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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 24
Smart key system................. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 35
Doors.................................... 39
Trunk .................................... 44
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, s teering wheel,
mirrors) ............................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 48
Driving position memory
system ................................ 50
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 54
Steering wheel ..................... 61
Inside rear view mirror.......... 62
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof .. 66
Power windows .................... 66
Moon roof ............................. 69
1-5. Refueling ............................. 72 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 72 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 75
Engine immobilizer system ... 75
Alarm .................................... 77
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 79
1-7. Safety information .............. 80 Correct driving posture ......... 80
SRS airbags ......................... 82
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 93
Child restraint systems ......... 99
Installing child restraints ..... 102
2-1. Driving procedures........... 114 Driving the vehicle .............. 114
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key system) .... 122
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) ............................. 126
Automatic transmission ...... 129
Turn signal lever ................. 133
Parking brake ..................... 134
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 135 Gauges and meters ............ 135
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 138
Center display..................... 141
1Before driving
2When driving
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2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ........... 143
Headlight switch .................. 143
Fog light switch ................... 145
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 146
2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................... 149
Cruise control ...................... 149
Dynamic laser cruise
control ............................... 152
Driving assist systems ........ 163
2-5. Driving information ........... 166 Cargo and luggage ............. 166
Vehicle load limits ............... 169
Winter driving tips ............... 170
Trailer towing ...................... 175
Dinghy towing ..................... 176
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 178
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 178
Using the steering wheel climate control switches .... 185
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 187 3-2. Using the audio system ... 188
Audio system type .............. 188
Audio cover ........................ 190
Using the radio ................... 191
Using the CD player ........... 198
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 206
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 214
Using the AUX adapter....... 216
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 217
3-3. Using the hands-free
system ............................. 220
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 220
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 223
Making a phone call ........... 231
Setting a cellular phone ...... 236
Security and system
setup ................................ 241
Using the phone book ........ 244
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 252 Interior lights list ................. 252
3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 255
List of storage features ....... 255
3Interior features
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3-6. Other interior features ..... 263Sun visors .......................... 263
Vanity mirrors ..................... 264
Clock .................................. 265
Outside temperature display .............................. 266
Ashtrays ............................. 267
Power outlets ..................... 268
Climate control seats/seat
heaters ............................. 270
Armrest............................... 272
Rear sunshade ................... 273
Floor mats .......................... 275
Trunk features .................... 276
Garage door opener ........... 278
Compass ............................ 283
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 288 Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 288
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 291
4-2. Maintenance ..................... 294 Maintenance
requirements .................... 294
General maintenance ......... 296
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 299 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................... 300
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 300
Hood ................................... 303
Positioning a floor jack........ 304
Engine compartment .......... 306
Tires.................................... 322
Tire inflation pressure ......... 331
Wheels................................ 335
Air conditioning filter ........... 337
Key battery ......................... 340
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 344
Headlight aim (with
discharge headlights) ....... 353
Light bulbs .......................... 355
5-1. Essential information ....... 362 If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 362
If you think something is wrong ................................ 366
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 367
Event data recorder ............ 368
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ....................... 370
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 370
If you have a flat tire............ 382
If the engine will not start .... 391
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P.................... 393
If you lose your keys ........... 394
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(with smart key system) .... 395
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 397
If your vehicle overheats ..... 401
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 404
6-1. Specifications.................... 406 Maintenance data (fuel,
oil level, etc.) ..................... 406
Fuel information .................. 414
Tire information ................... 417
6-2. Customization ................... 429 Customizable features ........ 429
6-3. Initialization ....................... 433 Items to initialize ................. 433 Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners...................... 436
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 437
Abbreviation list ............... 442
Alphabetical index............ 443
What to do if...................... 450
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlight (high beam) P. 143
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 133
Fog light P. 145
Side marker light P. 143
Headlight (low beam) P. 143
Hood P. 303
Windshield wiper P. 146
Moon roof P. 69
Outside rear view mirror
P. 64
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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 322
P. 382
P. 412
P. 417
Tail lights P. 143
Side marker light P. 143
Trunk P. 44
Rear window defogger P. 187
Door P. 39
Fuel filler door P. 72
Turn signal light P. 133
: If equipped
Back-up light
Tail/stop light
P. 143
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Compass P. 283
Garage door opener switches P. 278
Inside rear view mirror P. 62
Personal light P. 254
Moon roof switch P. 69
Interior light P. 254
Vanity mirror P. 264
Personal light P. 254
Sun visor P. 263
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 82
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 143
P. 133
P. 145
Gauges and meters P. 135
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 146
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 256
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 61
Parking brake pedal
P. 134
Tilt lock release lever
P. 61
Driving position
memory switches
P. 50
Tire pressure warning
system
P. 323
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precautions regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
When left unattended, children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the
vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure them-
selves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or
other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold
temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
■When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage
extension door as circumstances demand. ( P. 44, 277)
● Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
● Vehicles without smart key system: Provided the attendant with the valet
key.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 394)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not disassemble the key.
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.