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Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Star Safety System 22-23 Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls* Voice command button* Ignition switch Cruise control* VSC/TRAC OFF switch Auxiliary storage Power outside rearview mirror control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light* controls Wiper and washer controls “AIR BAG ON”...
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Engine immobilizer indicator Emergency flasher button Audio system Air Conditioning controls Outside rearview mirrors*/Rear window defogger button Power outlet (115V)* AUX or AUX/USB port Power outlet (12V) or cigarette lighter Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset Tilt and telescopic steering control Hood lock release lever * If equipped...
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator Electric power steering warning Malfunction/Check Engine indicator If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Low fuel level warning Open door warning SRS Airbag warning Low Tire Pressure Warning Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Fog light indicator Slip indicator Engine immobilizer system indicator Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator Traction control OFF indicator Cruise control indicator Cruise control SET indicator Anti-lock Brake System warning Low engine oil pressure warning...
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Unlocking operation Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock Push for safety. Panic button Push and hold Fuel tank door release and cap Turn to open Pull Store...
Hood release Pull up latch Pull and raise hood Engine maintenance 4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 4 cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield washer fluid tank NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Auto lock/unlock (if equipped) Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in three different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park. -Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after setting the ignition switch to “ACC”...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Parking brake Release (2) Push (1) Pull slightly Pull (3) Lower Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Lock release lever Angle Length Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Clock Hour set Minute set...
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Lights & turn signals Headlights Headlights Parking lights High beam Low beam High beam flasher Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Headlights turn on automatically upon starting engine. The brightness of the headlights will automatically change depending on the darkness of the surroundings. Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers Front Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment (if equipped) Single wipe Increase Interval wipe Slow Fast Decrease Pull to wash and wipe Rear (if equipped) Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe Wash and wipe NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed. Windows-Power (if equipped) Driver side Window lock switch...
Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Recommended open position to minimize wind noise. Open Tilt Close Close Push once to open partway; again to open completely. Door-Back Lock Unlock Open Door locks-Power (if equipped) Unlock Lock...
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Type 1 functions Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number Eject CD Push to Push and turn turn to ON/OFF adjust tone & balance Seek Push to skip station/ up/down CD track folder and select radio category Mode...
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AUX port or USB/AUX port Press DISC-AUX button to select correct audio source AUX port By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode. USB port (if equipped) By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating Airflow vent Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging (system automatically switches to fresh air mode). Fan speed Temperature selector For quick cooling, turn to MAX A/C position and select recirculated air mode (“...
Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Functions Increase speed Resume Cancel Set/Decrease speed The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Auxiliary storage Instrument panel Pull...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Telephone controls (Bluetooth ® (if equipped) Vehicles with moonroof Vehicles without moonroof Microphone Microphone Steering wheel telephone switches End call Volume control Voice command button Start call Bluetooth ® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the system.
Bottle holders Front Rear Power outlet-12V DC (if equipped) Designed for 12V car accessories. The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Power outlet-115V AC (if equipped) The ignition switch must be in the “ON” position.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer. NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
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.
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive safely.
Floor mat installation There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy. For safety, follow these steps: •...
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