2010 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

Power window switches P. 74

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Storage compartment∗ P. 283
Navigation system switches*

Cup holders P. 284
Ashtray∗ P. 290

Shift lever P. 140

Shift lock override button P. 416

Seat heater/ventilator switch∗ P. 293

∗: If equipped *: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. 11

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Instrument panel

Gauges and meters P. 148

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch

P. 156
P. 145
P. 159

Driving position memory switches∗

P. 55

Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 160

Glove box P. 279

Horn P. 147

Tire pressure warning reset switch (hidden under panel) P. 346

Trunk opener main switch P. 46

Parking brake pedal P. 146

Telescopic lock release lever P. 68
Tilt lock release lever

P. 68

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Audio remote control switches P. 239

Telephone switch∗ P. 247

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system) P. 133

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system) P. 137
Climate remote control switches P. 206
Talk switch* P. 247
Distance switch∗ P. 172

Cruise control switch P. 165, 168

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

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Instrument panel

Clock P. 288

Center display P. 154
Navigation system*

Emergency flashers P. 384

Air conditioning system P. 198

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P. 208

Audio system P. 210

Air conditioning system P. 198

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Outside rear view mirror switches P. 72

Fuel filler door opener P. 80
Trunk opener P. 46
Rear sunshade switch∗ P. 296
Glass breakage sensor∗ P. 85

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

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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. 36)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

Vehicles without smart key system

Master keys Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 36) Valet key Key number plate

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.

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■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. 46, 300) ●Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your

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

●Vehicles without smart key system: Provide the attendant with the valet

key.

■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. 417)

■When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but- tons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed acciden- tally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

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

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

●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. 133)

∗: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors

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 lock button to lock the door.

Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the trunk.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

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

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■ 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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■Operation signals

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

■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. 418) ●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, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

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

metallic object

●When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity ●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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■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. 85)

is pressed, the

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■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. ●When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more ●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... ●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch ●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function

(→P. 36) or the mechanical key (→P. 418)

■Electronic key battery depletion

●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. 363)

●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

■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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■Note for the smart key system

●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.

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

be locked or unlocked by anyone.

●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.

●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.)

●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.)

●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.

■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. ■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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■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. 393) 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. 363)

Shift the shift lever to “P”.

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm rings continu- ously

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

■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 418) ●Starting the engine: →P. 418

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 363

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 454)

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■Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ14AAB FCC ID: HYQ13BZH FCC ID: HYQ14ABK FCC ID: HYQ13BZW 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. 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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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●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.

●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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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 Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Unlocks the trunk (push and hold) Sounds alarm (push and hold) (→P. 86)

Locks all doors Sounds alarm (push and hold) (→P. 86) Unlocks all doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Unlocks the trunk (push and hold)

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■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.

■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart key system)

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10 seconds if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■Security feature

→P. 31

■When the key battery is fully depleted

→P. 363

■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. ●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other

facility that generates strong radio waves

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

munication device

●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity ●When the wireless key has come into 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

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 454)

■Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ14AAB FCC ID: HYQ13BZH FCC ID: HYQ14ABK FCC ID: HYQ13BZW 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 Jordan.

Type Approval Number: TRC/LPD/2009/4
NOTE: This device complies with the specifications mentioned in test reports No. (20071409200), (20071409300), and (20071409500) issued by Telefication B.V./The Netherlands. TRC WARNING: This Certificate does not apply to any modified or changed product nor does it authorize its holder to enter the subject equipment into Jordan without hav- ing a special permissions. If this occurs Jordan TRC has the right to impose any penalties stipulated in Jordan’s Telecommunications Law No. 13 of 1995 and its amendments and regulations of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.

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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: ●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

●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.

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 or door lock switch. ■ Entry system (vehicles with smart key system)

→P. 25

■ Wireless remote control

→P. 36

■ Key

Vehicles with smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 418) Vehicles without smart key system

Locks all doors Unlocks all doors Turning the key unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

■ Door lock switch

Locks all doors Unlocks all doors

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■ 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 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. 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

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.

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Function

Operation

Driver’s door linked door unlocking function

Vehicles with smart key system

All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

Vehicles without smart key system

All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.

■ Setting and canceling the functions

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

STEP 1

Vehicles with smart key system: Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform Vehicles without smart key system: Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform STEP 2
within 10 seconds.)

within 10 seconds.)

STEP 2

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STEP 2

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

or

to

corresponding

The shift lever and switch posi- tions the desired function to be set are shown as follows. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.

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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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 454)

CAUTION

■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. ●Always use a seat belt. ●Always lock all doors. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. ●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. ■ Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Push the opener switch.

■ Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle Entry system (vehicles with smart key system) →P. 25
Wireless remote control →P. 36

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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■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.

■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

■Caution while driving

●Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.

If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug- gage in the trunk 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 trunk lid before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus- ing an accident.

●Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-

sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could overheat or suffo- cate.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.

Doing so may cause the trunk lid operate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

■Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri- ous injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the trunk lid, 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 trunk is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

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CAUTION

●The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk.

●When closing the trunk lid, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

●When closing the trunk lid, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the trunk handle is used to fully close the trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed again after it is opened.

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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

Active head restraint

When a front seatback receives a strong impact during a rear- end collision, the head restraint moves slightly forward and upward to provide support for the occupants head.

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■Active head restraint

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may cause the head restraint inner structure to appear. This does not indicate a problem.

Inner structure

During rear-end collision

CAUTION

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

■ 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

■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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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. ■ Entering a position to memory STEP 1

Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions.

STEP 2

STEP 3
STEP 3

Push the “SET” button, then within 3 seconds, 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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■ Recalling the memorized position STEP 1

Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

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. ■ Setting the linked door unlock operation STEP 1

Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1” or “2” buttons. (→P. 55) Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, then close the driver’s door.

STEP 2

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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.

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. 85)

is pressed, the

■ Canceling the linked door unlock operation STEP 1

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

STEP 2

■Retained accessory power

Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again, even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF.

■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.

■If the battery is disconnected

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

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CAUTION

■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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Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Lock release button

■Removing the head restraints

Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.

■Installing the head restraints

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.

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■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.

■Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint

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

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. ●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.

■ 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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■ 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.

STEP 1

STEP 2

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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.

■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.

■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. 116)

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■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 61) 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.

■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 61)

■Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriately for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 109) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 61 regarding seat belt usage.

■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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■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, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt

●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●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.

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

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

●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.

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

■Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 62)

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CAUTION

■Seat belt pretensioners

●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 SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

■Child restraint lock function belt

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt.

■Seat belt damage and wear

●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.

●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.

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

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

●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

■Using a seat belt comfort guide

●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.

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

●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.

■Using a seat belt extender

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

the extender.

●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.

●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

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

Hold the steering wheel, press the tilt lock release lever, and adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel vertically.

When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

■ To change the column length

the

telescopic

Hold the steering wheel and press lock release lever, and adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally.

After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.

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CAUTION

■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.

■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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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

The indicator comes on when auto mode is turned on. Vehicles with smart key sys- tem: The anti-glare mirror is automatically set to auto when- ever “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system: The anti-glare mirror is automatically set to auto when- ever the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.

turned

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■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.