Fast driving over rough roads or terrain generates heat in the shock absorber, which can lead to foaming or aeration in the fluid. When bubbles form, the shock’s fluid becomes mushy and less effective. A gas-filled shock absorber contains a charge of compressed nitrogen that takes up space inside the shock housing that normally would be filled with air, reducing the chance of bubbles forming.

Instead of a straight line between Drive and Park, a console-mounted shifter incorporates detents or “gates” to make it easier for the driver to select specific forward gears in an automatic transmission.

Help you keep tabs on your Toyota’s vitals. They display important vehicle information such as vehicle speed, engine rpm, engine temperature and fuel level.

(see “Satellite Navigation System”)

Handy hangers attached to the sides of the cargo area or the back of the second- or third-row seats that help secure grocery and shopping bags.

Everything has limits—and the GVWR is the manufacturer’s maximum allowable weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including cargo, passengers and tongue weight of a trailer, if the vehicle is used for towing. Listed in pounds, the GVWR can be found on the certification label usually located on the driver’s doorjamb.