Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2023 year). Manual in english - page 2

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Pictorial index

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Interior (Right-hand drive vehicles)

SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 43

Floor mats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 34

Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 195

Rear seats

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 198

Head restraints  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 216

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 38

Console box

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 534

Cool box

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 548

Inside lock buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 168

Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 536

Bottle holders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 537

Rear air conditioning system

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 516, 518

Rear seat entertainment system

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Inside rear view mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 222

Sun visors

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 550

Vanity mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 550

Personal/interior lights

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 529

Moon roof switches

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 233

Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor cancel switch

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. . . . . . . .  P. 117

Conversation mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 551
Auxiliary boxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 540

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: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

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: If equipped

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: For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to the “Navi-

gation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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: NEVER use a rearward facing child

restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can
occur. (

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P. 64)

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Before driving.......................34
For safe driving ....................36
Seat belts.............................38
SRS airbags.........................43
Exhaust gas precautions .....57

1-2. Child safety

Airbag manual on-off 

system ...............................58

Riding with children..............60
Child restraint systems ........61

1-3. Emergency assistance

ERA-GLONASS/EVAK ......106

1-4. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer 

system .............................111

Double locking system.......113
Alarm .................................114

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Before driving

Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.

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: Always align the 

 marks.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.

Floor mat

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.

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When installing the driver’s floor mat 

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Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.

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Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.

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Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.

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Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

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Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

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Before driving

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Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.

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With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

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For safe driving

Adjust the angle of the seat-
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (

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P. 195)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. (

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P. 195)

Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. (

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P. 216)

Wear the seat belt correctly. (

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P. 38)

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle. (

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P. 38)

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. 
(

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P. 61)

For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.

Correct driving posture

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Correct use of the seat belts

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Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (

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P. 222, 224)

Adjusting the mirrors

WARNING

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

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Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

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Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

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Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.

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When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.

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Seat belts

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Extend the shoulder belt so that
it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.

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Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.

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Adjust the position of the seat-
back. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.

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Do not twist the seat belt.

To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press
the release button.

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle.

Correct use of the seat belts

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Release button

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Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor down while pressing the
release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor up.

Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

The pretensioners help the seat
belts to quickly restrain the occu-
pants by retracting the seat belts
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal or
side collision.

The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a minor side impact, a rear
impact or a vehicle rollover.

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front and outer
second [5-door models] seats)

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

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Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.

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Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (

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P. 61)

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When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt, follow the instructions on P. 38 regarding seat belt usage.

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Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.

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Seat belt regulations

If seat belt regulations exist in the country where you reside, please contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for seat belt replacement or installation.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Wearing a seat belt

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Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

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Always wear a seat belt properly.

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Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.

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Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

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To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.

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Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

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Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

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Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (

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P. 38)

Women who are pregnant should posi-
tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoid-
ing belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or a collision.

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WARNING

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People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (

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P. 38)

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When children are in the vehicle

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P. 101

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Seat belt pretensioners

If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

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Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. (

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P. 39)

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Seat belt damage and wear

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Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.

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Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

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Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

●

Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Inap-
propriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.

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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help
reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

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SRS front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components
SRS driver knee airbag (if equipped)
Can help provide driver protection

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SRS side and curtain shield airbags

SRS side airbags (if equipped)
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS curtain shield airbags (if equipped) 
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer
seats

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Airbag system components

Front impact sensors
Side impact sensors 
(front door) (if equipped)
Airbag manual on-off switch 
(if equipped)
Curtain shield airbags 
(if equipped)
Front passenger airbag
Side airbags (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Side impact sensors (rear) 
(if equipped)

Driver airbag
Safing sensor (rear) 
(if equipped)
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s knee airbag 
(if equipped)
AIR BAG OFF indicator light 
(if equipped)
Airbag sensor assembly
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters

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The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.

WARNING

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SRS airbag precautions

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

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The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.

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The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 in.) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than
250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-
eral ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped-

als comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary,

many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the
road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.

• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-

bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintaining
control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.