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Unlocking and locking the back door
Press the button to unlock the door.
The back window can be opened by pressing and holding this but- ton. (→P. 101)
Press the button to lock the door. The back window can be closed by pressing and holding this but- ton. (→P. 101)
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Antenna location and effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the luggage compartment
CTH12AS058
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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
CTH12AS051
(Only
When locking or unlock- ing the doors The system can be oper- ated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) either of the outside front door handles and back door. the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes The system can be oper- ated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and lower part of the door handle simulta- neously.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on which warning light comes on. (→P. 587)
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The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.
Alarm
Situation
Correction procedure
Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds
Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds
Interior alarm sounds continu- ously
Interior alarm pings repeatedly
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle. An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lock position, then closing the door by pulling on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle. An attempt was made to lock the vehicle using the entry function while a door was open. An attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehicle when the shift lever was not in P. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door was open (The driver's door was opened when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in ACCES- SORY mode.)
Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and close the driver's door.
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Alarm
Situation
Correction procedure
Interior alarm sounds once.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch was pressed after the doors were unlocked with the mechan- ical key. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch was pressed two consecutive times without the electronic key being present.
Touch the electronic key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while depressing the brake pedal.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre- vent the vehicle battery from discharging and the electronic key battery from depleting. ●When the entry function has not been used for 5 days or more ●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
●If the entry function has not been used for 14 days or more, the vehicle cannot be unlocked by a door other than the driver's door. To unlock the vehicle, grip the driver's door handle or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key.
The system will resume operation when ●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch when carrying the
electronic key on your person.
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control.
(→P. 49)
●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (→P. 621)
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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 621) ●When the electronic key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri- cal noise
●When carrying a portable radio, mobile phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects • Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags • Coins • Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity ●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby ●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves • Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) • Digital audio players • Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the back window
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■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases: • The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel or floor, in the glove box,
or in the auxiliary box of the instrument panel.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the electronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●The doors may lock or unlock if the electronic key is within the effective range and a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if a door is not opened and closed.
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec- tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
■Notes for locking the doors
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni- tion signals will be given.
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
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●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
■Notes for the unlocking function
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. ●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle. Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)
■If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 621)
●Starting the engine: →P. 622
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■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 552) • The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate. • The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: • TVs • Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Glass top ranges • Table lamps
■Precautions when disconnecting the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system immediately after the battery has been disconnected. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnecting the bat- tery but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunc- tion.
●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in when the battery was disconnected, be especially careful when reconnect- ing the battery.
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■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 552
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)
■Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-2
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-14
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD
FCC ID: HYQ14ADF
FCC ID: HYQ13CZE
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 38) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.
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The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle. Vehicles without a smart key system
CTH12AS045
Vehicles with a smart key system
CTH12AS046
Locks all the doors Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (→P. 50) Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. the windows and Opens moon roof (press and hold)* *: This setting must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Opens the windows and moon roof (press and hold)* Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (→P. 50)
*: This setting must be custom-
ized at your Toyota dealer.
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system. (→P. 116)
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■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow- ing situations: ●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity ●When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby ●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with a smart key system
→P. 43
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system) Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 621)
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 552)
Vehicles with a smart key system
→P. 46
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 552
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)
■Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZE FCC ID: HYQ12BBY FCC ID: HYQ13BDC NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch. ■ Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
→P. 35
■ Wireless remote control
→P. 49
■ Key Turning the key operates the doors as follows: Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Turning the key unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.
Vehicles with a smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 621)
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■ Door lock switch
Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors
■ Inside lock buttons
CTH12AS013
Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.
CTH12AS014
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Locking the doors from the outside without a key
STEP 1
STEP 2
Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle. The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.
CTH12AS015
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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
Function
Shift position linked door locking function Shift position linked door unlocking function
Speed linked door lock- ing function
Operation
Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the doors. Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the doors. All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door unlocking function (vehicles without a smart key system) Driver's door linked door unlocking function (vehicles with a smart key system) ■ Setting and canceling the functions
All the doors are unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.
All the doors are unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
STEP 1
Vehicles without a smart key system Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.) Vehicles with a smart key system Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 sec- onds.)
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STEP 2
CTH12AS016
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door lock for approximately 5 seconds and then release.
switch
or
to
corresponding
The shift lever and switch posi- tions the desired function to be set are shown in the following table. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.
Function
Shift lever position
Driver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock- ing function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door locking func- tion Driver's door linked door unlock- ing function
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are locked and then unlocked.
■Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 621)
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)
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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Always use a seat belt. ●Always lock all the doors. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi- cle and it may result in serious injury or death. Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
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The Automatic running boards are linked to the side door opera- tions, extending and retracting when a side door is opened and closed. When a door is opened or closed, the board on the same side extends or retracts.
Opening a door: The appropriate board extends Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts
CTH12AS059
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Turning off the Automatic running boards system
Press “OFF” on the Automatic running boards switch to turn off the Automatic running boards system.
On (Automatic mode) Off The orange line at the top of the switch illuminates to indicate that the Automatic running boards system is on. When extension of the boards is not necessary, or extension of a board is not desirable due to an obstacle, turn the Automatic run- ning boards switch off before opening the side door.
CTH12AS056
■Jam protection function
During Automatic running boards operation: If a board contacts an obstacle when extending, it will retract. If an obstacle gets caught between a board and the vehicle when retracting, the board will extend. If an obstacle is detected 3 times in a row during Automatic running boards operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the obstacle. When a side door on the same side as the board is opened and closed one more time, the board will extend and retract, or retract and extend. After this, the board will resume normal operation.
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■Automatic retraction function
The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following conditions: ●A board is not completely retracted ●Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle speed returns to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
■If the Automatic running boards indicator comes on when driving first
commences A board has not completely retracted. Check that no obstacles are caught between a board and the vehicle.
■If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes
There may be a malfunction in the Automatic running boards system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is frozen
The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic running boards are not operating correctly, turn the Automatic running boards switch off and refrain from use. When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards switch off.
■After recharging/reconnecting the battery
If the Automatic running boards have not completely extended or retracted, the boards may not move in the intended direction the first time they are operated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will resume normal operation.
■When getting in and out of the vehicle
Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to contact with the lower part of the vehicle body.
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CAUTION
■Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause serious injury. Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is caught. Be careful not to get fingers or other body parts caught.
■Cautions regarding the Automatic running boards
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers and people in the vehicle’s sur- rounding area do not have a hand on a board or any part of their body in a position where it could be caught between a board and the vehicle when an Automatic running board is being operated.
●Confirm that the boards have completely extended or retracted before get- ting in or out of the vehicle. If someone gets in or out of the vehicle during Automatic running board operation, the boards may stop extending or retracting.
●Drive the vehicle after confirming that the boards have completely retracted. Driving with a board extended is dangerous because it may hit other people or objects.
●Take care when pressing the Automatic running boards switch. The board
will extend or retract and may hit other people or objects.
●Always check that the Automatic running boards switch is turned off when
cleaning a board.
●Do not allow children to operate the Automatic running boards.
Operating Automatic running boards in a manner so that a board contacts someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.
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The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures:
■ Locking and unlocking the back door
Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
→P. 36
Wireless remote control
→P. 49
Door lock switch
→P. 54
Keys (vehicles without a smart key system)
the back window
Unlocks all the doors Opens (turn and hold) (→P. 101) Locks all the doors Closes (turn and hold) (→P. 101)
the back window
CTH12AS018
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle Back door opener
Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.
CTH12AS038
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Rear step bumper
rear step bumper
is The intended for rear end protection and easier step-up loading.
CTH12AS019
■When closing the back door
Lower the back door using the back door handle, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.
■Luggage compartment lights
CTH12AS029
Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:
Turns the light off Turns the light on Turns the light on/off linked to back door position
CTH12AS054
If the luggage compartment lights remain on when the back door is not fully closed and the luggage compartment light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged
→P. 620
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door closed.
If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or lug- gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri- ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.
●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
●Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion.
●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door, which may result in death or serious injury of the child.
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed again after it is opened.
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CAUTION
●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
●The back door may fall if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment. ●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.
●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.
CTH12AS035
CTH12AS037
●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.
●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may fall closed again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the back door components
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.
■Back door damper stays
The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.
●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.
●Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.
●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.
●Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.
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Manual seat
Seat position adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only) Seatback angle adjustment lever Lumber support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
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Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only) Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only) Lumber support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Active head restraints
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When the occupant’s lower back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly for- ward and upward to help reduce the risk of whiplash to the seat occupant.
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■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat
If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.
Inner structure
During rear-end collision
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
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Vehicles without third row seats ■ Rear seat
Pull up the seatback angle adjustment lever until the lock is released.
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Vehicles with third row seats ■ Second row seats
Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever
■ Third row seats
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The third row seats do not have a seat adjustment function.
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Folding down the rear seats (vehicles without third row seats)
■ Before folding down the rear seats
STEP 1
Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.
STEP 2
Fold down the head restraints.
the
returning
When head restraints to their original posi- tions, make sure they are locked securely.
STEP 3
Stow the rear seat belt buckles.
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■ Folding down the rear seats
STEP 1
Swing the bottom cushions up by pulling the lock release strap.
When returning the rear seat cushions to their original posi- tions, make sure they are locked securely.
STEP 2
Push the lock release button and fold down the seatbacks.
To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.
■ Folding down rear center seatback only
Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.
To return the rear center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.
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Folding down the second row seats (vehicles with third row seats)
■ Before folding down the second row seats
STEP 1
STEP 2
Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.
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Stow the second row seat belt buckles.
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■ Folding down the second row seats
Pull the seatback lock release lever and the seatback down.
fold
To return the second row seat- backs to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.
■ Folding down the second row center seatback only
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Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.
To return the second row center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.
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Moving a second row seat for access to the third row seats (vehicles with third row seats)
■ Getting in the vehicle (right side only)
Pull up the lever and fold down the seatback. The seat will slide forward. Move the seat to the front-most position.
■ Getting out of the vehicle (right side only)
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Lift the lever on the back of the seatback and fold down the seat- back. The seat will slide forward. Move the seat to the front-most position.
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■ After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle
Lift up the seatback and slide the seat backward until it locks.
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Folding down the third row seats (vehicles with third row seats)
■ Before folding down the third row seats
Pass the seat belts through the seat belt hangers and secure the seat belt plates.
This prevents the shoulder belts from being damaged. Make sure that the seat belts are removed from the hangers before using them.
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■ Folding down the third row seats From inside
STEP 1
Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.
STEP 2
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Pull the lever up.
The seat cushion will slide back- ward.
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STEP 3
Pull the lever to unlock the seat- back and then fold the seatback down.
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From outside
STEP 1
Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.
STEP 2
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Pull the lever up.
The seat cushion will slide back- ward and the seatback will be unlocked.
STEP 3
Fold the seatback down.
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■ Returning the third row seats
As the seat cushions cannot be pulled forward from outside, this operation can only be performed from inside.
STEP 1
Raise the seatbacks to their orig- inal positions. Make sure securely.
they are
locked
STEP 2
Pull the seat cushions forward.
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STEP 3
Raise the head restraints.
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CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
■Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an acci- dent. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks.
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Head restraints are provided for all seats. ■ Adjusting the head restraints Front and second seats
Lock release button
Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button.
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■ Folding the head restraints Second seats (vehicles without third row seats)
To use To fold
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Third seats (vehicles with third row seats) To use To fold
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■Removing the head restraints (except third row seats)
Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.
■Installing the head restraints (except third row seats)
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Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down to the lock position. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
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Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
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■Adjusting the second center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
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CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. ●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seat belts
● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.
● Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. ● Do not twist the seat belt.
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■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.
Release button
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■ Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats) Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.
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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal and side collision or a vehicle rollover.
The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal or side impact or a rear impact.
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