Toyota Corolla Cross (2024 year). Manual in english

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

Before driving

■

Rear outside seats

Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release button

■

Front seats

Align the head restraint with the
installation holes and push it
down to the lock position.

Press and hold the lock release

button

when lowering the head

restraint.

■

Rear outside seats

Align the head restraint with the
installation holes and push it
down to the lock position.

Press and hold the lock release

button

when lowering the head

restraint.

Installing the head
restraints

130

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

3-4.Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and

push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by

moving the steering wheel

horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up

to secure the steering wheel.

To sound the horn, press on or
close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel

while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to

mishandle the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering

wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel

is securely locked.

Otherwise, the steering wheel

may move suddenly, possibly

causing an accident, and resulting

in death or serious injury. Also,

the horn may not sound if the

steering wheel is not securely

locked.

Horn

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before driving

The height of the rear view mir-

ror can be adjusted to suit your

driving posture.
Adjust the height of the rear

view mirror by moving it up and

down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear

view mirror

Reflected light from the head-

lights of vehicles behind can be

reduced by operating the lever.

Normal position
Anti-glare position



Auto anti-glare inside rear

view mirror

Responding to the level of

brightness of the headlights of

vehicles behind, the reflected

light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare

function mode
On/off

When the automatic anti-glare func-
tion is in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates. The function will set to

ON mode each time the engine

switch is turned to ON.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to off mode. (The indicator

also turns off.)

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s posi-

tion can be adjusted to

enable sufficient confirma-

tion of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of

rear view mirror

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the

mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling

of the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious

injury.

Anti-glare function

132

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

■

To prevent sensor error (vehi-

cles with an auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover

them.

■

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.

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.

Failure to do so may result in loss

of control of the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while

driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors

folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger

side mirrors must be extended

and properly adjusted before

driving.

133

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Before driving

To select a mirror to adjust,

turn the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate

the switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up

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.296,

303)

Push the mirror back in the

direction of the vehicle’s rear.

Adjustment procedure

WARNING

■

When the mirror defoggers

are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces, as they can become

very hot and burn you.

Folding the mirrors

WARNING

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mir-

ror malfunction, be careful not to

get your hand caught by the mov-

ing mirror.

134

3-5. Opening and closing the windows

3-5.Opening and closing the windows

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

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the 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
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 window and the win-

dow frame while the window is clos-
ing, window movement is stopped
and the window is opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

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

■

When the window cannot be
opened or closed

When the jam protection function or
catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window can-
not be opened or 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 door window can be
opened and closed.

●

If the door 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 door 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
seconds or more.

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

Release the power window
switch for a moment, resume

Power windows

Opening and closing the
power windows

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

Before driving

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 door

window is completely closed,

continue holding the switch for a

further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the

window is moving, start again from

the beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot

be fully closed or opened, have the

vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■

Door lock linked window opera-

tion

●

Vehicles without a smart key sys-

tem: The power windows can be

opened and closed using the key.

(



P.106)

Vehicles with a smart key system:

The power windows can be

opened and closed using the

mechanical key.

(



P.427)

●

The power windows can be

opened using the wireless remote

control.

(



P.105)

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.459)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all

the power window operations,

including the operation for the

passengers. In order to prevent

accidental operation, especially

by a child, do not let a child

operate the power windows. It is

possible for children and other

passengers to have body parts

caught in the power window.

Also, when riding with a child, it

is recommended to use the win-

dow lock switch. (



P.136)

●

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 window

is being operated.

●

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

window. Also do not let a child

operate window by the wireless

remote control, key or mechani-

cal key. It is possible for children

and other passengers to get

caught in the power window.

●

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.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

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 power windows 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

■

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 window

is fully closed. Be careful not to

get any part of your body

jammed in the window.

■

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 window is

fully opened. Be careful not to

get any part of your body or

clothing caught in the window.

Preventing accidental

operation (window lock

switch)

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

Before driving

: 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

●

Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem: The moon roof can be
opened and closed using the key.

(



P.106)

Vehicles with a smart key system:
The moon roof can be opened
and closed using the mechanical
key.

(



P.427)

●

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

(



P.105)

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not
close normally

Perform the following procedure:

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 and closing the windows

●

If the moon roof closes but then

re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE”

switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen

and pause for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

Then it will close again, tilt

up and pause for approximately 1

second. Finally, it will tilt down, open

and close.

Check to make sure that the

moon roof is completely closed

and then release the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then

tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “UP” switch

until the moon roof moves into

the tilt up position and stops.

Release the “UP” switch once

and then press and hold the “UP”

switch again.

The moon roof will pause for

approximately 10 seconds in the tilt

up position.

Then it will adjust

slightly and pause for approximately

1 second. Finally, it will tilt down,

open and close.

Check to make sure that the

moon roof is completely closed

and then release the switch.

:If the switch is released at the

incorrect time, the procedure will

have to be performed again from

the beginning.

:If the switch is released after the

above mentioned 10 second

pause, automatic operation will

be disabled. In that case, press

and hold the “CLOSE” or “UP”

switch, and the moon roof will tilt

up and pause for approximately 1

second. Then it will tilt down,

open and close. Check to make

sure that the moon roof is com-

pletely closed and then release

the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close

even after performing the above

procedure correctly, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.459)

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 heads 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.

139

3-5. Opening and closing the windows

Before driving

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, key or mechanical key

and operating the moon roof,

operate the moon roof after

checking to make sure that

there is no possibility of any

passenger having any of their

body parts caught in the moon

roof. Also, do not let a child

operate moon roof by the wire-

less remote control, key or

mechanical key. It is possible for

children and other passengers

to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn

the engine switch off, carry the

key and exit the vehicle along

with the child. There may be

accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body

to intentionally activate the jam

protection function.

●

The jam protection function may

not work if something gets

caught just before the moon

roof is fully closed. Also, the jam

protection function is not

designed to operate while the

moon roof switch is being

pressed. Take care so that your

fingers, etc. do not get caught.

140

3-6. Favorite settings

3-6.Favorite settings

An individual can be identified
using the following authentica-
tion devices.



Electronic key

An individual is identified when the
smart key system detects their
electronic key. (



P.120)



Bluetooth

device

An individual is identified when a

Bluetooth

device is connected to

the audio system. For information

on how to connect Bluetooth

devices, refer to the “Multimedia
Owner's Manual”. When an individ-
ual is identified with an electronic

key identifying using a Bluetooth

device is not performed.

When an individual is identified
from an authentication device,
settings for the following func-
tions are recalled.



Meter displays and audio sys-

tem information



Vehicle settings that can be

set using the audio system

: Some settings are excluded

My Settings

Drivers are identified using
devices such as electronic
keys to store the vehicle
settings for each. Then the
information can be recalled
the next time the vehicle is
driven.

Authentication devices can
be assigned in advance to
drivers so that they can
drive using their preferred
settings.

Settings for 3 drivers can be
stored in My Settings.

For information on authenti-
cation devices registra-
tion/deletion, changing the
driver’s name, initializing
driver registered settings,
manually switching drivers
and deleting drivers regis-
tration refer to the “MULTI-
MEDIA OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

Types of assigned
authentication devices

Recalled functions

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Dr
iv

ing

Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.......

143

Cargo and luggage .....

149

Vehicle load limits .......

152

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

153

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

163

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

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

164

Engine (ignition) switch

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

165

Continuously variable trans-

mission ......................

170

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

173

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

174

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

177

4-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

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

180

AHB (Automatic High

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

183

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

186

Windshield wipers and

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

186

Rear windshield wiper and

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

188

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

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

190

4-5. Using the driving support

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

software update.........

192

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

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

194

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

200

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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

210

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

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

215

PDA (Proactive driving

assist) ........................

221

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

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

227

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol .............................

229

Cruise control ..............

240

Emergency Driving Stop

System ......................

244

Stop & Start system ....

246

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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

252

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic

Alert)..........................

257

Safe Exit Assist ...........

263

Intuitive parking assist .

268

PKSB (Parking Support

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

274

Driving assist systems

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

283

143

4-1. Before driving

Dr
iv

ing

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the engine



P.164, 165

■

Driving

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



P.170)

Release the parking brake.
(



P.174)

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.

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



P.170)

■

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake
(



P.174), and shift the shift

lever to P. (



P.170)

Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.

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

Vehicles without a smart key
system: Turn the engine
switch to OFF to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key
system: Press the engine
switch to stop the engine.

Slowly release the brake
pedal.

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

Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to D.

Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.

Release the parking brake.

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate.

■

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
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

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

144

4-1. Before driving

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

■

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 186 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●

For the first 621 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.440)

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.

145

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.390

●

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.170)

●

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: Do not drive the

vehicle off-road.

This is not an AWD vehicle

designed for off-road driving.

Proceed with all due caution if it

becomes unavoidable to drive

off-road.

●

AWD models: 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.

●

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 a forward driving

position is selected, or roll for-

ward 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.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

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.

●

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 any positions 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 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.

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ing

WARNING

●

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.

■

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.

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WARNING

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

(AWD models)

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when a driven wheel 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.

●

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. 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.414)

■

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

becomes flooded or stuck in mud

or sand, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in the quantity and

quality of the engine oil, tran-

saxle fluid, transfer oil (AWD

models), rear differential oil

(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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When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the engine output may be
restrained.



When the shift lever is shifted

to R



When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive

shift positon 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.284), sudden start restraint

control also does not operate. If
your vehicle have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow due to
sudden start restraint control opera-
tion, deactivate TRAC (



P.284) so

that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.

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

−

Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

Cargo and luggage

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

Capacity and distribution

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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.152)

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight) (



P.438)

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

■

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:

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ing

WARNING

●

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.

●

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.438)

●

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 75 lb. (34 kg)

cargo weight on the roof lug-

gage carrier.

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■

Total load capacity and seating

capacity

These details are also described on

the tire and loading information

label. (



P.372)

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo (vehi-

cles with a moon roof)

Be careful not to scratch the sur-

face of the moon roof.

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include

total load capacity, seating

capacity, towing capacity

and cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle

capacity weight):



P.438

Total load capacity means the

combined weight of occupants,

cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.438

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.158, 438

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.

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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 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.

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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.443)

●

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.

■

Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transaxle,
transfer [AWD models], rear differ-
ential [AWD models] or wheel bear-
ing), Toyota recommends that you
do not tow a trailer until the vehicle
has been driven for over 500 miles
(800 km).

After the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km), you can
start towing. However, for the next
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 50 mph
(80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and
avoid full throttle acceleration.

■

Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle
will require more frequent mainte-
nance due to the additional load.
(See “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-
plement”.)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the
towing ball and bracket after
approximately 600 miles (1000
km) of trailer towing.

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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■

If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds,

passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.)

can adversely affect handling of

your vehicle and trailer, causing

instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel.

Steer straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer sway-

ing by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator

pedal immediately but very gradu-

ally to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction

with the steering or brakes, your

vehicle and trailer should stabilize.

(if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can

also help to stabilize the vehicle and

trailer.)

●

After the trailer swaying has

stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu-

pants out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and

the trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not

shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is

appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not over-

loaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the

speed at which trailer swaying

occurred is beyond the limit of your

particular vehicle-trailer combina-

tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-

vent instability. Remember that

swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer

increases as speed increases.

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.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within

the appropriate range. Place

heavier loads as close to the

trailer axle as possible.

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104

km/h), the posted towing speed

limit or the speed limit for your

trailer as set forth in your trailer

owner’s manual, whichever is

lowest. Slow down sufficiently

before making a turn, in cross

winds, on wet or slippery 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.

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■

GCWR (Gross Combination

Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross

combination weight. The gross

combination weight is the sum

of the total vehicle weight

(including the occupants, cargo

and any optional equipment

installed on the vehicle) and the

weight of the trailer being towed

(including the cargo in the

trailer).

WARNING

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch

assembly weight, gross vehicle

weight, gross axle weight and

trailer tongue weight capacities.

●

Do not use the following sys-

tems when trailer towing.

• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
• PKSB (Parking Support Brake)

(if equipped)

• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

(if equipped)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if

equipped)

●

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.

■

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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iv

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■

GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating)

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

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)

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

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.

TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, pas-
sengers and cargo in the vehicle
will reduce the trailer weight rating
so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR
and GAWR.

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With brakes

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked
Trailer Weight Rating)

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

Without brakes

■

Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. (



P.158)



The gross trailer weight must
never exceed 1500 lb. (680
kg).



The gross combination weight
must never exceed the follow-
ing:

• 2WD models: 5790 lb. (2625 kg)

• AWD models: 5955 lb. (2700 kg)



The gross vehicle weight
must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the Certi-
fication Label. (



P.439)



The gross axle weight on
each axle must never exceed
the GAWR indicated on the
Certification Label. (



P.439)



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

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

■

GCWR

2WD models: 5790 lb. (2625 kg)

AWD models: 5955 lb. (2700 kg)

■

TWR

1500 lb. (680 kg)

■

Unbraked TWR

1500 lb. (680 kg)

: These models meet the tow-vehi-

cle trailering requirement of SAE
International per SAE J2807.



A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and
Unbraked TWR

Trailer Tongue Weight

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ing

towing as described below.



To ensure the recommended

values shown below, the

trailer must be loaded by

referring to the following

instructions.

• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be

distributed so that the tongue

weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight

x 100 = 9% to 11%)

Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

The gross trailer weight, gross axle

weight and tongue weight can be

measured with platform scales

found at a highway weighing sta-

tion, building supply company,

trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Trailer hitch assemblies have

different weight capacities. Toy-

ota recommends the use of Toy-

ota hitch/bracket for your

vehicle. For details, contact your

Toyota dealer.



If you wish to install a trailer

hitch, contact your Toyota

dealer.



Use only a hitch that con-

forms to the gross trailer

weight requirement of your

vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied

by the hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a

light coating of grease.



Remove the hitch ball when-

ever you are not towing a

trailer. Remove the trailer

hitch if you do not need it.

After removing the hitch, seal

any mounting hole in the vehi-

cle body to prevent entry of

any substances into the vehi-

cle.

Hitch

WARNING

■

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-

ferent weight capacities estab-

lished by the hitch manufacturer.

Even though the vehicle may be

physically capable of towing a

higher weight, the operator must

determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch

assembly and never exceed the

maximum weight rating specified

for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the

maximum weight rating set by the

trailer-hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious personal injuries.

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4-1. Before driving

Weight carrying ball position:

37.5 in. (952.0 mm)
Hitch receiver pin hole posi-

tion: 31.6 in. (801.5 mm)

Please consult your dealer

when installing trailer lights, as

incorrect installation may cause

damage to the vehicle's lights.

Please take care to comply with

your state's laws when installing

trailer lights.

Your vehicle will handle differ-

ently when towing a trailer. Help

to avoid an accident, death or

serious injury, keep the following

in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a

trailer vary by state or prov-

ince. Do not exceed the

posted towing speed limit.



Toyota recommends that the

vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65

mph (104 km/h) on a flat,

straight, dry road. Do not

exceed this limit, the posted

towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as

set forth in your trailer owner’s

manual, whichever is lowest.

Instability of the towing vehi-

cle-trailer combination (trailer

sway) increases as speed

increases. Exceeding speed

limits may cause loss of con-

trol.



Before starting out, check the

trailer lights, tires and the

vehicle-trailer connections.

Recheck after driving a short

distance.



Practice turning, stopping and

reversing with the trailer

attached in an area away

from traffic until you become

accustomed to the feel of the

vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer

attached is difficult and

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recom-

mended by your Toyota dealer.

Do not install the trailer hitch on

the bumper; this may cause body

damage.

Positions for towing hitch

receiver and hitch ball

Connecting trailer lights

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer

lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may

damage your vehicle’s electrical

system and cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

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