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Traction control system
 “AUTO LSD” system
 Vehicle stability control system
 Cruise control system
 Anti −lock brake system
 Electronic throttle control system
 Tire pressure warning systemTires and loading on your
To y o t a
Underinflated or overinflated tire inflation pressure
and the excess load may result in the deterioration
of steering ability and braking ability, leading to
an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure
periodically and be sure to keep the load limits
given in this Owner ’s Manual. For details about
tire inflation pressure and load limits, see
“Checking tire inflation pressure” on page 553 in
Section 7 −2 and “Vehicle load limits” on page 469
in Section 2.

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17. Power back window switch
(Crew Max models)
18. Tire pressure warning reset switch
19. “VSC OFF” switch
20. Power outlet main switch (with rear seat entertainment system)
21. Cruise control switch
22. Engine switch
23. Accessory meter
24. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light
25. Intuitive parking assist indicator lights

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17. Power back window switch
(Crew Max models)
18. Tire pressure warning reset switch
19. “VSC OFF” switch
20. Power outlet main switch (with rear seat entertainment system)
21. Cruise control switch
22. Engine switch
23. Accessory meter
24. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light
25. Intuitive parking assist indicator lights

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17. Power back window switch
(Crew Max models)
18. Tire pressure warning reset switch
19. “VSC OFF” switch
20. Power outlet main switch (with rear seat entertainment system)
21. Cruise control switch
22. Engine switch
23. Accessory meter
24. Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent sys- tem indicator light
25. Intuitive parking assist indicator lights
XS10010a
1. Audio remote control switches
2. Telephone switches
3. Talk switch
XS11007a
Ty p e A
XS11024
Ty p e B
Steering switches and
overhead console overview
 Steering switches 
Overhead console

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Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗
1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Brake system warning light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
SRS warning light∗1
or
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Passenger airbag on −off indicator light
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗
1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
Open door warning light∗ 1
Tire pressure warning light∗1
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light∗1
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator lightLow fuel level warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1
or
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...Do this.
(l)Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
(m)Adjust tire inflation pressure. If the warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute,
contact Toyota dealer.
(n)Stop and check.
(o)Read a warning message on multi −information display.
(p)Add washer fluid.
(q)Key reminder buzzerRemove key.
(r)Parking brake reminder buzzerRelease parking brake.
(s)Four −wheel drive system warning
buzzerShift the transfer mode correctly.

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(j) “VSC OFF” and slip indicator lights
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes and
the slip indicator light comes on to warn
that there is a problem somewhere in the
following:
Vehicle stability control system
Traction control system
“AUTO LSD” system
The lights come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
will go off after a few seconds.
If the “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator lights comes on dur-
ing driving, the above mentioned systems
will not work. However, if the brakes oper-
ate normally when applied, it is not a
problem to continue driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer:
The “VSC OFF” and slip indicator lights
do not come on after the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light remains on
after the engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
The “VSC OFF” indicator light flashes
and the slip indicator light comes on
while driving.
(k) Open Door Warning Light and buzz- er
This light remains on until all the doors
are completely closed.
The buzzer also sounds once when any
of the doors is not completely closed at
the vehicle speed 5 km/h (3 mph) or
more. Stop the vehicle and close all the
doors completely.
(l) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bag and front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system
∗, passenger airbag
off switch, passenger airbag on −off indica-
tor light, seat belt pretensioner assem-
blies, inflators, “RSCA OFF” indicator light,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
∗: The front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system includes the front passenger
occupant classification ECU, load sensor
and front passenger ’s seat belt buckle
switch.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position or remains on for more than
6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
(m) Tire Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the tire inflation pres-
sure of one or more of your tires (except
for the temporary spare tire) is low. The
light comes on when the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position. It goes off
after a few seconds. This indicates that
the tire pressure warning system is func-
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If the light comes on, stop your vehicle in
a safe place as soon as possible and
check that the tire inflation pressure of all
four tires is as specified on the tire and
loading information label. (See “Checking
tire inflation pressure” on page 553 in
Section 7−2.) The light should go off
several minutes after the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted.
If the warning light comes on after blink-
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
system may be malfunctioning. Contact
your Toyota dealer.
For details, see “Tire pressure warning
system” on page 254 in Section 1 −7.
(n) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem- perature Warning Light
This light warns that the automatic trans-
mission fluid temperature is too high.
If this light comes on while you are driv-
ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop
the vehicle at a safe place and put the
selector lever in “P”. With the engine id-
ling, wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle
again. If the light does not go off, call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.NOTICE
Continued driving with the warning
light on may damage the automatic
transmission.
(o) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi −information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 193 in this Section for
instructions.)
(p) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 567 in
Section 7 −3.)
The light will come on when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
will go off after a few seconds.
(q) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the engine switch in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. (r) Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer
The buzzer acts once when the parking
brake is not completely released at the
vehicle speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the parking
brake fully.
(s) Fourwheel Drive System Warning
Buzzer (fourwheel drive models)
This buzzer reminds you that the transfer
mode is not selected correctly.
If the buzzer sounds when you shift the
transfer from “2WD” to “4H”, “4H” to
“2WD”, “4L” to “4H”, “4H” to “4L”, or “4L”
to “2WD” mode, follow the instructions in
“Four −wheel drive system” on page 240 in
Section 1 −7.
(t) Open Moon Roof Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to close
the moon roof when you turn the engine
switch off and open the driver ’s door.

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CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light)
Vehicles without multi−information dis-
play—
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors. The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on.
The following service reminder indica-
tors go off after a few seconds:
Engine oil replacement reminder light
“ABS” warning light
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
“VSC OFF” indicator light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Slip indicator light
Low windshield washer fluid level warn-
ing light
The SRS warning light goes off after
about 6 seconds.
Vehicles with multi −information display—
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors. The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, but do not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on.
The following service reminder indica-
tors go off after a few seconds:
“ABS” warning light
“RSCA OFF” indicator light
“VSC OFF” indicator light
“AUTO LSD” indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Slip indicator light
The SRS warning light goes off after
about 6 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Engine (ignition) switch, Transmission and Parking
brake
Engine (ignition) switch 210
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Automatic transmission 211
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Four −wheel drive system 240
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Traction control system 243
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”AUTO LSD” system 246
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Vehicle stability control system 250
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Tire pressure warning system 254
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Parking brake 261
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Cruise control 262
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