2012 Toyota Camry Owners Manual

Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations. ●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)

below the preset vehicle speed. At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.

●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ●VSC is activated.

■If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow

Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake

Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.

■Situations unsuitable for cruise control

Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ●In heavy traffic ●On roads with sharp bends ●On winding roads ●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow ●On steep hills

Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys- tems operate automatically in response to various driving situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle. ■ ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.

■ Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation.

■ VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces.

■ TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin- ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.

■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn the steering wheel.

■ BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)

→P. 208

When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating

If the vehicle is in danger of slip- ping or if any of the drive wheels spins, light flashes to indicate that the VSC/ TRAC systems are operating.

indicator

the slip

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Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems

If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC sys- tems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it. ■ Turning off the TRAC system only

Quickly push and release the switch to turn off TRAC.

The “TRAC OFF” indicator light should come on. Press the switch again to turn the system back on.

■ Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

Push and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped to turn off TRAC and VSC.

The “TRAC OFF” and VSC OFF indicator lights should come on. Press the switch again to turn the systems back on.

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■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF

switch has not been pressed TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and

TRAC ●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi- cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.

●Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are

operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred. • Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering. • A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop. • The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated. • The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

■EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■Reactivation of the TRAC /VSC systems after turning off the engine

Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC/VSC systems will automati- cally reactivate them.

■Reactivation of the TRAC system linked to vehicle speed

When only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when vehicle speed increases. However, when both TRAC and VSC sys- tems are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.

■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■If the slip indicator comes on...

It may indicate a malfunction in the TRAC and VSC. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■ABS does not operate effectively when

●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn

tires on a snow covered road).

●The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick

road.

■Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-

mal conditions The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ- ations: ●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads ●When driving with tire chains ●When driving over bumps in the road ●When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces

■TRAC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip- pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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CAUTION

■When the VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

■When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi- tions. As these are the systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

■Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level. The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.

■Handling of tires and suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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2-4. Using other driving systems BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)∗

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that assists the driver in making the decision to change lanes. The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.

BSM main switch Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates. Outside rear view mirror indicator When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mir- ror indicator on that side illuminates. If the turn signal lever is operated when a vehicle is in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes.

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The Blind Spot Monitor detection areas

The blind spot that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.

The range of the detection area extends to:

Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from the side of the vehicle The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the side of the vehicle is not in the detection area Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for- ward of the rear bumper

■The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when

The BSM main switch is set to on and vehicle speed is greater than about 25
mph (40 km/h)

■The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when ●A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle ●Another vehicle enters the vehicles detection area when it changes

lanes.

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■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor will not detect a vehicle The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehi- cles and/or objects: ●Vehicles traveling from the opposite direction ●Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians etc.* ●Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects* ●Following vehicles that are in the same lane* ●Vehicles driving 2 lanes across from your vehicle* *: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur ■Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor may not function cor-

rectly ●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following

conditions: • During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc. • When ice, mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper • When driving on a road surface that is wet due to rain, standing water

etc.

• When there is a significant difference in speed between your vehicle

and the vehicle that enters the detection area

• When a vehicle is in the detection area from a stop and remains in the

detection area as your vehicle accelerates

• When driving up or down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, a

dip in the road etc.

vehicle

away from your vehicle

• When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each

• When vehicle lanes are wide, and the vehicle in the next lane is too far

• When the vehicle that enters the detection area is traveling at about

the same speed as your vehicle

• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle

and the vehicle that enters the detection area.

• Directly after the BSM switch is set to on.

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●Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle

and/or object may increase under the following conditions: • When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a guard-

• When there is only a short distance between your vehicle and a follow-

rail, wall etc.

ing vehicle.

• When vehicle lanes are narrow and a vehicle driving 2 lanes across

from your vehicle enters the detection area

■The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility

When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be difficult to see.

■When there is a malfunction in the system

If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons, warning lights will turn on: (→P. 421) ●There is a malfunction with the sensors ●The sensors have become dirty ●The outside temperature is extremely high or low ●The sensor voltage has become abnormal

■Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor

FCC ID: OAYBSDTX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following three conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

(3) This device may only work when the vehicle is in operation pursuant to

§ 15.252 (a) (4).

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

■Cautions regarding the use of the system

The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your surroundings. The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary system which alerts the driver that a vehicle is present in the blind spot. Do not overly rely on the Blind Spot Monitor. The system cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, therefore over reliance could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Accord- ing to conditions, the system may not function correctly. Therefore the driver’s own visual confirmation of safety is necessary.

■Handling the radar sensor

One Blind Spot Monitor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle rear bumper respectively. Observe the following to ensure the Blind Spot Monitor can function correctly.

●Keep the sensor and its surrounding

area on the bumper clean at all times.

●Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper to a strong impact. If the sensor moves even slightly off position, the system may mal- function and vehicles that enter the detection area may not be detected. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact, always have the area inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●Do not disassemble the sensor. ●Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor or surrounding area on

the bumper.

●Do not modify the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper. ●Do not paint the sensor or surrounding area on the bumper.

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2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load: ● Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. ● Be sure all items are secured in place. ● To maintain vehicle balance while driving, position luggage

evenly within the luggage compartment.

● For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.

Capacity and distribution

Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit⎯ (1)Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.

(2)Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3)Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)

(5)Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

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(6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (→P. 466) Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

Example based on your vehicle

Cargo capacity Total load capacity

When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 905 lb. (410
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows: 905 lb. - 366 lb. = 539 lb. (410 kg -166 kg = 244 kg)

In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb. (176 kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as follows:

539 lb. - 388 lb. = 151 lb. (244 kg - 176 kg = 68 kg) As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.

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CAUTION

■Things that must not be carried in the trunk

The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk: ●Receptacles containing gasoline ●Aerosol cans

■Storage precautions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. ●To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as possible.

●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed

directly behind the front seats.

●Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop- erly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer death or serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident: • At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • On the package tray • On the instrument panel • On the dashboard

●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure someone during sudden braking, sudden swerving or an acci- dent.

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CAUTION

■Capacity and distribution

●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle

weight rating.

●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less

than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con- trol which may cause death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity. ■ Total load capacity: 905 lb. (410 kg)

Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.

■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)

Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.

■ Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

■ Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.

■Total load capacity and seating capacity

These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (→P. 375)

CAUTION

■Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

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2-5. Driving information Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri- ate to the prevailing weather conditions. ■ Pre-winter preparations

● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-

peratures. • Engine oil • Engine coolant • Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-

ity of battery electrolyte.

● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set

of tire chains for the front tires. Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match the size of the tires. ■ Before driving the vehicle

Perform the following according to the driving conditions: ● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. ● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.

● Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis. ● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.

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■ When driving the vehicle

Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit- able to road conditions.

■ When parking the vehicle

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping.

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter 0.39 in. (10 mm) in width 1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter 0.55 in. (14 mm) in width 0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Regulations on the use of tire chains

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca- tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.

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■Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains: ●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. ●Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the

rear tires.

●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains

after driving 1/4 ⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).

●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

CAUTION

■Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury. ●Use tires of the size specified. ●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure. ●Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of

snow tires being used.

●Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury. ●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being

used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes. ●Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect

vehicle handling.

●Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-

trol is maintained.

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NOTICE

■Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti- mate tire retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera- tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.

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2-5. Driving information Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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2-5. Driving information Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger Manual air conditioning system∗

Windshield defogger

Air intake mode button

Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button

Air outlet selection button

Fan speed control dial

Temperature control dial

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Adjusting the settings

STEP 1

STEP 2

To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock- wise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease). Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan. To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature

If air or heated air. For quick cooling, turn the temperature control dial to “MAX A/C”. The air conditioning will automatically turn on. The air intake mode button will be set for recirculated air mode when is selected. It is not possible to turn to the outside air mode.

or

STEP 3

To change the air outlets, press

or

Defogging the windshield

STEP 1

Press

If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the outside air mode.

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STEP 2

Perform the following operations accordingly: ● To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial. ● To adjust the temperature setting, turn the temperature con-

trol dial.

● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press

to operate the dehumidification function.

To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up.

Air outlets and air flow

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body and feet.

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Air flows to the feet.

The air intake is automatically switched to outside air mode.

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from out- side the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recycles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Front side outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.

■Fogging up of the windows

●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning windshield effectively.

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

●If you turn

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■Outside/recirculated air mode

When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out- side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec- tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.

■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when pressed.

is

■Air conditioning odors

●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents.

●To reduce potential odors from occurring:

It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

■Air conditioning filter

→P. 382

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CAUTION

■To prevent the windshield from fogging up

during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. Do not use The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.

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Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

Air outlet display

Fan speed display

Front passenger’s side temperature setting display

Front passenger’s side temperature control

Driver’s side temperature setting display Driver’s side temperature control Automatic mode

Off

Fan speed

Windshield defogger

Outside air or recirculated air mode

“DUAL” button Cooling and dehumidification function on/off button

Change the air outlets used

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Using the automatic air conditioning system

STEP 1

Press The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the temper- ature setting.

STEP 2

Turn

clockwise to increase the temperature and turn

counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.

is pressed (the

When indicator is on) or the passen- ger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

Adjusting the settings manually

STEP 1

To adjust the fan speed, press “>” on fan speed and “<” to decrease the fan speed. Press

to turn the fan off.

to increase the

STEP 2

To adjust the temperature setting, turn

clockwise to

increase the temperature and turn decrease the temperature.

counterclockwise to

is pressed (the

When indicator is on) or the passen- ger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.

STEP 3

To change the air outlets, press “<” or “>” on The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield

Press

and

function speed

The dehumidification operates fan increases. Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automati- cally.) To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temperature up. To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield is defogged.

Air outlets and air flow

Air flows to the upper body.

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Air flows to the upper body and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

*: When the warming function is operating, air the upper body as well to warm the upper body effectively.

flows

to

Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is pressed.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets

Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Front side outlets

Rear outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down. Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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■Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambient conditions. Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately after

is pressed.

■Fogging up of the windows

●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

Turning windshield effectively.

●If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily. ●The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■Outside/recirculated air mode

●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur- ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior effectively.

●Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on

the temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when pressed.

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■Air conditioning odors

●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents.

●To reduce potential odors from occurring:

• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic mode.

■Air conditioning filter

→P. 382

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. air conditioning setting) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 493)

CAUTION

■To prevent the windshield from fogging up

Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.

NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.

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Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain- drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors. Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Turns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati- cally turn off after their opera- tion time. The operation time is between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient temperature vehicle speed.

and

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Turns the defoggers on/off

The defoggers will automati- cally turn off after their opera- tion time. The operation time is between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient temperature vehicle speed.

and

■The defoggers can be operated when Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■The outside rear view mirror defoggers (if equipped)

Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.

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CAUTION

■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (if equipped)

Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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Without navigation system and Display Audio system CD player and AM/FM radio

Title

Using the radio Using the CD player Playing back MP3 and WMA discs Operating an iPod Operating a USB memory Optimal use of the audio system Using the AUX port

Page P. 248
P. 251
P. 257
P. 264
P. 272
P. 280
P. 283

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With Display Audio system Owners of models equipped with a Display Audio system should refer to the “Display Audio System Owner's Manual”.

Display Audio system Premium Display Audio system

With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

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■About Bluetooth® (with Display Audio system)

The Bluetooth wordmark and logo are owned by Bluetooth SIG. and permis- sion has been granted to use the trademark of the licensee Panasonic Cor- poration/Pioneer Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names are owned by various different owners.

CAUTION

■Certifications for the Bluetooth® (with Display Audio system)

FCC ID: ACJ932CQ-US70G0
IC ID: 216J-CQUS70G0
FCC ID: AJDK032
IC ID: 775E-K032
●FCC WARNING:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

●Part 15 of the FCC Rules & Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS stan-

dard(s) • Properly shielded a grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

• This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

• Le présent appareil est conforme aux la partie 15 des règles de la FCC et CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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CAUTION

• This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio fre- quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equip- ment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20
cm or more away from person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

fréquences

• Cet équipement est conforme aux

limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition dans le Supplément C à OET65 et d’exposition aux l’IC. Cet équipement émet une énergie RF très faible qui est considérée conforme sans évaluation de l’exposition maximale autorisée. Cependant, cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnant et le corps (à l’exception des extrémités : mains, poignets, pieds et chevilles).

(RF) CNR-102 de

radioélectriques

• Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

• Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.

(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas

le but de

réduire

les

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CAUTION

●Laser products

• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas- semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

• This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo- sure. THE USE OF OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS WITH THIS PRODUCT WILL INCREASE EYE HAZARD.

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NOTICE

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.

■To avoid damaging the audio system

Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Power

Volume

Preset station selector

Adjusting the frequency

Displaying radio text messages

Seeking the frequency

AM/FM mode button

Scanning for receivable stations

Setting station presets

STEP 1

Search for a desired station by turning

or pressing

or

STEP 2

Press and hold a button (from

to

) until you hear

a beep.

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Scanning radio stations

■ Scanning the preset radio stations

STEP 1

Press and hold

until you hear a beep.

Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.

STEP 2

When the desired station is reached, press

once

again.

■ Scanning all radio stations within range

STEP 1

Press

All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.

STEP 2

When the desired station is reached, press

once

again.

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Frequency → Channel name → Radio text.

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■Reception sensitivity

●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con- tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.

■Certifications for the radio tuner

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 trying one or more of the following: ●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna. ●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver. ●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Power

Volume

Repeat play

Selecting a track/ displaying track list

Random playback

Playback/pause Back button

CD eject

Displaying text messages

Selecting a track, fast-forwarding or reversing

Searching playback

Loading CDs

Insert a CD.

Ejecting CDs

Press

and remove the CD.

Selecting a track

Turn

or press

to move up or

to move down until

the desired track number is displayed.

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Selecting a track from a track list

STEP 1

Press

The track list will be displayed.

STEP 2

Turn and press

to select a track.

To return to the previous display, press

).

Scanning tracks

STEP 1

Press

The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.

To cancel, press

again.

STEP 2

Press

again when the desired track is reached.

Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks

Press and hold

or

Repeat play

Press

(RPT).

The current track is played repeatedly until again.

(RPT) is pressed

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Random playback

Press

(RDM).

Tracks are played in a random order until

(RDM) is pressed again.

Playing and pausing tracks

Press

).

Switching the display

Press

Each time

is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Track no./Elapsed time → CD title → Track title → Artist name.

■Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.

If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding

for 1 sec-

ond or more will display the remaining characters. A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.

If

is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for

6 seconds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters. Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.

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■Error messages

This indicates a problem either in the CD or inside the player.

“ERROR”: “CD CHECK”: The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down. “WAIT”:

Operation has stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Contact your Toyota dealer if the CD still cannot be played.

■Discs that can be used

Discs with the marks shown below can be used. Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea- tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.

CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.

■CD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.

■If a CD is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for

extended periods The CD may be damaged and may not play properly.

■Lens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE

■CDs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of CDs or 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc. Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.

●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7

in. (12 cm)

●Low-quality and deformed CDs

●CDs with a transparent or translucent

recording area

●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD- R labels attached to them, or that have had the label peeled off

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NOTICE

■CD player precautions

Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself.