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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ........................5
Reading this manual ...................... 10
How to search ................................ 11
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 24
For safe driving ..................... 25
Seat belts .............................. 27
SRS airbags .......................... 34
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 43
Exhaust gas precautions....... 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 49
Child restraint systems .......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 69
Alarm ..................................... 70
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 74
Gauges and meters (7-inch dis- play) .................................... 79
Gauges and meters (12.3-inch display)................................ 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display)................................ 87
Multi-information display (12.3-inch display)............... 96
Head-up display ................. 103
Fuel consumption information ......................................... 1083-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors .......................... 115
Back door ........................... 119
Smart key system .............. 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 136
Rear seats.......................... 137
Driving position memory .... 142
Head restraints................... 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ....... 149
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 150
Outside rear view mirrors ... 160
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 162
Moon roof ........................... 165
Panoramic moon roof......... 168
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 174
Cargo and luggage ............ 181
Vehicle load limits .............. 184
Trailer towing...................... 18
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Dinghy towing ....................19

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4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...... 197
Automatic transmission ...... 201
Turn signal lever................. 204
Parking brake ..................... 205
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving

15Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Engine switch ..................................................................... P.197
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......................... .... P.197
Emergency stop of the engin e ............................................. P.424
When the engine will not start ................................. ............. P.460
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.442
Shift lever.................................................... ........................ P.201
Changing the shift position.................................... ............... P.202
Precautions for towing .. ....................................... ................ P.427
When the shift lever does not move............................. ........ P.202
Meters ............................................................................. P.79, 82
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ............................................................... .............. P.79, 81, 82, 86
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................ ................ P.74
When a warning light turns on .................................. ........... P.431
Multi-information display . ............................................. P.87, 96
Display ........................................................ ..................... P.87, 96
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P. 4 4 2

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 74
Gauges and meters (7-inch display) ......................... 79
Gauges and meters (12.3-inch display) ........ 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display) ............. 87
Multi-information display (12.3-inch display) ........ 96
Head-up display .......... 103
Fuel consumption informa- tion ............................ 108

742-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instru-
ment cluster

752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
12.3-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.431)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.431)
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.431)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.431)
Charging system warning
light
*3 (  P.432)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.432)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.432)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.432)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.432)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.433)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.433)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2
(  P.433)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P.433)
Low fuel leve l warning
light
*1(  P.434)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.434)

762-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON 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 turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the
multi-information display.
*3: 7-inch display only: These lights turn on when the engine switch
is turned to ON to i ndicate that a
system check is being per-
formed. 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 turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
12.3-inch display only: This light
illuminates on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light (7-inch
display)
*2 (  P.435)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(12.3-inch display)
*2
(  P.435)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 (  P.435)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.436)
(flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.436)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped) ( P.436)
“RCTA OFF” indicator (if
equipped)
*1 (  P.436)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.437)
(flashes or
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1
(  P.437)
Slip indicator
*1 (  P.438)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1
(  P.438)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1
(  P.438)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.438)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning
lights not come on when you start
the engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators

782-1. Instrument cluster
*1: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON 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 co me on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*3: This light illumi nates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: This light illumi nates on the cen-
ter panel.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*7: Depending on the operating con-dition, the color and illuminat-
ing/flashing state of the light
change. Eco drive mode indicator
(
 P.300)
Sport mode indicator
(  P.300)
Mud & sand mode indica-
tor (if equipped) ( P.302)
Rock & dirt mode indicator
(if equipped) ( P.302)

792-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Locations of gauges and meters
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.87)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (P.442)
Clock ( P. 8 1 )
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.80)
Shift position display ( P.201)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to 122°F
(50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the amb ient
temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
Gauges and meters (7-inch display)
Meter display

802-1. Instrument cluster
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The engine switch is in ON.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following si tuations, the cor-
rect outside tempe rature may not
be displayed, 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.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may
appear on the display. This phenom-
enon is characteristi c of liquid crys-
tal displays, and there is no problem
continuing to use the display.
■Customization
The meters can be customized on of the multi-information display.
(  P.94)
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
 Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle
has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B
can be used to record and display
different distances independently.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distance the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
WARNING
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before u sing the liquid
crystal informat ion display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
information display monitor may
respond slowly, and display
changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new gear number appearing
on the display. This lag could
cause the driver to downshift
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly
an accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle
of the tachometer enter the red
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone
(H). In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it
has cooled completely.
(  P.469)
Odometer and trip meter
display