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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.
Floor mat installation Seat belts Spare tire & tools Star Safety System 26-27 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 cluster Indicator symbols 2012 Owner’s Manual If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
OVERVIEW Keyless entry Locking operation Type A Type B Push Unlocking operation Type A Type B Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.
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Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function Power (without starting hybrid system) ACCESSORY Locking operation (if equipped) Unlocking operation (if equipped) All-door lock Driver door unlock* Back door lock/unlock (if equipped) NOTE:...
OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Turn to open Pull 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 rod...
Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control Engine maintenance Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir 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. Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Hybrid Synergy Drive System NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system are shown on the multi-information display or the Display Audio System. Tips for improved fuel economy Owner’s Manual Starting the hybrid system Vehicles with Smart Key system: Vehicles without Smart Key system:...
Transmission Park Reverse Neutral Drive Engine brake Eco Mode Owner’s Manual Auto lock/unlock Vehicles without Smart Key system Vehicles with Smart Key system Owner’s Manual...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windows-Power Driver side Window lock switch Down Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, push the switch in the opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows.
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Lights & turn signals Headlights Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn signals...
FEATURES/ OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/ Heating Air Conditioning ON/OFF Temperature setting display Fan speed display Air outlet display Windshield defogger Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) Airflow vent In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Type 1 Type 2* Display Audio System Owner’s Manual CD player (Type 1) To scan tracks on a disc To select a file (MP3/WMA only) To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Radio (Type 1) To preset stations To scan stations...
FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cruise control (if equipped) Turning system ON/OFF System ON/OFF Functions Increase speed Resume Cancel 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. Parking brake Release Pull...
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.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Star Safety System Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) Traction Control (TRAC) Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Brake Assist (BA)
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Smart Stop Technology (SST) Floor mat installation For safety, follow these steps:...
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