park assist TOYOTA tC 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 148
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles without a 
smart key system).......... 163
Engine (ignition) switch 
(vehicles with a smart 
key system).................... 167
Automatic transmission .... 176
Manual transmission ........ 183
Turn signal lever .............. 185
Parking brake ................... 186
Horn ................................. 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 188
Indicators and warning 
lights .............................. 192 2-3. Operating the lights and
Windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 197
Windshield wipers and 
washer ........................... 201
Rear window wiper and 
washer ........................... 205
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 208
Driving assist systems ..... 212
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 217
Vehicle load limits ............ 222
Winter driving tips ............ 223
Trailer towing ................... 229
Dinghy towing (automatic 
transmission) ................. 230
Dinghy towing (manual 
transmission) ................. 231

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CAUTION
■
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may 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, leadin\
g 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 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 power brake assist function 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.
● 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. 
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have your brakes
fixed immediately.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 234, 242
ABS........................................... 212
Active head rest ........................ 71
Air conditioning system ......... 234
AirbagsAirbag operating conditions .. 110
Airbag precautions for your 
child.................................... 114
Airbag warning light .............. 369
Curtain shield airbag 
operating conditions ........... 110
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions ........................ 114
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .......... 120
General airbag precautions .. 114
Locations of airbags ............. 106
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ............................... 119
Proper driving posture .. 104, 114
Side airbag operating 
conditions ........................... 110
Side airbag precautions........ 114
SRS airbags ......................... 106
Anti-lock brake system ........... 212
Assist grips.............................. 264
Audio input .............................. 243
Audio system Audio input ........................... 243
AUX port/USB port ............... 243
Portable music player ........... 243
Steering wheel audio 
switch ................................. 244 Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........176
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P......................403
S mode ..................................180
AUX port/USB port ...................243
Auxiliary box ............................254
Back door Back door ................................62
Wireless remote control ..........50
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............345
Wattage .................................432
Battery Checking ...............................306
If the vehicle has a 
discharged battery ..............409
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Bottle holders ...........................255
Brake Fluid ......................................303
Parking brake ........................186
Brake assist ..............................212
Break-in tips .............................151
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control .................................190A
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