Toyota Highlander (2022 year). Manual in english

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

■

The panoramic moon roof can

be operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the panoramic moon

roof after turning the engine off

The panoramic moon roof and elec-

tronic sunshade can be operated for

approximately 45 seconds after the

engine switch is turned to ACC or

turned off. It cannot, however, be

operated once either front door is

opened.

■

Closing the shade when the

panoramic moon roof is open

Slide the shade switch forward.

The shade closes up to its

half-closed position and then the

panoramic moon roof closes up to

the tilt-up position.

Slide and hold the shade switch

again.

The panoramic moon roof closes as

long as the switch is being held.

After the panoramic moon roof is

fully closed, the shade will fully

close automatically.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the

panoramic moon roof and the frame

in the following situations, travel is

stopped and the panoramic moon

roof opens slightly:

●

The panoramic moon roof is clos-

ing or tilting down.

●

The electronic sunshade is clos-

ing.

■

When the panoramic moon roof

does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the panoramic moon roof closes

but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Slide the panoramic moon roof
switch forward and hold it.

The panoramic moon roof will close

then reopen and pause for approxi-

mately 10 seconds. Then it will

close up to the tilt-up position.

Release the switch and then

slide it forward and hold it again.

The panoramic moon roof will close

as long as the switch is being held.

Check to make sure that the pan-

oramic moon roof is completely

closed and then release the

switch.

●

If the panoramic moon roof tilts

down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Slide the panoramic moon roof
switch forward and hold it.

The panoramic moon roof will tilt

down then tilt up and pause for

approximately 10 seconds. Then it

will close.

Check to make sure that the pan-

oramic moon roof is completely

closed and then release the

switch.

: If the switch is released at the

incorrect time, the procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.

If the panoramic moon roof does not

fully close even after performing the

above procedure correctly, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

When the shade does not close

normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Close the panoramic moon roof.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Before driv

ing

Slide the shade switch forward
and hold it.

The shade will close then reopen

and pause for approximately 10 sec-

onds. Then it will close.

Check to make sure that the

shade is completely closed and

then release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the

incorrect time, the procedure will
have to be performed again from
the beginning.

If the shade continues to close but

then reopens slightly even after per-

forming the above procedure cor-

rectly, have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

■

Panoramic moon roof open

warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is

shown on the multi-information dis-

play when the engine switch is

turned off and the driver’s door is

opened with the panoramic moon

roof open.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

■

Opening and closing the elec-

tronic sunshade

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of

their body in a position where it

could be caught when the elec-

tronic sunshade is being oper-

ated.

●

Do not let a child operate the

electronic sunshade. Closing

the electronic sunshade on

someone can cause death or

serious injury.

■

Opening the panoramic moon

roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to

put their hands or heads outside

the vehicle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the pan-

oramic moon roof.

■

Opening and closing the pan-

oramic moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for

panoramic moon roof opening

and closing operations. In order

to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the panoramic

moon roof. It is possible for chil-

dren and other passengers to

have body parts caught in the

panoramic moon roof.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

WARNING

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of

their body in a position where it

could be caught when the pan-

oramic moon roof is being oper-

ated.

●

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 pan-

oramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade is fully closed. Also,

the jam protection function is

not designed to operate while

the switch is being pressed.

Take care so that your fingers,

etc. do not get caught.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between

the underside of the panoramic

moon roof and the electronic sun-

shade. Your hand may get caught

and you could injure yourself.

Also, if the vehicle is left in direct

sunlight for a long time, the under-

side of the panoramic moon roof

could become very hot and could

cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

panoramic moon roof

●

Before opening the panoramic

moon roof, make sure that there

are no foreign objects, such as

stones or ice, around the open-

ing.

●

Do not hit the surface or edge of

the panoramic moon roof with

hard objects.

■

After the vehicle has been

washed or rained on

Before opening the panoramic

moon roof, wipe any water off the

panoramic moon roof. Otherwise,

water may enter the cabin when

the panoramic moon roof is

opened.

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ing

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.......

179

Cargo and luggage .....

186

Vehicle load limits .......

189

Trailer towing...............

190

Dinghy towing .............

201

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

..................................

202

Automatic transmission

..................................

206

Turn signal lever..........

209

Parking brake..............

210

Brake Hold ..................

213

4-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch..........

216

Automatic High Beam .

219

Fog light switch ...........

222

Windshield wipers and

washer.......................

222

Rear windshield wiper and

washer.......................

225

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

..................................

227

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 +

..................................

229

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

..................................

235

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

..................................

246

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

..................................

257

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

..................................

269

Stop & Start system ....

272

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

..................................

278

Intuitive parking assist.

284

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Alert) function ............

293

PKSB (Parking Support

Brake)........................

300

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (static objects) ....

307

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles)...........................

310

Driving mode select switch

..................................

311

Multi-terrain Select ......

312

Snow mode switch ......

315

Downhill assist control sys-

tem ............................

316

Driving assist systems

..................................

318

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips........

324

179

4-1. Before driving

ing

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.202

■

Driving

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



P.206)

Release the parking brake.
(



P.210)

If the parking brake is in automatic

mode, the parking brake is

released automatically when shift-

ing the shift lever to any position

other than P. (



P.211)

Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.

■

Stopping

With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.

Vehicles with a Stop & Start system:

If the Stop & Start system is

enabled, depressing the brake

pedal will stop the engine.

If necessary, set the parking
brake. (



P.210)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an

extended period of time, shift the

shift lever to P or N. (



P.206)

■

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.

Set the parking brake
(



P.210), and shift the shift

lever to P (



P.206).

Press the engine switch to
stop the engine.

Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels

as needed.

■

Starting off on a steep
uphill

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



P.207)

Pull the parking brake switch
and parking brake is set man-
ually. (



P.210)

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

Push the parking brake
switch and parking brake is
released manually.

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will acti-

vate. (



P.318)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining,

because visibility will be reduced,

the windows may become

fogged-up, and the road will be

slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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4-1. Before driving

rain, because the road surface will

be especially 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 surface, 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 auto-

matic 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 sport mode is

selected

■

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

and head-up display (if equipped)

while the system is operating.

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)

●

When the following unusual oper-

ation is performed, the engine out-

put 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 M) with the accel-

erator pedal depressed, a warning

message appears on the

multi-information display and

head-up display (if equipped). If a

warning message is shown on the

multi-information display and

head-up display (if equipped),

read the message and follow the

instructions.

• 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, deacti-

vate TRAC (



P.319) to cancel

Drive-Start Control so that the

vehicle may become able to

escape from the mud or fresh

snow.

●

AWD models: Drive-Start Control

does not work when Mud & Sand

or Rock & Dirt mode is selected

for Multi-terrain Select.

■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle,

observing the following precautions

is recommended:

●

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 600 miles (1000 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.

■

Operating your vehicle in a for-

eign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle

registration laws and confirm the

availability of the correct fuel.

(



P.501)

■

Eco-friendly driving



P.86, 95

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4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

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 unfamil-

iar with the location of the brake

and accelerator 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 a

difficulty in operating the pedals.

Make sure to operate the pedals

properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This

allows you to depress the brake

and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using

your right foot. Depressing the

brake pedal using your left foot

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting 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 brak-

ing 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.448

●

Use engine braking (downshift)

to maintain a safe speed when

driving down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness.

(



P.206)

●

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 passen-

gers’ arms, heads or other parts

of their body are not outside the

vehicle.

●

AWD models: This is not an

AWD vehicle designed for

off-road driving. Proceed with all

due caution if it becomes

unavoidable to drive off-road.

●

Do not drive across a river or

through other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/elec-

tronic components to short cir-

cuit, damage the engine or

cause other serious damage to

the vehicle.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit. Even if the legal

speed limit permits it, do not

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h)

unless your vehicle has

high-speed capability tires. Driv-

ing 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 prop-

erly. 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 back-

ward while the shift lever is in a

driving position, 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 trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R

while the vehicle is moving for-

ward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission 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 trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the engine. Engine brak-

ing 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 any position other than

P or N may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle

that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or

scraping noise (brake pad

wear limit indicators)

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.

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4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.

If the shift lever is in any posi-

tion other than P or N, the vehi-

cle may accelerate suddenly

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 acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing 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 fol-

lowing:

• 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 fracture,

causing the contents to spray

over the interior of the vehicle,

and may also cause a short cir-

cuit 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

vehicle.

●

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, caus-

ing 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 unat-

tended while the engine is run-

ning.

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.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

■

When taking a nap in the vehi-

cle

Always turn the engine off. Other-

wise, if you accidentally move the

shift lever or depress the acceler-

ator pedal, this could cause an

accident or fire due to engine

overheating. Additionally, if the

vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-

lated area, exhaust gases may

collect and enter the vehicle, lead-

ing 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 brak-

ing.

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal

should be depressed more

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing 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.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

(AWD models)

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when any of the tires is up

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud, etc. This may damage

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

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 accelera-

tor 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 acceler-

ate 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 motor.

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4-1. Before driving

ing

NOTICE

●

When driving over bumps on

the road, drive as slowly as pos-

sible to avoid damaging the

wheels, underside of the vehi-

cle, etc.

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause

the following situations. Hold the

steering wheel firmly and gradu-

ally depress the brake pedal to

slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Information on what to do in case

of a flat tire (



P.471)

■

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 Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality

of oil and fluid used for the

engine, transaxle, transfer

(AWD models), rear differential

(AWD models), etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the pro-

peller shaft (AWD models),

bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

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4-1. Before driving

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 passen-
gers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers 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 passen-
gers 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 calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.189)

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (



P.500)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing 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

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following
information about storage
precautions, cargo capacity
and load.

Capacity and distribution

Calculation formula for
your vehicle

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4-1. Before driving

ing

be C lb. (kg) as follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb.

(kg)

:A =Weight of people

:B =Total load capacity

:C =Available cargo and luggage

load

In this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers 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

lb. (kg) = E

lb.

(kg)

:D =Additional weight of people

:E =Available cargo and luggage

load

As shown in the example above,
if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and lug-
gage 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 num-
ber 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.

WARNING

■

Things that must not be car-

ried in the luggage compart-

ment

The following things may cause a

fire if loaded in the luggage com-

partment:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the

pedals from being depressed

properly, may block the driver’s

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the

luggage compartment when-

ever possible.

●

Do not stack cargo and luggage

in the luggage compartment

higher than the seatbacks.

●

When you fold down the rear

seats, long items should not be

placed directly behind the front

seats.

●

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.

●

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 luggage cover

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant

compartment.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum

axle weight rating or the total

vehicle weight rating.

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WARNING

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’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.

■

When using a roof luggage

carrier (vehicles with roof

rails)

Observe the following precau-

tions:

●

Place the cargo so that its

weight is distributed evenly

between the front and rear

axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo,

never exceed the vehicle overall

length or width. (



P.500)

●

Before driving, make sure the

cargo is securely fastened on

the roof luggage carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier will make the cen-

ter of gravity of the vehicle

higher. Avoid high speeds, sud-

den 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.

●

If driving for a long distance, on

rough roads, or at high speeds,

stop the vehicle now and then

during the trip to make sure the

cargo remains in its place.

●

Do not exceed 165 lb. (75 kg)

cargo weight on the roof lug-

gage carrier.

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo

Be careful not to scratch the sur-

face of the moon roof or pan-

oramic moon roof.

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ing

■

Total load capacity and seating

capacity

These details are also described on

the tire and loading information

label. (



P.429)

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include
total load capacity, seating
capacity, trailer weight rat-
ing and cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.500

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



Seating capacity:



P.500

Seating capacity means the max-
imum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight
is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-
ing):



P.195, 500

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 occu-
pants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in

an accident.

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■

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 the proper height for the coupler

on the trailer.

Coupler
Trailer ball

■

Before towing

Check that the following conditions

are met:

●

Ensure that your vehicle’s tires

are properly inflated. (



P.505)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according

to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-

ommendation.

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passen-
ger-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 oth-
ers, you must not overload
your vehicle or trailer. You
must also ensure that you
are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the tow-
ing equipment has been
installed correctly and used
properly, and that you
employ the requisite driv-
ing habits.

Vehicle-trailer stability and
braking performance are
affected by trailer stability,
brake performance and set-
ting, 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 characteris-
tics and operating condi-
tions.

Toyota warranties do not
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.

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

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