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

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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

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P. 138)

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

●

Users  of  any  electrical  medical  device  other  than  implantable  cardiac
pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implant-
able  cardioverter  defibrillators  should  consult  the  manufacturer  of  the
device  for  information  about  its  operation  under  the  influence  of  radio
waves.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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Front seats

Seat position control switch
Seatback angle control switch
Seat cushion (front) angle control switch
Vertical height control switch
Lumber support control switch (driver’s side only)

When  the  occupant’s  lower  back
presses  against  the  seatback
during  a  rear-end  collision,  the
head  restraint  moves  slightly  for-
ward  and  upward  to  help  reduce
the  risk  of  whiplash  on  the  seat
occupant.

Adjustment procedure

Active head restraints

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Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to  the seatback may cause the  head  restraint to
move.  Pushing  up  a  locked  head  restraint  forcibly  may  appear  the  head
restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.

WARNING

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When adjusting the seat position

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

●

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

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Seat adjustment

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

During 
rear-end 
collision

Inner structure

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Rear seats

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Second seats

Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever
Seat position adjustment lever

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Third seats (if equipped)

Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever

Adjustment procedure

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For easy access to the third seat, perform 

 in “Tumbling the second

seats”. (

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P. 149)

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Before tumbling the second seats

Stow  the  seat  belt  buckles
and lower the head restraints
to the lowest position.

Pass  the  outer  seat  belts
through the seat belt hangers
and  secure  the  seat  belt
plates.

This  prevents  the  shoulder  belt
from being damage.
Make  sure  that  the  seat  belts
are  removed  from  the  hangers
before using them.

Vehicles with rear seat enter-
tainment  system:  Pass  the
cover  belt  under  the  display
and slide the cover up.

Slide  the  cover  down  from
the top of the display to cover
it.

Tumbling the second seats and third seat entry

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Tumbling the second seats

Fold  down  the  seatback
while  pulling  the  seatback
angle  adjustment  lever,  and
swing the whole seat up and
forward.

Hook the holding strap to the
assist  grip  and  secure  the
seat by pulling its free end.

When returning the second seat
to  its  original  position,  stow  the
holding strap.

Remove  the  seat  hook  cov-
ers from the back of the seat
cushion,  and  install  them  on
the seat hooks.

When returning the second seat
to  its  original  position,  remove
the  seat  hook  covers  from  the
floor and install them in the back
of the seat cushion.

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Before folding up the third seats

Stow the seat belts buckles.

Stow the center head restraint in the seatback. (

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P. 160)

Pass  the  outer  seat  belts
through the seat belt hangers
and  secure  the  seat  belt
plates.

This  prevents  the  shoulder  belt
from being damage.
Make  sure  that  the  seat  belts
are  removed  from  the  hangers
before using them.

Stow the center seat belt tabs in the cover set in the roof. 
(

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P. 33)

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Folding up the third seats

Fold 

down 

the 

head

restraints  while  pulling  the
head restraint angle lever.

Folding up the third seats (if equipped)

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Push  the  seatback  angle
levers and fold the third seat-
backs.

Pull the seat leg lock release
levers.

The seat will rise, and the seat-
back  striker  will  also  automati-
cally sit up.
Before  raising,  make  sure  that
the  handle  on  the  rear  of  the
seatback is 

secure.

Secure the seats by the strik-
ers.

Remove  the  seat  hook  cov-
ers from the back of the seat
cushion,  and  install  them  on
the seat hooks.

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Returning the third seats

Remove  the  seat  hook  cov-
ers  from  the  floor  and  install
them into the back of the seat
cushion.

Unlock  the  seats  by  pulling
the stowed seat lock release
levers and lower the seats to
its original position.

Secure the seats by the strik-
ers.

Pull the handle and raise the
seatbacks.

Fix  the  handle  securely  in  its
original position after use.

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Raise the head restraints.

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WARNING

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Seat adjustment

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

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When the seatback is folded

●

Do not sit on or place anything on the seatback while driving.

●

Be sure to install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks, or you may get
burned when they become hot.

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When returning the seatbacks to their original position

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

●

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

●

Make sure the seats are securely locked. Failure to do so will prevent the
seat belt from operating properly.

●

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

●

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

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Avoiding damage to seat components

Do not hang or attach anything on the seatback striker.

NOTICE

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Before tumbling, folding up the seats

The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.

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After returning the third seat

Make sure that the handle on the rear of the seatback has been secured.

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Driving position memory

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

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Recording procedure

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

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

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

Driving position memory

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Recall procedure

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

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To stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following:

●

Press the “SET” button.

●

Press button “1”, “2” or “3”.

●

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

●

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

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Seat position that can be memorized (

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P. 145)

The  adjusted  positions  other  than  the  position  adjusted  by  lumber  support
switch can be recorded.

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Operating  the  driving  position  memory  after  turning  the  engine switch
off

Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again. 

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In order to correctly use the driving position memory function

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

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Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.

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Registering procedure

Record your driving position to button “1”, “2” or “3” before perform-
ing the following: 
Carry only the key you want to register, and then close the driver’s
door. 
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
recorded properly. 

Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Recall the driving position that you want to record.
While  pressing  the  recalled
button,  press  and  hold  the
door  lock  switch  (either  lock
or  unlock)  until  the  buzzer
sounds.

If the button could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds contin-
uously  for  approximately  3
seconds.

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Recall procedure

Make  sure  that  the  doors  are  locked  before  recalling  the  driving
position.  Carry  the  electronic  key  that  has  been  registered  to  the
driving position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using
the smart key system or wireless remote control.

The driving position will move to the recorded position.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.

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Cancelation procedure

Carry only the key you want to cancel and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While  pressing  the  “SET”  button,  press  and  hold  the  door  lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the buzzer sounds twice.

If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuously for
approximately 3 seconds.

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Recalling the driving position using the memory recall function

●

Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.

●

If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.

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Customization

The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized. 
(Customizable features: 

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P. 594)

WARNING

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Seat adjustment caution

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

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Head restraints

Vertical adjustment

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

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

Angle adjustment (if equipped)

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Press  and  hold  the  lock  release
button  when  lowering  the  head
restraint.

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Lock release button

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Second seats

Lock release button

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To fold the head restraints, pull the
head restraint angle lever

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

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Removing the head restraints

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Front seats

While pressing in the flathead screwdriver, pull up the head restraint.

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Second seats

Third outboard seats (if equipped)

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

Push  a  flathead  screwdriver  into  the
slot. The slot is located on the right side
of the right head restraint anchor.

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

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Lock release button

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Third center seat (if equipped)

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Third outboard seats (if equipped)

While pressing in the flathead screwdriver, pull up the head restraint.

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Installing the head restraints

Align the head restraint with the installation holes.
Push down the head restraint to the lock position.

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When not using the third center seat head restraint (if equipped)

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

Push  a  flathead  screwdriver  into  the
slot. 
The slot is located on the left side of the
left head restraint anchor.

Open  the  zipper  on  the  back  of  the  third
seat and stow the head restraint inside.

WARNING

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Head restraint precautions

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

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

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

●

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

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

Lock release button

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Steering wheel

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

Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver

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

Switching  to  ACCESSORY  or
IGNITION ON mode will return the
steering wheel to the original posi-
tion.

To  sound  the  horn,  press  on  or

close to the 

 mark.

Adjustment procedure

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Auto tilt away

Horn

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The steering wheel can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Automatic adjustment of the steering position

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

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P. 154)

WARNING

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

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Inside rear view mirror

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

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

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

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient  confirmation  of  the  rear  view  in  accordance  with  the
driver’s seating posture.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

Indicator

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To prevent sensor error

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

WARNING

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

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Outside rear view mirrors

To  select  a  mirror  to  adjust,
press the switch.

Left
Right

To  adjust  the  mirror,  press  the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

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Using the switch

Extends the mirrors
Folds the mirrors

Adjustment procedure

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Folding and extending the mirrors

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Setting automatic mode

The door mirrors can be automatically folded and extended by link-
ing them to the lock and unlock operations of the smart key system
and wireless remote control. They can also be extended by turning
the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Put  the  switch  in  the  neutral

position 

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

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Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing

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

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

Linked mirror function when reversing

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (



P. 400)

■

Auto anti-glare function

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



P. 163)

■

Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle 

A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and adjusted with the
touch of a button. (



P. 156)

■

Using automatic mode in cold weather

When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze
up  and  automatic  stowing  and  return  may  not  be  possible.  In  this  event,
remove any ice and snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror
using manual mode or move the mirror by hand.

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■

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 a mirror is moving

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

■

When the mirror defoggers are operating

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

NOTICE

■

If ice should jam the mirror

Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.

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Power windows

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

Closing
One-touch closing

*

Opening
One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch down to lock the
passenger window switches.

The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children
from  accidentally  opening  or  clos-
ing a passenger window.

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

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The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

The  power  windows  can  be  operated  for  approximately  45  seconds  even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned 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  window  frame
while the window is closing, 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.

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When the window cannot be opened or closed

When  the  jam  protection  function  or  catch  protection  function  operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop  the  vehicle.  With  the  engine  switch  in  IGNITION  ON  mode,  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 IGNITION ON mode.
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  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. 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  pushing  the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 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.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

*

(



P. 560)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

 

(



P. 118)

*

: The settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

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

■

Customization

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



P. 594)

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5

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WARNING

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

■

Closing the windows

●

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



P. 169)

●

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

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the  power  windows,  operate  the  power  window  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 or mechanical 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.

■

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  activate  the
catch protection function.

●

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.

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Moon roof

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  end  of  the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

*

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly  press  either  end  of  the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

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

Opening and closing

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Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

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 ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

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

■

If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically

Keep the switch depressed.

■

Sunshade

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

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

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

*

(



P. 560)

●

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

*

 

(



P. 118)

*

: The settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

*

1

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

*

2

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

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

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “UP” switch.

*

1

 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.

*

1

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

*

2

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

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

*

1

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

be performed again from the beginning.

*

2

: If  the  switch  is  released  after  the  above  mentioned  10  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 completely closed and then release the
switch.

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

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Moon roof open reminder function

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

■

Customization

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



P. 594)

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2

3

4

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WARNING

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

■

Opening the moon roof

●

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

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Closing the moon roof

●

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

●

Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-
ies  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,  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
wireless remote control 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 fully closes.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 178
Cargo and luggage ........... 187
Vehicle load limits ............. 193
Trailer towing..................... 194 
Dinghy towing ................... 210

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch ..... 211
Automatic transmission..... 218
Turn signal lever................ 224
Parking brake .................... 225

4-3. Operating the lights 

and wipers

Headlight switch ................ 226
Automatic High Beam ....... 230
Fog light switch ................. 235
Windshield wipers and 

washer ............................ 236

Rear window wiper and 

washer ............................ 240

Headlight cleaner 

switch .............................. 242

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank 

cap .................................. 243

4-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 247
PCS 

(Pre-Collision System) .... 254

LDA 

(Lane Departure Alert) .... 267

Dynamic radar cruise 

control ............................. 276

Cruise control.................... 289
Intuitive parking assist....... 292
Four-wheel drive system... 300
Crawl Control (with Turn 

Assist function) ............... 304

Multi-terrain Select ............ 309
Multi-terrain Monitor .......... 313
BSM 

(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 363
• BSM function ................ 367
• RCTA function .............. 371

Driving assist systems ...... 377

4-6. Driving tips

Off-road precautions ......... 384
Winter driving tips ............. 389

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Driving the vehicle



P. 211

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



P. 218)

Release the parking brake. (



P. 225)

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

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

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



P. 218)

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



P. 225), and shift the shift lever to P 

(



P. 218).

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

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

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

The  following  procedures  should  be  observed  to  ensure  safe
driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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When starting off on an uphill

Hill-start assist control is activated. (



P. 377)

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Driving in the rain

●

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

●

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

●

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

■

Engine speed while driving

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

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

●

When the brake pedal is depressed

■

Restraining 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. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and follow the instructions.

■

Breaking in your new Toyota

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

●

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

●

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

●

For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

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

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

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



P. 580)

■

When turning off the engine

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

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WARNING

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

■

When starting the vehicle

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

■

When driving the vehicle

●

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

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

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

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

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

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

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

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

●

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

●

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



P. 521

●

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



P. 218)

●

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

●

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

●

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

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

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

●

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

●

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

●

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

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do  not  let  the  vehicle  roll  backwards  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 transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

■

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

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

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WARNING

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

■

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 unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●

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

●

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

●

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

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

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

fire.

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

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

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

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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

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

●

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



P. 300)

●

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.  Otherwise,  if  you  accidentally  move  the  shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●

If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely  and  avoid  hills  or  sharp  turns  that  require  braking.  In  this  case,
braking  is  still  possible,  but  the  brake  pedal  should  be  depressed  more
firmly  than  usual.  Also,  the  braking  distance  will  increase.  Have  your
brakes fixed immediately.

●

Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. 
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.

●

The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the
systems  fails,  the  other  will  still  operate.  In  this  case,  the  brake  pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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WARNING

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

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, 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  accelerator  and  brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

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

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

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

●

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

■

If you get a flat tire while driving

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

●

It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

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



P. 544)

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■

When encountering flooded roads

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

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water immersion

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

●

Brake function

●

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

●

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

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Cargo and luggage

Roof rails
Cross rails

Turn  the  knobs  counterclock-
wise to release the cross rails.

Slide  the  cross  rails  to  the
appropriate position for loading
luggage  and  turn  the  knobs
clockwise  to  tighten  the  cross
rails securely.

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

Roof luggage carrier (if equipped)

1
2

Adjusting the position of cross rails (if equipped)

1

2

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



 (Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 



(1) Locate  the  statement  “The  combined  weight  of  occupants  and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard. 

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle. 

(3) Subtract  the  combined  weight  of  the  driver  and  passengers  from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. 
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five  150  lb  passengers  in  your  vehicle,  the  amount  of  available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 



 750 (5



150) =

650 lbs.) 

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded

on  the  vehicle.  That  weight  may  not  safely  exceed  the  available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle. (



P. 193)

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Cargo capacity
Total  load  capacity  (vehicle
capacity weight) (



P. 572)

When  2  people  with  the  combined  weight  of A  lb.  (kg)  are  riding  in
your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity
will be C lb. (kg) as follows: 
B

*

2

 lb. (kg) 



 A

*

1

 lb. (kg) = C

*

3

 lb. (kg)

*

1

: A = Weight of people

*

2

: B = Total load capacity

*

3

: C = Available cargo and luggage load

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D

lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E

lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) 



 D

*

4

 lb. (kg) = E

*

5

 lb. (kg)

*

4

: D = Additional weight of people

*

5

: E = Available cargo and luggage load

As  shown  in  the  example  above,  if  the  number  of  occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In
other  words,  if  an  increase  in  the  number  of  occupants  causes  an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle. 

Calculation formula for your vehicle

1
2

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■

Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-

ment:

●

Receptacles containing gasoline

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions.

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

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

passengers, possibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-

ble.

●

Do  not  stack  cargo  and  luggage  in  the  luggage  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 instrument panel

• On the dashboard

• On auxiliary box or tray that has no lid

●

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, sudden

swerving or an accident.

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WARNING

■

Load and distribution

●

Do  not  exceed  the  maximum  axle  weight  rating  or  the  total  vehicle

weight rating. 

●

Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less

than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper

loading  may  cause  deterioration  of  steering  or  braking  control  which

may cause death or serious injury.

■

Roof luggage carrier precautions (if equipped)

To use the roof rails as a roof luggage carrier, you must fit the roof rails

with two or more genuine Toyota cross rails or their equivalent.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions when installing

the cross rails or their equivalent.
When you load cargo on the roof luggage carrier, observe the following:

●

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. 572)

●

Before driving, make sure the cargo is securely fastened on the roof

luggage carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of grav-

ity of the vehicle higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden 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 154 lb. (70 kg) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

■

Cross rail adjustment

Make sure the cross rails are locked securely by pushing forward and

rearward them.
Failure to do so may cause an accident or serious injury in the event of

emergency braking or a collision.

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■

Cross rail adjustment

Do not remove the cross rail stoppers, or the moon roof may be damage

when it is tilted.

■

When loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier (if equipped)

Be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.

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Vehicle load limits

◆

Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): 



P. 572

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

◆

Seating capacity: 



P. 572

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

◆

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating): 



P. 198, 572

TWR means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus
its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.

◆

Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants. 

■

Total load capacity and seating capacity

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

(



P. 492)

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

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It  may  not  only  cause  damage  to  the  tires,  but  also  degrade  steering

and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 

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Trailer towing

Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-car-
rying  vehicle.  Towing  a  trailer  can  have  an  adverse  impact  on
handling,  performance,  braking,  durability,  and  fuel  consump-
tion. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not over-
load  your  vehicle  or  trailer. You  must  also  ensure  that  you  are
using appropriate towing equipment, that the towing equipment
has  been  installed  correctly  and  used  properly,  and  that  you
employ the requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and braking performance are affected by
trailer  stability,  brake  performance  and  setting,  trailer  brakes,
the hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance  with  your  trailer’s  characteristics  and  operating
conditions.
Toyota  warranties  do  not  apply  to  damage  or  malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  for  further  information  about  addi-
tional requirements such as towing kits, etc.

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GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)

The  maximum  allowable  gross
combination  weight.  The  gross
combination  weight  is  the  sum
of  the  total  vehicle  weight
(including the occupants, cargo
and  any  optional  equipment
installed on the vehicle) and the
weight of the trailer being towed
(including  the  cargo  in  the
trailer).

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

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

Towing related terms

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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).

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The  maximum  allowable  gross
trailer  weight.  The  gross  trailer
weight  is  the  sum  of  the  trailer
weight  and  the  weight  of  the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR  is  calculated  assuming
base  vehicle  with  one  driver,
one  front  passenger,  towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).

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

Front GAWR

Rear GAWR

(With brakes)

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Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)

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

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Tongue Weight

The  load  placed  on  the  trailer
hitch ball. (

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(Without brakes)

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The gross trailer weight must never exceed 8100 lb. (3675 kg).

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The  gross  combination  weight  must  never  exceed  14400 lb.
(6532 kg).

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The  gross  vehicle  weight  must
never  exceed  the  GVWR  indi-
cated on the Certification Label.

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The gross axle weight on each
axle  must  never  exceed  the
GAWR indicated on the Certifi-
cation Label.

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If the gross trailer weight is over
the  unbraked  TWR,  trailer  ser-
vice brakes are required.

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

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

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

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GCWR

*

14400 lb. (6532 kg)

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TWR

*

8100 lb. (3675 kg)

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Unbraked TWR

*

1000 lb. (454 kg)

Weight limits

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR

*

: This  model  meets  the  tow-vehicle  trailering  requirement  of  SAE  Interna-

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A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.

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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 



 100

= 9 % to 11 %)

Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front
axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If  front  axle  weight  cannot  be  measured  directly,  measure  the
front fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust
weight distributing hitch torque until front fender is returned to the
same height as before connection.
The  gross  trailer  weight,  gross  axle  weight  and  tongue  weight
can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weigh-
ing  station,  building  supply  company,  trucking  company,  junk
yard, etc.

Trailer Tongue Weight

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Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/bracket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Use only a hitch that conforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.

●

Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.

●

Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.

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Remove  the  hitch  ball  whenever  you  are  not  towing  a  trailer.
Remove  the  trailer  hitch  if  you  do  not  need  it. After  removing  the
hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle body to prevent entry of
any substances into the vehicle.

Remove the clip.

Grasp  the  lower  edge  of  the
hitch cover and raise the cover.

When  reattaching  the  cover,
reverse the steps listed.

Hitch

Removing hitch cover

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Use the correct trailer ball for your application.

Trailer ball load rating

Matches  or  exceeds  the  gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

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

Shank length

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

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.

Selecting trailer ball

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Trailer class

Typical trailer ball size

IV

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

I

1 7/8 in.

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Hitch receiver pin hole position: 
45.3 in. (1151 mm)

Use the wire harness stored in the
rear end under the vehicle body.
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.

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Service connector for towing brake controller

Your vehicle is equipped with a service connector for the trailer brake control-
ler.  Please  consult  your  dealer  when  installing  trailer  brake  systems  to  the
vehicle.

Positions for towing hitch receiver

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Your vehicle will handle differently 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  province. 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 vehicle-trailer combination (trailer sway) increases as
speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of control.

●

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  requires  practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left  to  move  the  trailer  to  the  left.  Move  your  hand  to  the  right  to
move the trailer to the right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.

●

As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to-
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.

●

Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in the trailer jack-
knifing and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or
slippery surfaces.

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Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.

●

Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making
a turn.

●

Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making
a wider than normal turning radius.

●

Slow down before making a turn, in crosswinds, on wet or slippery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.

●

Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able  distance. After  passing  a  vehicle,  do  not  forget  the  length  of
your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing
lanes.

●

To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in
D.
If in the S mode, the transmission shift range position must be in 6
or lower. (

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P. 218)

●

Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or long
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.

●

Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the brakes
too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.

●

Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may over-
heat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when driving
up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot. 
(



P. 566)

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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels  when  parking. Apply  the  parking  brake  firmly,  and  put  the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do
so only after performing the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When the  wheel blocks are  in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.

●

When restarting after parking on a slope:

With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release  the  parking  brake  and  brake  pedal,  and  slowly  pull  or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

●

Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (



P. 578)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommen-
dation.

●

All trailer lights work as required by law.

●

All lights work each time you connect 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/provincial  or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.

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Break-in schedule

If  your  vehicle  is  new  or  equipped  with  any  new  power  train  components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends 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 vehicle at a speed
of  less  than  50 mph  (80  km/h)  when  towing  a  trailer,  and  avoid  full  throttle
acceleration.

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

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Maintenance

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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to  the  additional  load.  (See  “Owner’s  Guide”,  “Warranty  and  Services
Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Warranty Booklet”.)

●

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

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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 swaying by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually 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 occupants 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 overloaded 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 combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

WARNING

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. 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.