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3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................183
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........187
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............190
Cargo and luggage ............203
Trailer towing (without
towing hitch) ....................204
Trailer towing (with towing
hitch) ................................205
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........219
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........222
Automatic transmission......230
Manual transmission ..........238
Turn signal lever ................245
Parking brake.....................246
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................247
Fog light switch ..................254
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................257
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................260
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 265
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 272
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert With Yaw Assist
Function) ......................... 283
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 300
Cruise control .................... 316
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 320
Four-wheel drive
system............................. 330
Rear differential
lock system ..................... 340
Stop & Start system .......... 344
Driving assist systems....... 354
Downhill assist control
system............................. 363
AUTO LSD ........................ 366
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 368
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 373
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 378
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................ 379
AUX port/USB port ............ 381
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Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.
Basic code
TGN16: Models with 2TR-FE engine
GUN16: Models with 1GD-FTV engine
GUN15: Models with 2GD-FTV engine
Driving system
2: 4WD models
3: Pre Runner (2WD models)
Cab type
B: Single-cab
C: Smart-cab
D: Double-cab
Made in
N: South Africa
T: Thailand
Transmission type
T: Automatic transmission
M: 5-speed manual transmission
F: 6-speed manual transmission
Grade
H: HIGH
S: STD
L: LOW
Destination
W: Models for European countries etc.
Blank: Models for Kazakhstan etc.
Checking your vehicle’s model
G U N 1 2 5 – D T T H W
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18Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219, 222
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 219, 222
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 598
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219, 222
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 219, 222
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 598
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 230
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
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371-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

1262. Instrument cluster
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■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display (if equipped)
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on accel-
eration.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driving, the right side of Eco Driving Indi-
cator Zone Display will illuminate.
Eco Driving Indicator Light and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display will not
operate in the following conditions:
● The shift lever is in anything other than D. (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion)
● The shift lever is in R. (vehicles with manual transmission)
● A paddle shift switch is operated. (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
● The vehicle is in the power mode. (if equipped) (P. 232, 239)
● Downhill assist control system is operating. (if equipped) (P. 363)
● Front-wheel drive control switch is in L4. (if equipped) (P. 330)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (81 mph) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the accelerator pedal is
depressed excessively, or when the
vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
During Eco-friendly acceleration or in
Eco-friendly shift position (Eco driving),
Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on.
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed excessively, or when the
vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.
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Anchor the straps to the head
restraints.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■ When removing the rear seat cushions or raising the bottom cushion
● Do not operate the rear seat cushions or bottom cushion while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
the shift position to P (automatic tr ansmission) or N (manual transmission).
■ When the rear seat cushions are removed
Be careful not to hit the removed rear seat cushions against a person or
drop it on yourself.
■ When reinstalling the rear seat cushions or returning the bottom cush-
ions to their original position
● Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.
● Make sure there are no obstacles under the seat which would prevent the
seat from properly locking into place.
● Make sure the rear seat cushions and bottom cushion are securely locked
by pushing it upward and downward.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the bottom cushions.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ............ 203
Trailer towing (without
towing hitch) .................... 204
Trailer towing (with towing
hitch)................................ 205
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........ 219
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 222
Automatic transmission ..... 230
Manual transmission.......... 238
Turn signal lever ................ 245
Parking brake .................... 246
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 247
Fog light switch .................. 254
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 257
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 260
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 265
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 272
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert With Yaw Assist
Function).......................... 283
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 300
Cruise control..................... 316
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 320
Four-wheel drive
system ............................. 330
Rear differential
lock system ...................... 340
Stop & Start system ........... 344
Driving assist systems ....... 354
Downhill assist control
system ............................. 363
AUTO LSD ......................... 366
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system ................... 368
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 373