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You must always make sure the
head, hands and other parts of the
body of all occupants are away
from the sliding door. If someone’s
neck, head or hand gets caught in
a closing sliding door, it could re-
sult in a serious injury. When any-
one closes the power sliding door,
make sure he/she operates the slid-
ing door safely.
NOTICE
Objects caught in the path of the slid-
ing door may be damaged. Make sure
there is nothing in the doorway be-
fore closing the sliding door.CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped on a
downward slope of a steep grade
(17% or more), the sliding door may
not stay in the fully−opened position
and could suddenly close by itself,
possibly resulting a personal injury.
Making sure the sliding door does not
close abruptly, turn on the power
sliding door system. Then the sliding
door will operate under the control of
the electric power.
RESETTING THE POWER SLIDING
DOOR SYSTEM
If the power sliding door system operates
incorrectly or does not operate under the
following conditions, the system must be
initialized and reset by the steps in the
next column.
The battery is disconnected and then
reconnected, or a discharged battery is
recharged.
In this case, initialize and reset the
system by doing the following steps
from 6 to 10.
The open power sliding door warning
light stays on though the sliding door
is closed.
In this case, initialize and reset the
system by doing the following steps
from 1 to 10.
CAUTION
To initialize and reset power sliding
door system, stop the vehicle on a
level ground.
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1. Be sure to turn off the power sliding
door system by pushing in the ”PWR
DOOR OFF” switch.
2. Disconnect the battery for 1 minute
and then reconnect it.
3. Close the sliding door by hand.
(Step 3 can be performed before step
2.)
4. Turn on the power sliding door system
by pushing out the ”PWR DOOR OFF”
switch.
5. Wait 5 seconds.
6. Open the sliding door by using one of
the ”PWR DOOR” switches or wireless
remote control transmitter.
7. Wait 3 seconds after the sliding door
stops at the fully−opened position.
8. Close the sliding door by using one of
the ”PWR DOOR” switches or wireless
remote control transmitter.
9. Wait 3 seconds after the sliding door
stops at the fully−closed position.
10. Repeat the steps from 6 to 9.
If the power sliding door system does not
operate properly after the above proce-
dure, there may be a problem in the sys-
tem. Contact your Toyota dealer.
Wireless remote control
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
The wireless remote control system al-
lows you to lock or unlock all the
doors from a distance within approxi-
mately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. On
some models, the system also allows
you to activate the theft deterrent sys-
tem from the same distance.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time, parking lights, side marker lights and
tail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch,
locking cannot be performed by the
”LOCK” switch.
To unlock: Push the ”UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver ’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.
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”PANIC” SWITCH
Pushing the ”PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights, tail lights and other exterior
lights.
The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-
hicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, do the following:
Push the ”PANIC” switch once again.
Unlock either front door or back door
with the key or wireless remote control
transmitter.
Turn the key from the ”LOCK” to ”ON”
position.
The ”PANIC” mode does not work when
the key is in the ”ON” position.
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS-
MITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.
Do not leave the transmitter on places
where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:
Check for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
The battery may have been consumed.
Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see ”Replacing
transmitter battery”.
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3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-
tive (+) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.
NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the transmitter bat-
tery should be faced correctly.
Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the transmitter battery insertion
and that dust or oils do not adhere
to the transmitter case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-
dent.
MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT14T
CAN: 1470102849
MADE IN U.S.A.
This complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Power windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each front door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position.
Key off operation: If both front doors are
closed, they work for 45 seconds even
after the ignition switch is turned off. They
stop working when either front door is
opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
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Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Window
lock button
OPERATING THE PASSENGER’S WIN-
DOW
Use the switch on the passenger ’s
door. The driver ’s door also has the
switch that controls the passenger ’s
window.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver ’s door, the passenger ’s window
cannot be operated.
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When closing the back door, use the
inside strap or handle for easier reach
to the back door.
To close the back door, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is secure-
ly closed.
See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe for load-
ing luggage.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the back door
dampers, do not apply any force,
paint or let any other foreign matter
on them.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
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3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood make sure it locks into place. If
necessary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
Theft deterrent system
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
is designed to give an alarm if any of
the front, sliding or back doors or hood
is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK”
position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing every
1 second when the key is removed from
the ignition switch. (See ”Engine
immobiliser system” for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close the front, sliding and back doors
and hood. Then lock all the doors with
the key or wireless remote control
transmitter.
The indicator light will come on when the
front, sliding and back doors and hood are
closed and locked.
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As the doors are locked, the system will
give you a preparation time of 30 seconds
before the setting, during which the front,
sliding or back doors and hood may be
opened.
Be careful not to unlock any door with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
during setting. This will cancel the system.
4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
The system will automatically be set after
the preparation time passes. The indicator
light will flash to show the system is set.
If any of the front, sliding or back doors
or hood is open at that time, the setting
is interrupted until it is closed and locked.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will give the alarm under the
following conditions:
If any of the front, sliding or back
doors is unlocked or if the hood is
forcibly opened without the key or wire-
less remote control transmitter
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activating.
If any of the doors is unlocked without the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
and the key is not in the ignition switch,
all the doors will be automatically locked
again.
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system cannot be cancelled
without the key or wireless remote control
transmitter. If the front, sliding and back
doors and hood are closed after the alarm
stops, the system automatically resets the
alarm.The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
“Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
To stop alarm midway, do the following:
Unlock either front door or back door
with the key or wireless remote control
transmitter.
Turn the key from the “LOCK” to “ON”
position.
These ways cancel the system at the
same time.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmit-
ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Cancel the system as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors and hood. When testing on the
hood, also check that the system is
activated when the battery terminal is
disconnected and then reconnected.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
The left side sliding door does not open
fully if the fuel filler door is opened.
CAUTION
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built−
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
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To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the personal light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position. However,
if both front doors are closed, it works for
45 seconds even after the ignition switch
is turned off. It stops working when any
of the doors is opened.
Sun shade operation—
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operation—
To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE
OPEN”’ side.
The roof will fully open. To stop the roof
partway, push the switch on either the
”SLIDE OPEN” or ”TILT UP” side briefly.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the ”TILT
UP” side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the half closed position before
fully closing. Therefore, release the switch
and then push it again to close it com-
pletely.Tilting operation—
To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”TILT
UP” side.
To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE
OPEN” side.
You may stop the moon roof at any de-
sired position. The roof will move while
the switch is being pushed and stop when
released except to slide open.
CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other-
wise, you could be seriously injured
if the vehicle stops suddenly or if
the vehicle is involved in an acci-
dent.
Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening be-
fore you close the roof. If some-
one’s neck, head or hands gets
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the roof, first make
sure it is safe to do so.
Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle,e specially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the moon roof switches and get
trapped in the roof opening. Unat-
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
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