2006 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual

Programming other devices To program other devices such as home security systems, home door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance. Reprogramming a button Individual HomeLinkR buttons cannot be erased, however, to reprogram a single button, follow the procedure “Programming the HomeLinkR”. (b) Operating the HomeLinkR To operate the appropriate HomeLinkR button to activate the programmed device. The HomeLinkR indicator light should come on. The HomeLinkR continues to send the signal for up the button is pressed.

the HomeLinkR, press

to 20 seconds as

long as

(c) Erasing

the

entire HomeLinkR

memory (all three programs)

To erase all previously programmed codes at one time, press and hold down the 2
outside buttons for 20 seconds until the indicator light flashes. If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the HomeLinkR the programs stored memory. For additional programming assistance with Universal Transceiver call the: D Toyota Customer Experience Center at

HomeLinkR

your

in

1−800−331−4331 (U.S.A.)

D Toyota Canada Customer

Interaction

Centre at 1−888−869−6828 (Canada)

now

should

recognize

The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor the HomeLinkR unit and be able activate the garage door up/down. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each re- maining HomeLinkR button to program another rolling code system.

Programming an entrance gate/program- ming all devices in the Canadian market 1. Decide which of the 3 HomeLinkR but-

2. Place

your

tons you want to program. hand−held

gate/device transmitter 25 to 75 mm (1 to 3 in.) away the from HomeLinkR.

surface

the

of

Keep the indicator light on the HomeLinkR in view while programming. 3. Press

selected

hold

and

the

HomeLinkR button.

4. Continuously press and release (cycle) transmitter the hand−held gate/device button every two seconds until step 5
is complete. the

the HomeLinkR changes from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds, you can release both buttons.

light on

5. When

indicator

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received,

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS−210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

including

Refer to HomeLinkR on the internet at: WWW.HOMELINK.COM

CAUTION

D When programming the HomeLinkR Universal Transceiver, you may be operating a garage door or other device. Make sure people and ob- jects are out of the way of the ga- rage door or other device to pre- vent potential harm or damage.

D Do not use this HomeLinkR Univer- sal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as re- quired by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.) A garage door open- er which cannot detect an object (signaling the door to stop and re- verse), does not meet current feder- al safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death.

Auxiliary boxes To use the auxiliary boxes, open the lids as shown in the following illustra- tions.

CAUTION

D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.

D Type A—It is designed for holding a light objects, do not place any heavy objects in it. Heavy objects may cause the holder to open and contents to fly out resulting in inju- ries.

NOTICE

Type A—During hot weather, the inte- rior of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.

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Type A (ceiling)

Type C (rear console)

Type E (luggage compartment)

Type B (instrument panel)

Type D (rear console)

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Container

This container can be used as an auxil- iary holder.

CAUTION

Do not put objects in the container which can shift, roll out or be thrown out in the event of sudden stops or accidents. Objects which come out of the container can create a safety haz- ard due to interference with pedal op- eration or driver distraction. D Do not store drinks or cans which

could easily roll out.

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Type F (luggage compartment)

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Cup holders

D Do not store objects which are higher than the lower edge of the container.

D Do not store objects which are larg- er than the width of the container.

Type A (rear console)

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Type B (luggage compartment)

Type C (second seat armrest)

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The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink−cans securely. Type A—To use the holder, open the lid. Type C—To use the holder, pull down the second seat armrest and push the button on the armrest.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans in the cup items may be holder, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

reduce

D Type A and C—To

the chance of injury in case of an acci- dent or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

Type A only— The cup holder can be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink−cans by changing the holder position.

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Bottle holders

Tie−down hooks

NOTICE

Do not put a cup or open bottle in the bottle holder because the con- tents may spill when the door opens or closes.

The bottle holders are designed to hold bottles securely.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended. Inappropriately sized or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident.

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To secure your luggage, use the tie−down hooks as shown above. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, keep the tie− down hooks folded in place on the floor when not in use.

Vehicles with the third seat—When using the tie−down hooks, the third seat must be “—Folding down third seat” on page 49 in Section 1−3.)

folded down.

(See

Luggage cover

NOTICE

Do not use the anchor brackets on the second seat seatback instead of the tie−down hooks.

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USING LUGGAGE COVER To use the luggage cover: 1. Pull out the forward luggage cover and hang the hooks to the hook brackets on the second seat seat- back.

2. Pull out the rear luggage cover and

secure it to the hook brackets.

CAUTION

Do not place anything on the luggage cover. Such thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or a collision.

items may be

Vehicles with the third seat—When using the luggage cover, the third seat must be folded down. (See “—Folding down third seat” on page 49 in Section 1−3.)

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REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER To remove the luggage cover, push in the left end to release the right end, and lift the luggage cover out. After you remove the luggage cover, stow it under deck board as described below. This will prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

STOWING LUGGAGE COVER To stow the luggage cover, do the fol- lowing. 1. Remove the side deck boards and

open the center deck board.

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2. Push in the left end of the luggage cover and place the luggage cover in the holder as shown.

CAUTION

Make sure the luggage cover is se- curely stowed.

Roof luggage carrier

Cross rails

Side knobs

Upper knob

Roof rails

The roof roof rails and sliding cross rails.

luggage carrier consists of

ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF CROSS RAILS: 1. Turn the upper and side knobs coun- the cross

loosen

to

terclockwise rails.

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Follow the manufacture’s instructions and precautions when the attach- ments or their equivalent.

installing

CAUTION

When you load cargo on the roof lug- gage carrier, observe the following: D Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles.

2. Slide the cross rails to the appropri- ate position for loading the luggages and turn the side knobs clockwise to tighten the cross rails securely.

3. In order to fix the cross rails to the appropriate the upper knobs clockwise after tightening all of the side knobs.

length, turn

the

with

Vehicles electric moon roof—There are cross rail stoppers on the roof the cross rails being touched with the tilted up moon roof.

rails which help you prevent

NOTICE

Vehicles with the electric moon roof only—Do not remove the cross rail stoppers, or the moon roof may be damaged when it is tilted.

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CAUTION

them. Failure

Make sure the cross rails are fixed securely by pushing forward and rear- ward to do so may cause an unexpected accident or se- vere injury in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width. and weights” on page 404 in Section 8
for information on your vehicle overall length and width.)

“Dimensions

(See

D Before driving, make sure the cargo the roof

fastened on

is securely luggage carrier.

D Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu- vers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly.

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Floor mat

D If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then dur- ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.

D Do not exceed 45 kg (100 lb.) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

NOTICE

When loading the luggages, be careful not the moon roof.

the surface of

to scratch

Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2
holes, then they are designed for use with locking clips. Fix the floor mat with lock- ing clips into the holes in the floor carpet.

CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.

interferes with

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SECTION 1− 2

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys Engine immobilizer system Wireless remote control Side doors Power windows Back door Hood Theft deterrent system Fuel tank cap Electric moon roof

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14
17
18
24
27
29
30
31
33
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Keys (without engine immobilizer system)

Keys (with engine immobilizer system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. Master keys—

These keys work in every lock. Since the side doors can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

2. Sub key—

This key will not work in the glove box. To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant.

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KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key num- ber and storing it in a safe place.

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. Master keys (black)—

These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built−in trans- ponder chip. the side doors can be locked Since without a key, you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

2. Sub key (gray)—

This key will not work in the glove box. To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant.

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A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

NOTICE

the

When using a key containing a trans- ponder chip, observe following precautions: z When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

z When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of oth- er vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after remov- ing other transponder keys (includ- ing keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight. z Do not put the key

in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key num- ber and storing it in a safe place.

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Engine immobilizer system

For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the sys- tem or start the engine.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disas- semble the engine immobilizer sys- tem. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, proper opera- tion of the system cannot be guaran- teed.

immobilizer system

The engine is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the ve- hicle. The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre- sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.

in

indicator

light will start

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The flashing to show the system is set. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. D The indicator light stays on. D The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes inconsistent-

ly.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off.

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For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Wireless remote control—

This device complies with RSS−210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

1. “LOCK” switch 2. “UNLOCK” switch 3. “PANIC” switch

FCC ID: MOZRI−20BTY 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

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The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the side doors and back door, or activate the “PANIC” mode from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. When you operate any switch, push it slowly and securely. The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the fol- lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter. D Do not leave the transmitter in places the temperature becomes high

where such as on the dashboard.

D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking

it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

D Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 4 wireless remote con- the same vehicle. trol Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

transmitters

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If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the side doors and back door or alarm, or operate from a normal distance: D Check for closeness to a radio trans- mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

D The battery may have been consumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see “—Replacing transmitter battery” on page 22.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re- mote control transmitter” on page 355 in Section 4.) For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ- ing interference that may cause unde- sired operation.

interference

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 protec- tion against harmful in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is en- couraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures:

to radio or

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—Locking and unlocking doors

D Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

D Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

D Connect the equipment into an outlet to

on a circuit different which the receiver is connected.

from

that

D Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Locking operation

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

interference,

including

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Unlocking operation

To lock and unlock all the side doors and back door, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely. To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the side doors and back door are locked si- multaneously. At this time, one beep will be heard, and the turn signal lights flash once. Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked. If any of the side doors or back door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the “LOCK” switch and a beep will sound continuously for 10 sec- onds. However, if the key is in the igni- tion, a beep will not sound. To stop the beep, close all the side doors and back door securely or push the “UNLOCK” switch. The beep may be on or off. Ask your Toyota dealer for details. If you wish to change see “—Switching beep sound” described below. To unlock: Push “UNLOCK” switch once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the side doors and back door simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, two beeps will be heard, and the turn signal lights flash twice.

yourself,

settings

the

the

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The wireless door locking or unlocking function can be erased. For details, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

This double switch operation to unlock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single switch operation. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a wire- less remote control transmitter, the center interior light, personal lights and ignition switch light come on for about 15 seconds before fading out, even if the door is not opened. (For details, see “Interior lights” on page 122, “Personal lights” on page 123 and “Ignition switch light” on page 124 in Section 1−5.) You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the side doors and back door will be automati- cally locked again. At this time, one beep will be heard, and the turn signal lights flash once. lock The timing function can be changed. For details, con- tact your Toyota dealer. If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera- tion is not repeated. Release the switch and then push again.

the automatic door

for

—Switching beep sound You can switch the beep on and off. (The beep is on initially and after battery re- placement.) To switch the beep on and off: With the driver’s door opened— 1. Insert the ignition key and remove it. 2. Within 5 seconds,

ignition key again and turn it to the “ON” posi- tion.

insert

the

3. After 10 seconds, push

the same “LOCK”, “UNLOCK” or “PANIC” switch twice within 10 seconds. Two beep sounds inform you that the program has been switched on or off. If this procedure is not followed exactly, the beep will not operate as expected. Check the beep on/off operation by push- ing the transmitter switch after you finish this procedure. If the beep does not oper- ate as expected, repeat this procedure from step 1.

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—Activating panic mode

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position. The alarm function can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

flashes

to break

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the horn intermittently and the headlights and tail lights. The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- hicle theft when you witness anyone at- tempting into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stop alarm midway, do the following: D Push the “PANIC” switch once again. D Unlock any of side door or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

to “ON” position.

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—Replacing transmitter battery For replacement, use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken to pre- vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components.

NOTICE

z When replacing the transmitter bat- tery, be careful not to lose the com- ponents.

z Replace only with

the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer.

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

transmitter case.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- tery by ballpoint pen. Insert the tip of ballpoint pen at the guide groove and lift as shown in the above illustration.

3. Put in a new transmitter battery with

positive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely. After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer.

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Side doors

interior

light, personal

When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously using a key, the center lights and ignition switch light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For further information, see “Interior lights” on page 122, “Personal lights” on page 123 and “Ignition switch light” on page 124 in Section 1−5.) The driver’s window can be opened or closed with the key operation in the driv- er’s door keyhole. (For details, see “Power windows” on page 27 in this Section.)

NOTICE

z Do not bend the terminals. z Make sure

the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- tery are faced correctly.

z Do not replace the battery with wet hands. Water may cause unexpected rust.

z Do not touch or move any compo- nents inside the transmitter, or it may interfere with proper operation. z Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat- tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.

z Close the transmitter case securely.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously. This double key turning operation to un- lock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single key turning opera- tion. For details, contact your Toyota deal- er.

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lock: Push the switch down on the

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To front side. To unlock: Push the switch down on the rear side. Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door. If you do either of the following, no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch. D Lock all the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter when all the side doors and back door are closed.

D Open the driver’s door or front passen- ger’s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position, then close the front doors.

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Driver’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. Closing the side door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the side door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. The door cannot be locked when either front door is open and the key is in the ignition.

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CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle in an accident. It also helps pre- vent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

to

the

lock

lever

the “LOCK”

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Move position as shown on the label. When the child−protector is locked, you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways. D Turn the ignition key to “ON”. D Unlock all

the side doors and back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Unlock the driver’s door or front pas- lock the doors the power door

senger’s door with knob, and then unlock all and back door with lock switch.

inside

the

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Power windows

Window switch

lock

Driver’s door

Passengers’ doors

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door. The passen- ger window can also be controlled by the switches on the driver’s door. The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated. Automatic operation (driver’s window only): Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window partway, lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it. Jam protection function: During automat- ic closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame. If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

Key off operation: If all the side doors and back door are closed, they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when the either front door is opened.

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D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the power window switches and get in a window. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

trapped

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before fully closed.

the window

is

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D Before you close the power win- dows, always make sure there is nobody around the power windows. You must also make sure the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught it could result in death or serious in- jury. When anyone closes the power windows, make sure he or she op- erates the windows safely.

in a closing window,

the vehicle.

inside

D When small children are in the ve- hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervi- sion. Use the window lock switch to prevent from making unex- pected use of the switches.

them

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

inserted

OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE The driver’s window can be operated with the key in the driver’s door keyhole. To open: Turn the key fully backward and hold it. To close: Turn the key fully forward and hold it. After the door is locked or unlocked, the window begins to move. Operations stop when the key is released. This feature can be disabled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Back door

See “—Stowage precautions” on page 313
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

the back door, pull

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key clockwise. To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise. To open lock release lever. Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simul- taneously locks or unlocks the back door. (See “—Locking and unlocking doors” on page 20 and “Side doors” on page 24 in this Section.) When closing the back door, make sure it is fully closed.

the

When closing the back door, the inside strap can be used to make the reach easier. To close the back door, lower it and press down on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is secure- ly closed.

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Hood

CAUTION

Keep the back door closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The

hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Other- wise, the hood may open unexpected- ly while driving and an accident may occur.

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the the

lever and

lift

auxiliary catch hood.

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Theft deterrent system

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

the support rod

to

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

is disconnected and

To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the side doors, back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery termi- nal then recon- nected when the system is set. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and turn signal lights, and turns on the interior light.

SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn

the ignition key position and remove it.

to the “LOCK”

is

removed

The indicator light will start flashing when the key ignition switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system” on page 17 in this Section for details.) 2. Have all passengers get out of

from

the

the

vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the side doors, back

door and hood.

The indicator light will remain on when all the side doors, back door and hood are closed and locked.

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WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will sound the alarm under the following conditions: D If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked or opened without the key or wireless remote control transmitter, or if the hood is forcibly opened.

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

D If the ignition is hot−wired. The indicator light will come on when the system is activated. If any of the side doors and back door is unlocked without the key or wireless re- mote control transmitter and the key is not the side doors and back door will be automatically locked again. After about 1 minute, the alarm will auto- matically stop and the indicator light will start flashing again.

ignition switch, all

the

in

Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances in “Activating the system”. Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following conditions: D Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”

described

to “ON” position.

D Unlock any of the side doors or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

replaced,

If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being unused for a long time, etc., when the battery is recharged or the alarm. If this happens, immediately unlock any of the side doors or back door with the key or the wireless remote control transmitter, and the alarm will stop.

the system will give

The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure

light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

indicator

the

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. Canceling the system The system will cancel within 30 seconds before the system is set automatically un- der any of the following conditions: D Any of the side doors, back door or

hood is opened.

D Any of the side doors or back door is

unlocked.

D The key is inserted into the ignition. D The battery terminal is reconnected. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, theft deterrent system has been the alarmed. Check is any abnormality with your vehicle.

to see

there

if

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TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set

the system as described above. The side doors and back door should be locked with the key or wireless re- mote control to wait until the indicator light starts flash- ing.

transmitter. Be sure

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The

system should activate the alarm.

for

this operation

4. Stop the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat

the other doors and hood. When the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. the system does not work properly,

If have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

testing

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Fuel tank cap

This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the

lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- flames when refueling.

low open The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not re- move the cap quickly. In hot weath- er, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck is suddenly re- moved.

the cap

if

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When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. When you hear the click, the cap is fully closed. If the cap is not installed securely, the malfunction lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

indicator

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is installed se- in

curely to prevent fuel spillage the event of an accident.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the cap, apply force only in the turning direction to the cap. Do not pull or pry it.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de- grees (to the pressure point 1), and then turn it an additional 30 degrees (to point 2). Pause slightly before removing it.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened.

3. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the fuel filler door. Position the cap so that the hooks point to the left and right, and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door.

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Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

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the

the

toward

the switch

To operate the moon roof, use switch between the personal lights. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will open and stop partway 45
mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened posi- tion. When you push the switch toward the “SLIDE OPEN” side again, the moon roof will open fully. To stop the roof part- way, push the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly while the roof is moving. As driving with the moon roof opened fully will cause wind throbs, we recommend you to drive with the moon roof partway 45 mm (1.8 in.) from the fully opened position. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will open while the switch is depressed and stop when re- leased. The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

the

toward

the switch

the switch

tilt up: Push

the roof partway, push

To close: Push “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully close automatically. To stop the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will close while the switch is depressed and stop when re- leased. Tilting operation— To “TILT UP” side. The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To stop the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly. When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt up while the switch is depressed and stop when re- leased. To tilt down: Push the switch toward the “SLIDE OPEN” side. The roof will fully tilt down automatically. To stop the roof partway, push the switch toward either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” side quickly.

the roof partway, push

toward the

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CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. D While the vehicle is moving, always keep the heads, hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening. Other- wise, they could be seriously in- jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

D Before you close the moon roof, always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof. You must also make sure nobody places his or her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result injury. When anyone closes the moon roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

in death or serious

D Be sure to remove the ignition key

when you leave your vehicle.

D Never leave anyone (particularly a small child) alone in your vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. Otherwise, he/she could use the moon roof switch and get trapped in the roof opening. Unat- tended person (particularly a small child) can be involved in a serious accident.

D Never sit on

top of

the vehicle

around the roof opening.

D Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.

D The

jam protection

function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed.

When you quickly push and release the switch, the moon roof will tilt down while the switch is depressed and stop when released. Key off operation: If all the side doors and back door are closed, it works for 43
seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when either front door is opened. Jam protection function: D If something gets caught between the moon roof and frame during slide clos- ing operation, the moon roof stops and then opens slightly.

D If something gets caught between the moon tilting down operation, the moon roof stops and then tilts up fully.

frame during

roof and

If the moon roof receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

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SECTION 1− 3

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats Front seats Rear seats Flattening seatbacks Seat heaters Head restraints Armrests Seat belts SRS airbags Child restraint

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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42
51
54
55
56
57
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Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- hicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated. Do not allow any passengers to sit on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment or car- go area. Persons not properly seated and/or not properly re- strained by seat belts can be se- verely injured in the event of emer- gency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow any passengers to stand up or move around between seats. Otherwise, severe the event of emergency braking or a collision.

injuries can occur

in

Front seats— —Front seat precautions Driver seat

CAUTION

The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 250
mm in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sever- al ways: D Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.

(10

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D Slightly recline

the back of

the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

D If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.

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Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

CAUTION

The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury es- pecially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passen- ger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions. D Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use, since the side airbag inflates with consid- erable speed and force. Otherwise, you may be killed or seriously in- jured.

D Do not use seat accessories which cover the area where the side air- bags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from acti- vating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags. Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat- ing correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac- cidentally, resulting in death or seri- ous injury.

—Seat adjustment precautions

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. D Be careful that the seat does not

hit a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position, re- lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

D After adjusting the seatback, push your body back against the seat to make sure the seat in position.

locked

is

D Do not put objects under the seats. Otherwise, the objects may interfere with the seat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat posi- tion adjusting lever and the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

D While adjusting the seat, do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. Otherwise, your hands or fingers may be caught and injured.

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever. 2. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB

To change the angle of the seat cush- ion on the front side, turn the knob either way. 3. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER To change the height of the seat, pull up or push down the lever. 4. SEATBACK

ADJUSTING

ANGLE

LEVER

lever up. lean back to the desired angle

Lean forward and pull the Then and release the lever.

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CAUTION

reclining

Avoid the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul- der belt. In the event of a frontal collision, the more the seat is re- clined, the greater the risk of death or personal injury.