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c. Select “Dial” using

Speed dialing

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Press the off-hook switch. Press the preset button to which the desired number is regis- tered. Press the off-hook switch.

When receiving a phone call

■ Answering a phone call Press the off-hook switch.

■ Refusing a phone call

Press the on-hook switch.

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Transferring a phone call

A call can be transferred between the cellular phone and system while dialing, receiving a call, or during a call. Use one of the follow- ing methods:

a. Operate the cellular phone.

Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the oper- ation of the phone.

b. Press the off-hook switch*1. c. Press the talk switch and say “Call transfer”*2. *1: This operation can be performed only when transferring a call

from the cellular phone to the system during a call.

*2: While the vehicle is in motion, a call cannot be transferred from the system to the cellular phone. Also, this operation is invalid while dialing or receiving a call.

Using the call history memory

Follow the procedure below to use a number stored in the call history memory:

STEP 1

STEP 2

Press the talk switch and say “Redial” (when using a number stored in the outgoing call history memory) or “Callback” (when using a number stored in the incoming call history memory). Select the number by either of the following methods: a. Say “Previous” or “Go back” until the desired number is dis-

played.

b. Select the desired number using

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The following operations can be performed:

Dialing: Press the off-hook switch or select “Dial” using a voice

command or

Storing the number in the phone book: Select “Store” using a voice

command or

Deleting: Select “Delete” using a voice command or

■Call history

Up to 5 numbers can be stored in each of the outgoing and incoming call his- tory memories.

■When talking on the phone

●Do not talk at the same time as the other party. ●Keep the volume of the incoming voice down. Otherwise, voice echo will

increase.

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Setting a cellular phone

Registering a cellular phone in the hands-free phone system allows the system to function. The following functions can be used for reg- istered cellular phones: ■ Functions and operation procedures To enter the menu for each function, follow the steps below using a

voice command or

● Registering a cellular phone

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Pair Phone”

● Selecting the cellular phone to be used

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Select Phone”

● Changing a registered name

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Change Phone Name (Change name)”

● Listing the registered cellular phones

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “List Phones”

● Deleting a cellular phone

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Delete Phone”

● Changing the passkey

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Set Passkey” ● Turning the hands-free phone automatic connection on/off

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Handsfree Power”

Registering a cellular phone

Select “Pair Phone” using a voice command or

, and perform

the procedure for registering a cellular phone. (→P. 411)

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Selecting the cellular phone to be used

STEP 1

Select “Select Phone” using a voice command or

Pattern A

STEP 2

Select the cellular phone to be used by either of the following methods, and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the desired phone name. b. Press the talk switch and say “List phones”. While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

Pattern B

STEP 2

Select the cellular phone to be used using

Changing a registered name

STEP 1

Select “Change Phone Name (Change name)” using a voice

command or

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STEP 2

Select the name of the cellular phone to be changed by either of the following methods: a. Press the talk switch and say the desired phone name, and

select “Confirm” using a voice command or

b. Press the talk switch and say “List phones”. While the desired phone name is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

c. Select the desired phone name using

STEP 3

Press the talk switch or select “Record Name” using

and say a new name.

STEP 4

Select “Confirm” using a voice command or

Listing the registered cellular phones

Selecting “List Phones” using a voice command or

causes the

list of registered cellular phones to be read aloud. When listing is complete, the system returns to “Phone Setup”. Pressing the talk switch while the name of a cellular phone is being read selects the cellular phone, and the following functions will be available: • Selecting a cellular phone: “Select Phone” • Changing a registered name: “Change Name” • Deleting a cellular phone: “Delete Phone”

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Deleting a cellular phone

STEP 1

Select “Delete Phone” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Select the cellular phone to be deleted by either of the follow- ing methods and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the name of the desired cellu-

lar phone.

b. Press the talk switch and say “List phones”. While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

Changing the passkey

STEP 1

Select “Set Passkey” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Press the talk switch, say a 4 to 8-digit number, and select

“Confirm” using a voice command or

The number should be input 1 digit at a time. When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has

STEP 3

been input, press

again.

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Turning the hands-free phone automatic connection on/off

■ Turning off the automatic connection

STEP 1

Select “Handsfree Power” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Select “Turn off” using a voice command or

■ Turning on the automatic connection

STEP 1

Select “Handsfree Power” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Select “Turn on” using a voice command or

■The number of cellular phones that can be registered Up to 6 cellular phones can be registered in the system.

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Security and system setup

To enter the menu of each setting, follow the steps below: ■ Security setting items and operation procedure

● Setting or changing the PIN (Personal Identification Number)

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Security” → 3. “Set PIN”

● Locking the phone book

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Security” → 3. “Phonebook Lock (Phone book lock)”

● Unlocking the phone book

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “Security” → 3. “Phonebook Unlock (Phone book unlock)”

■ System setup items and operation procedure

● Setting voice guidance volume

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “System Setup” → 3. “Guidance Vol- ume”

● Initialization

1. “Setup (Setup)” → 2. “System Setup” → 3. “Reset Settings”

can only be used for system setup operation.

Setting or changing the PIN

■ Setting a PIN

STEP 1

Select “Set PIN” using a voice command or

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STEP 2

Enter a PIN using a voice command or

When using

, input the code 1 digit at a time.

■ Changing the PIN

STEP 1

Select “Set PIN” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Enter the registered PIN using a voice command or

STEP 3

Enter a new PIN using a voice command or

When using

, input the code 1 digit at a time.

Locking or unlocking the phone book

STEP 1

Select “Phonebook Lock (Phone book lock)” or “Phonebook Unlock (Phone book unlock)” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select

“Confirm” using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the registered PIN.

b. Input a new PIN using

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Setting voice guidance volume

STEP 1

Select “Guidance Volume” using

STEP 2

Change the voice guidance volume.

To decrease the volume: Turn

counterclockwise.

To increase the volume: Turn

clockwise.

Initialization

STEP 1

Select “Reset Settings” and then “Confirm” using

STEP 2

Select “Confirm” using

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■Initialization

●The following data in the system can be initialized:

• Phone book • Outgoing and incoming call history • Speed dials • Registered cellular phone data • Security code

●Once the initialization has been completed, the data cannot be restored

to its original state.

■When the phone book is locked

The following functions cannot be used: ●Dialing by inputting a name ●Speed dialing ●Dialing a number stored in the call history memory ●Using the phone book

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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) Using the phone book

To enter the menu of each setting, follow the steps below:

● Adding a new phone number

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Add Entry”

● Setting speed dial

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Speed Dial (Set speed dial)”

● Changing a registered name

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Change Name”

● Deleting registered data

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Delete Entry”

● Deleting speed dial

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “Delete Speed Dial”

● Listing the registered data

1. “Phonebook” → 2. “List Names”

Adding a new phone number

The following methods can be used to add a new phone number: ● Inputting a phone number using a voice command ● Transferring data from the cellular phone

● Inputting a phone number using

● Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming call history

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■ Adding procedure

STEP 1

Select “Add Entry” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Use one of the following methods to input a telephone num- ber:

Inputting a telephone number using a voice command

STEP2-1 Select “By Voice (By voice)” using a voice command

or

STEP2-2 Press the talk switch, say the desired number, and

select “Confirm” using a voice command.

Transferring data from the cellular phone

STEP2-1 Select “By Phone” and then “Confirm” using a voice

command or

STEP2-2 Transfer the data from the cellular phone.

Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the details of transferring data.

STEP2-3 Select the data to be registered by either of the fol-

lowing methods: a. Say “Previous” or “Next” until the desired data is displayed, and select “Confirm” using a voice command.

b. Select the desired data using

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Inputting a phone number using

STEP2-1 Select “Manual Input” using

STEP2-2 Input a phone number using

, and press

once again.

Input the phone number 1 digit at a time.

Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming call his- tory

STEP2-1 Select “Call History” using a voice command or

STEP2-2 Select “Outgoing Call History (Outgoing)” or “Incom- ing Call History (Incoming)” using a voice command

or

STEP2-3 Select the data to be registered by either of the fol-

lowing methods: a. Say “Previous” or “Go back” until the desired data is displayed, and select “Confirm” using a voice command.

b. Select the desired data using

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STEP 3

Select the name to be registered by either of the following methods, and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch and say the desired name.

b. Select “Record Name” using

, and say the desired

name.

STEP 4

Select “Confirm” using a voice command or

STEP 3

In firm” registers the newly added phone number as a speed dial.

, selecting “Speed Dial (Set speed dial)” instead of “Con-

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Setting speed dials

STEP 1

Select “Speed Dial (Set speed dial)” using a voice command

or

STEP 2

Select the data to be registered as a speed dial by either of the following methods: a. Press the talk switch, say desired number, and select “Con-

firm” using a voice command or

b. Press the talk switch, and say “List names”. While the desired name is being read aloud, press the talk switch,

and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

c. Select the desired data using

STEP 3

Select the desired preset button, and register the data into speed dial by either of the following methods: a. Press the desired preset button, and select “Confirm” using

a voice command or

b. Press and hold the desired preset button.

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Changing a registered name

STEP 1

Select “Change Name” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Select the name to be changed by either of the following methods. a. Press the talk switch, say desired name, and select “Con-

firm” using a voice command or

b. Press the talk switch, and say “List names”. While the desired name is being read aloud, press the talk switch,

and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

c. Select the desired name using

STEP 3

Select “Record Name” with

or the talk switch.

STEP 4

Say a new name, and select “Confirm” using a voice com-

mand or

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Deleting registered data

STEP 1

Select “Delete Entry” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Select the data to be deleted by either of the following meth-

ods, and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

a. Press the talk switch, and say the name of the desired

phone number to be deleted.

b. Press the talk switch, say “List phones”. While the name of the desired phone number is being read aloud, press the talk switch.

Deleting speed dials

STEP 1

Select “Delete Speed Dial” using a voice command or

STEP 2

Press the preset button in which the desired speed dial is regis-

tered, and select “Confirm” using a voice command or

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Listing the registered data

Selecting “List names” using a voice command causes a list of the registered data to be read aloud. When listing is complete, the system returns to “Phonebook”. Pressing the talk switch while the desired data is being read aloud selects the data, and the following function will be available. • Dialing: “Dial” • Changing a registered name: “Change Name” • Deleting an entry: “Delete Entry” • Setting a speed dial: “Speed Dial (Set speed dial)”

■Limitation of number of digits

A phone number that exceeds 24 digits cannot be registered.

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3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list

CTH35AS003

Rear interior light (→P. 439) Front personal lights/front interior light (→P. 439) Shift lever light (when the engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position [without a smart key system] or “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode [with a smart key system]) Inside door handle lights (if equipped) Outer foot lights (if equipped) Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart key system) Footwell lights (if equipped) Door courtesy lights (if equipped) Turning the instrument panel light control dial fully downward disables the inside door handle lights, footwell lights and shift lever light. (→P. 191)

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Interior lights

Front

Rear

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Interior lights and personal lights

Turns the lights off Turns the door position on

Turns the door position on Turns the light off Turns the light on

CTH36AS024

Personal lights

Turns the lights on/off

CTH36AS034

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Personal lights

■Illuminated entry system

Vehicles without a smart key system The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/ closed. Vehicles with a smart key system The lights automatically turn on/off according to “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/closed.

■To prevent battery discharge

If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes: ●Engine switch light

●Front interior light (when the switch is in the

position)

●Rear interior light (when the switch is in the ●Footwell lights ●Inside door handle lights

position)

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

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3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features

Auxiliary box Glove box Bottle holders Tissue pocket Cup holders Pen holder Console box Coin holder

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CAUTION

Glove box

■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high: ●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

The glove box can be opened by pressing the lock release button and can be locked and unlocked by using the master key (vehicles without a smart key system) or the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system).

Open Unlock Lock

CTH36AS033

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open glove box or the items stored inside.

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Console box

Lift the lid while pulling up the knob to release the lock.

CTH36AS011

■The separator can be used in either of the positions shown in the illus-

tration

Change the separator position.

CTH36AS012

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the items stored inside.

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Coin holder

Coin holder

Lift the lid while pulling up the knob to release the lock.

CTH36AS013

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the items stored inside.

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Tissue pocket

Lift the lid while pulling up the knob to release the lock.

CTH36AS014

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the items stored inside.

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Pen holder

Pen holder

Lift the lid while pulling up the knob to release the lock.

CTH36AS015

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the items stored inside.

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Auxiliary box

Auxiliary box (if equipped)

Push the lid.

CTH36AS016

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the auxiliary box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open auxiliary box or the items stored inside.

■Items unsuitable for storing

Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg). Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.

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Cup holders

Front seats

Cup holders

Rear seats (without third row seats)

CTH36AS009

Pull down the rear seat center armrest.

Second row seats (with third row seats)

CTH36AS005

Pull down the second row seat center armrest and press down the button on the armrest.

CTH36AS006

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Cup holders

Third row seats (if equipped)

CTH36AS020

■Adjusting the size of the cup holders

Front seats

Remove the adapter.

Rear seats (without third row seats)

CTH36AS010

Remove the adapter.

CTH36AS031

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Cup holders

CAUTION

■Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.

■When not in use (second row seat cup holders only)

Keep the cup holders closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cup holders or the items stored inside.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the rear cup holders (second row seats only)

Stow the cup holders before stowing the armrest.

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Bottle holders

Bottle holders

Front seats

CTH36AS018

Rear seats (without third row seats)/Second row seats (with third row seats)

CTH36AS019

■When using the bottle holder

●When storing a bottle, close the cap. ●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

CAUTION

■Items unsuitable for the bottle holder

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury.

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NOTICE

Bottle holders

■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot- tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses may break.

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3-7. Other interior features Sun visors

To set the visor in the for- ward position, flip it down. To set the visor in the side position, flip down, unhook, and swing it to the side. To use the side extender, place the visor in the side position, then slide it back- ward.

CTH37AS007

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3-7. Other interior features Vanity mirrors

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is opened.

CTH37AS008

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.

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3-7. Other interior features Clock

Adjusts the hours Adjusts the minutes

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■For quicker adjustment of the clock

To advance the minutes and hours quickly, press and hold the “M” or “H” but- ton. The time can be adjusted back or forth by following the procedure below:

” or “SET/

The hour or minute can be moved for- ward or backward by pressing the “MODE/ ” button while pressing and holding the “H” or “M” but- ton. If the “MODE/ ” but- ton is also pressed and held in the above operation, the hour or minute will move faster.

” or “SET/

■The clock is displayed when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The clock data will be reset.

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3-7. Other interior features Outside temperature display

The temperature display shows temperatures within the ranges of -40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C). Vehicles without Multi-terrain Select

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Vehicles with Multi-terrain Select

■The outside temperature is displayed when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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■ICE indicator

Vehicles without Multi-terrain Select

If the outside temperature lowers to 37°F (3°C) or below when the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the “ICE” indicator will come on to warn the driver that roads may be icy. Check the road surface and drive carefully. (The indicator will go off when the outside tem- perature rises to 41°F [5°C].)

Vehicles with Multi-terrain Select

If the outside temperature lowers to 37°F (3°C) or below when the engine switch is in the “ON” position, the “ICE” indicator will come on to warn the driver that roads may be icy. Check the road surface and drive carefully. (The indicator will go off when the outside temperature rises to 41°F [5°C].)

■Display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- played, or the display may take longer than normal to change: ●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 14 mph

[24 km/h])

●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/

exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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3-7. Other interior features Power outlets (12 V DC)

The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A. Center panel

CTH37AS006

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Glove box

Luggage compartment (vehicles without the 120 V AC)

CTH37AS096

CTH37AS085

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Luggage compartment (vehicles with the 120 V AC)

CTH37AS086

■The power outlet can be used when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir- cuit.

■To prevent blown fuse

Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

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3-7. Other interior features Power outlets (120 V AC)∗

The power outlet can be used for electrical appliances. Main switch

To use the power outlet, turn on the main switch.

The power supply starts a few seconds after the main switch is pressed.

Power outlet socket (in the console box)

CTH37AS055

CTH37AS023

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Power outlet socket (luggage compartment)

CTH37AS087

Maximum available capacity of the power outlet

■ While the vehicle is being driven

The maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 120 V AC/100
W.

■ When the vehicle is stationary

The maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on the position of the shift lever. ● The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/100 W when the shift lever

is in any position other than P or N.

● The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/400 W when the shift lever

is in P or N. The maximum capacity of 400 W can only be restored by turning the power outlet main switch off and then on again with the shift lever in P or N.

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■The power outlet can be used when

The engine is running.

■The indicator light changes according to the maximum available

capacity as follows:

120 V AC/400 W 120 V AC/100 W

CTH37AS025

■When the power outlet is in operation

The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. ■If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on

The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan- dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.

■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any

of the following conditions apply: ●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on. ●Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is

attempted. A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor- mal and does not indicate a malfunction.

●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have

been used continuously for a long time period.

●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air condition- ing, etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of time.

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■If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, con-

duct the following procedure:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the park- ing brake. Check and ensure that the shift lever is in P or N. Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not broken. Press the power outlet main switch again.

When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera- ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet main switch on again. If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■Using a power outlet

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury. ●Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be thoroughly dried before use.

●Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet. ●Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid. ●When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices

written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.

●Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary repairs.

■To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before

use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the following: ●Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving. ●Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-

heating while driving.

●Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.

■To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-

form any of the following actions: ●Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping. ●Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud. ●Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or

feet.

●Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet. ●Using malfunctioning electric appliances. ●Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

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NOTICE

■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug

●Close the power outlet lid when not in use. ●Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this

may cause a short circuit.

●Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet. ●After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.

■To prevent the fuse from being blown

Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum capacity of the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power supply.

■Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)

The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con- sumption is under maximum capacity. ●Appliances with high initial peak wattage ●Measuring devices that process precise data. ●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

■To prevent battery discharge

Turn off all the vehicle's electronic equipment and accessories, such as the headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.

■To prevent any damage caused by heat

●Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.

●Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.

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■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving

Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.

■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-

nected Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replace- ments.

■If the power outlet gets dirty

Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

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Front passenger’s seat

Driver’s seat

CTH37AS005

On The indicator light comes on. Adjusts the seat tempera- ture The further you move the dial forward, the warmer the seat becomes.

■The seat heaters can be used when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■When not in use

Move the dial fully backward. The indicator light turns off.

∗: If equipped

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■Burns

●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat

heater on to avoid the possibility of burns: • Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-