Toyota Tundra (2021 year). Manual in english - part 3

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●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. 

●

A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately after entering
the effective range may prevent the doors from being unlocked. Touch the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.

●

Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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Note for the unlocking function

●

Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

To prevent theft  of the vehicle, do not  leave the  electronic  key within 6  ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (



P. 564)

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To operate the system properly

●

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.

●

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may
not operate.)

■

If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (



P. 523)

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Starting the engine: 



P. 523

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Customization

Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 564)

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 128, 523)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: 



P. 523

●

Stopping the engine: 



P. 220s

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Certification for the smart key system



For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and New Caledonia

FCC ID: HYQ23ABL
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device  complies with Industry Canada’s  licence-exempt RSSs. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause interference; and 
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: 
(1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 
(2) l’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●

People  with  implantable  cardiac  pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (



P. 138)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as  the  frequency  of  radio  waves  and  timing  of  the  emitted  radio  waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●

User of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pace-
makers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implantable
cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for
information about its operation under the influence of radio waves.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Front seats

■

Driver’s seat

■

Passenger’s seat



Manual seat

Adjustment procedure (separated type seats)

Seat 

position 

adjustment

switch
Seatback  angle  adjustment
switch
Seat  cushion  length  adjust-
ment switch (if equipped)

Seat  cushion  (front)  angle
adjustment switch
Seat  vertical  height  adjust-
ment switch
Seat  lumbar  support  adjust-
ment switch

1

2

3

4

5

6

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever

1

2

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

Power seat

Seat 

position 

adjustment

switch
Seatback  angle  adjustment
switch

Seat  lumbar  support  adjust-
ment switch

Adjustment procedure (bench type seats)

1

2

3

Seat 

position 

adjustment

levers
Seatback  angle  adjustment
levers

Center  seat  seatback  angle
adjustment lever

1

2

3

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Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)

The driver’s seat and steering wheel move in accordance with engine switch
position and the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P. 152)

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

■

Seat adjustment

●

To  reduce  the risk  of sliding  under  the lap  belt during a  collision,  do  not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint  forces  directly  to  the  abdomen,  or  your  neck  may  contact  the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●

Manual seat type only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

■

When adjusting the seat positions

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Rear seats

Use  the  seat  belt  hangers  to
prevent  the  belts  from  being
tangled.

Pull  and  release  the  lever  to
unlock while raising the bottom
cushion until it locks.

When  returning  the  bottom
cushion  to  its  original  position,
pull  and  release  the  lever,  then
carefully lower the bottom cush-
ion using your other hand.

Raising the bottom cushion

1

2

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WARNING

■

When raising the bottom cushion

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Do not raise the bottom cushion while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

■

When bottom cushion is raised

Do not allow passengers to sit on raised bottom cushion or place anything
on storage box (Double Cab models) while driving.

■

When returning the seats to their original position

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat.

●

Make sure the bottom cushions are securely locked.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat.

●

Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.

●

Make sure that there are no objects under the seat cushion or on the load-
ing floor.

NOTICE

■

Before raising the bottom cushion

●

Make sure that there are no objects, such as cushions, on the seat cush-
ion.

●

The seat belts must be stowed.

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Driving position memory (driver’s seat)



The  driver’s  seat  and  steering  wheel  are  automatically  adjusted  to
allow the driver to enter and exit the vehicle easily.
When  all  of  the  following  have
been  performed, the driver’s seat
and  steering  wheel  are  automati-
cally  adjusted  to  a  position  that
allows driver to enter and exit the
vehicle easily.

• The shift lever has been shifted

to P.

• The key has been removed from the engine switch.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.

When any of the following has been performed, the driver’s seat and
steering wheel automatically return to their original positions.

• The key has been inserted into the engine switch.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

■

Operation of the power easy access system

When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if
the seat is already close to the rearmost position, etc.

■

Customization

The seat movement amount settings of the power easy access system can
be customized. (Customizable features: 



P. 564)



: If equipped

This  feature  automatically  adjusts  the  driver’s  seat,  steering
wheel and outside rear view mirrors to make entering and exit-
ing the vehicle easier or to suit your preferences.

Power easy access system

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Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat, steer-
ing wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled
by pressing a button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.

■

Recording procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to ON.
Adjust  the  driver’s  seat,  steering  wheel,  and  outside  rear  view
mirrors to the desired positions.
While  pressing  the  “SET”
button,  or  within  3  seconds
after  the  “SET”  button  is
pressed,  press  button  “1”  or
“2” until the buzzer sounds.

If  the  selected  button  has
already  been  preset,  the  previ-
ously  recorded  position  will  be
overwritten.

■

Recall procedure

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to ON.
Press  one  of  the  buttons  for
the driving position you want
to  recall  until  the  buzzer
sounds.

Driving position memory

1

2

3

4

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2

3

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To stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1” or “2”.

●

Operate  any  of  the  seat  adjustment  switches  (only  cancels  seat  position
recall).

●

Operate the tilt and telescopic steering control switch (only cancels steering
wheel position recall).

■

Seat positions that can be memorized (



P. 147)

The adjusted seat positions can be recorded except for lumbar support posi-
tions.

■

Operating the driving position memory after the key is removed from the
engine switch

Recorded seat positions (except the steering wheel position) can be activated
up to 30 seconds after the driver’s door is opened, even if the key is removed
from the engine switch.

■

In order to correctly use the driving position memory function

If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different
when it is recalled.

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A desired driving position can be recalled linked with the unlocking of
the door.

■

Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button “1” or “2” before performing
the following:

Turn the engine switch off and close the driver’s door.
While pressing the button “1”
or “2”, press 

 on the wire-

less  remote  control  until  the
signal beeps.

The  driving  position  is  recalled
when  the  driver’s  door  is
unlocked  using  the  wireless
remote  control  and  the  driver’s
door is opened.

To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, open and close a
door once after a driving position has been recorded. (If a door is
not opened within 60 seconds after 

 is pressed, the doors will

be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(



P. 95)

Memory recall function

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2

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Cancelation procedure

Turn the engine switch off and close the driver’s door.
While  pressing  the  “SET”  button,  press 

  on  the  wireless

remote control until you hear 2 beeps.

■

If the battery is disconnected

The recorded seat positions are erased when the battery is disconnected.

WARNING

■

Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Head restraints

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

■

Center seat

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Lock release button

1

2

Rear seats

1

2



Double Cab models



CrewMax models

Lock release button

Lock release button

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Outer seat

To use

Lift  up  the  head  restraint  back  to
the neutral position and then push
the head restraint down.

To fold

Lift  up  the  head  restraint  while
pressing the right lock release but-
ton, and fold it forward.

■

Removing the head restraints



Front seats and rear center seat (CrewMax models)



Rear center seat (Double Cab models)



Rear outer seat

Lock release button

1

2

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
both lock release buttons.

Lock release button

Lock release button

Lock release button

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Installing the head restraints



Front seats and rear center seat (CrewMax models)



Rear center seat (Double Cab models)



Rear outer seat

■

Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.  Press  and  hold  the  lock
release button when lowering the head
restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.  Press  and  hold  the  lock
release button when lowering the head
restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Make  sure  that  the  head  restraints  are
adjusted  so  that  the  center  of  the  head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

Lock release button

Lock release button

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Adjusting  the  front  center  seat  (bench  type  seat)  and  rear  center  seat
head restraints

Always  raise  the  head  restraint  one  level  from  the  stowed  position  when
using.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After  adjusting  the  head  restraints,  push  down  on  them  and  make  sure
they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Steering wheel

Hold  the  steering  wheel  and
push the lever down.



Vehicles with front bench type seat

Adjust  to  the  ideal  position  by
moving the steering wheel.

After  adjustment,  pull  the  lever  up
to secure the steering wheel.



Vehicles with front separate type seats

Adjust  to  the  ideal  position  by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After  adjustment,  pull  the  lever  up
to secure the steering wheel.

Adjustment procedure (manually adjustable type)

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2

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Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

To  sound  the  horn,  press  on  or
close to the 

 mark.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel (manual adjustable type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. 
(



P. 161)

Adjustment procedure (power-adjustable type)

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Horn

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When the engine switch is turned
off,  the  steering  wheel  returns  to
its  stowed  position  by  moving  up
and  away  to  enable  easier  driver
entry and exit.

Turning  the  engine  switch  to ACC
or ON mode will return the steering
wheel to the original position.

■

The steering wheel can be adjusted when (power adjustable type)

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Automatic adjustment of the steering position (power adjustable type)

A desired steering position can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory system. (



P. 152)

■

Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)

The steering wheel and driver’s seat move in accordance with engine switch
position and the driver’s seat belt condition. (



P. 152)

Auto tilt away (power-adjustable type)

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel (manually adjustable type)

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise,  the  steering  wheel  may  move  suddenly,  possibly  causing  an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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Inside rear view mirror

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

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

Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.

Normal position
Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Responding  to  the  level  of  brightness  of  the  headlights  of  vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing  automatic  anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF

When  the  automatic  anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The  function  will  set  to  ON  mode
each  time  the  engine  switch  is
turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion  to  OFF  mode.  (The  indicator
also turns off.)

Anti-glare function

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To  prevent  sensor  error  (vehicles  with  auto  anti-glare  inside  rear  view
mirror)

■

If a sun visor interferes with the mirror

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

Hold  and  rotate  the  mirror  to  adjust  the
support.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing  so  may  lead  to  mishandling  of  the  vehicle  and  cause  an  accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors



Manually adjustable type

Adjust the mirror up and down, in
or  out  by  pushing  the  mirror  sur-
face.



Power-adjustable type (type A)

To  select  a  mirror  to  adjust,
press the switch.

Left
Right

To  adjust  the  mirror,  press  the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Adjustment procedure

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

Power-adjustable type (type B)

Upper part mirror:

To  select  a  mirror  to  adjust,
press the switch.

Left
Right

To  adjust  the  mirror,  press  the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Lower part mirror:
Adjust the mirror up and down, in
or  out  by  pushing  the  mirror  sur-
face.



From outside

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.

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Folding the mirrors

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

From inside (if equipped)

Press  the  switch  to  fold  the  mir-
rors.

Press  it  again  to  extend  them  to
the original position.

The  mirrors  can  be  manually  slid
outward  to  improve  visibility
around wide trailers.

When the mirror select switch is in the L or R position, the outside rear
view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle is
reversing in order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, move the mirror select switch to the neutral
position (between L and R).

■

Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing

With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired posi-
tion. The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will auto-
matically  tilt  to  the  memorized  angle  whenever  the  shift  lever  is
shifted to R from next time.

The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the nor-
mal position (angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). There-
fore, if the normal position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.

Extending the mirrors (if equipped)

Linked mirror function when reversing (if equipped)

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■

Recommended mirror angle when towing a trailer (vehicles with extend-
ing mirrors)

■

Mirror operating conditions (power-adjustable type)

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)

Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (



P. 342, 349)

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)

A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory. (



P. 152)

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Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out-
side  rear  view  mirrors  will  activate  in  conjunction  with  the  anti-glare  inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (



P. 165)

Power adjust the upper part of the mir-
ror until an appropriate view is obtained.
It is recommended that the outer 2/3 of
the  upper  mirror  be  filled  with  images
other than the vehicle and trailer.
Manually  adjust  the  lower  part  of  the
mirror  until  an  appropriate  view  of  the
towed  object  is  obtained.  It  is  recom-
mended that the outer 2/3 of the lower
mirror  be  filled  with  images  other  than
the trailer.

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WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

■

When a mirror is moving (power-adjustable type)

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

■

When  the  mirror  defoggers  are  operating  (vehicles  with  outside  rear
view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:



Type A

Closing
Opening
One-touch  opening

*

  (driver’s

window only)

*

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.



Type B

Closing
One-touch  closing

* 

(front  seat

windows)
Opening
One-touch opening

* 

(front seat

windows)

*

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from  accidentally  opening  or  clos-
ing a passenger window.

Opening and closing procedures

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■

The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF. They cannot, however, be operated
once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function (type B only)

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■

When the power window does not close normally (type B only)

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be
closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on
the relevant door.

●

After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power
window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is
turned to ON.

●

If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as
explained  above,  initialize  the  function  by  performing  the  following  proce-
dure.

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue
holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
Hold  the  power  window switch  in  the one-touch  opening position. Con-
tinue  holding  the  switch  for  a  further  2  seconds  after  the  window  has
opened completely.
Hold  the  power  window  switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  position  once
again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.

If  you  release  the  switch  while  the  window  is  moving,  start  again  from  the
beginning. 
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation  for  the  passengers.  In  order  to  prevent  accidental  operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (



P. 172)

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function (type B only)

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before the window fully closes.

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Back window



Open/close

Push  the  lock  release  lever  and
slide the back window.

■

Closing the back window

Make sure that the back window is securely closed after closing it.



: If equipped

Opening and closing

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the back window closed.
This  not  only  keeps  personal  belongings  from  being  thrown  out,  but  also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Power back window





Double Cab models

Opening
Closing



: If equipped

Opening and closing

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

CrewMax models

Opening
Closing

■

The power back window can be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the power back windows after turning the engine off

The power back windows can be operated for approximately 43 seconds after
the engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF. They cannot, however, be oper-
ated once either front door is opened.

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WARNING

■

Closing the back window

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

The driver is responsible for all the power back window operations, includ-
ing the operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental opera-
tion,  especially  by  a  child,  do  not  let  a  child  operate  the  power  back
window. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts
caught in the power back window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Caution while driving

Keep the back window closed.
This  not  only  keeps  personal  belongings  from  being  thrown  out,  but  also
prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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Moon roof



Opens the moon roof

*

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly  press  either  way  of  the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

*

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly  press  either  way  of  the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch in ON.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

The  moon  roof  can  be  operated  for  approximately  43  seconds  after  the
engine switch is turned to ACC or OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once
either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof  is  closing  or  tilting  down,  travel  is  stopped  and  the  moon  roof  opens
slightly.



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

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■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened. 

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key. (



P. 127)

■

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “

▼

” (sliding close) switch.

*

1

The  moon  roof  will  close,  reopen  and  pause  for  approximately  10  sec-
onds.

*

2

 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” (tilt up) switch

*

1

 until the moon roof moves into

the tilt up position and stops.
Release the “UP” (tilt up) switch once and then press and hold the “UP”
(tilt up) switch again.

*

1

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

*

2

 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.

*

1

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

*

2

: If  the  switch  is  released  after  the  above  mentioned  10  seconds  pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “

▼

”

(sliding close) or “UP” (tilt up) switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and
pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close.
Check  to  make  sure  that  the  moon  roof  is  completely  closed  and  then
release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Moon roof open reminder function

The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

When the battery is disconnected

The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.

Push and hold the switch toward the “UP” (tilt up) side or “

▼

” (sliding

close) side.
After the moon roof will tilt up and down, release the switch.
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic opening and
closing functions work properly.

■

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 564)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In
order  to  prevent  accidental  operation,  especially  by  a  child,  do  not  let  a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.

●

When using the key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof
after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a
child  operate  moon  roof  by  the  key.  It  is  possible  for  children  and  other
passengers to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before the moon roof fully closes.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 184
Cargo and luggage ........... 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 197
Dinghy towing ................... 216

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without
a smart key system)........ 217

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with
a smart key system)........ 219

Automatic transmission..... 225
Turn signal lever................ 232
Parking brake .................... 233

4-3. Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch ................ 234
Automatic High Beam ....... 239
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wipers and 

washer ............................ 245

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap .................................. 248

4-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision 

System)........................... 260

LDA (Lane Departure 

Alert) ............................... 272

Dynamic radar cruise 

control ............................. 280

Cruise control.................... 294
Intuitive parking assist....... 298
BSM 

(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 305

Four-wheel drive system... 315
AUTO LSD system............ 318
Driving assist systems ...... 320
Trailer brake controller ...... 327

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips ............. 331
Off-road precautions ......... 335

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Driving the vehicle



P. 217

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (



P. 225)

Release the parking brake. (



P. 233)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (



P. 225)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (



P. 233), and shift the shift lever to P 

(



P. 225).

Turn the engine switch to OFF to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

The  following  procedures  should  be  observed  to  ensure  safe
driving: 

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

●

Refrain  from  high  speeds  when  driving  on  an  expressway  in  the  rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■

Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed while TOW/HAUL mode is selected (if
equipped)

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to

R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in

reverse.

●

While  Drive-Start  Control  is  being  activated,  your  vehicle  may  have  trouble
escaping  from  the  mud  or  fresh  snow.  In  such  case,  perform  the  following
actions  to  cancel  Drive-Start  Control  so  that  the  vehicle  may  become  able  to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
• Deactivate TRAC (



P. 323)

• When the AUTO LSD system is turned on. (



P. 318)

• 4WD models: The four-wheel drive control switch is in “4L” position. 

(



P. 315)

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■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.

●

For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■

Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (



P. 551)

■

When turning off the engine

The  emission  system  operating  sounds  may  continue  for  a  short  time  after
the engine is turned off. This is not a malfunction, and helps to ensure optimal
performance of the emission system.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always  keep  your  foot  on  the  brake  pedal  while  stopped  with  the  engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  instead  of  the  brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to difficulty

in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make  sure  to  keep  a  correct  driving  posture  even  when  moving  the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.

• Depress  the  brake  pedal  using  your  right  foot.  Depressing  the  brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●

During  normal  driving,  do  not  turn  off  the  engine. Turning  the  engine  off
while  driving  will  not  cause  loss  of  steering  or  braking  control,  but  the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. 
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: 



P. 475

●

Use  engine  braking  (downshift)  to  maintain  a  safe  speed  when  driving
down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (



P. 225)

●

Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to  determine whether the  tires on your  vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

●

Sudden  braking,  acceleration  and  steering  may  cause  tire  slippage  and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After  driving  through  a  puddle,  lightly  depress  the  brake  pedal  to  make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting  the  shift  lever  to  a  gear  other  than  P  or  N  may  lead  to  moving
unexpectedly of the vehicle that may cause an accident.

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WARNING

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible. 
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may move sud-
denly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing  the  brake  pedal  while  the  engine  is  running,  and  apply  the
parking brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine. 
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  may  cause  the  plastic  lenses  and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft  drink  cans  may  rupture,  causing  the  contents  to  spray  over  the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.

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WARNING

●

Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

●

4WD models: If the shift lever is moved before the “4LO” indicator turns
on/off, the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode
disengages  both  the  front  and  rear  driveshafts  from  the  powertrain  and
allows the vehicle to move regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the
indicator blinks and the buzzer sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in
P. You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the
shifting of the transfer mode. (



P. 315)

■

When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always  turn  the  engine  off.  Otherwise,  if  you  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, leading 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 this 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 brake booster device 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.
Have your brakes fixed immediately. 

●

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. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.

●

Do  not  use  the  accelerator  pedal  or  depress  the  accelerator  and  brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may  cause  the  vehicle  to  move  or  the  vehicle  may  move  suddenly  if  the
accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time. 
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.

●

When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 

■

If you get a flat tire while driving 

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (



P. 506)

■

When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models) differentials, etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo and luggage

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 vehicle’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 lug-

gage 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  available
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 luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 

(6) 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. 195)

Take  notice of the following information about storage  precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution

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Cargo capacity
Total  load  capacity  (vehicle
capacity weight) (



P. 538)

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  above  example,  if  the  number  of  occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. 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.

Calculation formula for your vehicle

1

2

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WARNING

■

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.

Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,

may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or

passengers, possibly causing an accident.

●

Do  not  stack  anything  behind  the  front  seats  higher  than  the  seat-

backs.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• On the auxiliary box or tray that has no lid

●

Secure all items in the occupant compartment.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in the rear deck. It is not designed for pas-

sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly

fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or seri-

ous bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or

an accident.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

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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Vehicle load limits

◆

Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): 



P. 538

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.

◆

Seating capacity: 



P. 537

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 are within the seating capacity, do
not exceed the total load capacity.

◆

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): 



P. 201

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. 

■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. 

(



P. 442)

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
TWR (Trailer Weight Rating) and cargo capacity. 

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■

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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Trailer towing

Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  for  further  information  about  additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-car-
rying  vehicle.  Towing  a  trailer  can  have  an  adverse  impact  on
handling,  performance,  braking,  durability,  and  fuel  consump-
tion. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not over-
load  your  vehicle  or  trailer. You  must  also  ensure  that  you  are
using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment
has  been  installed  correctly  and  used  properly,  and  that  you
employ the requisite driving habits. (



P. 214)

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
conditions.
Toyota  warranties  do  not  apply  to  damage  or  malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.

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GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

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).

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

The  maximum  allowable  gross
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of
the  vehicle.  When  towing  a
trailer, it is the sum of the vehi-
cle  weight  (including  the  occu-
pants,  cargo  and  any  optional
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

The  maximum  allowable  gross
axle  weight.  The  gross  axle
weight  is  the  load  placed  on
each axle (front and rear).

Towing related terms

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

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 systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle will
reduce the trailer weight rating so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR and
GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recommended
to use a trailer with 2 or more axles.

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.

■

Tongue Weight

The  load  placed  on  the  trailer
hitch ball. (



P. 205)

(With brakes)

(Without brakes)

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Kingpin Weight

The  load  placed  on  the  5th
wheel mount or the gooseneck
ball. (



P. 206)

●

The gross trailer weight must never exceed the TWR described in
the table. (



P. 201)

●

The  gross  combination  weight  must  never  exceed  the  GCWR
described in the table. (



P. 201)

●

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 Certifi-
cation Label.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control
device with sufficient capacity is required.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 5000 lb. (2268 kg), a weight distrib-
uting hitch with sufficient capacity is required.

Weight limits

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Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.

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GCWR

*

5

 and TWR

*

5



Double Cab models

GCWR, TWR, Unbraked TWR, Fifth wheel and Gooseneck towing
TWR

*

5

: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE

International per SAE J2807.

Model code

*

1

Engine

Driving 

system Bed type

GCWR

TWR

USK51L-

CRTSKA

3UR-FE 

engine

2WD

Standard

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8300 lb. 

(3760 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

10200 lb. 

(4625 kg)

*

3

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

4

10100 lb. 

(4580 kg)

*

4

USK51L-

CRTLKA

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8200 lb. 

(3715 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

10200 lb. 

(4625 kg)

*

3

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

4

10100 lb. 

(4580 kg)

*

4

USK52L-

CHTSKA

Long

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8100 lb. 

(3670 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

10100 lb. 

(4580 kg)

*

3

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

4

10000 lb. 

(4535 kg)

*

4

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*

1

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (



P. 541)

*

2

: Vehicles without towing package

*

3

: Vehicles with towing package

*

4

: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank

USK56L-

CRTSKA

3UR-FE 

engine

4WD

Standard

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8000 lb. 

(3625 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

9900 lb. 

(4490 kg)

*

3

15820 lb. 

(7175 kg)

*

4

9600 lb. 

(4355 kg)

*

4

USK56L-

CRTLKA

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

7900 lb. 

(3580 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

9900 lb. 

(4490 kg)

*

3

15310 lb. 

(6945 kg)

*

4

9100 lb. 

(4125 kg)

*

4

USK57L-

CHTSKA

Long

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

7800 lb. 

(3535 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

9800 lb. 

(4445 kg)

*

3

15620 lb. 

(7085 kg)

*

4

9300 lb. 

(4215 kg)

*

4

Model code

*

1

Engine

Driving 

system Bed type

GCWR

TWR

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CrewMax models

Model code

*

1

Engine

Driving 

system Bed type

GCWR

TWR

USK51L-

PSTSKA

3UR-FE 

engine

2WD

Short

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8100 lb. 

(3670 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

10100 lb. 

(4580 kg)

*

3

15890 lb. 

(7205 kg)

*

4

9900 lb. 

(4490 kg)

*

4

USK51L-

PSTLKA

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8000 lb. 

(3625 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

10000 lb. 

(4535 kg)

*

3

15530 lb. 

(7045 kg)

*

4

9400 lb. 

(4260 kg)

*

4

USK51L-

PSTZKA

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

8000 lb. 

(3625 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

10000 lb. 

(4535 kg)

*

3

15520 lb. 

(7040 kg)

*

4

9400 lb. 

(4260 kg)

*

4

USK56L-

PSTSKA

4WD

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

7800 lb. 

(3535 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

9800 lb. 

(4445 kg)

*

3

15510 lb. 

(7035 kg)

*

4

9200 lb. 

(4170 kg)

*

4

USK56L-

PSTLKA

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

7800 lb. 

(3535 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

9700 lb. 

(4400 kg)

*

3

15140 lb. 

(6865 kg)

*

4

8800 lb. 

(3990 kg)

*

4

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*

1

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (



P. 541)

*

2

: Vehicles without towing package

*

3

: Vehicles with towing package

*

4

: Vehicles with towing package and large fuel tank

■

Unbraked TWR

*

5

1000 lb. (453 kg)

USK56L-

PSTZKA

3UR-FE 

engine

4WD

Short

14000 lb. 

(6350 kg)

*

2

7800 lb. 

(3535 kg)

*

2

16000 lb. 

(7255 kg)

*

3

9800 lb. 

(4445 kg)

*

3

15160 lb. 

(6875 kg)

*

4

8800 lb. 

(3990 kg)

*

4

*

5

: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE

International per SAE J2807.

Model code

*

1

Engine

Driving 

system Bed type

GCWR

TWR

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●

A  recommended  tongue  weight  or  kingpin  weight  varies  in  accor-
dance 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.
1.Conventional Towing

The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%. (Tongue Weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 9% to 11%)

Gross trailer weight
Tongue Weight

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.
Do not reduce front fender height below original measurement.
The  gross  trailer  weight,  gross  axle  weight  and  tongue  weight
can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing  station,  building  supply  company,  trucking  company,  junk
yard, etc.

Trailer Tongue Weight and Trailer Kingpin Weight

1

2

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2.Fifth wheel Towing or Gooseneck Towing

The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the kingpin
weight is 14% to 16%. (Kingpin weight/Gross trailer weight x 100
= 14% to 16%)

Gross trailer weight
Kingpin weight

The  gross  trailer  weight  and  kingpin  weight  can  be  measured
with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, build-
ing supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
CrewMax models: Current fifth wheel trailer designs are not com-
patible with short bed.

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 and kingpin with a light coating of grease.

●

Remove  the  hitch  ball  whenever  you  are  not  towing  a  trailer.
Remove  the  trailer  hitch  if  you  do  not  need  it. 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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The rear bumper of your vehicle is
equipped  with  a  hole  to  install  a
trailer ball. If you  have any ques-
tions, contact your Toyota dealer.

The  gross  trailer  weight  (trailer
weight  plus  cargo  weight)  when
towing with the bumper must never
exceed  the  TWR  (



P.  201)  or

5000  lb.  (2268  kg)  whichever  is
lower.

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 cou-
pler.  Most  couplers  are  stamped
with the required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes  beyond  the  bottom  of  the  lock  washer  and  nut  by  at  least  2
threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

Bumper towing (vehicles with steel bumper only)

Selecting trailer ball

1

2

Trailer class

IV

II and III

I

Typical trailer ball size

2 5/16 in.

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

3

4