Toyota 2008 Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping, and safe-driving information.

3

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt

instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Key information.................. 32

Keys ..................................... 32

1-2. Opening, closing

and

locking the doors ............. 33

Wireless remote control ....... 33

Side doors ............................ 37

Back door ............................. 41

1-3.

Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering

wheel)

................................ 46

Front seats ........................... 46

Rear seats............................ 49

Driving position memory

system................................ 59

Head restraints..................... 62

Seat belts ............................. 64

Steering wheel (manually

adjustable type).................. 74

Steering wheel

(power-adjustable type)...... 75

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 76

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79

Roof luggage carrier............. 83

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows and

moon roof ......................... 85

Power windows .................... 85

Power back window ............. 87

Moon roof ............................. 89

1-5. Refueling ............................. 92

Opening the fuel tank cap..... 92

1-6. Theft deterrent system....... 96

Engine immobilizer system... 96

Alarm .................................... 98

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 100

1-7. Safety information ............ 101

Correct driving posture ....... 101

SRS airbags ....................... 103

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 116

Child restraint systems ....... 121

Installing child restraints ..... 124

2-1. Driving procedures........... 136

Driving the vehicle .............. 136

Engine (ignition) switch....... 145

Automatic

transmission

(6-speed models)

............... 148

Automatic transmission

(5-speed models) ............. 152

Turn signal lever ................. 155

Parking brake ..................... 156

2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 157

Gauges and meters ............ 157

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 162

Multi-information display..... 167

Accessory meter................. 172

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers .............................. 175

Headlight switch.................. 175

Fog light switch ................... 178

Windshield wipers and

washer .............................. 179

Rear window wiper and

washer .............................. 181

Headlight cleaner switch ..... 182

2-4. Using other driving

systems ........................... 183

Cruise control...................... 183

Dynamic laser cruise

control ............................... 186

Intuitive parking assist......... 196

Electronically modulated

air suspension................... 202

AVS (Adaptive Variable

Suspension System)......... 207

Four-wheel drive system..... 208

AUTO LSD system.............. 212

Driving assist systems ........ 214

2-5. Driving information........... 219

Off-road precautions ........... 219

Cargo and luggage ............. 224

Vehicle load limits ............... 228

Winter driving tips ............... 229

Trailer towing ...................... 233

Dinghy towing ..................... 246

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger ..... 250

Front air conditioning

system.............................. 250

Rear air conditioning

system.............................. 258

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ......................... 262

Windshield wiper de-icer .... 263

Using the steering wheel

climate remote control

switches ........................... 264

3-2. Using the audio system ... 266

Audio system (without

navigation system) ........... 266

Using the radio ................... 269

Using the CD player ........... 275

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs ....................... 283

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 292

Using the AUX adapter....... 294

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 296

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-3. Using the rear audio/video

system............................. 298

Rear seat entertainment

system.............................. 298

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 305

Using the DVD player

(video CD)........................ 314

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 316

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs) ...................... 317

Using the video mode ........ 319

Changing the Setup Menu

settings............................. 321

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system (for

cellular phone)................ 329

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone) ........... 329

Using the hands-free

phone system................... 333

Making a phone call ........... 342

Setting a cellular phone...... 347

Security and system

setup ................................ 352

Using the phone book ........ 355

3-5. Using the interior lights... 362

Interior lights list ................. 362

• Personal/interior light

main switch ...................... 363

• Personal/interior lights...... 364

• Interior light ...................... 365

3-6. Using the storage

features ........................... 366

List of storage features ....... 366

• Glove boxes ..................... 367

• Coin holder ....................... 368

• Front console box ............. 368

• Card holder....................... 370

• Map holder ....................... 371

• Pen holder ........................ 372

• Tissue pocket ................... 373

• Rear console box ............. 373

• Overhead console ............ 376

• Cup holders ...................... 377

• Bottle holders ................... 381

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 382

• Seatback table.................. 384

3-7. Other interior features...... 386

Sun visors........................... 386

Vanity mirrors ..................... 387

Clock................................... 388

Outside temperature

display .............................. 389

Portable ashtray ................. 390

Cigarette lighter .................. 391

Conversation mirror ............ 392

Power outlets...................... 393

Seat heaters ....................... 397

Seat heaters and

ventilators ......................... 400

Armrests ............................. 402

Rear side sunshades.......... 403

Floor mat ............................ 405

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 406

Garage door opener ........... 411

Compass ............................ 416

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 422

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 422

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 424

4-2. Maintenance ...................... 427

Maintenance requirements . 427

General maintenance.......... 429

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 432

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance.................... 433

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ....................... 433

Hood ................................... 437

Engine compartment........... 438

Tires .................................... 454

Tire inflation pressure ......... 461

Wheels ................................ 465

Air conditioning filter............ 467

Wireless remote control

battery............................... 470

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................. 472

Light bulbs........................... 483

5-1. Essential information....... 496

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 496

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 501

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 502

Event data recorder............ 503

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency ...................... 505

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 505

If a warning message is

displayed (vehicles with

multi-information

display)............................. 514

If you have a flat tire ........... 519

If the engine will not start.... 529

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 530

If you lose your keys........... 531

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 532

If your vehicle overheats .... 536

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 539

4

Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

6-1. Specifications................... 542

Maintenance data (fuel, oil

level, etc.)......................... 542

Fuel information ................. 555

Tire information .................. 558

6-2. Customization .................. 569

Customizable features ....... 569

Items to initialize................. 573

Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners ..................... 576

Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 577

Abbreviation list........................ 582

Alphabetical index .................... 584

What to do if... ........................... 592

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Headlights (high beam)

P. 175

Pictorial index

Exterior

Hood

P. 437

Windshield wipers

P. 179

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 79

Front turn signal/parking

lights

P. 155, 175

Moon roof

P. 89

Fog lights

P. 178

Headlights (low beam)

P. 175

Front side marker lights

P. 175

9

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 454

P. 519

P. 461

P. 558

Fuel filler door

P. 92

Rear turn signal

lights

P. 155

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights

P. 175

Side doors

P. 37

: If equipped

Back door

P. 41

License plate

lights

P. 175

Tail lights

P. 175

Rear window defogger

P. 262

Rear window

wiper

P. 181

Roof luggage

carrier



P. 83

Back window

P. 87

10

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belts

P. 64

SRS driver

airbag

P. 103

Head restraints

P. 62

Bottle holders

P. 381

SRS side airbags

P. 103

Floor mats

P. 405

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 103

Rear seats

P. 49

Front seats

P. 46

Front console box

P. 368

Seatback table

P. 384

Cup holders

P. 377

Auxiliary boxes

P. 382

Glove

boxes

P. 367

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Anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

P. 76

Sun visors

P. 386

SRS curtain shield

airbags

P. 103

Vanity mirrors

P. 387

Interior light

P. 365

Type A

Personal/interior lights

P. 364

Rear seat entertainment

system

P. 298

Personal/interior

lights

P. 364

Personal/interior

lights

P. 364

Moon roof switches

P. 89

: If equipped

Overhead console

P. 376

Conversation mirror

P. 392

Compass

P. 416

Garage door

opener

switches

P. 411

Rear side sunshades

P. 403

12

Type B

Pictorial index

Interior

Anti-glare inside

rear view mirror

P. 76

Sun visors

P. 386

SRS curtain shield

airbags

P. 103

Vanity mirrors

P. 387

Interior light

P. 365

Personal/interior lights

P. 364

Rear seat entertainment

system

P. 298

Personal/interior

lights

P. 364

Personal/interior

lights

P. 364

Overhead console

P. 376

Conversation mirror

P. 392

Compass

P. 416

Garage door

opener

switches

P. 411

Rear side sunshades

P. 403

13

Door lock switch

P. 37

Power window

switches

P. 85

Window lock

switch

P. 85

Inside door lock

button

P. 38

: If equipped

Driving position memory

switches



P. 59

Auxiliary box

P. 382

14

Ashtray

P. 390

Map holder

P. 371

Cup holders

P. 377

Shift lever

P. 148, 152

Shift lock override

button

P. 530

Pictorial index

Interior

15

Vehicles without rear seat entertainment system

Rear air conditioning

system

P. 258

Power outlet

P. 393

Cup holders

P. 377

16

Pictorial index

Interior

Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system

Rear air conditioning

system

P. 258

Power outlet

P. 393

Cup holders

P. 377

A/V input adapter

P. 319

Headphone jacks

P. 300

17

Vehicles with rear console box

Cup holders

P. 377

Auxiliary box

P. 382

Seat heater switches

P. 398

Rear console box

P. 373

Cup holders

P. 377

18

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 175

P. 155

P. 178

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 179

Parking brake pedal

P. 156

Gauges and meters

P. 157

Hood lock release

lever

P. 437

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 455

Rear window wiper and

washer switch

P. 181

19

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

Seat heater switches

Seat heater and ventilator

switches



P. 397

P. 400

Air conditioning

system

P. 250

Power outlet

P. 393

Audio system

Navigation system

*

P. 266

Rear window defogger switch/

Rear window defogger and outside rear

view mirror defogger switch



Windshield wiper de-icer

P. 262

P. 263

Security indicator

P. 96, P. 98

Accessory meter

P. 172

Cigarette lighter

P. 391

AUX adapter

P. 294

: If equipped

20

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Emergency flasher switch

TOW/HAUL switch

P. 150

Height control

switches

P. 202

AVS switch

P. 207

Center differential

lock switch

*

1

P. 209

Accessory meter

control switches



Multi-information display

control switches

*

3

P. 172

P. 167

Intuitive parking assist

switch



P. 196

Front wheel drive control

switch

*

1

Coin holder*

2

P. 208

P. 368

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