LAND CRUISER

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

 2013
Land Cruiser

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle

operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Land
Cruiser.

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Land
Cruiser operations. Every Land Cruiser owner should review the
Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any
time without notice.
INDEX

OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 9

Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5

OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,2 7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock1 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Back door 17
Cooler box 26
Crawl control 21
Cup holders 26
Door locks 25
Dynamic radar cruise control 22-23
Four-wheel drive 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 23
Lights1 & turn signals 15

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Mirrors-Side 17
Moonroof 17
Multi-Information Display2 24
Parking brake 27
Power outlets-12V DC 27
Power outlet-120V AC 27
Rear seat entertainment system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat heaters and ventilators 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Seats-Tumbling second row seats 13
Seats-Tumbling third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 24
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 25
Windows-Power 16
Window wipers & washers 16

SAFETY AND Doors-Child safety locks 29

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Floor mat installation 31

EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety SystemTM 30
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28

1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls

Steering wheel audio controls*

Telephone controls*
Voice command button*
Multi-Information Display button
Distance switch*
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Multi-Information Display
Wiper and washer controls
Audio system*
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator
Clock*
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator
Emergency flasher button
Outside rearview mirrors/Rear window defogger button
Air Conditioning controls*

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 OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS

“ENGINE START STOP” switch

Four-wheel drive control switch
VIEW switch (multi-terrain monitor)*
Dynamic radar cruise control
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Headlight leveling dial
Power outside rearview mirror controls
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Instrument panel light control

Tilt and telescopic steering control
Intuitive parking assist switch
Center differential lock/unlock switch
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF switch
Heated steering wheel switch
VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Headlight cleaner

* Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for details.

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OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Service indicator and reminder
Voltmeter
Multi-information display
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Odometer and two trip meters
Engine oil pressure gauge
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button

Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.

Brake system warning1

Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning1

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

Pre-Collision System warning light1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

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 Unengaged Park warning light

Low fuel level warning

OVERVIEW
Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning1

Master warning1

Crawl control indicator1

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator1

Power mode indicator

Automatic Transmission second start indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signal indicator

Fog light indicator

Slip indicator1,2

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

Center differential lock indicator

Cruise control indicator/Cruise control SET indicator

Radar cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1

Multi-terrain select indicator

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

ECO driving indicator1

Turn assist function indicator

1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry
Locking operation

Push

Unlocking operation

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Panic button

Push and hold

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 Smart Key system
Start function

OVERVIEW
Green indicator ON

Depress Push
Carrying brake pedal

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Power (without starting engine)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will
change the operation mode in succession from:

ACCESSORY Accessories such as the radio will operate.

ON Power ON; the engine not running.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
OFF All systems OFF.

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Front door lock Front door unlock*

Grasp

Push

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Back door lock/unlock

Lock

Push
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Unlock
Carry remote
to lock/unlock Push

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Turn to open

Pull

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is

heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.

Hood release

Pull

Pull up latch and

raise hood

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Engine maintenance

OVERVIEW
Engine oil level dipstick

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Windshield washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness
+
control

-
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 45 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Automatic Transmission

Park*
Reverse
Neutral “D”

Drive
“S” mode
“S”

* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in “IGNITION ON” mode and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Power mode Second start mode
Push
Push
d
2n
d
d

2n
2dn

WR R
2n

R
PWWR
PPW
P

2nd
ECT STRT
PWR
For starting on slippery surfaces, such as
For powerful acceleration and driving in snowy roads. Press “2nd” to return to
mountainous regions. normal mode.

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 Steering lock release
Turn

OVERVIEW
Push

Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive control switch

Turn
Push
4

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
High speed

Low speed
Shift to “N” position when stopped, then push and turn to “L4.”

Center differential lock/unlock switch SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push

Lock the center differential when your vehicle’s wheels get stuck in a ditch or
when driving on a slippery or bumpy surface.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat position, cushion angle and height

Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)

Seat adjustments-Rear
Second row Third row

Seatback angle
Seat position
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seats-Head restraints
Front Second row

Height
Angle
Height

Lock release button Lock release button

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 Seats-Tumbling second row seats
(1) (2)

OVERVIEW
(3)

Pull

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(4) (5)

Pull

Seat hook cover

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles and lower the head restraints.
(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seatback and swing the whole seat up and forward.
(4) Hook the holding strap to the assist grip and secure the seat.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(5) Install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Tumbling third row seats

(1) (2)

(3) (4)

Pull

(5) (6)

Pull

Push
(7) (8) Seat hook cover

Returning seats
(1) (2)

Pull

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.

(2) Stow the center head restraint.
(3) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(4) Fold down the outer head restraints.
(5) Fold the seats.
(6) Lift the seats sideward.
(7) Lock the seats.
(8) Install the seat hook covers on the seat hooks.
Returning seats
(1) Install the seat hook covers into the back of the seat cushions.
(2) Lower the seats to their original position.

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Lights & turn signals
Headlights

OVERVIEW
Auto
Headlights
Parking lights

Low beam
High beam flasher
High beam

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a

reduced intensity.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds.
Front fog lights

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Lane change
Left turn

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Window wipers & washers

Front
Adjust sensor sensitivity* Single wipe

Rain-sensing
Slow
* Rain-sensing windshield wiper
Fast
Rotate to increase/decrease
Pull to wash and wipe
sensor sensitivity.
Rear
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe

Windows-Power
Driver side

Window lock
switch
Up

Down

Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up

and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.

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 Mirrors-Side

OVERVIEW
Use switch to adjust mirror
angle while in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode.

Linked mirror function when reversing The outside rearview mirrors

automatically angle downwards when vehicle is in reverse. Will only operate when
switch is in “L” or “R” position.

Back door

Raise
Pull

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Unlock

The back door can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switch.

Moonroof
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Open Tilt

Close Close

Recommended open position to

minimize wind noise.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating
NOTE: For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Front Air Conditioning

Driver side temperature display

Airflow controls (touch to change air outlets)
Passenger side temperature display
Rear AC control button (touch to display rear AC control screen)
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“4-ZONE” button (touch to set the temperatures independently for driver,
front passenger and rear seats)
Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
Temperature controls (driver side)
CLIMATE (push to display AC control screen)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Windshield airflow/defogger (fresh air only)
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger
Micro dust and pollen removal mode ON/OFF
Rear Air Conditioning operation mode ON/OFF
Air intake control (switch between outside air and recirculated air mode)
Temperature controls (passenger side)

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Rear Air Conditioning

OVERVIEW
Temperature selector (left side)
Temperature selector (right side)
Climate control OFF
Airflow vent
Fan speed
Automatic climate control ON

Seat heaters and ventilators

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Front seats

OFF

Push

Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn Blows air from the seat
clockwise for heater; counterclockwise
for airflow. Turns the seat heater on
Second seats

HI HI
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

LO TEMP TEMP LO

Left Right
OFF OFF
second seat AUTO
second seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio
NOTE: For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Function tabs:
Select media
mode

Display
audio
setup
screen

Display
audio
control
screen

Disc slot

Push to Turn to search

turn selected
ON/OFF media (radio,
CD, DVD,
iPod®, etc.)

Seek station/
track/presets
Eject disc or rewind/FF. Mute/Pause

USB port

Connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the USB

port will enable you to listen to these devices through the vehicle’s speaker
system.

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Steering wheel switches
v
“v ”
Volume

OVERVIEW
Use to search within the
control
selected audio medium
(radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
MODE
Push to turn audio ON and to
select an audio mode. Push and
hold to turn audio system OFF.

Crawl control

Speed modes

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Med
Push Lo-Med Med-Hi

Lo Hi

Speed selection switch

Crawl control allows travel on extremely rough off-road surfaces at a fixed low
speed without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Dynamic radar cruise control

Use to drive at a constant speed above 25 mph, or to follow the vehicle in front of
you at a fixed distance without pressing on the gas or brake pedal.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use dynamic radar cruise control.
Turn system ON

System ON/OFF

Set, cancel or resume

Resume2 Increase speed

Cancel1

Set Decrease speed

1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Distance control mode

The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
To select distance control mode Push ON-OFF button. “RADAR READY” or the
“ ” indicator will appear.
To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to “Set, cancel or resume” details at
beginning of section.

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 LONG MIDDLE SHORT

OVERVIEW
To change vehicle-to-vehicle distance Push the distance button to cycle through
the settings, which will change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
Once a dynamic radar cruise control speed has been set, it is not possible to
switch to fixed speed mode without turning the system OFF and then back ON.
Fixed speed mode

(2) Push and hold

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
(1) Push
System ON/OFF

To select fixed speed mode Push ON-OFF button. Push lever forward and hold
until the “ ” indicator appears.
To set, cancel or resume a speed Refer to “Set, cancel or resume” details at
beginning of section.

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be

programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Multi-Information Display

Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:

(1) Front tire angle
(2) Miles left on remaining fuel
(3) Average gas mileage after refueling
(4) Current gas mileage
(5) Average gas mileage and Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
(6) Average vehicle speed
(7) Speedometer
(8) Turn-by-turn navigation setting screen (vehicles with navigation system)
(9) Tire inflation pressure
(10) Display OFF

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Up

Away Toward
from driver
driver

Down
Control switch
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

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 Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Display Microphone

OVERVIEW
Steering wheel telephone switches

Start call
End call

Voice command button

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 4 in the Navigation
System Owner’s Manual, for more information about phone connections and
compatibility.

Door locks

Unlock
Lock
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear seat entertainment system

Front audio system (DVD player)

DVD screen
Remote control
Headphone volume control and headphone jacks
A/V input adapter
120V AC Power outlet
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

Cup holders
Front Rear

Cooler box

COOL
BOX
Indicator
PWR

Push “PWR” button to turn cooler box ON; indicator will illuminate.
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Parking brake
Set Release

OVERVIEW
(2) Push

(1) Pull slightly

Pull

(3) Lower

Power outlets-12V DC
Front Rear

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON”
mode to be used.

Power outlet-120V AC
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in “IGNITION ON” mode to be used.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts

Take up slack
Too high

Keep as low on
hips as possible
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze

lock release to lower

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)

System
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks
three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to ON and press and hold the “ SET” button until
indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in
tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.

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 Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door

OVERVIEW
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Tool box

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Jack

Spare tire

Removing the spare tire

(1) (2) (3)
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

(1) Remove the cover.

(2) Insert the jack handle extension into the lowering screw.
(3) Lower the spare tire completely to the ground.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Star Safety SystemTM

All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and
Smart Stop Technology (SST).

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.

Active Traction Control (A-TRAC)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the 4 wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.

Multi Terrain Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-road
conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud).

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectiveness of all
four wheels.

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can.

Smart Stop Technology (SST)

Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.

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 Floor mat installation
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.

OVERVIEW
For safety, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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NOTES

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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