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Pictorial index
Search by illustration
1
For safety and
security
Make sure to read through them
2
Instrument clus-
ter
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4
Driving
Operations and advices which are necessary for driving
5
Interior features
Usage of the interior features, etc.
6
Maintenance and
care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
7
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8
Vehicle specifi-
cations
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Index
Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index ...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................34
For safety drive ....................36
Seat belts.............................38
SRS airbags.........................46
Airbag manual on-off sys-
tem.......................................59
Safety information for chil-
dren......................................62
Child restraint systems ........63
Installing child restraints ......74
Exhaust gas precautions .....86
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer sys-
tem......................................87
Double locking system.........94
Alarm ...................................95
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-
tors.....................................102
Gauges and meters........... 108
Multi-information display ... 109
Fuel consumption informa-
tion.....................................118
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 122
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start sys-
tem...................................126
Wireless remote control .... 149
Side doors ......................... 164
Back door .......................... 168
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ........................ 181
Rear seats......................... 183
Head restraints.................. 187
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 190
Inside rear view mirror....... 191
Outside rear view mir-
rors...................................194
3-5. Opening, closing the windows
and moon roof
Power windows ................. 198
Moon roof .......................... 201
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Instrument cluster
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Operation of each compo-
nent
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............206
Cargo and luggage ............220
Trailer towing .....................222
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles without a smart entry &
start sys-
tem)....................................234
Engine (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles with a smart entery & start
system..............................238
Automatic transmission(with S
mode)...............................246
Automatic transmission (with M
mode)................................253
Multidrive ...........................262
Manual transmission..........270
Turn signal lever ................274
Parking brake.....................276
Horn ...................................277
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)/
DPNR (Diesel Particulate-NOx
Reduction sys-
tem...................................278
4-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch ................ 281
Automatic High Beam ....... 287
Fog light switch ................. 294
Windshield wipers and
washer...............................296
Rear window wiper and
washer...............................302
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap.....................................304
4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Cruise control .................... 309
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)..................................313
Toyota parking assist-sen-
sor.....................................321
All-wheel drive lock switch
(AWD mod-
els).....................................327
Stop & Start system .......... 328
Driving assist systems....... 335
Hill-start assist control ....... 341
Downhill assist control sys-
tem...................................343
BSM (Blind Sport Moni-
tor)...................................346
• The Blind Spot Monitor func-
tion.................................353
• The Rear Crossing Traffic
Alert func-
tion...................................356
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 359
Utility vehicle precau-
tions.................................364
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5-1. Using the air conditioning sys-
tem and defogger
Manual air conditioning sys-
tem....................................370
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem.....................................377
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defog-
gers...................................387
Windshield wiper de-icer....389
Power heater .....................390
5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ........... 392
Using the radio .................. 395
Using the CD player .......... 402
Playing back MP3 and WMA
discs.................................410
Operating an iPod ............. 419
Operating a USB mem-
ory......................................430
Optimal use of the audio sys-
tem...................................440
Using the AUX port ........... 443
Using the steering wheel audio
switches.............................444
Bluetooth® audio/phone.... 447
Using the Bluetooth® audio/
phone................................454
Operating a Bluetooth® enabled
portable
player..............................460
Making a phone call .......... 464
Using the “SETUP” menu
("Bluetooth*"
menu).................................469
Using the “SETUP” menu
("PHONE* or "TEL"
menu).................................476
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Interior features
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5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................483
• Interior lights ..................484
• Personal lights ...............484
5-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......486
• Glove box ......................487
• Console box ..................488
• Cup holders ...................489
• Bottle holders ................490
Luggage compartment fea-
tures...................................491
5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mir-
rors....................................501
Clock..................................502
Portable ashtray.................503
Power outlets .....................504
Seat heaters ......................505
Armrest ..............................507
Coat hooks.........................508
Assist grips ........................509
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior.................512
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior....................517
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance require-
ments................................521
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions.................................524
Hood.................................. 528
Positioning a floor jack ...... 530
Engine compartment ......... 532
Tires .................................. 551
Tire inflation pressure........ 563
Wheels .............................. 566
Air conditioning filter.......... 569
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery..............571
Checking and replacing
fuses.................................575
Light bulbs......................... 590
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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........608
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emer-
gency.................................609
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................611
If you think something is
wrong.................................618
Fuel pump shut off system (gas-
oline engine
only)...................................619
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer
sounds...............................620
If a warning message is dis-
played................................629
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
with a spare
tire)...................................648
If you have a flat tire (vehicles
without a spare
tire)...................................664
If the engine will not
start..................................680
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P(except manual
transmis-
sion).................................682
If the electronic key does not
operate properly (vehicles with
a smart entry & start sys-
tem)..................................683
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged.............................687
If your vehicle overheats ... 694
If you run out of fuel and the
engine stails(diesel engine
only)...................................697
If the vehicle becomes
stuck...................................698
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When trouble arises
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8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc).....................................702
Fuel information .................730
8-2. Customization
Customizable features .......734
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................740
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing)............................................742
Alphabetical index...................... 750
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Vehicle specifications Index
For vehicles with a navigation system or a multimedia system, refer
to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for infor-
mation regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Toyota parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used. Toyota cannot accept any liability or guar-
antee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products,
nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage
or performance problems resulting from the use of nongenuine Toyota spare
parts or accessories may not be covered under warranty.
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
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The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is avail-
able on request at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional,
before you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection
(Directive 2006/66/EC).
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CAUTION
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.
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Reading this manual
CAUTION:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this hap-
pen”.
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How to search
Searching by name
• Alphabetical index ...... P. 750
Searching by installation
position
• Pictorial index............... P. 14
Searching by symptom or
sound
• What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ....... P. 742
Searching by title
• Table of contents ............ P. 2
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Pictorial index
Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127, 149
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 683
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 623, 633
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Opening from inside the cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127, 149
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 623, 633
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
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. . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 515
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 711
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 551
Tire size/inflation pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 727
Winter tires/tire chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 359
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
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. . . . . . . . . P. 551
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 648
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 713
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 694
Camera
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Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Front fog lights
*
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/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 294
Turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Downhill assist control system
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 343
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246, 253, 262, 270
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 590, Watts: P. 729)
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: If equipped
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: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234, 238
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235, 240
Emergency stop of the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 609
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 680
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 638
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Shift lever (with S mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682
Shift lever (with M mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682
Shift lever (Multidrive). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 682
Shift lever (Manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 611
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108
Adjusting the instrument panel light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 110
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 620
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 629
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 629
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Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/daytime
running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 294
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 547
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Manual air conditioning system
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Automatic air conditioning system
*
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370, 377
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Audio system
*
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Navigation system/Multimedia system
*
1, 2
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Power back door main switch
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1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
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Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Outside rear view mirror switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Headlight leveling dial
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
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1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
All-wheel drive lock switch
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1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Power back door switch
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1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Tire pressure warning reset switch
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1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
“DAC” (Downhill Assist Control system) switch
*
1
. . . . . . P. 343
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1
: If equipped
*
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Pictorial index
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Audio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches
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Telephone switches
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Talk switch
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“DISP” button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Cruise control switch
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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Back switch
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