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Audio remote control switches P. 217


Telephone switch∗ P. 224


“ENGINE START STOP” switch (vehicles with smart key system) P. 122


Engine switch (vehicles without smart key system) P. 126
Climate remote control switches P. 185
Talk switch* P. 224
Distance switch∗ P. 154


Cruise control switch P. 149, 152


∗: If equipped *: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 13


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Pictorial index


Instrument panel


Clock P. 265


Center display P. 141
Navigation system*


Emergency flashers


Air conditioning system P. 178


Air conditioning system P. 178


Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P. 187


Audio system


P. 188


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Outside rear view mirror switches P. 64


Fuel filler door opener P. 72
Trunk opener P. 44
Rear sunshade switch∗ P. 273
Glass breakage sensor∗ P. 77


∗: If equipped *: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 15


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1-1. Key information Keys


The following keys are provided with the vehicle.


Vehicles with smart key system


Electronic keys • Operating


system (→P. 24)


the smart key


• Operating


the wireless


remote control function (→P. 35)


Mechanical keys Key number plate


Vehicles without smart key system


Master keys Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 35) Valet key Key number plate


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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)


Take out the mechanical key.


After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the smart key system does not oper- ate properly, you will need the mechanical key.


n When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant


Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage extension door as circumstances demand. (→P. 44, 277) l Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your


own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.


l Vehicles without smart key system: Provided the attendant with the valet


key.


n Key number plate


Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (→P. 394)


NOTICE


n To prevent key damage


l Do not disassemble the key. l Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-


tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.


l Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-


rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.


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The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)


Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 25) Unlocks the trunk (→P. 25) Starts and stops the engine (→P. 122)


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Locking and unlocking the doors


Press the lock button to lock the door.


Grip the handle to unlock the door.


Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle. The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after is locked.


the door


Press the button to unlock the trunk.


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Antenna location and effective range


n Antenna location


Antennas outside cabin Antenna outside trunk Antenna inside trunk Antennas inside cabin


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n Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is


detected)


the electronic key


When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when is within about 3 ft. (1 m) of an outside door handles. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes The system can be operated when is inside the vehicle. When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when is within about 3 ft. (1 m) of the trunk release button.


the electronic key


the electronic key


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n Operation signals


A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)


n Door lock buzzer


If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.


n 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 and wireless remote control from operating properly. (Way of coping: →P. 395) l When the electronic key battery is depleted l 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


l When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other


wireless communication devices


l When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a


metallic object


l When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity l When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following


devices that emit radio waves • Another vehicle’s electronic key • A wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computer If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window


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n Switching the door unlock function


It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. STEP 1


Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.


STEP 2


When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the


, or


button on the key.


The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (Wait for at least 5 seconds after each operation to continue an operation.)


Relevant doors


Unlocking doors


Beep


Hold the driver’s door handle to unlock only the driver’s door Hold a passenger’s door handle to unlock all the doors


Hold a door handle to unlock all doors


Beeps twice


Beeps twice


STEP 3


Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the doors. If a door is not opened within 60 second after doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (→P. 77)


is pressed, the


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n Battery-saving function


In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre- vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging. l When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more l When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of


the vehicle for 10 minutes or more


The system will resume operation when... l The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch l The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function


(→P. 35) or the mechanical key (→P. 395)


n Electronic key battery depletion


l The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→ P. 340)


l 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 • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Table lamps


n 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 may not func- tion.)


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n Note for the smart key system


l 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 near the ground or in a high place, or too close to


the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.


• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.


l As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may


be locked or unlocked by anyone.


l Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to


start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.


l The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)


l Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. 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.)


l A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han- dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.


n 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. n Security feature


If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.


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n Alarms and warning indicators


A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on. (→P. 370) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.


Alarm


Situation


Tried to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key is still inside the passenger compartment Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off


Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still inside and all doors are locked


Tried to lock the vehicle using the entry function while a door is open The electronic key battery is low. Tried to open the door and exit the vehicle without shifting the shift lever to “P”


Exterior alarm sounds once for 2 seconds


Exterior alarm sounds once for 10 seconds Interior alarm sounds once


Interior alarm sounds continu- ously


Correction procedure Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the passenger compart- ment and lock the doors again.


Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and lock the doors again.


Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the trunk and close the trunk lid. Close all of the doors and lock the doors again. Replace the battery. (→P. 340)


Shift the shift lever to “P”.


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Alarm


Situation


Correction procedure


Interior alarm rings continu- ously


Switched to ACC mode while the driver’s door is open (Opened the driver’s door when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACC mode.) Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off while the driver’s door is open


Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and close the driver’s door.


Close the driver’s door.


n If the smart key system does not operate properly


l Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 395) l Starting the engine: →P. 395


n When the electronic key battery is fully depleted


→P. 340


n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer


Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 429)


n Certification for the smart key system


For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.


FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1


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.


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For vehicles sold in Canada


NOTE: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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.


CAUTION


n Caution regarding interference with electronic devices


l People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep


away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 26) 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.


l 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 for disabling the entry function.


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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk Wireless remote control


The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle and the trunk from outside the vehicle.


Vehicles with smart key system


Vehicles without smart key system


Locks all doors Unlocks all doors Unlocks the trunk (push and hold) Sounds alarm (push and hold) (→P. 78)


Locks all doors Sounds alarm (push and hold) (→P. 78) Unlocks all doors Unlocks the trunk (push and hold)


n 2-step unlocking function


When you push the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.


button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the


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n Operation indicator


Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)


Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.


n Door lock buzzer


→P. 28


n Security feature


→P. 31


n When the key battery is fully depleted


→P. 340


n Conditions affecting operation Vehicles with smart key system


→P. 28


Vehicles without smart key system The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol- lowing situations. lNear a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other


facility that generates strong radio waves


lWhen carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com-


munication device


lWhen multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity lWhen the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a


metallic object


lWhen a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby lWhen the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such


as a personal computer


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n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer


Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 429)


n Certification for wireless remote control


For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.


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. NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How- ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to


Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.


which the receiver is connected.


l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.


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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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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk Doors


The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch. n Smart key system


→P. 25


n Wireless remote control


→P. 35


n Key


Vehicles with smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 395) Vehicles without smart key system


Locks all doors Unlocks all doors


n Door lock switch


Locks all doors Unlocks all doors


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n Inside lock button


Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.


Locking the front doors from the outside without a key


STEP 1


STEP 2


Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.


Vehicles with smart key system The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the ACC or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehi- cle. The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked. Vehicles without smart key system The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key is in the engine switch.


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Rear door child-protector lock


The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the locks are set.


These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down rear door switches to lock the rear doors.


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


Driver’s door linked door unlocking function


Operation


Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors. Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors. All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch off.


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n Setting and canceling the functions


To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:


STEP 1


STEP 2


Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch to ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)


Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”, press and hold the driver’s door lock switch ( ) for about 5 seconds then release.


or


corresponding


The shift lever and switch posi- tions the desired function to be set or can- celed are shown as follows.


to


Function


Shift lever position


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


“P”


“N”


When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.


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n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer


Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 429)


CAUTION


n To prevent an accident


Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. l Always use a seat belt. l Always lock all doors. l Ensure that all doors are properly closed. l Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving. l Set the rear door child-protector when children are seated in the rear seat.


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The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart key system or wireless remote control. n Trunk opener


Push the opener switch.


n Smart key system


→P. 25


n Wireless remote control


→P. 35


Canceling the trunk opener feature


Turn the main switch in the glove box OFF to disable the trunk opener.


ON OFF The trunk lid cannot be opened even with the wireless remote control or the smart key system.


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n Internal trunk release lever


the glow-in-the-dark


The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down on lever located on the inside of trunk lid. The lever will continue to glow for some time after the trunk lid is closed.


n When keeping items in the trunk


Turn off the main switch and lock the glove box and trunk storage extension door. The trunk lid can be opened using a loop of wire near the trunk storage extension door even with the main switch in the glove box turned off.


CAUTION


n While driving


Keep the trunk lid closed. This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.


n When children are in the vehicle


Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate, resulting in death or serious injury.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Front seats


Manual seat


Seatback angle lever Seat position lever


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Power seat


Seat leg support switch* Seat position fore/aft switch Seat cushion (front) angle switch* Vertical height switch* Seatback angle switch Lumbar support switch*


*: if equipped


CAUTION


n Reclining adjustment


Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, during an accident 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. n When adjusting the front passenger’s seat from the driver’s seat


Wait until a passenger is seated or have gotten off the front passenger’s seat before operating the switch to avoid injuring the passenger.


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To adjust the seat back angle, pull the lock release lever.


n Keep the flap area clear


Flap area


Do not place objects on the flap area. If objects are left in the gap, the reclining seatback will not lock properly, and may move unexpectedly.


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CAUTION


n Reclining adjustment


Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion, to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, during an accident 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.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Driving position memory system (if equipped)


Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem- ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set this function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked. Two different driving positions can be entered into memory. n Entering a position to memory


Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.


STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3
STEP 3


Switch to ON mode. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions.


While pushing the “SET” but- ton, push button “1” or “2” until the signal beeps.


If the selected button has already been preset, the previ- ously recorded position will be overwritten.


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n Recalling the memorized position Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.


STEP 1


Switch to ON mode.


STEP 2


Push button “1” or “2” to recall the memorized position.


Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation (vehicles with smart key system)


Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and open the driver’s door. n Setting the linked door unlock operation STEP 1


Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1” or “2” buttons. (→P. 50) Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the OFF mode, then close the driver’s door.


STEP 2


STEP 3


Push the “1” or “2” button on the driver’s side and the button on the wireless remote control at the same time for about 1 sec- ond until you hear a beep.


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STEP 4


Open one of the doors. If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (→P. 77)


is pressed, the


n Canceling the linked door unlock operation STEP 1


Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch set to the OFF mode. Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps.


STEP 2


n Retained accessory power


Each memorized position can be activated within 30 seconds after the corre- sponding side door is opened, even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in the OFF mode.


n If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are


being made The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button (“1” or “2”) again.


n If the battery is disconnected


The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is erased when the battery is disconnected.


CAUTION


n Seat adjustment caution


Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas- senger. If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi- tion memory button.


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Lock release button


Removal Grip head restraint and remove while holding the lock release button. Vertical adjustment Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.


n Adjusting the height of the head restraints


Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.


n Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint


Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.


CAUTION


n Head restraint precautions


Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. l Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. l Do not drive with the head restraints removed.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Seat belts


Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. n 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.


n Fastening and releasing the seat belt


Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard. Releasing the belt Press the release button.


Release button


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n Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)


Down Up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.


Seat belt comfort guide (outside rear seats)


If the shoulder belt sits close to a person’s neck, use the seat belt comfort guide.


Pull the comfort guide from the pocket.


Slide the belt past the slot of the guide.


The elastic must be behind the seat belt.


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STEP 3


Buckle, position and release the seat belt.


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 collision.


The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.


n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)


The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around fully.


n Automatic locking retractor (ALR)


When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 103)


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n Pregnant women


Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 54) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.


n People suffering illness


Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 54)


n Child seat belt usage


The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. l Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child


become large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 99)


l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s


seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 54 regarding seat belt usage.


n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated


If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.


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n Seat belt extender


If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.


they are not


CAUTION


Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. n Wearing a seat belt


l Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. l Always wear a seat belt properly. l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt


for more than one person at the same time, including children.


l Toyota recommends that children should be seated in the rear seat and


always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.


l Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat- ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.


l Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. l Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.


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CAUTION


n Seat belt pretensioners


l Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision. If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.


n Seat belt damage and wear


l Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be


jammed in the door. Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from injury.


l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.


l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been


involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.


l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap- propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate improperly and may cause death or serious injury.


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CAUTION


n Using a seat belt comfort guide


l Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must


be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.


l To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use.


l Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoulder. Failure to observe these precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.


n Using a seat belt extender


l Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without


the extender.


l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or injury in the event of a collision.


l The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.


NOTICE


n When using a seat belt extender


When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Steering wheel


The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position. n To change the angle


Up Down


n To change the column length


Toward the driver Away from the driver


CAUTION


n After adjusting the steering wheel


Make sure that the steering wheel is locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.


n While driving


Do not adjust the steering wheel. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Inside rear view mirror


Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions.


Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror


Normal position Anti-glare position


Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi- cles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.


Press the button for longer than 3 seconds to turn auto mode on/off.


The indicator comes on when auto mode is turned on. The anti-glare mirror is auto- matically set to auto whenever the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is turned on.


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n To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view


mirror)


To ensure correct functioning of the sen- sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.


CAUTION


n While driving


Do not adjust the position of the mirror. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or result- ing in death or serious injury.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Outside rear view mirrors


Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ACC or ON mode.


STEP 1


Select a mirror to adjust.


Left Right


STEP 2


Adjust the mirror.


Up Right Down Left


n When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror


defoggers) Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (→P. 187)


n Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view


mirror) When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (→P. 62)


n One touch power adjustment


You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and the outside rear view mirrors. (→P. 50)


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CAUTION


n While driving


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. l Do not adjust the mirrors. l Before driving, be sure to make an adjustment properly.


n When the mirror heaters are operating (if equipped)


Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.


NOTICE


n If ice should jam the mirror


Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.


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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows


The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.


(front


Closing One-touch closing windows only)* Opening One-touch opening (front windows only)*


*: Pushing


the switch


the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.


in


Lock switch


Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.


Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.


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n The power windows can be operated when


The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.


n Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”


switch or the engine switch off (front windows only) The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is switched to ACC mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.


n Jam protection function (front windows only)


If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.


n When the battery is disconnected


The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. (Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.) STEP 1


Open the window halfway. Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold- ing the switch for 1 second.


STEP 2


The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial settings are complete.


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CAUTION


n When closing the windows


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body


in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.


l Do not allow children to operate the power windows.


Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.


n Jam protection function (front windows only)


l Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection


function intentionally.


l The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just


before the window fully closes.


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Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. n Opening and closing


n Tilt up and down


Open Stops just before it is opened fully. Press the switch again to fully open. Close To stop partway, press the switch lightly.


Tilt up Tilt down To stop partway, press the switch lightly.


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n The moon roof can be operated when


The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.


n Operating the moon roof after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”


switch or the engine switch off The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is switched to ACC mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.


n Jam protection function


If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.


n If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically


Keep the switch depressed.


n To reduce moon roof wind noise


Drive with the moon roof opened automatically (just before fully opened position).


n Sunshade


The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.


n When the battery is disconnected


The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. STEP 1


Open the window halfway. Hold down “TILT UP” switch during the following moon roof sequence: Tilt up → Tilt down → Slide open (fully open) → Slide close (fully close) To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic open- ing and closing functions work properly.


STEP 2


STEP 3


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CAUTION


n When opening the moon roof


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. l Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-


cle while it is moving.


l Do not sit on top of the moon roof.


n When closing the moon roof


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. l Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod- ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.


l Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.


Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.


n Jam protection function


l Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection


function intentionally.


l The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just


before the moon roof fully closes.


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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap


Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. n Before refueling the vehicle

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