioning 
filter from the filter case and 
replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the 
filter and the filter case should be 
pointing up.
■Checking interval
Replace the air conditioning filter 
according to the maintenance 
schedule. In dusty areas or areas 
with heavy traffic flow, early replace- ment may be required. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, 
please refer to the “Scheduled 
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s 
Manual Supplement”.)
■If air flow from the vents 
decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check 
the filter and rep lace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air condition-
ing system
Make sure that a filter is always 
installed.
Using the air conditioning system 
without a filter may cause damage 
to the system.
■To prevent damage to the fil-
ter cover
When moving the filter cover in 
the direction of arrow to release 
the fitting, pay attention not to 
apply excessive force to the 
claws. Otherwise, the claws may 
be damaged. 

4047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
Follow the followi ng correction 
methods.
• Check if there is any foreign mat- ter attached to the radar sensor or 
radar sensor cover and clean 
them if necessary ( P.192)
• This message may be displayed  when driving in an  open area with 
few nearby vehicles or structures, 
such as a desert,  grasslands, sub-
urbs, etc.
The message may be cleared by 
driving the vehicle in an area with 
structures, vehicles, etc., nearby.
■If “System Stopped Front Radar 
Sensor Out of Temperature 
Range Wait until Normal Tem-
perature” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
The temperature of the radar senso-
ris outside of the operating range. 
Wait for the temperature to become 
appropriate.
■If “System Stopped Front Radar 
In Self Calibration See Owner’s 
Manual” is displayed
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●PCS (Pre-Collision system)
●LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
●AHB (Automatic High Beam)
●Dynamic radar cruise control
Follow the followi ng correction 
methods.
• Check if there is any foreign mat- ter attached to the radar sensor or 
radar sensor cover and clean 
them if necessary (
P.192)
• The radar sensor may be mis- aligned and will be adjusted auto-
matically while d riving. Continue 
driving for a while.
■If “Cruise Control Unavailable 
See Owner's Manual” is dis-
played
Indicates one of the following sys-
tems is disabled.
●Dynamic radar cruise control
●Cruise control
A message is displayed when the 
driving assist s witch is pushed 
repeatedly.
Press the driving assist switch 
quickly and firmly.
■If “Maintenance Required 
Soon” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance 
according to the driven distance on 
the maintenance schedule
* should 
be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 
miles (7200 km) after the message 
has been reset. If necessary, per-
form maintenance.  Please reset the 
message after the  maintenance is 
performed. ( P.428)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled 
Maintenance” or  “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement”  for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your 
vehicle.
■If “” is displayed
Indicates that all maintenance is 
required to correspond to the driven 
distance on the maintenance sched-
ule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 
miles (8000 km) after the message 
has been reset. (The indicator will 
not work properly unless the mes-
sage has been rese t.) Perform the