Toyota RAV4 (2024 year). Manual in english

161

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before

driving

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following

table for the likely cause and the solution.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the Digital Rear-

view Mirror from malfunction-

ing

●

Do not use detergents, such as

thinner, benzene, and alcohol to

clean the mirror. They may dis-

color, deteriorate or damage the

mirror surface.

●

Do not smoke, use matches,

use cigarette lighters or allow

open flames near the mirror. It

may damage the mirror or

cause a fire.

●

Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the mirror.

■

To prevent the camera from

malfunctioning

●

Observe the following precau-

tions, otherwise the Digital

Rear-view Mirror may not oper-

ate properly.

• Do not strike or hit the camera

or subject it to a strong impact,

as the camera installation posi-

tion and angle may be changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the camera.

• Do not allow an organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or

glass coating to adhere to the

camera. If this happens, wipe it

off as soon as possible.

• When cleaning the camera lens,

wipe the camera lens with a

damp soft cloth.

Do not strongly rub the camera

lens, as it may be scratched and

will not be able to transmit a

clear image.

• When applying colored film

(including transparent film) to

the rear window glass, do not

apply it to the area in front of the

camera.

If film is applied to the area in

front of the camera, the image

from the camera may not dis-

play properly.

●

Do not subject the camera to a

strong impact as this could

cause a malfunction.

If this happens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

●

Do not block the vent holes of

the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror

may be hot, leading to a mal-

function or a fire.

If you notice any symptoms

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is
difficult to see.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Clean the mirror surface
gently, using a soft dry
cloth.

Sunlight or headlights are shin-
ing directly into the Digital Rear-
view Mirror.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(If the light is coming
through the moon roof [if
equipped] or panoramic
moon roof [if equipped],
close the sunshade or
electronic sunshade.)

• The vehicle is in a dark area.
• The vehicle is near a TV

tower, broadcasting station,
electric power plant, or other
location where strong radio
waves or electrical noise may
be present.

• The temperature around the

camera is extremely high/low.

• The ambient temperature is

extremely low.

• It is raining or humid.
• Sunlight or headlights are

shining directly into the cam-
era lens.

• The vehicle is under fluores-

cent lights, sodium lights,
mercury lights, etc.

• Exhaust gas is obstructing

the camera.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
(Change back to digital
mirror mode when the
conditions have
improved.)

Foreign matters such as water
droplets or dust is on the cam-
era lens.

Wipe the camera lens
with a damp soft cloth.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before driving

The image is
difficult to see.

The luggage in the luggage
compartment is reflected off the
rear window glass and obstruct-
ing the camera.

• Change to optical mirror

mode.

• Move the luggage to a

position where it does
not obstruct the cam-
era or cover it with a
black cloth to reduce
the amount it is
reflected off the rear
window glass.

The rear window glass is
fogged up.

Change to optical mirror
mode.
After defogging the rear
window using the rear
window defogger
(



P.333, 340), use the

digital mirror mode again.

The outside of the rear window
glass is dirty.

Use the rear window
wiper to remove dirt.

The inside of the rear window
glass is dirty.

Wipe the inside of rear
window glass with a damp
soft cloth.

The image is
out of align-
ment.

The back door is not fully
closed.

Fully close the back door.

The camera or its surrounding
area has received a strong
impact.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

The display is

dim and

displayed.

The system may be malfunc-
tioning.

Change to optical mirror
mode and have the vehi-
cle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

goes off.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before

driving

■

When using the outside rear

view mirrors in a cold weather

When it is cold and the outside rear

view mirrors are frozen, it may not

be possible to fold/extend them or

adjust the mirror surface. Remove

the ice, snow, etc. covering the out-

side rear view mirrors.

■

Defogging the mirrors (if

equipped)

The outside rear view mirrors can

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window

defogger to turn on the outside rear

view mirror defoggers.

(



P.333, 340)

To select a mirror to adjust,

press the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, press

the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Outside rear view mir-

rors

The rear view mirror’s posi-

tion can be adjusted to

enable sufficient confirma-

tion of the rear view.

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions

while driving.

Failing 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 the mirror defoggers

are operating (if equipped)

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces, as they can become

very hot and burn you.

Adjustment procedure

167

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

Before driving

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

The power windows can be
opened and closed using the
switches.

Operating the switch moves the
side windows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the side window partway,

operate the switch in the opposite
direction.

■

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 oper-
ated for approximately 45 seconds
even after the engine switch is
turned to ACC or OFF. They cannot,
however, be operated once either
front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed
between the side window and the

window frame while the side window
is closing, side window movement is
stopped and the side window is
opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught
between the door and side window
while the side window is opening,
side window movement is stopped.

■

When the power window cannot
be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or
catch protection function operates
unusually and the side window can-
not be opened and closed, perform
the following operations with the
power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the engine
switch in ON, within 4 seconds of
the jam protection function or
catch protection function activat-
ing, continuously operate the
power window switch in the one-
touch closing direction or one-
touch opening direction so that the
side window can be opened and
closed.

●

If the side window cannot be
opened and closed even when
performing the above operations,
perform the following procedure
for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Pull and hold the power window
switch in the one-touch closing
direction and completely close
the side window.

Release the power window
switch for a moment, resume
pulling the switch in the one-
touch closing direction, and hold
it there for approximately 6 sec-
onds or more.

Press and hold the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch
opening direction. After the side
window is completely opened,
continue holding the switch for
an additional 1 second or more.

Power windows

Opening and closing the
power windows

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

Release the power window

switch for a moment, resume

pushing the switch in the one-

touch opening direction, and

hold it there for approximately 4

seconds or more.

Pull and hold the power window

switch in the one-touch closing

direction again. After the side

window is completely closed,

continue holding the switch for a

further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the

side window is moving, start again

from the beginning.

If the side window reverses and

cannot be fully closed or opened,

have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

Door lock linked power window

operation

●

The power windows can be

opened and closed using the key

(vehicles without smart key sys-

tem) or mechanical key (vehicles

with smart key system).

(



P.120,

473)

●

The power windows can be

opened using the wireless remote

control.

(



P.119)

●

Vehicles with alarm: The alarm

may be triggered if the alarm is set

and the power window is closed

using the door lock linked power

window operation function.

(



P.71)

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Power window open reminder

function



Vehicles without smart key system

The buzzer sounds and a message

is shown on the multi-information

display when the key has been

removed from the engine switch and

the driver’s door is opened with the

power windows open.



Vehicles with smart key system

The buzzer sounds and a message

is shown on the multi-information

display when the engine switch is

turned to OFF and the driver’s door

is opened with the power windows

open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-

ation) can be changed. (Customiz-

able features:



P.516)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failing to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

Closing the power 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 win-

dow lock switch. (



P.169)

●

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 a power

window is being operated.

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

Before

driving

This function can be used to

prevent children from acciden-

tally opening or closing a pas-

senger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator

will come on and

the passenger windows will be

locked.
The passenger windows can still be

opened and closed using the

driver’s switch even if the lock

switch is on.

■

The window lock switch can be

operated when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

When the battery is discon-

nected

The window lock switch is disabled.

If necessary, press the window lock

switch after reconnecting the bat-

tery.

WARNING

●

When using the wireless remote

control, key or mechanical key

and operating the power win-

dows, operate the power win-

dow after checking to make

sure that there is no possibility

of any passenger having any of

their body parts caught in the

side window. Also, do not let a

child operate the power window

by the wireless remote control,

key or mechanical key. It is pos-

sible for children and other pas-

sengers to get caught in the

power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn

the engine switch to 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

jammed just before the side

window is fully closed. Be care-

ful not to get any part of your

body jammed in the side win-

dow.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body

or clothing to intentionally acti-

vate the catch protection func-

tion.

●

The catch protection function

may not work if something gets

caught just before the side win-

dow is fully opened. Be careful

not to get any part of your body

or clothing caught in the side

window.

Preventing accidental

operation (window lock

switch)

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

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.

Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.

■

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the
moon roof partway.

■

The moon roof can be operated
when

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Operating the moon roof after
turning the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACC or
OFF. It cannot, however, be oper-
ated 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.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and
closed manually. However, the sun-
shade 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 mechanical
key.

(



P.473)

●

The moon roof can be opened
using the wireless remote control.

(



P.119)

●

Vehicles with alarm: The alarm
may be triggered if the alarm is set
and the moon roof is closed using
the door lock linked moon roof
operation function. (



P.71)

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

Moon roof

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

Operating the moon roof

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

Before

driving

■

When the moon roof does not

close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE”

switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen

and pause for approximately 10

seconds. Then it will close again

and stop at the completely closed

position.

Check to make sure that the

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 moon roof does not fully close

even after performing the above

procedure correctly, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

If the moon roof does not move

normally

If the moon roof does not open or

close normally or the automatic

opening function does not operate,

perform the following initialization

procedure.

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “DOWN”

switch.

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up

position. After that, it will open,

close, tilt up, tilt down, and stop at

the fully closed position.

Confirm that the moon roof has

completely stopped and release

the switch.

: If you release the switch while the

moon roof is moving, perform the

procedure again from the begin-

ning.

If, after performing the above proce-

dures correctly, the moon roof still

does not open or close normally or

the automatic opening function does

not operate, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Moon roof open reminder func-

tion

The buzzer sounds and a message

is shown on the multi-information

display when the engine switch is

turned to OFF and the driver’s door

is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-

ation) can be changed. (Customiz-

able features:



P.516)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause death

or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to

put their hands or head outside

the vehicle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon

roof.

■

Opening and 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 chil-

dren and other passengers to

have body parts caught in the

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 moon

roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote

control or mechanical key and

operating the moon roof, oper-

ate 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 wireless remote con-

trol or mechanical key. It is pos-

sible for children and other

passengers to get caught in the

moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn

the engine switch to 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 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.

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

Before driving

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing the
electronic sunshade

Opens the electronic sun-

shade

Slide and hold the

switch

backward. The electronic sunshade
will fully open automatically.

Closes the electronic sun-

shade

Slide and hold the

switch for-

ward. The electronic sunshade will
fully close automatically.

If the panoramic moon roof is not
fully closed, it will close fully before
the electronic sunshade closes.

: Quickly slide and release the

switch in either direction to

stop the electronic sunshade
partway.

■

Tilting the panoramic moon
roof up and down

Press the

switch to tilt the

panoramic moon roof up.

When the panoramic moon roof is
tilted up, the electronic sunshade
will open to the half-open position
of the roof.

: Lightly press the

switch

again to stop the panoramic
moon roof partway.

Press and hold the

switch

to tilt the panoramic moon roof
down.

The panoramic moon roof can be
tilted down only when it is in the tilt-
up position.

■

Opening and closing the
panoramic moon roof

Opens the panoramic moon

roof

Slide and hold the

switch

Panoramic moon roof

Use the overhead switches
to operate the panoramic
moon roof and electronic
sunshade.

Operating the electronic
sunshade and panoramic
moon roof

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

backward. The panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade will
open automatically.

The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.

: Quickly slide and release the

switch in either direction to

stop the panoramic moon roof
partway.

Closes the panoramic moon
roof

Slide and hold the

switch for-

ward. The panoramic moon roof will
fully close automatically.

■

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
OFF. They cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is
opened.

■

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.

■

Closing both the panoramic
moon roof and electronic sun-
shade

Slide the

switch forward.

The electronic sunshade will close
to the half-open position and pause.
The panoramic moon roof will then
fully close. Then the electronic sun-
shade will fully close.

■

Door lock linked panoramic
moon roof operation

●

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

(



P.473)

●

The panoramic moon roof can be
opened using the wireless remote
control.

(



P.119)

●

Vehicles with alarm: The alarm
may be triggered if the alarm is set
and the panoramic moon roof is
closed using the door lock linked
panoramic moon roof operation
function. (



P.71)

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

When the panoramic moon roof
or electronic sunshade does
not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.

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

Before

driving

Turn the engine switch to ON.

Slide and hold the

switch

switch forward. Continue

sliding and holding the switch for

approximately 10 seconds after

the panoramic moon roof or elec-

tronic sunshade closes and

reopens. The panoramic moon

roof and electronic sunshade will
start to close.

Check that the panoramic moon

roof and electronic sunshade are

fully closed and 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 or elec-

tronic sunshade does not fully close

even after performing the above

procedure correctly, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Panoramic moon roof open

reminder function

A buzzer sounds and a message is

shown on the multi-information dis-

play when the engine switch is

turned to OFF and the driver’s door

is opened with the panoramic moon

roof open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-

ation) can be changed. (Customiz-

able features:



P.516)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

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 head 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 pos-

sible for children and other pas-

sengers 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 using the wireless remote

control or mechanical key and

operating the panoramic moon

roof, operate the panoramic

moon roof after checking to

make sure that there is no pos-

sibility of any passenger having

any of their body parts caught in

the panoramic moon roof. Also,

do not let a child operate pan-

oramic moon roof by the wire-

less remote control or

mechanical key. It is possible

for children and other passen-

gers to get caught in the pan-

oramic moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn

the engine switch to 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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Dr
iv

ing

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.......

179

Cargo and luggage .....

185

Vehicle load limits .......

188

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

189

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

201

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

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

203

Engine (ignition) switch

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

204

Automatic transmission

209

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

212

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

213

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

217

4-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

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

219

AHB (Automatic High

Beam)........................

222

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

226

Windshield wipers and

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

226

Rear window wiper and

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

229

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

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

231

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5

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

234

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

239

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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

250

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

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

261

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

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

264

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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

275

Intuitive parking assist .

280

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

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

288

PKSB (Parking Support

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

294

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (static objects)

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

299

Parking Support Brake

function (rear-crossing
vehicles) ....................

302

Stop & Start system ....

304

Driving mode select switch

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

310

Multi-terrain Select (AWD

vehicles) ....................

312

Snow mode switch (AWD

vehicles) ....................

315

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Dr
iv

ing

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.203, 204

■

Driving

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



P.209)

Release the parking brake.
(



P.213)

If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake will be
released automatically. (



P.215)

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.

If necessary, set the parking
brake. (



P.213)

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



P.209)

■

Parking the vehicle

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

Set the parking brake.
(



P.213)

Make sure the parking brake indi-
cator light is on.

Shift the shift lever to P
(



P.209).

Turn the engine switch to
OFF to stop the engine.

Do not press the shift release but-
ton after shifting the shift position to
P.

Lock the door, making sure
that you have the 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.209)

Pull the parking brake switch
and parking brake is set
manually. (



P.213)

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

Parking brake automatic release
function (



P.215)

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate. (



P.319)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become fogged-
up, and the road could be slip-
pery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to
rain, as the road surface could be
especially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

180

4-1. Before driving

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 driv-

ing 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

while the system is operating.

■

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.486)

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 such as leaves, paper

or rags.

The exhaust system and

exhaust gases can be

extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any

flammable material nearby.

181

4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

●

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.438

●

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.209)

●

Do not adjust the position of the

steering wheel, the seat, or the

inside or outside rear view mir-

rors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passen-

gers’ arms, head or other parts

of their body are not outside the

vehicle.

●

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. Driving

over 85 mph (140 km/h) may

result in tire failure, loss of con-

trol and possible injury. Be sure

to consult a tire dealer to deter-

mine whether the tires on your

vehicle are high-speed capabil-

ity 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.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

Moving the shift lever to N while

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the engine from the trans-

mission. 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

unexpected rapid acceleration

of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or

serious injury. Doing so can

damage the transmission and

may result in a loss of vehicle

control.

■

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.

■

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

accelerate suddenly and unex-

pectedly, 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.

183

4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

●

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.

■

When taking a nap in the

vehicle

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.

184

4-1. Before driving

When the following unusual

operation is performed with the

accelerator pedal depressed,

the engine output may be

restrained.



When the shift lever is shifted

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.

■

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.

●

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 driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause

the following situations.

●

It may be difficult to control your

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and

gradually depress the brake pedal

to slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case

of a flat tire (



P.461)

■

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, transaxle, transfer

(AWD vehicles), rear differen-

tial (AWD vehicles), etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the pro-

peller shaft (AWD vehicles),

bearings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

■

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.

Sudden start restraint

control (Drive-Start Con-

trol [DSC])

185

4-1. Before driving

ing

to R



When the shift lever is shifted

from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D

When the system operates, a mes-

sage appears on the multi-informa-

tion display. Read the message

and follow the instruction.

: Depending on the situation, the

shift position may not be

changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

●

When the TRAC is turned off

(



P.320), sudden start restraint

control also does not operate. If

your vehicle have trouble escap-

ing from the mud or fresh snow

due to sudden start restraint con-

trol operation, deactivate TRAC

(



P.320) so that the vehicle may

become able to escape from the

mud or fresh snow.

Also, sudden start restraint control

will not operate in the following con-

dition:

• When Multi-terrain Select is

selected (AWD vehicles)

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following

information about storage

precautions, cargo capacity

and load.

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 anything in the lug-

gage compartment higher than

the seatbacks.

●

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 (if

equipped)

• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard

186

4-1. Before driving

Cargo capacity depends on the

total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load

capacity) - (Total weight of occu-

pants)

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.188)

WARNING

●

Secure all items in the occupant

compartment.

●

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. Otherwise, they are

much more likely to suffer death

or serious bodily injury, in the

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

Capacity and distribution

WARNING

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum

axle weight rating or the total

vehicle weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’ weight and the cargo load

is less than the total load capac-

ity, do not apply the load

unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering

or braking control which may

cause death or serious injury.

187

4-1. Before driving

ing

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight) (



P.484)

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

be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B

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.

Calculation formula for

your vehicle

WARNING

■

When loading cargo on the

roof luggage carrier (if

equipped)

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.484)

●

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.

188

4-1. Before driving

■

Total load capacity and seating

capacity

These details are also described on

the tire and loading information

label. (



P.415)

WARNING

●

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 176.4 lb. (80 kg)

cargo weight on the roof lug-

gage carrier.

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo on the

roof luggage carrier (if

equipped)

Be careful not to scratch the sur-

face of the moon roof (if

equipped) or the panoramic moon

roof (if equipped).

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include

total load capacity, seating

capacity, TWR (Trailer

Weight Rating) and cargo

capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight):



P.484

Total load capacity means the

combined weight of occu-

pants, cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.485

Seating capacity means the

maximum number of occu-

pants whose estimated aver-

age weight is 150 lb. (68 kg)

per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-

ing):



P.195, 484

TWR means the maximum

gross trailer weight (trailer

weight plus its cargo weight)

that your vehicle is able to

tow.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase

or decrease depending on the

weight and the number of

occupants.

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4-1. Before driving

ing

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.

Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed

primarily as a passenger-

and-load-carrying vehicle.

Towing a trailer can have an

adverse impact on handling,

performance, braking, dura-

bility, and fuel consump-

tion. For your safety and the

safety of others, you must

not overload your vehicle or

trailer. You must also

ensure that you are using

appropriate towing equip-

ment, that the towing equip-

ment has been installed

correctly and used properly,

and that you employ the

requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and

braking performance are

affected by trailer stability,

brake performance and 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.

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4-1. Before driving

■

Before towing

Check that the following conditions

are met:

●

Ensure that your vehicle’s tires

are properly inflated. (



P.491)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according

to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-

ommendation.

●

All trailer lights work as required

by law.

●

All lights work each time you con-

nect them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper

height for the coupler on the

trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is

hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not

level, and check for improper

tongue weight, overloading, worn

suspension, or other possible

causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely

loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to

all applicable federal, state/provin-

cial or local regulations. If they do

not, install rear view mirrors

appropriate for towing purposes.

■

When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as

the systems may not operate prop-

erly.

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

(



P.250)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range (



P.264)

●

PKSB (Parking Support Brake) (if

equipped) (



P.294)

●

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if

equipped) (



P.275)

●

Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped) (



P.280)

●

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

function (if equipped) (



P.275)

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 addi-

tional requirements such as a

towing kit, etc.

WARNING

■

Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use

extreme care and drive the vehi-

cle in accordance with the trailer’s

characteristics and operating con-

ditions. Failure to do so could

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious injury. Vehicle

stability and braking performance

are affected by trailer stability,

brake setting and performance,

and the hitch. Your vehicle will

handle differently when towing a

trailer.

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR,

unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR

or GAWR.

●

Vehicles with towing package: If

the gross trailer weight is over

2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway con-

trol device with sufficient capac-

ity is required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within

the appropriate range. Place

heavier loads as close to the

trailer axle as possible.

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ing

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GCWR (Gross Combination

Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross

combination weight. The gross

WARNING

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104

km/h), the posted towing speed

limit or the speed limit for your

trailer as set forth in your trailer

owner’s manual, whichever is

lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross

winds, on wet or slippery sur-

face, etc. to help avoid an acci-

dent. If you experience a

vehicle-trailer instability from

reducing a certain speed, slow

down and make sure you keep

your vehicle speed under the

speed of which you experience

the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or

sharp turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes sud-

denly as you may skid, resulting

in jackknifing and loss of vehicle

control. This is especially true

on wet or slippery surfaces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch

assembly weight, gross vehicle

weight, gross axle weight and

trailer tongue weight capacities.

●

Do not use dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range when towing.

●

Slow down and downshift

before descending steep or long

downhill grades. Do not make

sudden downshifts while

descending steep or long down-

hill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more

likely on steep long downhills.

Before descending steep or

long downhill grades, slow

down and downshift. Do not

make sudden downshifts when

descending steep or long down-

hill grades. Avoid holding the

brake pedal down too long or

applying the brakes too fre-

quently. This could cause the

brakes to overheat and result in

reduced braking efficiency.

●

Do not tow a trailer when the

compact spare tire is installed

on your vehicle.

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When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with

brakes that conform to any appli-

cable federal and state/provincial

regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight

exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer

brakes are required. Toyota rec-

ommends trailers with brakes

that conform to all applicable

federal and state/provincial reg-

ulations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s

hydraulic system, as this will

lower the vehicle’s braking

effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using

a safety chain securely attached

to both the trailer and the vehi-

cle. If damage occurs to the

coupling unit or hitch ball, there

is danger of the trailer wander-

ing into another lane.

Towing related terms

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