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3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................232
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models)..........236
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............238
Cargo and luggage ............251
Trailer towing (except
models for model code
destination W)..................252
Trailer towing (models for
model code destination
W) ....................................253
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........266
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........269
Automatic transmission......277
Manual transmission ..........284
Turn signal lever ................290
Parking brake.....................291
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................292
Fog light switch ..................299
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................302
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 304
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 309
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 321
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 334
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 343
Cruise control .................... 348
Rear view monitor
system............................. 352
Four-wheel drive
system............................. 363
Rear differential
lock system ..................... 373
Stop & Start system
(Smart Stop).................... 377
Driving assist systems....... 387
Downhill assist control
system............................. 395
DPF (Diesel Particulate
Filter) system .................. 398
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 403
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 408
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 410
AUX port/USB port ............ 413
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system............................. 414
4Driving
5Audio system

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6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........514
• Sun visors ......................514
• Vanity mirror ..................514
• Clock .............................515
• Power outlets .................516
• Grocery bag hooks ........518
• Coat hooks ....................519
• Armrest ..........................519
ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......520
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........526
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........529
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................532
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................535
Hood ..................................537
Engine compartment..........539
Tires ...................................558
Tire inflation pressure ........561
Wheels ...............................563
Air conditioning filter ..........565
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery.......567
Checking and
replacing fuses ................570
Light bulbs .........................575
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 592
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 593
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 595
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 600
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................ 601
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 602
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 610
If you have a flat tire .......... 616
If the engine will not
start ................................. 633
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system) ....... 635
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 639
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 645
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 648
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 649
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266, 269
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 266, 269
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 593
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 633
Warning messages*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 610
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266, 269
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 266, 269
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 593
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 633
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 610
Shift lever (Automatic transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
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471-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devic es to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm ( 10 in.) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than
250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-
eral ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the
road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintain-
ing control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instru-
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not lean against the
door, the roof side rail or the front, side
and rear pillars.
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not allow anyone to
kneel on the passenger seat toward the
door or put their head or hands outside
the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags (if equipped) deploy.
● Vehicles with SRS side and curtain
shield airbags: Do not attach anything
to areas such as a door, windshield
glass, side door glass, front or rear pil-
lar, roof side rail and assist grip.

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If your child restraint system
is not equipped with a lock-
off (a seat belt locking fea-
ture), secure the child
restraint system using a lock-
ing clip.
After installing the child restraint system, rock it back and forth to
ensure that it is installed securely. ( P. 8 3 )
◆Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the chil d restraint system may spring up due
to the rebound of the seat cushion. Release the buckle while holding
down the child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically reels itself, slowly return it to the stow-
ing position.
■ When installing a child restraint system
You may need a locking clip to install the child restraint system. Follow the
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the system. If your child restraint
system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase the following item
from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer: Locking clip for child restraint system
(Part No. 73119-22010)
■ When removing the head restraint to install a child restraint system
After removing the child restraint system, make sure to reinstall the head
restraint.
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1543-1. Key information
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 174)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 174)
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 155)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 174)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 174)
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
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Operation of each component
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■Impact detection door lock release system (if equipped)
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility
that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a
personal computer
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
 P. 187
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the driver’s door, as the door may be opened
even if the inside lock button is in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Operation of each component
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Tailgate
Lock with the master key or the
mechanical key
Unlock with the master key or
the mechanical key
Ty pe A
Unlock the latches and open the
tailgate slowly.
The support stays will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it toward you to make sure it is
securely locked.
: If equipped
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened by the follow-
ing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the tailgate (vehicles with key hole)
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