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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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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Window lock switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Door lock switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Toyota parking assist-sensor switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Power heater switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436, 444
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
DPF system switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
Camera switch*1, 2
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■Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Outside rear view mirror switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Toyota parking assist-sensor switch*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Power heater switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 436, 444
Manual headlight leveling dial*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
DPF system switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
Camera switch*1, 2
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■Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display/Eco Score
• Displays Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based
on acceleration. ( P. 126)
• Displays the eco-driving total count to help improve the cus-
tomer’s eco driving techniques. ( P. 139)
■Eco Saving
Displays the fuel consumption comparison, the average fuel con-
sumption after reset, and the cost of the consumed fuel. ( P. 140)
■Steering angle
Displays the direction of the front tires.
The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accor-
dance with the angle of the tire.
While Toyota parking assist-sensor ( P. 320) is operating (if equipped)
or any door is not fully closed, the related information is displayed with
the direction of the front tires.
If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the display may
be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehicle for a while, the display
will be enabled.
■Speedometer display
Displays the vehicle speed.
■AdBlue™ gauge (if equipped)
Displays the quantity of AdBlue™ remaining in the tank. ( P. 141)

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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

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Automatic transmission
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually
releasing the clutch pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on an uphill (vehicles with hill-start assist control sys-
tem)
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 354)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (automatic transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting c ontrol or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with
automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case,
braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (4WD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
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■Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 640)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts
Check that the turn signal lights and stoplights are operating correctly every
time you hitch up the trailer. Direct ly wiring up to your vehicle may damage
the electrical system and stop the lights from functioning correctly.
■ When towing a trailer
Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate properly.
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert With Yaw Assist Function) (If equipped)
( P. 283)
● Dynamic radar cruise control (If equipped) (P. 300)
● Cruise control (If equipped) (P. 316)
● Toyota parking assist-sensor (If equipped) (P. 320)
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 211)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).