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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

 Type A

 Type B

When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside door handle. (Only the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button. When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi- cle.

■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of

the door handle If the door will not lock even when the top- side sensor area is touched, try touching both the topside and underside sensor areas at the same time.

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■Alarms and warning indicators

An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-informa- tion display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning message is dis- played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message. The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again.

Retrieve the electronic key from the trunk and close the trunk lid.

Close all of the doors and the doors again.

lock

Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and the doors again.

lock

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehi- cle. The trunk was closed while the electronic key was still inside the trunk and all the doors were locked. An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open. An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button lock position, then closing the door with the elec- tronic key still inside the vehicle.

into

the

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds once for 5 sec- onds

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm sounds continuously

The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door was open (The door driver's was opened when the engine switch was in ACCESSORY mode.) The driver’s door was opened while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the engine switch.

Turn the engine switch off and the driver’s door.

close

Shift the shift lever to P.

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when alarms are sounded and a message or key icon is displayed.

Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Situation

Correction procedure

• Change

the shift position to P.

• Bring

the

electronic key back into the vehicle.

Turn the engine switch off or bring the electronic key back into the vehicle.

Confirm the location of the electronic key.

Continuous Continuous

Once

3 times

Once

3 times

turning off

The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while any shift position other than P was selected with- out the engine switch. The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while the shift position P was selected without turning off the engine switch. Indicates that a door other than the driver’s door has been opened and closed with the engine switch in any mode other than off and the electronic key outside of the detection area.

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Correction procedure

Turn the engine switch off and lock the doors again.

is

Confirm the location of the electronic key. Confirm that the electronic key inside the vehicle. Replace battery. (P. 350) Release steering lock. (P. 159)

the

the

Touch the electronic key to the engine switch while depressing the brake pedal.

Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Situation

Once

Once

9 times

Once

Once

Continuous (5 seconds)









An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the engine switch off. Indicates that the electronic key is not present when attempting to start the engine.

An attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not inside the vehicle.

Indicates that the electronic key battery is low.

Indicates that the steering lock has not been released.

• When

the

doors were unlocked with the mechanical key and the engine switch was pressed, the elec- tronic key could not be detected in the vehicle.

then

• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehicle even after the engine switch was pressed two consecu- tive times.

Once



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■Switching the door unlock function (some models)

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote control.

Turn the engine switch off. When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding

or

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step

.)

Multi-information

display

Unlocking function

Beep

the driver’s door the

Holding handle unlocks only driver’s door. Holding a passenger’s door handle unlocks all the doors.

Holding either handle unlocks all doors.

front door the

Exterior: Beeps 3
times Interior: Pings once

Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once

To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.) In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (P. 68)

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■Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. ●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to

unlock the doors. • The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

twice while pressing and . Confirm that the electronic

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the electronic key from receiving radio waves. Press holding key indicator flashes 4 times. While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart key system cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the elec- tronic key buttons.

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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 engine immobi- lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 415) ●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 electrical noise

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular 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 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

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

the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are changed.

●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 recep- tion 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 elec- tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●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 or lock 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.)

●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic 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.)

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■Note 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.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec- tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle: • Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key

system. (P. 99)

●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis- play and 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 han-

dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■Note for the unlocking function

●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 origi- nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. ●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec- tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle: • Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key

system. (P. 99)

●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.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-

dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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■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.

●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 453)

■Alarm

Using the smart key system to lock the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 68)

■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 prop- erly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)

●Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.

The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on the location of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the luggage compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and the radio waves in the surrounding area. (P. 113) ■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 415) ●Unlocking the trunk: P. 114
●Starting the engine: P. 416

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■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine

stops. (P. 95)

●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi- cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 350) • 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 • Table lamps • Induction cookers

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 350

■Customization

Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 453)

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 106, 415
●Unlocking the trunk: P. 106, 114
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 416
●Stopping the engine: P. 156

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■Certification for the smart key system

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-17
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.

CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 93) 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 the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant- able cardioverter 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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Function summary The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle.

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors. Unlocks the trunk (press and hold) Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (P. 107)

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■Operation signals

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 opened.

■Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■Panic mode

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

P. 91
■Alarm

Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 68)

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 100

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■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 415) ●Unlocking the trunk: P. 114

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 104

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 350

■Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for details.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 453)

■Certification for wireless remote control

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: HYQ14FBA 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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Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switches. ◆ Entry function

P. 91

◆ Wireless remote control

P. 106

◆ Door lock switches Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

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

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

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

The door cannot be locked if the engine 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.

Unlock Lock 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.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 453.

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

Shift position linked door locking function

Shift position linked door unlocking function Driver's door linked door unlocking function

All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approxi- mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to posi- tion other than P. All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to P. All doors are automatically unlocked when driver’s door is opened.

■Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 415)

■If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 453)

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 throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

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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Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless remote control.

Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle Press the opener switch.

Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle ■ Entry function

P. 91

■ Wireless remote control

P. 106

When closing the trunk Using the trunk grip, lower the trunk without applying force to the side and push the trunk down from the outside to close it.

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Luggage security system The trunk opener switch can be temporarily disabled to protect lug- gage stored in the trunk against theft. Turn the main switch in the glove box off trunk opener.

to disable

the

On Off The trunk lid cannot be opened even with the wireless remote con- trol or the entry function.

■Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside ●When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key

left inside the trunk will sound an alarm. In this case, the trunk lid can be opened pressing the trunk release button on the trunk lid.

●Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the vehicle.

●Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.

●The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of

the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.

■Internal trunk release lever

lever

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the glow-in-the-dark the inside of the trunk lid. The lever will continue to glow for some time after the trunk lid is closed.

located on

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■In case the trunk opener is not actuated Pull down the rear armrest and open the door behind it.

Pull the loop of wire to unlock the trunk lid. This is used in case the trunk lid cannot be unlocked due to a discharged battery or other trouble.

■When leaving a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

P. 89

■Customization

The trunk opener main switch can be deactivated. (Customizable feature: P. 453)

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■Before driving

●Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.

●Do not allow children to play in the trunk.

If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.

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

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

■Important points while driving

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

■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 suddenly shut 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.

●The trunk lid may suddenly shut 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 suddenly shut again after it is opened.

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Front seats

Adjustment procedure  Driver’s seat

 Passenger’s seat

Lumbar support adjustment switch (if equipped for passen- ger’s seat) Seat cushion length adjust- ment switch (if equipped)

Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (if equipped for passenger’s seat) adjustment Vertical switch (if equipped for passen- ger’s seat)

height

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■Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)

The auto away/return function enables easy access by activating when the driver attempts to enter or exit the vehicle. ●When the engine switch has been turned to IGNITION ON mode or the

driver’s seat belt has been fastened, the driver’s seat will move forward.

●When the engine switch has been turned off and the driver’s seat belt has

been unfastened, the driver’s seat will move backward.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. driver’s seat movement when exiting the vehicle) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 453)

CAUTION

■When adjusting the seat position

●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

■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.

■When adjusting the seat positions

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Driving position memory

Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled by pressing 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

Check that the shift lever is in P. Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions. While pressing the “SET” but- ton, or within 3 seconds after the “SET” button is pressed, press button “1” or “2” until the signal beeps. If the selected button has already been previously recorded position will be overwrit- ten.

preset,

the

Recalling the memorized position Check that the shift lever is in P. Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode. Press button “1” or “2” to recall the desired position.

: If equipped

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■When you want to stop the position recall operation part-way through

Perform any of the following operations: ●Press the “SET” button. ●Press button “1” or “2”. ●Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).

Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation A desired driving position can be recalled linked with the unlocking of the door. ◆ Setting procedure

Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the following: Carrying only the key to which you want to link the driving position, shift the shift lever to P and then close the driver’s door. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be linked properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and recall the position which you want to link. While pressing the button to recall the position, press the driver’s door lock switch (either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps. The driving position is recalled when is unlocked using the entry func- tion or wireless remote control and the driver’s door is opened.

the driver’s door

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Carry only the key for which you want to cancel the linked door unlock operation. If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be canceled properly.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode. While pressing the “SET” button, press the driver’s door lock switch (either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.

■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 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.

CAUTION

■Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats Vertical adjustment

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.

Rear seats (except center seat)

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

Lock release button

■Removing the head restraints (except rear center seat)

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

Lock release button

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■Installing the head restraints

 Front seats 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.

 Rear seats (except center seat) Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down to the lowest lock position while pressing the lock release button.

Lock release button

■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (except rear center seat)

Lock release button

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 rear seat head restraint (except center seat)

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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Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

Adjustment procedure

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally and vertically. After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel.

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

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

■After adjusting the steering wheel

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

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Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi- cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture. Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

Anti-glare function  Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

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 Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced. Changing automatic anti-glare function mode ON/OFF When the automatic anti-glare function is in on mode, the indica- tor illuminates. The function will set to on mode each time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. Pressing the button turns the func- tion to off mode. (The indicator also turns off.)

Indicator

■To prevent sensor error (auto anti-glare type)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch.

Left Right

To adjust the mirror, press the switch.

Up Right Down Left

Folding the mirrors Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear.

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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving position

memory) ●When the mirror select switch is either in the “L” or “R” position, the outside rear view mirrors will automatically angle down when the vehicle is in reverse to give a better view of the ground. To disable this function, set the mirror select switch between the “L” and “R” positions.

●If the mirror angle is adjusted while the vehicle is in reverse, the position of the mirror will be remembered based on the mirror position when the vehicle is not in reverse. However, since the mirror movement is based on the angle they are set when the linked mirror function is not operating, the mirror angle when the function is operating will also be changed if the mirrors are adjusted while the function is not operating.

■When the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog- gers. (P. 248)

■Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position

memory) A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automati- cally by the driving position memory. (P. 118)

■Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with outer foot lights)

When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out- side rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (P. 125)

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CAUTION

■Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving. ■When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.

■When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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Power windows

Opening and closing procedures The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing One-touch closing* Opening One-touch opening*

*: To stop the window partway, oper- ate the switch in the opposite direc- tion.

Window lock switch Press the switch to lock the pas- senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos- ing a passenger window.

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