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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
■Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light and
engine switch light automatically turns on/off according to whether the doors
are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed and the engine
switch position.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically
after 30 minutes.
Rear interior light ( P. 331)
Front interior light ( P. 331)
Personal lights ( P. 332)
Engine switch light

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Personal lightsOn/off
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
The personal lights will automatically turn off in about 30 minutes after the
key is removed from the engine switch.
Personal lights

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3-7. Other interior features
Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes

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Interior features
Outside temperature display
: If equipped
■When – –°C or – –°F is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ The outside air temperature is displayed when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The display will automatically be set to the initial mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
Displays the outside air
temperature.
The temperature range that
can be displayed is from -22°F
(-30°C) to 122°F (50°C).
Switches the outside air
temperature display
between English/U.S. Cus-
tomary System and metric.

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3-7. Other interior features
Power outlet (12V DC)
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V/10A.
■ To prevent the battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10A.

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■
The power outlet can be used when
The engine is started.
■ The indicator light changes according the maximum available capacity,
as follows:
■ When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage
compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■ If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■ The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any
of the following conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
● Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is
attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
● Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100W, have
been used continuously for a long time period.
● The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air condition-
ing, etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended
period of time.
Indicates 115V AC/400W
Indicates 115V AC/100W

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
■
When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (automatic transmission) or N
(manual transmission), fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it
does not interfere with the floor mat.

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Compass
: If equipped
The compass indicates the direction that the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
The compass points north for
about 3 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the
ON position, and then indi-
cates the actual direction the
vehicle facing.
When the engine switch is
turned to the ACC or LOCK
position, it indicates the actual
direction for about 5 seconds
and then points in a random
direction.
■Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
EEast
SSouth
WWest

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■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
The compass does not adjust while the vehicle is stopped.
● The engine switch is turned off immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object on or near the accessory meter.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
COMPASS flashes and the compass is reset to its initial mode.
CAUTION
■ While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 364
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 367
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 370
General maintenance....... 372
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 375
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 376
Hood ................................ 380
Engine compartment ........ 381
Tires ................................. 395
Tire inflation pressure ...... 403
Wheels ............................. 407
Air conditioning filter......... 410
Key battery ....................... 413
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 415
Light bulbs........................ 426