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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible
entry is detected.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the wireless remote control door lock function or entry
function (vehicles with smart ke y system). The doors will lock
again automatically.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The locked glass hatch is opened in any way other than using
the wireless remote control door lock function or entry function
(vehicles with smart key system).
● The battery is reconnected.

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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
■
Circling calibration
When C appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/h)
or less in a circle until a direction is
displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■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 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 near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
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
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.

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■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 558)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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596 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 218
Electronic keyIf your electronic key battery is discharged .......................... 539
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 498
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is
inoperative ............................74
If the electronic key does not operate properly.................. 539
If the engine will not start ...... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 537
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ................................. 541
If the warning buzzer
sounds... ............................ 510
If the warning light turns on ........................................ 510
If the warning message is displayed............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ............. 522
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter ........................... 538
If you think something is wrong .................................. 506
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 499
If your vehicle overheats ....... 545 Engine
Compartment ........................ 437
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 432
How to start the
engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 553
If the engine will not start ...... 535
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 545
Engine compartment cover .... 439
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 558
Checking ............................... 445
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 188
Engine immobilizer system .... 115
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 556
Checking ............................... 440
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 238
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 443
Enhanced vehicle stability control .................................... 218
Enhanced VSC ......................... 218
EPS............................................ 218
Event data recorder ................. 508E

598 Alphabetical index
Garage door opener................. 406
Gas station information........... 608
Gauges ...................................... 188
Glove box.................................. 376
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................342
Hazard lights switch ................498
Head restraints Active head restraints..............80
Adjusting ................................91
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage ................................. 566
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................... 396
Side mirror............................. 277
Hood .......................................... 432
Hooks
Cargo hook............................ 400
Shopping bag ........................ 400
Horn........................................... 187 I/M test ...................................... 427
Identification
Engine ................................... 553
Vehicle .................................. 553
Ignition switch.................. 174, 177
Illuminated entry system......... 372
Indicator lights ......................... 190
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 585
Inside rear view mirror ............ 101
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 372
Switch ........................... 373, 374
Wattage................................. 566
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 434
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 522
Jack handle .............................. 522G
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600 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 428
General maintenance ............ 424
Maintenance data.................. 552
Maintenance requirements.... 422
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 189
Meters ................................... 188
Mirrors
Conversation mirror............... 391
Inside rear view mirror........... 101
Side mirror heaters................277
Side mirrors ........................... 103
Vanity mirrors ........................ 389
Moon roof ................................. 108
MP3 disc ................................... 297
Multi-information display .................................... 194
Noise from under vehicle ..........24 Off-road precautions ............... 228
Odometer .................................. 188
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 440
Opener
Back door ................................ 71
Fuel filler door ....................... 111
Glass hatch ............................. 77
Hood ..................................... 432
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding............. 103
Outside temperature display .................................... 195
Overhead console.................... 378
Overheating, Engine ................ 545
Parking brake ........................... 186
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 486
Switch ................................... 203
Wattage................................. 566
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 373
Wattage................................. 566
Power outlet ............................. 392
Power windows ........................ 106M
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 432Fuel filler doorP. 1 1 1
Hood release lever P. 4 3 2Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 1Tire inflation pressure
P. 562
Back door openerP. 7 1
Fuel tank capacity (Reference) 19. 2 gal. (72.5 L, 15.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating
of 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 6 2
Engine oil capacity
Drain and refill
(Reference) P. 556
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 556
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: 2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
5W-20 and 0W-20
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Without towing package: 5W-20
With towing package: 5W-30