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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............160
Cargo and luggage ............171
Trailer towing .....................173
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without
a smart entry &
start system) ....................182
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with
a smart entry &
start system) ....................185
Multidrive ...........................191
Manual transmission ..........197
Turn signal lever ................201
Parking brake.....................202
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................203
Fog light switch ..................209
Windshield wiper and
washer .............................211
Rear window wiper and
washer .............................215
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................217
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense .........220
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................226
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) .... 240
Automatic High Beam ....... 245
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 249
Speed limiter ..................... 253
Stop & start system ........... 257
Driving assist systems....... 265
Diesel particulate filter
system............................. 270
4-7. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 272
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 278
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 280
USB port............................ 281
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system............................. 282
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation ................. 284
5-4. Playing audio CDs and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation .......... 289
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod........... 297
Listening to a USB
memory device ................ 304
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ............ 171
Trailer towing ..................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without
a smart entry &
start system) .................... 182
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with
a smart entry &
start system) .................... 185
Multidrive ........................... 191
Manual transmission.......... 197
Turn signal lever ................ 201
Parking brake .................... 202
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 203
Fog light switch .................. 209
Windshield wiper and
washer ............................. 211
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 215
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 217
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 220
PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 226
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ..... 240
Automatic High Beam ........ 245
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 249
Speed limiter ...................... 253
Stop & start system............ 257
Driving assist systems ....... 265
Diesel particulate filter
system ............................. 270
4-7. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 272

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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the
“AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the engine switch is turned off.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the engine switch is turned off.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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Windshield wiper and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wiper.
Intermittent windshield wiper
Off
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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Rain-sensing windshield wiper
When is selected, the wiper will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the engine switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper
will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the
wiper will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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● The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
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WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wiper.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the front sensor Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times. If the windshield is dirty or covered
with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc., clear the windshield. If the
inner side of the windshield in front of the front sensor is dirty, contact any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
● If there is a large difference in temperature between the inside and outside
of the vehicle, such as in winter, t he windshield is likely to fog up easily. If
the part of the windshield in front of the front sensor is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, the PCS warning light may illuminate and
the system may be temporarily disabled. In this case, use the windshield
defogger to remove the fog, etc. ( P. 314, 324)
● If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the
front sensor may be reduced.
● Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the front sensor (shaded area in
the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) below
the bottom of the front sensor
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) to the
right and left from the center of the
front sensor)
● Do not install or attach anything to the
inner side of the windshield under the
front sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).
A: Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) (Start-
ing from the bottom of the front sen-
sor)
B: Approximately 20 cm (7.9 in.)
(Approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) to the
right and left from the center of the
front sensor)

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WARNING
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another dul y qualified and equipped professional.
● Do not install an antenna in front of the sensor.
● Do not get the front sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshi eld, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Do not subject the front sensor to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the front sensor or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the front sensor.
● Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric
waves near the front sensor.
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front sensor
(inside rear view mirror, sun visors, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the front sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. C ontact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front sensor.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.
● Do not attach anything to or place anything on the dashboard.
■ Installation area of front sensor on windshield When the windshield is fogging up easily, the glass around the front sensor
may be hot due to the heater running. If the glass is touched, it may result in
burns.

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Switches
Audio remote control
switches.............................. 280
Automatic High Beam
switch.................................. 245
Cruise control switch ............. 249
Door lock switches ................ 118
Emergency flashers switch ... 428
Engine switch ................ 182, 185
Fog light switch ..................... 209
Hazard switch ....................... 428
Ignition switch ............... 182, 185
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
switch.................................. 240
Light switch ........................... 203
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 151
Paddle shift switches .... 193, 194
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) switch .................... 229
Power door lock switch ......... 118
Power window switches ........ 154
Rear window defogger
switch.................................. 330
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 215
Seat heater switches............. 330
“SPORT” button .................... 192
Stop & Start cancel switch .... 258
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 384
VSC OFF switch ................... 266
Window lock switch ............... 154
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 211
Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights .................................. 203
Light switch ........................... 203
Replacing light bulbs..... 421, 425
Wattage ................................ 521
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system ............ 81
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 395
Maintenance data ................. 518
Warning light ......................... 443
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 382
Function ................................ 382
Initializing .............................. 383
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 383
Registering ID codes ............ 385
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 384
Warning light ......................... 443
Tires .......................................... 381
Chains................................... 274
Checking ............................... 381
If you have a flat tire ..... 453, 468
Inflation pressure .................. 518
Replacing ...................... 453, 468
Rotating tires......................... 382
Size ....................................... 518
Snow tires ............................. 272
Spare tire .............................. 453
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 384
Warning light ......................... 443
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.