Toyota 2014 highlander User Manual

2014

Entune™ Premium Audio

with Navigation and

App Suite

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Quick Reference Guide is designed to provide information on the basic operation and
key features of the navigation system and Entune™ (apps and data services). The Quick
Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Navigation Owner’s Manual. We strongly
encourage you to review the Navigation Owner’s Manual, the quick reference guide and visit
www.toyota.com/entune so you will have a better understanding of all your vehicles features and
controls.

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW 2

Limitations of the Quick Reference Guide 2
Basic Operation

ENTUNE™ - INTRODUCTION 3
What is Entune? 3
Entune App Suite 3
Phone Compatibility 4

ENTUNE - HOW TO GET STARTED 5
Basic Overview 5

ENTUNE - NEW CUSTOMER REGISTRATION 6

Account Creation 6
Downloading Entune App to Your Phone 6
Launch App 6
Connect Phone 6
Accessing Entune Apps 6

CONNECT A BLUETOOTH PHONE 7

ADVANCED VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM 8

Train Voice Recognition 8
Voice Recognition Tutorial 8

CALLING BY VOICE RECOGNITION 9

Dial by Number 9
Dial by Name 10

DESTINATION INPUT 11
By Address 11
Note on Voice Recognition 13
Tips for Using Voice Recognition 13
By Address - Voice Recognition 13

DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI) 14
Point of Interest by Name 14
Point of Interest by Category 15
Point of Interest by Category - Voice Recognition 16

SET HOME 17

ADDITIONAL FEATURES 19
Operation of Emergency Screen 19
Search Area 19
Route Preferences 19
3 Routes 19
Screen Congurations 19
Beep Setting 20
Voice Volume 20
Language 20

System Time 20
Auto Screen Change 20

Audio Live Pause and Tag 20

NAVTRAFFIC 21
Trafc Event List 21
Predictive Trafc Map 21
My Trafc Routes 22
Automatically Avoid Trafc 22
Trafc Incident Warning 22

WEATHER 23

ENTUNE APP SUITE FEATURES 24

LIMITATIONS OF THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

BASIC MAP OPERATION

NORTH-UP OR COMPASS MODE Icon

Touch to change the map display
between North-up or Head-up
perspectives.

ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT Icons

Touch to magnify or reduce the map
scale.

HOME Button

Access to Navigation Screen

APPS Button

Access to APPS, Entune (Bing,
MovieTickets, OpenTable, etc...) fuel
consumption, traffic, fuel prices, sports,
stocks, weather, and map data.

AUDIO Button

Access to audio functions.

CURRENT VEHICLE POSITION Mark

Indicates the current position of the
vehicle and its directional heading.

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Quick Tip - The USB and AUX port location and
design are different depending on the vehicle. For
details, see the Owner's Manual.

* NOTE: The position of AUDIO and HOME buttons may be different on some vehicles.

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- INTRODUCTION

STOP

PLEASE READ

WHAT IS ENTUNE

®

APP SUITE?

The available Entune

App Suite system is a collection of popular mobile
applications and data services integrated with select 2014 Toyota
vehicles. Entune App Suite is subscription free.

Once the phone is connected to the vehicle using Bluetooth® wireless
technology, Entune's App Suite features are operated using the
vehicle's controls or, for some services, by voice recognition. Entune
App Suite includes mobile apps for Bing™, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.
com, OpenTable

®

, Pandora®, Facebook Places and Yelp. Data services

include Fuel, Sports, Stocks, Traffic and Weather

.

See www.toyota.com/entune for availability of apps and services.

In order to access Entune App Suite applications from your vehicle’s
touch screen, an Entune App Suite capable phone is required and
you must use a computer to register for Entune App Suite. Visit
www.toyota.com/entune to learn all about Entune App Suite features
and use the link to register. After you register, use your cell phone to
download the Entune App Suite from the appropriate app store.

For additional information on Entune App Suite and to check phone
compatibility, visit www.toyota.com/connect or call the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

ENTUNE APP SUITE

*

An Entune App Suite capable phone is required to use the additional
features. Check phone compatibility by one of the following methods:

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Center at 1-800-331-4331

Note: You do not need an Entune App Suite capable phone to use

Bluetooth

®

hands-free, Bluetooth audio or the navigation system.

To connect a Bluetooth Phone, refer to page 3.

PHONE COMPATIBILITY

*Be sure to obey traffic regulations and maintain awareness of road and traffic
conditions. Select Entune App Suite use a large amount of data and you are responsible
for all data charges. Apps and services vary by phone and carrier. Not all apps and data
services are available at all times and all locations. Apps identified by "™" or "®" are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and cannot be used
without permission. See toyota.com/entune for the latest information regarding apps
and services.

- INTRODUCTION

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ACCESSING ENTUNE APPS

The Entune App contains the only individual
apps that will work with your vehicle. Other apps
downloaded on your phone are not available
through Entune.

Use

or or swip
with your finger to access the
additional Apps

step

2

Press on the faceplate.

step

1

Quick Tip - The Entune App
must be running on the mobile
device in order to use the
internet services.

BASIC OVERVIEW

- HOW TO GET STARTED

Step

Reference

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Connect your phone to your
vehicle, and experience
Entune App.

Launch the Entune App on
your phone and sign in.

The Entune App must be
running on the mobile
device in order to use the
internet services.

Go to "CONNECT A
BLUETOOTH PHONE"
on page 7.

Launch
App and
Login

Connect

Account
Creation

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Enroll via your mobile device
or register on
www.toyota.com/entune
and create a personal
Entune App account using
your computer.

Go to "ACCOUNT CREATION"
on page 6.

Step 1: Register Your Account

Please provide all required information below.

Once you click "register," you will receive
an e-mail to verify your e-mail address.
Click on the link embedded in the email to
activate your account.

Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

© 2011 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. All information applies to U.S. vehicles only.

User Name:

Password

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Confirm that your phone is
able to run the Entune App.

Go to "PHONE COMPATIBILITY"
on page 22.

Phone
Compatibility

2

Download the Entune App
to your phone.

Using your cell phone, find
the Entune App in the Apple
App Store

TM

, Google PlayTM.

Download
App

- NEW CUSTOMER REGISTRATION

Follow the easy steps to complete your
account.

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DOWNLOADING ENTUNE APP SUITE TO YOUR PHONE

Using your cell phone, connect to your app store (Apple App Store

SM

, Google PlayTM), search for Entune and download.

Contact your mobile device provider if you need assistance.

ACCOUNT CREATION

From a mobile device (Entune App) or a
computer, access
www.toyota.com/entune

step

1

step

2

From a mobile device, click "Sign Up
for Entune," or from a computer, click
on the Register button on the right hand
side of the screen.

step

3

Create your Entune App account.

CONNECT PHONE

See page 7 for instructions.

In order to view the Entune App Suite on your vehicle display, some phones may require an additional step after they
have been connected. After signing in, select Options on your phone to ensure the phone is connected and listening.

LAUNCH APP

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CONNECT A BLUETOOTH PHONE

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step

4

Press on the display
screen.

Upon connection, the system will
indicate that the pairing process was
successful.

Quick Tip -Up to four Bluetooth devices can be
paired. A paired device can be connected to any
of its supported profiles such as phone, music
and/or internet.

Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota for hands-free calling and for audio
streaming via Bluetooth. The pairing process is quick and easy: all iPhone mobile digital devices and
Android smartphones have Bluetooth integrated; all you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia
system to "talk" to each other and form a connection. Let's get started, first insure that your phone
Bluetooth setting is turned on, then follow the steps below.

ADVANCED VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

VOICE RECOGNITION TRAINING AND TUTORIAL

Before you begin using the voice recognition system, it is recommended that you access "Train Voice
Recognition" and "Voice Recognition Tutorial" in the Set Up menu. Voice recognition training is a feature
that will help tune the voice recognition system to better understand your voice. For best results, it is
recommended that voice recognition training be done when there is minimal background noise. The
voice recognition tutorial will give an overview of how to use the voice recognition system, including how
to make calls and how to customize your experience.

step

2

Follow the system prompts and repeat
a series of phrases after each beep.
You will also be able to select the
desired level of system guidance.

Press the Set Up icon on the

faceplate followed by .

Then select

step

1

TRAIN VOICE RECOGNITION

step

2

Select desired tutorial program to run.

step

1

VOICE RECOGNITION TUTORIAL

Press the Set Up icon

on the

faceplate followed by .

Then select

Begin by pressing the APPS button

and touch the Set Up icon

on the faceplate,

followed by .

step

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Go to your phone and access Bluetooth
settings, touch the device to be paired.
Confirm the PIN and hit "OK." Once you
have connected the Bluetooth device,
it is automatically connected whenever
the engine switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.*

* For detailed pairing instructions, see your audio system owner’s manual.

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CALLING BY VOICE RECOGNITION

DIAL BY NAME

Press

on the steering wheel. After
the beep say, “Call <name>*.” Please
say the name exactly as it is entered in
your phone.

step

1

Quick Tip - If you know your next command, you
can press

at any time to interrupt the prompt.

Speak your command after the beep.

Verify the contact name, and then
dialing will begin.

step

2

If you are able to successfully transfer your phone book, you can dial by name using voice recognition.
Please say the name exactly as it is entered in your phone when in the telephone screen. If you have
difficulty pairing your phone, or are unable to transfer your cell phone book, please refer to the cell phone
manufacturer's user guide.

Call is active when is

indicated. To end call, press
on the screen or

on the steering

wheel.

step

3

CALLING BY VOICE RECOGNITION

The system will ask you to verify the
number.

step

2

step

3

Press on the steering wheel. After
the beep say, “Dial <number>.” Say
the phone number digits individually,
without pausing (e.g. “Dial Three, one,
zero, four…”).

step

1

Call will begin dialing.

Call is active when

is

indicated. To end call, press
on the screen or

on the steering

wheel.

step

4

Quick Tip - It is recommended that you reduce
background noise prior to using the Voice
Recognition system. Conversation, high fan speed,
wind noise (open windows), etc., may prevent the
voice recognition system from understanding your
commands.

Quick Tip - If you know your next command, you
can press

at any time to interrupt the prompt.

Speak your command after the beep.

Some Bluetooth® equipped cell phones
may or may not show battery or signal strength on the
display.

DIAL BY NUMBER

*NOTE: When saying contact name, be sure to say it
exactly as it is entered in your address book

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DESTINATION INPUT

BY ADDRESS

Touch

.

Input the house number and touch

.

Touch the desired street name.

Touch

followed by

.

step

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step

8

step

9

step

10

Select the desired Route. See page
15 for route selection.

step

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Touch to start route
guidance.

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DESTINATION INPUT

BY ADDRESS

From the home screen, touch the map.

followed by

.

Press

and enter the desired State/

Province.

Input the city name.

Touch the desired city name. Input the street name and touch

.

Touch

and

move to step 4.

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Quick Tip - Enter the street name without prefixes
such as North or the letter N. The system will display
the base street name without prefixes or suffixes on
the next screen.

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DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI)

POINT OF INTEREST BY NAME

Input the POI name and if necessary

touch

.

Use

or to scroll up or down.

Touch the desired destination.

Touch

. See page 15 to

select desired Route Preference.

step

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step

4

step

5

Quick Tip - If the POI isn’t listed in the database verify
the spelling and Search Area for accuracy.

From the home screen, touch the map.

followed by . Press

Touch

step

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DESTINATION INPUT

step

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step

2

Press on the steering wheel. After
the beep say, “Go to <Number, Street,
City, State>.”

Verify the address and say "Go Directly"
after the beep, or touch

TIPS FOR USING VOICE RECOGNITION

NOTE ON VOICE RECOGNITION

Say a street address number as single
digits. Examples:
125, say: “One two five”
2000, say: “Two zero zero zero”
32307, say: “Three two three zero

seven”

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Have the full and correct address in mind.
The system will ask for the state, city, and
street name followed by the house number
as separate inputs.

Before using voice recognition, roll up all
windows and set the climate control fan on
low or off to reduce background noise in
the cabin.

Speak at a normal volume and pace, and

pronounce words clearly.

Streets should be spoken without prefixes or
suffixes. Street names should be spoken as
in these examples:
1st Street, say: "First"
E 15th Street, say" "Fifteenth"
190th Street, say "One hundred ninetieth"
Point Court, say "Point"

The navigation system's voice recognition feature will compare your spoken words with
computer-generated word patterns preprogrammed in the database. If the system does not
provide your intended match, please try a different pronunciation. Voice-activation names are
not available for every street and city.

BY ADDRESS-VOICE RECOGNITION

Quick Tip - If you know your next command, you
can press

at any time to interrupt the prompt.

Speak your command after the beep.

tip

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DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI)

POINT OF INTEREST BY CATEGORY - VOICE RECOGNITION

Press

on the steering wheel.
After the beep say, “Find Nearby <POI
category>” (e.g., "Find Nearby Hotel.")

After the beep say, the number that
corresponds to the desired destination.

After the beep say, “Start guidance” or
"Call them."

step

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step

2

step

3

step

4

Quick Tip - If you know your next command, you
can press

at any time to interrupt the prompt.

Speak your command after the beep.

Start route guidance.

DESTINATION INPUT - POINT OF INTEREST (POI)

POINT OF INTEREST BY CATEGORY

Quick Tip -You can search for many dining, hotel and fuel chains by name, e.g., "Find Nearby Starbucks."

From the home screen, touch the map.

followed by

. Press

Touch
followed by the category location and
desired sub-category.

step

1

step

2

Scroll to select desired point of interest

and touch

. See page 19 to

select desired Route Preference.

step

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SET HOME

Touch .

Touch

.

Input the city name.

step

2

step

3

step

5

step

6

Press the Set Up icon on the
faceplate followed by

.

step

1

Touch .

Touch
.

step

4

Tip - For security reasons, use a point close to
your home instead of your actual home address.

SET HOME

Input the street name and touch

.

Confirm location and touch

.

Touch followed by the
desired icon for your home. Touch

.

step

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step

9

step

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step

12

Touch the desired city name.

step

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Touch the desired street name. Input the house number and touch

.

step

10

Quick Tip - Enter the street name without prefixes
such as North or the letter N. The system will display
the base street name without prefixes or suffixes on
the next screen.

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ADDITIONAL NAVIGATION FEATURES

Once the address has been inputted, select the desired

route preference(s) for the trip. By selecting
the system will display time, toll roads, ferry and freeway
information.

SYSTEM TIME

ROUTE PREFERENCES

PRESS SET UP ICON

>

Adjust the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time option.

SELECT NAVIGATION APP >

Select what information to display with the map. Some
selections are available during route guidance mode only.

3 ROUTES

SCREEN CONFIGURATIONS

One of three routes may be chosen for the trip:

Quick- is the easiest route, usually the fastest
Short- is the most direct based upon driven mileage
Alternate- is the second fastest route

ADDITIONAL NAVIGATION FEATURES

LANGUAGE

PRESS SET UP ICON

>

Select Language Preference: English, French or Spanish.

PRESS SET UP ICON

>

Adjust the Voice Guidance volume level.

BEEP SETTING VOICE VOLUME

AUTO CHANGE TO HOME SCREEN

PRESS SET UP ICON

> >

Once the screen transition is unchecked (off), the audio
screen will remain without reverting to the map display.

PRESS SET UP ICON

>

Check the Beep box on or off.

SEARCH AREA

Prior to inputting the desired address select the State/
Province by pressing . The system
is only capable of searching for an address within one
state or province at a time.

AUDIO LIVE PAUSE AND TAG

The Audio App features a pause function that will record
up to 20 minutes of live radio for playback later. The

feature will record a song from live radio for

purchase from a paired mobile device later.

NOTE: When the vehicle is turned off or the radio station
is changed, any saved audio content will be lost.

OPERATION OF EMERGENCY SCREEN

PRESS >

Touch the desired emergency category. If the vehicle is in
motion, only nearby police stations, dealers, hospitals or
fire stations are shown.

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The Traffic App integrates with your
navigation system to display continuously
updated traffic information for over 100
markets. Just begin by pressing the APPS

button and electing

.

NAVTRAFFIC

To see local traffic events, touch and you will see a list of events at your location. Touch

to see events along your current route

TRAFFIC INCIDENT WARNING

Press the Set Up icon

on the

faceplate followed by .

step

1

AUTOMATICALLY AVOID TRAFFIC

step

2

Select the Avoid Traffic option to
swith from Manual to Automatic and
press

. The system will
automatically select another route
when moderate or heavy traffic is
detected during route guidance.

NAVTRAFFIC

Press the Set Up icon on the
faceplate followed by .

step

1

step

2

Select the Traffic Incident Warning
option to receive voice notification of
traffic events within 20 miles along the
current route. Press

.

TRAFFIC EVENT LIST

Predictive Traffic Map is a feature that displays traffic conditions for the current time based on historical trends at the
location. To see a predictive traffic map, touch

. The Predictive Traffic Map can be set to

predict traffic conditions 15, 30 and 45 minutes from the current time.

PREDICTIVE TRAFFIC MAP

My Traffis Routes lets you store favorite and previously traveled routes to check traffic conditions. To see traffic
routes, touch

.

MY TRAFFIC ROUTES

Always drive safely, obey traffic laws & focus on the road while driving. Availability and accuracy of the information provided by
HD services is dependent upon many factors. Services not available in every city or roadway. Use common sense when relying on
information provided. HD Radio(tm) Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents.
HD Radio(tm) and the HD, HD Radio, and "Arc" logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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WEATHER ENTUNE APP SUITE FEATURES

SELECT APPS >

Select Bing app to search the web for points of interest
nearby.

BING

SELECT APPS >

Select Pandora App to connect to desired Pandora
stations.

PAN DOR A

SELECT APPS >

Select iHeartRadio App to connect to desired iHeartRadio
stations.

iHeartRadio

SELECT APPS >

Select Yelp App to find local restaurants and see reviews.

YELP

Once your phone is connected via Bluetooth, Entune lets you access many useful apps. These are some of the
featured apps you can access by pressing the APPS button on the console.

SELECT APPS

Begin by pressing the APPs button on the console and
choosing the desired app.

APPS MENU

FAC EB OOK P LA CE S

SELECT APPS

>

Select Facebook Places App to check in at a location
and to tag friends with you.

To begin, press the APPS button on the console, then touch and choose your desired category.

Once you have selected which city, you can check the current weather as well as see forecasts for the next 3 days or
next 6 hours, for whichever city you have chosen.

By selecting

you can check an HD Doppler radar weather map of your area. To move around the map

touch and swipe to the desired location.

The weather app allows you to access Doppler weather radar information. You can also check the weather
forecast for other cities.

Always drive safely, obey traffic laws & focus on the road while driving. Availability and accuracy of the information provided by
HD services is dependent upon many factors. Services not available in every city or roadway. Use common sense when relying on
information provided. HD Radio(tm) Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents.
HD Radio(tm) and the HD, HD Radio, and "Arc" logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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NOTES NOTES

00505-NAV14-ENPRE

Printed in the USA 08/13

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Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ­ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi­cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi­fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)

● Cruise control system (if equipped)

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe­cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Your Toy ot a is e qu ip pe d with sev er al s op hi st ic at ed c om pu te rs t hat wil l re co rd
certain data, such as:

•Engine speed

•Accelerator status

•Brake status

•Vehicle speed

•Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con­versations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage

To yo t a ma y u s e th e da t a r ec o rd ed i n t h es e c o mp u te r s to di a gn o se ma lf un c­tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

To yo t a w il l n o t d is c lo s e th e r ec o rd e d da ta to a th i rd pa rty e xc ep t :

•With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

the vehicle is leased

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

•For use by Toyota in a law suit

•For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)

If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser­vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

Vehicle data reco rding s

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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur­pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa­tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To r e ad da ta r e co r de d b y an ED R , s pe c ia l e q ui pm en t is re q ui r ed , a n d ac ce s s
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

● Disclosure of the EDR data

To yo t a w il l n o t d isc lo se t h e d at a r e co r de d i n an E D R t o a t hi r d p ar ty e x ce p t
when:

•An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-

cle) is obtained

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

•For use by Toyota in a law suit

However, if necessary, Toyota may:

•Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

•Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Event data recorder

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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.

Special handling may apply, See ww w.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste /perchlor­ate.

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WARNING

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ­ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi­cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

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Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.

Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.

Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.

*: Always align the marks.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.

Before driving

Floor mat

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*

2

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to an accident, or leading to death
or a serious injury.

■ When installing the driver’s floor mat

● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year

vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.

● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.

● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-

vided.

● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.

■ Before driving

● Check that the floor mat is securely

fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.

● With the engine stopped and the shift

lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter­fere with the floor mat.

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Adjust the angle of the seat­back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (→P. 1 5 5)

Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. (→P. 15 5)

Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 1 6 8)

Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 3 0)

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv­ing the vehicle. (→P. 3 0)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
(→P. 6 1)

For safety drive

For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.

Correct driving posture

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2

Correct use of the seat belts

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Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (→P. 17 4, 1 76 )

Adjusting the mirrors

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.

A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.

● Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci­dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to

feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con­tinue driving and take a break immediately.

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● Extend the shoulder belt so that

it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.

● Position the lap belt as low as

possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seat-

back. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.

● Do not twist the seat belt.

To f aste n the s eat b el t, p us h th e
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.

To r el e as e th e s ea t belt , p re s s
the release button.

Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle.

Correct use of the seat belts

Fastening and releasing the seat belt (except for the third center
seat)

Release button

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2

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Ta ke th e pl a te ou t of th e ho l de r,
and then pull down the seat
belt.

Push plate “A” into buckle “A”
until a click sound is heard.

Push plate “B” into buckle “B”
until a click sound is heard.

Fastening the seat belt (for the third center seat)

1

Plate “A”

Buckle “A”

2

Plate “B”

Buckle “B”

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To r el e as e pl a te “ B ”, p re ss th e
release button on buckle “B”.

To r el e as e pl a te “ A ”, i ns er t the
key (→P. 11 4 ) or p l a t e “ B ” i nt o
the hole on buckle “A”.

Retract the belt slowly when
releasing and stowing the seat
belt.

Holding plate “A” and “B”
together, insert both plates into
the holder on the roof.

Releasing and stowing the seat belt (for the third center seat)

Release button

Plate “B”

Buckle “B”

1

Buckle “A”

Buckle “A”

Plate “B”

Plate “A”

Plate “A”

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Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor down while pressing the
release button.

Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor up.

Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.

If the shoulder belt sits close to a person's neck, use the seat belt
comfort guide.

Pull the comfort guide from the
pocket.

Slide the belt past the slot of the
guide.

The elastic cord must be behind
the seat belt.

Buckle the seat belt and posi­tion it comfortably.

Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)

1

2

Seat belt comfort guide (for the third center seat)

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2

3

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The pretensioners help the seat
belts to quickly restrain the occu­pants by retracting the seat belts
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal col­lision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

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■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.

■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This
feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt
again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 6 5)

■ When not using the rear seat belts

 Second seat belts

 Third seat belts

Pass the outer seat belts through the seat
belt hangers and secure the seat belt
plates to prevent the shoulder belts from
being damaged.

Pass the outer seat belts through the seat
belt hangers and secure the seat belt
plates to prevent the shoulder belts from
being damaged.

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■ Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.

● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child

becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 61 )

● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat

belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (→P. 3 0 )

■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated (front seats)

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.

■ Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt extender
is available from your Toyota dealer free
of charge.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■ Wearing a seat belt

● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.

● Always wear a seat belt properly.

● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

● To yo t a re c om m en d s th a t ch i ld r en b e se at ed in th e r e ar s e at a n d al w ay s

use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

● To a chi ev e a p rop er s e at i ng p o si t io n , d o no t r ec li n e the s ea t m or e t ha n

necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.

● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.

● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

■ Pregnant women

■ People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 3 0 )

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P. 3 0 )

Women who are pregnant should posi­tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoid­ing belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.

If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli­sion.

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WARNING

■ When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.

■ Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your
To yo ta deale r.

■ Adjustable shoulder anchor (front seats)

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 3 3 )

■ Seat belt damage and wear

● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose

parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.

● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.

● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the

seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation.

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■ Using a seat belt comfort guide (third center seat)

Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness
of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury.

● Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must

be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.

● To r e du c e th e cha nc e o f in ju r y in c ase o f a s ud de n sto p, su dd e n sw er ve o r

accident while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket
when it is not in use.

● Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the

shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall
off the shoulder.

■ Using a seat belt extender

● Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system

because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas­ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

● The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when

used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the
one originally intended.

■ When using the third center seat belt

NOTICE

■ When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

Do not use the third center seat belt with
either buckle released. Fastening only
one of the buckles may result in death or
serious injury in case of sudden braking,
sudden swerving or a collision.

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SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce
the risk of death or serious injury.

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◆ SRS front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas­senger from impact with interior components

SRS driver’s knee airbag
Can help provide driver protection

SRS seat cushion airbag
Can help restrain the front passenger

◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags

SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants

SRS curtain shield airbags

● Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer
seats

● Can prevent the occupants from being thrown from the vehicle
in the event of vehicle rollover

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3

4

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SRS airbag system components

Front passenger airbag

Curtain shield airbags

Side impact sensors (front
doors)

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights

Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters

Side airbags

Seat cushion airbag

SRS warning light

Driver airbag

Side impact sensors (rear)

Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch

Driver’s seat position sensor

Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch

Driver’s knee airbag

Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)

Front impact sensors

Airbag sensor assembly

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

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Your vehicle is equipp ed w it h AD VAN CE D AI RB AGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor­mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo­nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.

WARNING

■ SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.

● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause

death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:

Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro­vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:

•Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped­als comfortably.

•Slightly recline the back of the seat.
Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by
reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non­slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.

•If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air­bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.

The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.

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WARNING

■ SRS airbag precautions

● The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and

can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air­bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.

● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or

seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys­tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (→P. 6 1 )

● If the seat belt extender has been con-

nected to the front seat belt buckles but
the seat belt extender has not also been
fastened to the latch plate of the seat
belt, the SRS front airbags will judge
that the driver and front passenger are
wearing the seat belt even though the
seat belt has not been connected. In
this case, the SRS front airbags may
not activate correctly in a collision,
resulting in death or serious injury in the
event of a collision. Be sure to wear the
seat belt with the seat belt extender.

● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or

lean against the dashboard.

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■ SRS airbag precautions

● Do not allow a child to stand in front of

the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.

● Do not allow the front seat occupants to

hold items on their knees.

● Do not lean against the door, the roof

side rail or the front, side and rear pil­lars.

● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the

passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

● Do not attach anything to or lean any-

thing against areas such as the dash­board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and driver’s knee airbags deploy.

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WARNING

■ SRS airbag precautions

● Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of

these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious
injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.

● If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS driver’s knee airbag will

deploy, be sure to remove it.

● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side

airbags and SRS seat cushion airbag inflate as they may interfere with
inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags
and seat cushion airbag from activating correctly, disable the system or
cause the side airbags and seat cushion airbag to inflate accidentally,
resulting in death or serious injury.

● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-

bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.

● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-

bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.

● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a

door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.

● Do not attach anything to areas such as

a door, windshield, side window, front or
rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip.

● Vehic le s w it hout a sma rt key sys te m:

Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard
objects such as keys and accessories
to the key. The objects may restrict the
SRS driver’s knee airbag inflation or be
thrust into the driver’s seat area by the
force of the deploying airbag, thus caus­ing a danger.

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■ SRS airbag precautions

● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel

pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.

● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.

Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may not deploy in the event of a collision.

■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags

● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,

instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails

● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper or side of the

occupant compartment

● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,

winches or roof luggage carrier

● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system

● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD

players

● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability

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■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

● Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying

(inflating) SRS airbag.

● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.

● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as

well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

● The windshield may crack.

● For U.S.A.: For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in

the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an
emergency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle's loca­tion (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis­tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent auto­matically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. (→P. 4 7 3)

■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the

set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 ­18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:

•If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact

•If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck

● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-

tensioners will activate.

● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no

passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air­bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 5 3 )

● The SRS seat cushion airbag on the front passenger’s seat will not operate

if the occupant is not wearing a seat belt.

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■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)

● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an

impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

● The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.

● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a

severe frontal collision.

■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than

a collision

The SRS front airbags and SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also
deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some
examples are shown in the illustration.

The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown
in the illustration.

● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

● Landing hard or falling

● The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal

● The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone

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■ Types of col lisi ons t hat ma y not d eploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-

bags)

The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

■ Types of col lisi ons th at may not de ploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and

curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is
subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the
side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

The SRS side airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side or low­speed frontal collision.

● Collision from the side

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle r ol lover

● Collision from the side to the vehicle

body other than the passenger compart­ment

● Collision from the side at an angle

● Collision from the rear

● Vehicle r ol lover

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The SRS curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a rear collision, if it pitches end over end, or if it is involved in a
low-speed side or low-speed frontal collision.

■ When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con­tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.

● Collision from the rear

● Pitching end over end

● The front of the vehicle is damaged or

deformed, or was involved in an acci­dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

● A portion of a door or its surrounding

area is damaged or deformed, or the
vehicle was involved in an accident that
was not severe enough to cause the
SRS side and curtain shield airbags to
inflate.

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● The pad section of the steering wheel,

dashboard near the front passenger air­bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

● The front passenger’s seat cushion sur-

face is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

● The surface of the seats with the side

airbag is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-

lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the curtain shield airbags
inside is scratched, cracked, or other­wise damaged.

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Front passenger occupant classification
system

Your veh icle is equi pped wit h a fro nt pas senge r o ccupant cla ssi­fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.

Seat belt reminder light

SRS warning light

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

“AIR BAG ON” indicator light

1

2

3

4

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■ Adult*

1

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi­fication system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG ON”

SRS warning light Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off*2 or

flashing

*

3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Activated

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Activated*

2

or

deactivated

*

3

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

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Child*

4

■ Child restraint system with infant*

5

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

or

“AIR BAG ON”

*

4

SRS warning light Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off*2 or

flashing

*

3

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Deactivated or

activated

*

4

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag

Deactivated or

activated

*

4, 2

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

*

6

SRS warning light Off

Seat belt reminder light

Off*2 or

flashing

*

3

Devices

Front passenger airbag Deactivated

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

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■

Unoccupied

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light

Off

Seat belt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag Deactivated

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

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There is a malfunction in the system

*

1

:The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller

adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/
her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.

*

2

: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.

*

3

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.

*

4

:For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convert-

ible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which
may affect this can be the physique or posture.

*

5

:Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger

seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on
the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 61 )

*

6

:In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to

install the child restraint system properly. (→P. 6 5 )

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG OFF”

SRS warning light On

Seat belt reminder light Off

Devices

Front passenger airbag Deactivated

Side airbag

on the front passenger seat

Activated

Curtain shield airbag

in the front passenger side

Front passenger seat cushion airbag Deactivated

Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

and force limiter

Activated

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WARNING

■ Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant
classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● Wear the seat belt properly.

● Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted

into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.

● Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using

the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat
belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender
after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you
use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi­nated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate, which
could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.

● Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.

seatback pockets).

● Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or

feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.

● Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or

press on the seatback with their legs.

● Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

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WARNING

■ Front passenger occupant classification system precautions

● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear

seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not acti­vate in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear
seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear
seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the
vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.

● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator

light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or
if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.

● When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on

the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front pas­senger seat in the proper order. (→P. 6 5 )

● Do not modify or remove the front seats.

● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-

wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
front passenger occupant classification system. In this case, contact your
To yo t a d ea l er im m ed i at el y.

● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the

front seatbacks.

● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-

ers the seat cushion surface.

● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.

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● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci­dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.

● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.

● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.

Safety information for children

Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi­cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat.

● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appro­priate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child
restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(→P. 6 5)

Child restraint systems

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be
properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt.

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require
the use of child restraint systems.

Points to remember

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Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child:

■ Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes

large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.

● If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat

and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 3 0)

Type s of child res train ts

 Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/con-

vertible seat

 Forward facing ⎯ Convertible

seat

 Booster seat

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WARNING

■ Child restraint precautions

● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child

must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.

● To yo t a s t ro n gl y ur g es t he u se o f a p ro p er c hi l d r e st r ai n t s y st e m t h at c on -

forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci­dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.

● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger

seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated.
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front pas­senger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-fac­ing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

● A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-

senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as
far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi­nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.

● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system

on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri­ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an accident.

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WARNING

■ Child restraint precautions

● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body

against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy
even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact
could cause death or serious injury to the child.

● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by

the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.

■ When the child restraint system is not in use

● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is

not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas­senger compartment.

● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the

vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. If a head restraint
was removed when installing a child restraint system, always install the
head restraint before driving. This will prevent it from injuring passengers
in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Child restraint LATCH anchors

 8-seat models

LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard second seats. (But­tons displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)

 7-seat models

LATCH anchors are provided for
both second seats. (Buttons dis­playing the location of the anchors
are attached to the seats.)

Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver's
seat belt) (→P. 35 )

Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)

 Second seats (8-seat models)

An anchor bracket is provided for
each second seat.

 Second seats (7-seat models)

An anchor bracket is provided for
both second seats.

 Third seats

An anchor bracket is provided for
the third center seat.

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Fold the seatback while pulling
the lever. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock
position (most upright position).

Move the seat as far back as
possible.

If your child restraint system inter­feres with a head restraint and can­not be installed properly, install the
child restraint system after remov­ing the head restraint. (→P. 1 69 )

Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.

 Type A

Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH
anchors.

If the child restraint has a top
tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence
of a lower connector system.

Installation with LATCH system

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Canada only

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 Type B

Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors.

If the child restraint has a top
tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top
tether strap anchor.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence
of a lower connector system.

Canada only

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■ Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat

Adjusting the seat

 Second seats

Fold the seatback while pull­ing the lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).

Move the seat as far back as
possible.

 Third seats

Fold the seatback while pull­ing the strap. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).

Place the child restraint sys­tem on the rear seat facing
the rear of the vehicle.

Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)

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Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

While pushing the child
restraint system down into
the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.

After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there
is no slack in the belt, pull the
belt to check that it cannot be
extended.

3

4

5

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Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat

Adjusting the seat

 Second seats

Fold the seatback while pull­ing the lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).

Move the seat as far back as
possible.

 Third seats

Fold the seatback while pull­ing the strap. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).

Place the child restraint sys­tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.

If your child restraint system
interferes with a head restraint
and cannot be installed properly,
install the child restraint system
after removing the head
restraint. (→P. 1 69 )

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2

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Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.

While pushing the child
restraint system into the rear
seat, allow the shoulder belt
to retract until the child
restraint system is securely
in place.

After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there
is no slack in the belt, pull the
belt to check that it cannot be
extended.

If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 7 5 )

3

4

5

6

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■

Booster seat

Adjusting the seat

 Second seats

Fold the seatback while pull­ing the lever. Return the
seatback and secure it at the
1st lock position (most
upright position).

Move the seat as far back as
possible.

 Third seats

Fold the seatback while pulling
the strap. Return the seatback
and secure it at the 1st lock
position (most upright position).

Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.

If your child restraint system interferes with a head restraint and cannot
be installed properly, install the child restraint system after removing the
head restraint. (→P. 1 6 9)

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2

 High back type  Booster type

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Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys­tem according to the manu­facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.

Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s
shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 3 0)

Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.

3

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Raise the head restraint so that
the top tether strap can easily
be passed between the head
restraint and seatback.

If your child restraint system inter­feres with a head restraint and can­not be installed properly, install the
child restraint system after remov­ing the head restraint. (→P. 1 69 )

Secure the child restraint sys­tem using the seat belt or
LATCH anchors.

Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.

Run the top tether strap under the
head restraint.

Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.

■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages

The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica­tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.

Child restraint systems with a top tether strap

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2

3

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WARNING

■ When installing a booster seat

To pre ve nt the belt from going into ALR lo c k m od e , d o n ot fu l ly ex t en d th e
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 3 5)

■ When installing a child restraint system

Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● If the driver’s seat interferes with the

child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
second seat.

● Adjust the front passenger seat so that

it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.

● Only put a forward-facing child restraint

system on the front seat when unavoid­able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas­senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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WARNING

■ When installing a child restraint system

● When installing a child restraint system on the center second and third

seat, adjust both seat cushions to the same position (second seat only)
and align both seatbacks at the same angle. The seatbacks must be
adjusted to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, move the seat

as far back as possible (second seat only), with the seatback close to the
child restraint system.

● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not

twisted.

● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward

to ensure that it has been securely installed.

● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system

manufacturer.

● When using the right-hand second and

third seat for the child restraint system,
do not sit in the center second and third
seat. Seat belt function may be
impaired, such as being positioned
overly high or loose-fitting, which may
result in death or serious injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerv­ing or an accident.

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WARNING

■ Do not use a seat belt extender

If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud­den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

■ To co rre ctly at tac h a chi ld restraint system to the anchors

When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in
the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

■ Important points while driving

● Keep the back door and glass hatch closed.

● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door and

glass hatch are closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected
at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■ When parking

● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a

garage, stop the engine.

● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it

is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

■ Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

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Vehicles witho ut a smart key sys­tem:

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis­tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi­cle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

■ Certification for the engine immobilizer system

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: WRKRI-44BTY FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer­ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

 For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE

■ To en sur e th e s yste m operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:

● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), wireless remote
control or mechanical key.

● The hood is opened.

● The locked glass hatch (if equipped) is opened in any way other

than using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system).

● The battery is reconnected.

Close the doors, glass hatch (if
equipped) and hood, and lock all
the doors. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys­tem is set.

Alarm

∗

The alarm

∗: If equipped

Setting the alarm system

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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:

● Unlock the doors.

● Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the

“ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deac­tivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

● Vehicles with a smart key syste m: Turn the engine switch to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

● Open the glass hatch (if equipped) using the entry function (vehi­cles with smart key system).

■ System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■ Items to check before locking the vehicle

To p r ev e nt un e xp e ct e d t ri g ge r in g o f t h e a la r m a nd ve h ic l e t he f t, ma k e s ur e o f
the following:

● Nobody is in the vehicle.

● The windows and the following openings are closed before the alarm is set.

•The glass hatch (if equipped)

•The moon roof (if equipped)

•The panoramic moon roof (if equipped)

● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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■ Triggering o f the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

■ Alarm-operated door lock

In the following situations, the doors are locked automatically:

● When a person inside the vehicle triggers the alarm by unlocking a door or

the back door.

● When a person inside the vehicle unlocks a door or the back door while the

alarm is operating.

● A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a
inside lock button.

● The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (→P. 6 2 4)

NOTICE

■ To en sur e th e s yste m operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recov­ery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.

Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)

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 Vehicles with monochrome display

 Vehicles with color display

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari­ous systems.

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis­plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi­cle’s systems.

Warning lights

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(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning
light (→P. 5 6 3)

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1

Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 5 6 4)

*

1

(Canada)

Brake system warning
light (→P. 5 6 3)

*

1, 2, 3

Pre-collision system
warning light (→P. 5 6 4)

*

1, 2

Charging system warn­ing light (→P. 5 6 3)

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1

Slip indicator (→P. 5 6 4 )

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1, 2

Low engine oil pressure
warning light (→P. 5 6 3)

*

2

Open door warning light
(→P. 5 6 5)

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1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 56 3 )

Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 5 6 5)

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1

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 56 3 )

Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 5 6 5)

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1

SRS warning light
(→P. 5 6 4)

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1

Master warning light
(→P. 5 6 5)

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1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light
(→P. 5 6 4)

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1

Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 5 6 5)

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(Canada)

ABS warning light
(→P. 5 6 4)

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:Vehicles without a smart key system:

These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
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 if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Vehicle s wi th a smart key sy st em :
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode 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 if the lights do not turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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2

:If equipped

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:The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator
(→P. 2 3 9)

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1, 4

Slip indicator (→P. 3 0 0 )

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(→P. 2 4 1)

*

1

VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 3 0 0)

(Canada)

Ta il li g ht in d ic a to r
(→P. 2 41 )

*

1, 2, 5

Pre-collision system
warning light (→P. 3 06 )

Headlight high beam
indicator (→P. 24 2 )

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1, 2

All-wheel drive lock indi­cator (→P. 2 97 )

*

2

Automatic High Beam
indicator (→P. 24 6 )

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2

Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→P. 3 0 4)

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2

Front fog light indicator
(→P. 2 5 2)

*

2, 6, 7

BSM (Blind Spot Moni­tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(→P. 3 1 3)

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2

Cruise control indicator
(→P. 2 6 1)

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8

Security indicator
(→P. 8 0 , 8 2 )

*

2

Cruise control “SET”
indicator (→P. 26 1 )

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1, 9

Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 1 0 7)

*

2

LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(→P. 2 8 0)

Snow mode indicator
(→P. 2 3 5)

*

2, 3

Intuitive parking assist
indicator

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1, 8

“AIR BAG ON/
OFF” indicator
(→P. 5 3 )

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:Vehicles without a smart key system:

These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
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 if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Vehicle s wi th a smart key sy st em :
These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode 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 if the lights do not turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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2

:If equipped

*

3

: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual”.

*

4

:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

5

:The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster

than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

*

6

:In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators

illuminate in the following situations:

 Vehicl es without a smart ke y system

•When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position while the BSM
main switch is set to ON.

•When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in the
“ON” position

 Vehicl es with a smart key s ys tem

•When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM
main switch is set to ON.

•When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.

If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi­cators will turn off after a few seconds.

If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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7

:This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

*

8

:This light illuminates on the center panel.

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9

:The light does not turn on when the system is disabled.

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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 serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi­ately if this occurs.

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 Vehicles with monochrome display

 Vehicles with color display

Gauge and meters

The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.

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Ta ch om et er

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Trip meter reset knob

Switches the trip information.

Outside temperature

Odometer and trip meter display

Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. (→P. 23 4 )

Meter panel lights control button

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Switches between the trip meter
“A” and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.

Changing the trip meter display

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The brightness of the meter panel lights can be adjusted.

Pressing the button will adjust the
brightness of the meter panel
lights.

The brightness level of the meters
when the surroundings are bright
(day mode) and dark (night mode)
can be adjusted individually. How­ever, when in day mode, adjusting
the brightness level will also
change the brightness level of
night mode.

■ The meters and display illuminate when

 Vehicles w ithout a smart key sy stem

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles w ith a smart key sys te m

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ Outside temperature display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature 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.)

Instrument panel light control

NOTICE

■ To pr eve nt d ama ge t o th e e ngin e a nd i ts com pon ents

● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature 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. 6 2 6 )

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.

● Drive information

● Warning messages (→P. 5 7 2 )

● Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-

play (→P. 1 07 )

Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” switch.

Multi-information display (with mono­chrome display)

Display contents

Drive information

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● Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.

Average fuel economy (after reset

*)

Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset
respectively

Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

● Distance (driving range)

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the func­tion was reset respectively

•This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis­played.

•When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with­out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.

Average fuel economy (after refuel)

Displays the average fuel economy since the vehicle was refueled
respectively

Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

● Distance (after reset*)

Displays the estimated maximum distance driven after the function
was reset respectively

Average vehicle speed (after reset

*)

Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset

● Customization

Eco Driving Indicator Light, Language and Units settings can be
changed. (→P. 1 00 )

● Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

→P. 1 07

*:Press and hold the “DISP” switch to reset.

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Changing the settings

Press the “DISP” switch to
display the setting display
while the vehicle is stopped,
and then press and hold the
“DISP” switch to display the
customize mode display.

Press the “DISP” switch to
select the item to be set, then
press and hold the “DISP”
switch.

Press the “DISP” switch to
select the desired setting,
and then press and hold the
“DISP” switch.

To go b ac k t o t he p re vi ou s s cre en o r exit the cu s to mi ze m od e,
press the “DISP” switch to select “EXIT”, and then press and hold
the “DISP” switch.

Settings display

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Customizable items

● Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.

● Language

Select to change the language on the display.

● Units

Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.

Settings can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 6 6 3 )

■ Setting display automatic cancelation

In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be
changed through the “DISP” switch will automatically be turned off.

● When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed

● When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed

■ Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.

WARNING

■ The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the 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 excessive engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or injury.

■ Cautions during setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

NOTICE

■ During setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

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Drive information

Select to display various drive
data. (→P. 10 3 )

Navigation system-

linked display (if
equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

•Route guidance

•Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter
using the meter control switches.

Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide (if equipped)

Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise
control. (→P. 2 66 )

The tab will change to when the vehicle is in constant

speed control mode. (→P. 2 82 )

If activated, the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
system will also be displayed. (If equipped) (→P. 2 8 2)

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status (if equipped)*

Select to display the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure
Alert). (→P. 2 80 )

If activated, the operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise
control system will also be displayed. (If equipped) (→P. 2 66 )

*:The LDA operational status will not be displayed if the dynamic radar

cruise control operation guide is displayed.

Multi-information display (with color dis­play)

Display contents

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Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (→P. 5 72 )

Settings display

Select to change the meter display settings. (→P. 1 04 )

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Operating the meter control switches

Enter/Set/Reset

Select an item/change pages

Return to the previous
screen

Press: Displays the screen
registered as the top screen

When no screen has been regis­tered, the drive information
screen will be displayed.

Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen as the
top screen

When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the
screen. If the selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure
message will be shown.

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● Current fuel consumption*

1

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

● Average fuel economy (after reset

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/after start/after refuel)*

1

Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset,
the engine was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively

Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

● Average vehicle speed (after reset*2/after start)*

1

Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset
and the engine was started, respectively

● Elapsed time (after reset

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/after start)*

1

Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the
engine was started, respectively

● Distance (driving range/after start/after reset

*

2)*1

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the
engine was started, respectively.

•This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis­played.

•When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with­out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.

● Eco Driving Indicator

→P. 1 07

● AWD control (if equipped)

Displays the torque distribution between the front and rear axles of
the AWD control system

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1

:Can be registered to Drive information 1 through 3. (→P. 1 04 )

*

2

:Resetting procedures:

•Select a function to be reset using the meter control switches and then
press and hold to reset.

•If there is more than one function that can be reset, check boxes will be
displayed next to those functions.

Drive information

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Changing the settings

Select using the meter control switches.

Select an item and then set it with the center button.

■ Customizable items

● Language

Select to change the language on the display.

● Units

Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.

● Maintenance system (for U.S.A.)

Select to reset the maintenance data after the required mainte­nance is performed. (

→P. 4 91 )

● Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.
(

→P. 1 07 )

● switch settings

You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press

and hold while the desired screen is displayed.

● Drive information 1 through 3

Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on a Drive
information screen, up to 3 Drive information screens can be set.

● Pop-up display

Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in
some situations, on/off.

•Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked sys­tem (if equipped)

•Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system

•Cruise control operation display

•Instrument panel brightness adjustment display

● Accent color

Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the
cursor color.

Settings display

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● Speed limit display*

Select to set the display of speed limit information stored in the
navigation system to on with the speed limit caution indicator
(yellow) enabled, on with the speed limit caution not enabled, or
off. If enabled, the speed limit caution indicator will come on if the
vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit.

● Initialization

Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned
to their default setting.

Settings can be changed. (Customizable features: →P. 6 6 3 )

*:Speed limit display may not be available for some regions.

■ Pop-up display

In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up
display, such as the operating cruise control switch, will be temporarily dis­played on the multi-information display.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off.

■ Setting display automatic cancelation

In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be
changed through the meter control switch will automatically be turned off.

● When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed

● When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed

■ Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.

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WARNING

■ The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the 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 excessive engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or injury.

■ Cautions during setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.

NOTICE

■ During setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

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During Eco-friendly acceleration
operation (Eco driving), Eco Driv­ing Indicator Light will turn on.
When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, and when the
vehicle is stopped, the light turns
off.

Suggests Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.

Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration

If the acceleration exceeds Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display
blinks.

Zone of Eco driving

Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

 Monochrome display

 Color display

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