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2-2. Instrument cluster
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
■ Instrument cluster
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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■
Center panel
■ Outside rear view mirrors (if equipped)

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 166)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 209)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 189)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 186)
Slip indicator
(P. 204)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 186)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 205)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 193)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 205)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 113)
Security indicator
(P. 93, 96)Cruise control indicator
( P. 200)
Ty p e A
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 200)
Ty p e B
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 136)
(If equipped)
Smart key system indi-
cator ( P. 148)
*2
*1, 3
*1
*1*1
Shift position and
shift range indica-
tors (P. 155)
Shift position and
shift range indica-
tors (P. 155, 159)*1

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mir-
ror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come
on when you start the engine or remain on even after a few seconds have
passed since the engine was started, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mir-
ror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*3: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set
to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot
Monitor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and
the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever
is operated.

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The Blind Spot Monitor functionThe Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles
that are traveling in an adjacent la ne 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.
■ The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
The areas 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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in
reverse. It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left
rear of the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the
other vehicle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror
indicators and sounding a buzzer.
■ The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consist ent time to react, the buzzer can
alert for faster vehicles from farther away.
Approaching vehicles Detection areas

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■Conditions under which the Rear Cr oss Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
● When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
● During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
● When multiple vehicles approach continuously
● Shallow angle parking
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
● Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■ 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 Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,
warning lights will turn on: ( P. 427)
● 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
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 232
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 239
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 246
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 248
Using the radio ................. 253
Using the CD player ......... 256
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 262
Operating an iPod ............ 270
Operating a USB memory .......................... 279
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 287
Using the AUX port .......... 290
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 292
• Interior lights .................. 293
• Personal lights ............... 294 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 296
• Glove box....................... 297
• Console box ................... 298
• Coin holder .................... 299
• Bottle holders ................. 300
• Cup holders ................... 301
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 303
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 305
Vanity mirrors ................... 306
Clock ................................ 307
Outside temperature display............................ 308
Ashtray ............................. 310
Power outlets ................... 311
Seat heaters..................... 314
Armrest ............................ 316
Assist grips....................... 317
Coat hooks ....................... 318
Floor mat .......................... 319
Trunk features .................. 321
Garage door opener......... 323
Compass .......................... 330
Safety Connect ................ 334