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Normal wiper operation Washer/wiper dual operation Washer/wiper dual operation
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
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2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
Indicators Cruise control switch
■ Set the vehicle speed STEP 1
Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control.
indicator will
Cruise control come on. Press deactivate the cruise control.
the button again
to
STEP 2
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will come on. The vehicle speed at the moment the lever is released becomes the set speed.
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■ Adjusting the speed setting
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed is obtained.
Increases speed Decreases speed Fine adjustment: Momentarily move the lever in the desired direction. Large adjustment: Hold lever in the desired direction.
the
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows: Fine adjustment: By approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the lever is operated. Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con- tinually until the lever is released.
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■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control. The speed setting is also can- celed when the brakes are applied. Pushing resumes speed control. Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
lever up constant
the the
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected. ●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
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■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations. ●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●VSC is activated.
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●In heavy traffic ●On roads with sharp bends ●On winding roads ●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow ●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
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2-4. Using other driving systems Intuitive parking assist
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors and communicated via the multi-information display and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using this system. ■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors Rear corner sensors Back sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns Intuitive parking assist on/off When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the system is operational.
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Display
When the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi information display depending on the position and distance to the obstacle.
Front corner sensor operation Rear corner sensor operation Back sensor operation
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The distance display and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approxi- mate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds. ■ Corner sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches within the fol- lowing distances to an obstacle. The indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds when the system is operating.
Front
Approximate distance to obstacle
Indicator and buzzer / Color
1.6 to 1.3 ft. (50 to 40 cm) 1.3 to 1.0 ft. (40 to 30 cm) 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less
Rear
Intermittent / yellow
Fast intermittent / yellow
Continuous / red
Approximate distance to obstacle
Indicator and buzzer / Color
2.0 to 1.5 ft. (60 to 45 cm) 1.5 to 1.0 ft. (45 to 30 cm) 1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less
Intermittent / yellow
Fast intermittent / yellow
Continuous / red
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■ Back sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches within the fol- lowing distances to an obstacle. The indicator flashes and the buzzer sounds when the system is operating.
Approximate distance to obstacle
4.9 to 2.0 ft. (150 to 60 cm) 2.0 to 1.5 ft. (60 to 45 cm) 1.5 to 1.1 ft. (45 to 35 cm) 1.1 ft. (35 cm) or less
Indicator and buzzer / Color Slow intermittent / yellow
Intermittent / yellow
Fast intermittent / yellow
Continuous / red
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Detection range of the sensors
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Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm) Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm) Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm) The diagram shows the detection range of the sensors. Note that the sensors cannot detect obsta- cles that are extremely close to the vehicle. The range of the sensors may change depending on the shape of the object etc.
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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances where this may occur are listed below. • There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. • A sensor is frozen. • A sensor is covered in any way. • The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side. • On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass. • The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain. • The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna. • A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact. • The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb. • In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather. • A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is
vicinity.
installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be closer than they are. ●The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles: • Wires, fences, ropes, etc. • Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves • Sharply-angled objects • Low obstacles • Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
of your vehicle
■If the display flashes and a message is displayed
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■Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
CAUTION
■Caution when using the Intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and possibly cause an accident. ●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h). ●Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
■Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area. Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.
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2-4. Using other driving systems 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. ■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied sud- denly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface. ■ Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situa- tion.
■ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces
■ TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevent the front wheels (2WD mod- els) or four wheels (AWD models) from spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the steering wheel.
■ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS. Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
■ Hill-start assist control
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■ Active Torque Control 4WD (if equipped)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to AWD (All- Wheel Drive) according to driving conditions, helping to ensure reliable handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the system will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow or rain etc.
When the TRAC/VSC system are operating
The slip indicator light will flash while the TRAC/VSC systems are operating.
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Disabling the TRAC system
If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly press and release
The TRAC OFF indicator light will come on.
again to turn the sys-
Push tem back on.
■ Turning off both TRAC and VSC system
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped. ● The TRAC OFF indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will
for
come on.
● Press
again to turn the systems back on.
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■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF
switch has not been pressed TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati- cally reactivated in the following situations: ●When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off (vehicles with
smart key system)
●When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles with-
out smart key system)
●If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic reactivation will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
VSC ●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi- cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred. • Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. • A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop. • The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated. • The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
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■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Reduced effectiveness of EPS system
The effectiveness of EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
●The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded. ●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ- ations. ●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads ●When driving with tire chains ●When driving over bumps in the road ●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven roads
■TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip- pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
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CAUTION
■When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi- tions. As there are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn off TRAC and VSC unless necessary.
■When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the speci- fied tire pressure level. The ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
■Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
■Active Torque Control 4WD system
●The AWD system of this vehicle is intended to ensure driving stability on normal roads. It is not designed for use in demanding situations such as rally driving.
●Take care when driving on slippery road surfaces.
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2-4. Using other driving systems Hill-start assist control
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con- trol, further depress the brake pedal when is stopped completely.
the vehicle
A buzzer will sound once to indicate the system is acti- vated. The slip indicator will also start flashing.
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions The system operates in the following situations: • The shift lever is in a position other than “P”. • The parking brake is not applied. • The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■Hill-start assist control
●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati- cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and the high mounted stoplight turn on.
●Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
●If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the brake pedal (do not allow the vehicle to roll backward) and then firmly depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper- ating conditions explained above have been met.
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■Hill-start assist control buzzer
●When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once. ●In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound twice. • No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to “P”. • The parking brake is applied. • The brake pedal is depressed again.
■If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Hill-start assist control
●Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may not operate effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice. ●Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extended period of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.
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2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
● Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehi- cles.
● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover.
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CAUTION
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions to help minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle: ●In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving.
●Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers, if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.
●Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehi- cle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle correctly and result in death or serious injury.
●Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordi- nary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.
●Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehicle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward.
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Off-road driving
Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the fol- lowing precautions to help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles. ● Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permit-
ted to travel.
● Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering
private property.
● Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.
● Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving tech- niques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
■Additional information for off-road driving
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico: To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the following organizations. ●State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments ●State Motor Vehicle Bureau ●Recreational Vehicle Clubs ●U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
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CAUTION
■Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to help minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle: ●Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving
in dangerous places.
●Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and espe- cially your thumbs on the outside of the rim.
●Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in
sand, mud, water or snow.
●After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
●When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump, make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
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NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other components does not occur. ●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage. ●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti- mately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre- mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo- nents.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv- ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment when-
ever possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
● Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
● For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit— (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi- cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5
150) = 650 lbs.)(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and lug- gage load capacity calculated in Step 4. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (P. 256)
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Cargo capacity Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) (P. 486)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as follows: B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg) *1: A = Weight of people *2: B = Total load capacity *3: C = Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg) *4: D = Additional weight of people *5: E = Available cargo and luggage load As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of the occupants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart- ment. ●Receptacles containing gasoline ●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident. • Driver’s feet • Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • Luggage cover • Instrument panel • Dashboard • Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci- dent.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerv- ing or an accident.
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CAUTION
■Weight of the load
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
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2-5. Driving information Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) and cargo capacity. ■ Total load capacity (Vehicle capacity weight): P. 486
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. Even if the number of occupants is within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Trailer Weight Rating (TWR): P. 270, 486
Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
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■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 389)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.
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2-5. Driving information Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri- ate to the prevailing weather conditions. ■ Pre-winter preparations
● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures. • Engine oil • Engine coolant • Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery. ● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the front tires (do not fit tire chains on to the rear tires). Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires.
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■ Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions. ● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. ● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes
before getting in the vehicle.
■ When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
■ When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to “P” without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.
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Selection tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3.0 mm) 1.18 in. (30.0 mm) 0.39 in. (10.0 mm)
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4.0 mm) 0.98 in. (25.0 mm) 0.55 in. (14.0 mm)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
● Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca- tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install- ing chains.
● Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
■Tire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains. ●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. ●Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
manual.
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CAUTION
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury. ●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle. ●Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure. ●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
●Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury. ●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. ●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota deal- ers or legitimate tire retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function cor- rectly when tire chains are fitted.
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2-5. Driving information Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appropriate tow- ing equipment, that the towing equipment has been installed cor- rectly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving habits. Vehicle-trailer stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped). To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with your trailer’s characteristics and operating condi- tions. Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a towing kit, etc.
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Towing related terms
■ GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The maximum allowable gross combination weight. The gross combination weight is the sum of the total vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the weight of the trailer being towed (including the cargo in the trailer).
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
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■ GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The maximum allowable gross vehicle weight. The gross vehicle weight is the total weight of the vehicle. When towing a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle weight (including the occupants, cargo and any optional equipment installed on the vehicle) and the tongue weight.
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
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■ GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
The maximum allowable gross axle weight. The gross axle weight is the load placed on each axle (front and rear).
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
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■ TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
(With brakes)
The maximum allowable gross trailer weight. The gross trailer weight is the sum of the trailer weight and the weight of the cargo in the trailer. TWR is calculated assuming base vehicle with one driver, one front passenger, towing package (if available), hitch and hitch sys- tems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehi- cle will reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and GAWR. towing 2GR-FE engine package): trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360
kg), it is recommended to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.(With the gross
If
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
(With brakes)
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■ Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
(Without brakes)
The trailer weight rating for tow- ing a trailer without a trailer ser- vice brake system.
■ Tongue Weight
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The load placed on the trailer hitch ball. (P. 271)
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
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Weight limits
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed TWR described in the
table. (P. 270)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. (P. 270)
● The gross vehicle weight must never exceed the GVWR indi- cated on the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each axle must never exceed the GAWR indicated on the Certi- fication Label.
● If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
● Vehicles with a towing package: If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.
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GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR
Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the limits. ■ GCWR*and TWR*
Vehicles without towing package
Engine
1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine
Driving system 2WD AWD 2WD AWD
GCWR
TWR
5960 lb. (2700 kg) 6160 lb. (2790 kg) 6095 lb. (2760 kg) 6270 lb. (2840 kg)
1000 lb. (450 kg)
Vehicles with towing package
Engine
1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine
Driving system 2WD AWD 2WD AWD
GCWR
TWR
7460 lb. (3385 kg) 7660 lb. (3475 kg) 8595 lb. (3895 kg) 8770 lb. (3975 kg)
2500 lb. (1135 kg)
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
■ Unbraked TWR* 1AR-FE engine 2500 lb. (1135 kg) 2GR-FE engine 3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of
SAE International per SAE J2807.
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Trailer Tongue Weight
● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions. • Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue weight is 9 to 11%. (Tongue weight / Gross trailer weight 100 = 9 to 11%)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
Gross trailer weight Tongue weight
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
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If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection. If front axle weight cannot be measured directly, measure the front fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is returned to the same height as before connection. The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing sta- tion, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec- ommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. ● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer. ● Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer. ● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease. ● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer. After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.
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Selecting trailer ball
Use the correct trailer ball for your application.
Trailer ball load rating Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer. Ball diameter Matches the size of the trailer coupler. Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.
Trailer class
Typical trailer ball size
IV
2 5/16 in.
II and III
2 in.
1 7/8 in.
Shank length Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut at least 2
threads. Shank diameter Matches diameter size.the ball mount hole
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Positions for towing hitch receiver and hitch ball
Weight carrying ball position: 46.5 in. (1180 mm) Hitch receiver pin hole posi- tion: 39.2 in. (996.5 mm)
Connecting trailer lights
Please consult your dealer when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
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Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing: ● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph (104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Instability of the towing vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of con- trol.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-
trailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right. (This is generally opposite to reversing without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci- dent.
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● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to- vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack- knifing and a loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. ● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
ing a turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc. Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider- able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor- mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in D. Transmission shift range position must be in 4 in the S mode.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down- hill grades.
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● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving up a long or steep grade. If the Engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air condition- ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. (P. 477)
STEP 2
STEP 1
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoid- able, do so only after performing the following: Apply the brakes and keep them applied. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and trailer’s wheels. When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. Apply the parking brake firmly. Shift into P and turn off the engine.
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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● When restarting after parking on a slope: STEP 1
With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed. Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R. Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
■Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
No matter which class of tow hitch applies, for a more safe trailer hookup, the trailer ball setup must be proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler Trailer ball
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■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met: ●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 496) ●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
●All trailer lights work as required by law. ●All lights work each time you connect them. ●The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer. ●The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded. ●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes. ■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components (such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec- ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km). After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
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■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability. ●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed. Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle and trailer should stabilize. ●After the trailer swaying has stopped:
• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle. • Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer. • Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle.
Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.
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CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR. ●Vehicles with a towing package: If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb.
(907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.
●Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
●Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual, whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross- winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of which you experience the instability.
●Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns. ●Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur- faces.
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
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CAUTION
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not use cruise control when towing. ●Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long downhill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
●Do not tow a trailer when the compact spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle. ■Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in death or serious personal injuries.
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CAUTION
■When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed- eral and state/provincial regulations. ●If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli- cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
●Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
