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Interactive Owner’s Guide Doors-Child safety locks Have a question about the main features of your new Toyota? Find the answers quickly and easily in this Quick Reference Guide, which includes highlights from the Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information, and helpful interactive demonstrations and tips, visit www.Toyotaiguide.com.
EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System reset Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink...
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel Automatic Air Conditioning controls (if equipped) Steering wheel audio control Steering wheel climate control Multi-information display button Voice command button Telephone control Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls Wiper and washer controls Multi-information display Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator...
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Manual Air Conditioning Vehicles without navigation system Vehicles with navigation system Tire Pressure Warning System reset Cruise control Ignition (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Power back door button Instrument panel light control 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Windshield wiper de-ice switch Power rear view mirror control Outside rear view mirror...
OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Tachometer Engine coolant temperature Service indicator and reminder Fuel gauge Speedometer Trip meter reset knob Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Odometer and two trip meters/Automatic Transmission shift range display Indicator symbols Brake system warning Driver seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
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Low fuel level warning Open door warning Airbag SRS warning Master warning Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning Low Tire Pressure Warning Electric power steering system warning Low windshield washer fluid level warning Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Tail light indicator Front fog light indicator...
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system With power back door Without power back door Push Unlocking operation Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system With power back door Without power back door Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE:...
Smart Key* (if equipped) Start function Green indicator ON Depress Push brake pedal Carrying NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. Power (without starting engine) Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will change the operation mode in succession from: Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Fuel tank door release and cap Pull Turn Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Hood release Pull up latch and Pull raise hood Engage support...
Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control Engine maintenance Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission Park Reverse “D” Neutral Drive “S” mode “S” The ignition switch must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park.” “S” (Sequential) mode Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. Floor shift type: : Upshift (push and release) : Downshift (pull and release) Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking...
Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from “Park.” -Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.” Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Steering lock release Smart Key system Without Smart Key system Turn...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Angle Length Lock release lever Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Open Tilt...
Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat Position Lumbar support (driver side only) Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Position, cushion angle and height Driver seat leg support (if equipped) Seat adjustments-Rear Second row seat Without third seat With third seat Position Seatback angle Third seat access lever...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seats-Head restraints Front Rear Lock release button Lock release button Seats-Removing Center-Stow second-row seat (1) Remove the second-row console from the front center console box. (2) Lower the center head restraint. (3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback. (4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the seat to remove.
Seats-Folding down second row seats (if equipped) From outside Left side remote seat Right side remote seat release (1) Pull up From inside (2) Fold down Windshield wiper & washer Front Pull to wash Single wipe and wipe Interval wipe Slow Fast Rear...
Lights & turn signals Headlights With DRL OFF switch Without DRL OFF switch Auto Headlights Headlights Parking lights Parking lights Auto DRL OFF High beam Low beam High beam flasher * If equipped -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.
Power outlets-12V DC (if equipped) Instrument panel (with seat heater) Instrument panel (without seat heater) Luggage compartment Center console Key/Engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used. Power outlets-115V AC (if equipped) ON/OFF switch Beside second row seat Key/Engine switch must be in the “ON”...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Multi-information display (if equipped) Push DISP” to change information in the following: (1) Average gas mileage after refueling (2) Current gas mileage (3) Miles left on remaining fuel (4) Running time from engine start (5) Average gas mileage (6) Average gas mileage history Push and hold DISP”...
Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® (if equipped) Audio unit Microphone Steering wheel telephone switches Volume Voice command button End call Start call ® Bluetooth technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone and the system.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Front manual Air Conditioning Fan speed Outside rear view mirror*/Rear defogger Temperature Fresh or recirculated cabin air Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air.
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Front automatic Air Conditioning Without rear Air With rear Air Conditioning Conditioning Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Windshield airflow/defogger Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fan speed Outside rear view mirror*/Rear defogger Fresh or recirculated cabin air Temperature (front passenger side)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear automatic Air Conditioning (if equipped) Fan speed Temperature selector Airflow vent Automatic climate control ON Climate control OFF Seat heaters (if equipped) Driver's seat Turn Push Push Front passenger's seat Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater. Clock Without multi-information display Without multi-information display...
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com. *HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Preset buttons - functions in other Type 1 modes indicated above number Eject CD Mute View CD Station/CD text track scan Push to turn Push to Seek station/ ON/OFF adjust tone Push to skip Mode CD track select &...
RADIO To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped) Remote control DVD player Headphone volume control and headphone jacks DVD screen 115V AC Power outlet ON/OFF switch Front audio system A/V input adapter 115V AC Power outlet Two wireless headphones...
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re- extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.
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