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L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive
2006/66/EC).

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When driving
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Four-wheel drive system
Use the four-wheel drive control switch and center differential lock/
unlock switch to select the following transfer and center differential
modes.
Four-wheel drive control switch
“H4” (high speed position)
Normal driving on all types of
roads.
“L4” (low speed position)
Driving requiring maximum
power and traction such as
climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard
pulling in sand or mud, etc.
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Lock the center differential
when your vehicle’s wheels
get stuck in a ditch or when
driving on a slippery or bumpy
surface.
Unlock the center differential
after the wheels have been
freed, or after moving to a flat,
non-slippery surface.
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When driving
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Advice for driving on slippery roads
If you shift the four-wheel drive control switch to “L4” and the shift lever to
the “2” range of “S” while driving in steep off-road areas, the output of the
brake can be controlled effectively by the Active TRC, which assists the
driver to control the driving power of 4 wheels.
Use the “1” range of “S” of the shift lever for maximum power and traction
when your wheels get stuck or when driving down a steep incline.
The center differential lock indicator light
The indicator light blinks while locking/unlocking the center differential.
The center differential lock/unlock button can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
The vehicle speed is less than 100 km/h (60 mph).
Locking/unlocking the center differential
When the center differential is locked, VSC is automatically turned off.
(The center differential lock and VSC OFF indicator lights come on.)
If the operation is not completed, the center differential lock indicator
blinks. If the indicator light does not turn off when unlocking the center
differential, drive straight ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or
drive in reverse.
If the center differential lock/unlock is not completed within 5 seconds
while the cruise control system is on, cancel the cruise control system.

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Crawl Control (with Tur n Assist function)
Allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low
speed without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal. Minimizes
loss of traction or vehicle slip when driving on slippery road sur-
faces, allowing for stable driving.
Crawl Control switch
On/off
Speed selection switch
Indicators
The Crawl Control indicator is
lit and the slip indicator flashes
when operating.
Multi-information display
The operating status and
speed select status of the
Crawl Control are shown on
the multi-information display.

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Automatic system cancelation
In the following situations, the Multi-terrain Select indicator will go off, and
Multi-terrain Select will be canceled automatically.
When the four-wheel drive control switch is in “H4”.
When Active TRC and VSC are off.
When Crawl Control is on.
When it is difficult to generate traction
MUD & SAND mode provides the largest amount of tire slippage, followed
by LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL, ROCK & DIRT and ROCK mode.
Drivability can be improved by selecting a mode which provides a smaller
amount of tire slippage than the current mode when the amount of tire slip-
page is large, or conversely selecting a mode which provides a larger
amount of tire slippage than the current mode when the amount of tire slip-
page is small.
When the vehicle is stuck
Switching the transfer and differential
For the operation of the following functions, refer to the following pages.
Four-wheel drive system (P. 259)
Center differential lock (P. 259)
When the brake system operates continuously
The brake system may overheat. In this case, a buzzer will sound, either the
“TRC OFF” will be displayed on the multi-information display, and Multi-ter-
rain Select will be temporarily inoperable. In this event, stop the vehicle
immediately in a safe place, and allow the brake system to cool down suffi-
ciently. (There is no problem with continuing normal driving.)
After a short time, the message on the multi-information display will go off,
and you will be able to use Multi-terrain Select.
When there is a malfunction in the system
The slip indicator light will come on. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional, immediately.

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle.
Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-
road conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud).
Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
Active TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
Hill-start assist control
Helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on an
incline or slippery slope.
KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) (if equipped)
KDSS helps to ensure ride comfort and handling response by using a
hydraulic control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in
response to road surface and driving conditions during cornering or off-
road driving.
VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) (if equipped)
Helps to adjust the wheel turning angle in accordance with the vehicle
speed and steering wheel movement.
Pre-Crash Safety (if equipped)
P. 307

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When trouble arises
L/C200_EE (OM60G38E)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• Vehicle stability control;
• Traction control;
• The hill-start assist control system;
• Crawl Control system; or
• Multi-terrain select.
(If equipped)Power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the variable flow control power
steering system
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
(Vehicles with Optitron type meters)
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling
system
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
4WD Four Wheel Drive
A/C Air conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AHC Active Height Control Suspension
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control
AVS Adaptive Variable Suspension
CRS Child Restraint System
DRL Daytime running light
DISP Display
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EFI Electric Fuel Injection
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
HI High
INT Intermittent
KDSS Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
LED Light Emitting Diode
LO Low
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
PCS Pre-Crash Safety
PWR Power
RDS Radio Data system
RSCA Roll Sensing of Curtain Shield Airbag
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
VGRS Variable Gear Ratio Steering

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 525
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles without
navigation system).............. 336
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
navigation system)
*
AHC ........................................... 248
Active height control
suspension ............................ 248
ABS ........................................... 300
Active head restraint ................. 76
Active traction control............. 300
Adaptive Variable
Suspension ............................ 258
Air conditioning filter .............. 525
Air conditioning system
(vehicles without
navigation system)
Air conditioning filter.............. 525
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 336
Air conditioning system
(vehicles with navigation
system)
*
Airbags
Airbag manual on-off
system ................................ 174
Airbag operating conditions .. 140
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 145
Airbag warning light .............. 574
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ........... 140
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 145
General airbag precautions... 145Locations of airbags.............. 137
Modification and disposal of
airbags................................ 149
Proper driving posture .. 135, 145
Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off switch................ 150
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 140
Side airbag precautions ........ 145
SRS airbags.......................... 137
Alarm ........................................ 127
Antenna .................................... 365
Anti-lock brake system .......... 300
Armrest ..................................... 480
Ashtrays ................................... 468
Assist grip ................................ 481
Audio system (vehicles
without navigation system)
Antenna ................................ 365
AUX port ............................... 398
CD player/changer ................ 366
iPod....................................... 380
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 373
Optimal use........................... 396
Portable audio device ........... 398
Radio .................................... 362
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 399
USB memory ........................ 388
Audio/video system
(vehicles with navigation
system)
*
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles without
navigation system)................ 336
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
navigation system)
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Switch
DISP switch........................... 214
ECT switch ............................ 196
Engine switch ........................ 191
Emergency flasher switch ..... 564
Fog light switch ..................... 222
Hazard light switch ................ 564
Height select ......................... 248
Ignition switch ....................... 190
Light switches ....................... 218
Power door lock switch ........... 60
Power window switch ............ 109
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 231
VIEW switch .......................... 276
Window lock switch ............... 109
Wipers and washer
switch.......................... 224, 231
Tachometer .............................. 203
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 218
Talk switch
*............................. 424
Telephone switch
*.................. 424
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 127
Engine immobilizer system ... 120
Tie-down hooks ....................... 484
Tilt sensor................................. 129
Tire inflation pressure ............. 521Tires
Chains................................... 319
Checking ............................... 518
If you have a flat tire ..... 596, 610
Inflation pressure .................. 521
Replacing .............................. 596
Rotating tires......................... 518
Size ....................................... 659
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 596
Tools ......................................... 596
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 566
Trailer towing ........................ 323
Toyota parking assist monitor
*
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 237
Traction control ....................... 300
TRC ........................................... 300
Trip information display.......... 214
Trip meter ................................. 203
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 546
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 661
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 464
Wattage ................................ 661
Vanity mirrors .......................... 464
Variable gear ratio steering .... 300
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 645
Vehicle stability control .......... 300
VGRS ........................................ 300
VSC ........................................... 300
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