TOYOTA Highlander 2011 User Manual

Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

2WD 2 Wheel Drive
4WD 4 Wheel Drive

A/C Air Conditioning

ABS Anti-lock Brake System

ACC Accessory

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DAC Downhill Assist Control
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor

EPS Electric Power Steering

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GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GVWR

I/M Emission Inspection and Maintenance

LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children

LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT

MTBE

OBD On Board Diagnostics

SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual covers 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 equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

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.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota 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 may affect 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.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen­tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc­tions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

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.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dt sc.ca.go v/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con­trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■ 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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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if
the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

2

When driving

Interior

3

features

Maintenance

4

and care

When trouble

5

arises

Vehicle

6

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it­yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

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For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Highlander.

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Highlander operations. Every Highlander owner should review
the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Removing the spare tire

(1) Remove the cover under the center deck board to find the spare tire

clamp bolt.
(2) Assemble the jack handle.
(3) Put the socket adapter on the spare tire clamp bolt. Loosen the bolt

by turning it counterclockwise with the jack handle.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.

Wrench

Spare tire

Jack handle

Towing eyelet

Socket
adapter

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Rear door

Jack

Doors-Child safety locks

(1)

(3)

Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

(2)

Jack handle

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

Light control-Instrument panel 9

Smart Key system

1

1,2

6

7

Air Conditioning/Heating 20-22
Audio 24-25

Auto lock functions

1

11

Automatic Transmission 10
Bluetooth®audio 25
Clock 22
Cruise control 23
Cup holders 27
Door locks 10
Door-Power back 12
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) 26
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

3

23

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 27

Lights1& turn signals 16

Moonroof 12

Multi-information display

2

18

Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Power outlets-120V AC 17
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down second row seats 15
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Removing Center-Stow second row

seat

14

Seats-Returning third row seats 15
Seats-Stowing third row seats 14
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel controls 26
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Windows-Power 18
Windshield wipers & washers 15

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 29
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 29
Spare tire & tools 29

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.

3

HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 28

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel
controls (if equipped)

Automatic Air Conditioning Manu

Steering wheel audio controls
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-information display button
Voice command button
Telephone controls

1,2

1

1

1

1,2

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls

1

Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information display
Audio system or navigation system-integrated audio system
Theft deterrent system/Engine immobilizer indicator

1

1,2

1

Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat
belt reminder lights
Power back door main switch
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)

1

1

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System

2

Manual Air Conditioning

Vehicles without
navigation system

Vehicles with
navigation system

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control
Ignition (standard key)

1

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Fuel filler door opener
Power back door button

1

Instrument panel light control
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch

1

Power outside rearview mirror controls
Outside rearview mirror

1

/Rear window defogger button

Air Conditioning controls

1

If equipped

2

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”

3

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter switch and trip meter resetting button
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer and two trip meters

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual.

Brake system warning

Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning

Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag
ON/OFF indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

1

1

1

1

4

Engine oil replacement reminder

1

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Master warning

Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Electric power steering system warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

1

1

1

1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator/Downhill Assist
Control indicator

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

1

1

SNOW indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control indicator

Downhill Assist Control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Traction control OFF indicator

2

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.

2

1

1

1

5

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

With power back door

Without power back door

Push

Unlocking operation

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

With power back door

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will

relock for safety.

Glass hatch operation
(if equipped)

With power
back door

Without power back door

Without power
back door

Push and hold

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Power back door operation
(if equipped)

Without Smart Key
system

With Smart Key
system

Push and hold

Panic button

Push and hold

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Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Green indicator ON

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Carrying

Depress
brake pedal

Push

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Power (without starting engine)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACC

ON

OFF

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Glass hatch unlock

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

Unlocking operation

Front door lock

Push

Back door lock/unlock

Front door unlock*

Grasp

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Lock

Push

Unlock

Push

Carry remote to unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock

Push

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Hood release

Pull

Pull

Store

Turn to open

NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.

Pull up latch and
raise hood

Engage support rod

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Engine maintenance

Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will

help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Light control-Instrument panel

+

Brightness
control

-

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

“S”

* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from Park.

“D”

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

Snow mode

Push

The snow mode prevents sudden acceleration on slippery surfaces. Use in
snowy or icy road conditions.

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

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Auto lock functions

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.

Vehicles without Smart Key system

-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or

“LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.

Vehicles with Smart Key system

-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and

driver’s door is opened.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Steering lock release

Smart Key system Without Smart Key system

Turn

Turn

Turn

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Parking brake

Push

Push

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

Length

Lock release lever

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.

Open

Tilting operation

Tilt

Close

Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.

Close

Door-Power back (if equipped)

Instrument panel Back door (close only)

Push and hold

Open: Push and hold
Close: Push and hold again

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Push

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side
only)
Driver seat leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (driver side only)

Power seat

Seat adjustments-Rear

Second row seat

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Third seat access lever
Seatback release

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seats-Head restraints

Front Rear

Height

Lock release button

Angle (if equipped)

Lock release button

Seats-Removing Center-Stow
second row seat

(1)

(4)

(1) Remove the second row console from the front center console box.
(2) Lower the center head restraint.
(3) Pull the strap, then fold down the seatback.
(4) Pull the lever behind the second center seat and lift the rear of the

seat to remove.

(5) Stow the seat in the front center console box.

(5)

(3)(2)

NOTE: The second-row console can now be installed between the second
row seats.

Seats-Stowing third row seats

Pull

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Seats-Returning third row seats

(1) Pull

(2) Raise

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seats-Folding down second row seats
(if equipped)

From outside

Left side/center remote
seat release

Right side remote seat release

From inside

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

(1) Pull up

(2) Fold down

Single wipe

* Intermittent windshield

wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.

Rear

Pull to wash and wipe

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

15

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

With DRL OFF switch

Headlights

Parking lights

Auto

DRL OFF

Without DRL OFF switch

Auto (if equipped)

Headlights

Parking lights

Low beam

High beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns

on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Lights automatically turn off after a

delay of 30 seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after
all doors are locked.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

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Power outlets-12V DC

Instrument panel (with seat heater)

Center console

Instrument panel (without seat heater)

Luggage compartment

The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position to be used.

Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped)

Beside second row seat

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be in the “ON” position to
be used.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Multi-information display (if equipped)

Push “DISP” to change information in the following:

(1) Average gas mileage after refueling
(2) Current gas mileage
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel
(4) Driving distance from engine start
(5) Average gas mileage
(6) Average gas mileage history

Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays and the rearview
monitor displays.

Windows-Power

Driver side

Window lock switch

Up

Down

Automatic operation (driver’s window only) Push the switch completely
down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop
window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.

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Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone controls

Microphone

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Volume

Voice command
button

End call

Start call

Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the telephone
and the system.

Refer to “Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section
3-4 in the Owner’s Manual, or go to Toyota.LetsTalk.com for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Front

automatic Air Conditioning

With rear Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Windshield airflow/defogger
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver, front
passenger and rear passengers.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all
passengers.
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all
passengers.
Indicator OFF: Separate temperature settings for driver, front
passenger and rear passengers.
Temperature selector (rear)
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)

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Without rear Air Conditioning

Front

manual Air Conditioning

Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror (if equipped)/Rear window defogger
Temperature selector
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for
cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to
recirculate.
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear automatic Air Conditioning

Fan speed
Temperature selector
Airflow vent
Automatic climate control ON
Climate control OFF

(if equipped)

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Rear manual

Airflow vent
Temperature selector
Fan speed

Air Conditioning (if equipped)

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Driver’s seat

Push

Push

Turn

Front passenger’s seat

Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater.

Clock

Without multi-information display

H-Hour set
M-Minute set

With multi-information display Press and hold “DISP” button. Select

“CLOCK” on menu screen. Adjust as indicated on screen.

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With multi-information display

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

Resume

1

Cancel

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

System ON/OFF

2

Increase speed

Set

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Decrease speed

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for
more details.

®

For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
visit http://www.homelink.com.

* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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at 1-800-355-3515, or

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Type 1

Eject CD

Station/CD
track scan

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Type 2

Type 3 additional functions

Seek station/
CD track select

Setting preset button

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number

Mode

Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above button

Mode

Push to skip
up/down folder and
radio category type

Menu

Mute

View CD
text

Push to
adjust tone
& balance

Mute

Load CD(s)

CD player

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold

selection.

CD changer (Type 3 only)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE” or “TUNE.SCROLL” or
press “ ” or “ ” on

To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE.FOLDER.”

v

v

.

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Radio

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset

button (1-6) (from to ) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset
button (1-6) (from to ) to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.

USB/AUX port

Without seat heater

By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while
in USB/AUX mode.

With seat heater

Bluetooth®audio (if equipped)

Audio unit

Microphone

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Steering wheel audio switches

Volume

Selects a track and album

Turns the power on,
selects an audio source

The Bluetooth®audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a
portable digital audio player from the vehicle speaker via wireless
communication.

Refer to “Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system,” Section 3-3 in the Owner’s

Manual for more details.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Steering wheel controls (if equipped)

Audio control

A/C control

Volume control

v

v

“ ”

A/C OFF

Temperature
selector

Auto A/C
ON

Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system OFF.

Downhill Assist Control system (DAC)
(if equipped)

Slip indicator blinking, “DAC”

“DAC” indicator blinking = Downhill assist
control system not engaged

indicator solid = Downhill assist
control system engaged

®

, etc.).

Downhill assist control system helps the vehicle to descend steep hills
while maintaining a low speed without brake pedal operation. Press the
“DAC” button (system will engage only when shifter is in S1 or R mode).
Pressing the button again will turn system off.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Brake
pedal

HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push
further down on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds
and slip indicator illuminates. HAC holds for approximately 2 seconds after
releasing brake pedal.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Cup holders

Front

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Console box

Side table

Rear

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on
hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be
re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks 3 times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for
a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire
inflation specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then
remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not
been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory
specifications should turn off the light.

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1-1. Key information

Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without smart key system (type A)

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles without smart key system (type B)

Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate

Vehicles with smart key system

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Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key
system (→P. 33)

• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(→P. 46)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with sm art key system)

Take out the mechanical key.

After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted, you will
need the mechanical key.
(→P. 538)

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→P. 377)
Vehicles without smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use

and provide the attendant with the valet key.
Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own

use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (→P. 537)

■ When riding in an aircraft (vehicles with smart key system)

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not
press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you
are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may c ause the elec­tronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the
aircraft.

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NOTICE

■ To prevent key damage

● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

● Do not disassemble the key.

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Smart key system

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Electronic key

∗

Electronic key

Electronic key

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Electronic key

Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 34)
Starts the engine (→P. 166)
Opens the glass hatch (→P. 35)
Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 34)

∗: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Front door handles

Grip the handle to unlock the
doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.

The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.

Press the lock button to lock the
doors.

Back door handle

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Press the button to unlock the
door.

The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.

If you carry the electronic key on
your person, the back door can
be opened even if it is locked.
Lock the back door again when
you leave the vehicle. The back
door will not lock automatically
after it has been opened and then
closed.

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Press the button to lock the door.

Opening the glass hatch (if equipped)

Press and hold the button to
open the glass hatch. The glass
hatch will pop up.

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The glass hatch can be unlocked
only when the back door is
closed.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage

compartment

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

When locking or unlocking
the doors

This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handles.

When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes

This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.

When opening the glass
hatch and locking or
unlocking the doors

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This system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the back door handle.

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■ Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■ Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 538)

● When the electronic key battery is depleted

● Near a TV tower , electric power plant, gas station, radio st ation, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri­cal noise

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic

object

● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following

devices that emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key

• A wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computer

● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to

the rear window

■ Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

STEP

1

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.

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STEP

2

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold

, or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.

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The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

Multi-information

display

Unlocking doors Beep

Hold the driver's door han­dle to unlock only the
driver's door.

Exterior: Beeps three
times

Hold the front passenger’s

Interior: Pings once

door handle to unlock all
doors.

STEP

Hold either front door han­dle to unlock all doors.

3

Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed,

the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be
set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(→P. 113)

■ Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre­vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.

● When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more

● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of

the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

The system will resume operation when...

● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock button.

● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control func-

tion. (→P. 46)

● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (→P. 538)

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■ Electronic key battery depletion

● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted

even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. (→P. 474)

● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the

engine stops. (→P. 41)

● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.

(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.

•TVs

• Personal computers

• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones

• Table lamps

■ To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func­tion.)

■ Note for the entry function

● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection

areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.

• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in
the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP”
switch modes are changed.

● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may

be locked or unlocked by anyone.

● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to

start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

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● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door

handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)

● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-

tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)

■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■ Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights and
warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to
reduce the chance of vehicle theft and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.

● When any warning lights come on:

Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(→P. 508)

● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display:

Take appropriate measures according to the warning message on the
multi-information display. (→P. 519)

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● When an alarm sounds:

Take appropriate measures according to the following table.

Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Exterior alarm
sounds once for
2 seconds

Exterior alarm
sounds once for
60 seconds

Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds

Interior alarm
sounds continu­ously

Interior alarm
beeps repeatedly

Tried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key
was still inside the passen­ger compartment.

Tried to close the glass
hatch with the electronic
key inside and all doors
locked.

Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
ST AR T ST OP” switch OFF.

Tried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door was open.

Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without
shifting the shift lever to P.

Switched to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's
door was open. (Opened
the driver's door when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was in ACCES­SORY mode.)

Retrieve the elec­tronic key from the
passenger compart­ment and lock the
doors again.

Retrieve the elec­tronic key and close
the glass hatch.

Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

Shift the shift lever to
P.

Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver's door.

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Turned the “ENGINE
ST ART STOP” switch OFF
while the driver's door was
open.

Close the driver's
door.

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Alarm Situation Correction procedure

Tried to close the driver’s

Interior and exte­rior alarms sound
continuously.*

door after carrying the key
outside the vehicle with the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch in IGNITION ON or
ACCESSORY mode and
without the shift lever

Shift the shift lever to
P, turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again.

being in P.

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Interior alarm
beeps once.*

The electronic key has a
low battery.

Tried to start the engine
without the electronic key
being present, or when the
electronic key was not

Replace the electronic
key battery.

Start the engine with
the electronic key
present.

functioning normally.

Interior alarm
beeps once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times.*

Tried to close the driver’s
door after carrying the key
outside the vehicle without
turning the “ENGINE
ST AR T ST OP” switch OFF.

An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was

Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again.

Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-

cle.
in IGNITION ON or
ACCESSORY mode.

*

: A message will be shown on the multi-information display.

■ If the smart key system does not operate properly

● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 538)

● Starting the engine. (→P. 538)

■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 474

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■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

It is possible to deactivate the smart key system etc.
(Customizable features →P. 582)

■ Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: NI4TMLF-3

HYQ14AAB
HYQ13BZS
HYQ14ABK
HYQ13CZA

NOTE:
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

NOTE:
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.

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CAUTION

■ Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 36) The radio waves may
affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can
be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of
radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your
doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

● Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers

and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi­cle from outside the vehicle.

Vehicles without smart key system (type A)

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Pushing and holding:
Opens and closes the
power back door

Pushing and holding:
Opens the glass hatch

The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.

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Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm

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Vehicles without smart key system (type B)

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm

Pushing and holding:
Opens the glass hatch
(vehicles with glass hatch)

The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.

Vehicles with smart key system

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Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Pushing and holding:
Opens and closes the
power back door (vehicles
with power back door)

Pushing and holding:
Sounds alarm

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■ Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that

the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Twice)

Back door: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to

indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.

■ Panic mode

Vehicles without smart key system

When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

Vehicles with smart key system

When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

■ Door lock buzzer

If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.

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■ Key battery depletion

Vehicles without smart key system

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(→P. 473)

Vehicles with smart key system

→P. 474

■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly

Vehicles without smart key system

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (→P. 52)

Vehicles with smart key system

● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 538)

● Starting the engine. (→P. 538)

■ Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■ Alarm

Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(→P. 113)

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■ Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles without smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow­ing situations.

● Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication device

● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic

object

● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

Vehicles with smart key system

→P. 38

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)

■ Reversing the operation of the power back door

Pressing the wireless remote control switch again while the power back door
is operating will cause the operation to reverse.

■ When riding in an aircraft (vehicle without smart key system)

When bringing a wireless remote control onto an aircraft, make sure you do
not press any buttons on the wireless remote control while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying a wireless remote control in your bag etc., ensure
that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button
may cause the wireless remote control to emit radio waves that could inter­fere with the operation of the aircraft.

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■ Certification for wireless remote control

MODEL/FCC IDs:
Transmitter: GQ43VT20T
Receiver: GQ4-34R
IC (Canada) IDs:
Transmitter: 1470A-1T
Receiver: 1470A-6R
MADE IN U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of

Industry Canada. 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.

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

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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)

→P. 33

■ Wireless remote control

→P. 46

■ Key

Vehicles without smart key system

Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

Turning the key unlocks the
driver's door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.

Vehicles with smart key system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical

key. (→P. 538)

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■ Door lock switch

■ Inside lock button

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Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

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Locks the door
Unlocks the door

Pulling the door handle can
open the front door even if the
lock button is in the lock posi­tion.

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Rear door child-protector lock

The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is set.

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function Operation

Shift position linked
door locking function

Shift position linked
door unlocking function

Speed linked door lo ck­ing function

Driver's door linked door
unlocking function

vehicles without smart

(
key system

Driver's door linked door
unlocking function

vehicles with smart key

(
system

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)

)

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all
doors.

Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.

All

the

doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.

All

the

doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.

All

the

doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

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■ Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:

STEP

1

Vehicles without smart key system:
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Vehicles with smart key system:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 sec­onds.)

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STEP

2

Function Shift lever position

Shift position linked door lock­ing function

Shift position linked door
unlocking function

Speed linked door lo cking func­tion

Driver's door linked door unlock­ing function

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (

or ) for

approximately 5 seconds and
then release it.

The shift lever and switch posi­tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown as follows.

Use the same procedure to can­cel the function.

Driver’s door lock

switch position

P

N

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When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.

■ When locking the doors using the key

Vehicles without smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.

Vehicles with smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in

ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside
the vehicle.

Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)

CAUTION

■ To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

● Always use a seat belt.

● Always lock the doors.

● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi­cle and it may result in serious injury or death.

Be especially careful of the front doors, as they may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in the locked position.

● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seats.

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Back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.

■ Locking and unlocking the back door

Door lock switch
→P. 53

Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)
→P. 34

Wireless remote control
→P. 46

Key
→P. 52

■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Back door opener

Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.

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Wireless remote control (vehicles with power back door)
→P. 46

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■ Opening the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles

with power back door)

Push and hold the switch to
open/close.

Pushing the switch again while
the power back door is operat­ing will cause the operation to
reverse.

Power back door switch (vehicles with power back door)

Push the switch to close.

Pushing the switch again while
the power back door is closing
will cause it to open again.

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate
that the back door has been opened/closed.

The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock auto­matically after it has been opened and then closed.

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Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power back door)

Turn the main switch in the glove
box off to disable the power back
door system.

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■ Back door strap

On
Off

A buzzer sounds twice and the
back door can then not be
opened with the wireless remote
control or power back door
switch.

Use the strap when closing.

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■ If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be operated from the inside.

STEP

STEP

1

2

Remove the cover.

Turn the lever.

■ The power back door can be opened when

● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, and the

shift lever is in P.

● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in OFF or in ACCESSORY mode.

The power back door can be opened even when the glass hatch is opened.
The glass hatch will not be closed when the power back door is being
closed. Close the glass hatch manually.

■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)

If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the
back door will automatically operate in the opposite direction.

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■ If the power back door does not work

The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door com­pletely by hand.

■ Back door closer (vehicles with power back door)

In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed position.

■ Fall-down protection function (vehicles with power back door)

If excessive force is applied to the back door while it is opening automati­cally, the power back door will stop at that position, preventing itself from fall­ing down.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 582)

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CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

● Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug­gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri­ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If

the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.

● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden

braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

■ When children are in the vehicle

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

● Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion.

● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION

■ Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.

● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door

before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed
again after it is opened.

● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

● The back door may fall if it is not

opened fully. It is more difficult to open
or close the back door on an incline
than on a level surface, so beware of
the back door unexpectedly opening or
closing by itself. Make sure that the
back door is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compartment.

● When closing the back door, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

● When closing the back door, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door strap is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.

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● Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.

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CAUTION

● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back

door. Such additional weight on the back door may cause the back door to
fall closed again after it is opened.

■ Back door closer (vehicles with power back door)

● In the event that the back door is left

slightly open, the back door closer will
automatically close it to the fully closed
position. It takes several seconds
before the back door closer begins to
operate. Be careful not to catch fingers
or anything else in the back door, as
this may cause bone fractures or other
serious injuries.

● Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the

power back door system is canceled.

■ Power back door

Observe the following precautions when operating the power back door.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

● Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obsta-

cles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught.

● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

● If the power back door main switch is turned off while the back door is

operating during automatic operation, the back door stops operating. Take
extra care when on an incline, as the back door may open or close sud­denly.

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CAUTION

● On an incline, the back door may fall after it opens automatically. Make

sure the back door is fully open and secure.

● In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality

and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the back door has
to be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped
back door may suddenly fall, causing an accident.

• When the back door contacts an obstacle

• Vehicles without smart key system: When the battery voltage suddenly
drops, such as when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position or
the engine is started during automatic operation

• Vehicles with smart key system: When the battery voltage suddenly
drops, such as when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode or the engine is started during automatic opera­tion

● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back

door. The power back door may not operate, causing itself to malfunction,
or the back door may fall closed again after it is opened.

● In cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power

back door main switch. Failure to do so may cause the back door to oper­ate unintentionally if the power back door switch is accidentally touched,
resulting in hands and fingers being caught and injured.

■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)

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

● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the back door fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or any­thing else.

● The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the

object that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.

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NOTICE

■ Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in
place.

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.

● Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.

● Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

● Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door.

● Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

■ To prevent back door closer malfunction

Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is
operating.

■ To prevent damage to the power back door

● Make sure that there is no ice between the back door and frame that

would prevent movement of the back door. Operating the power back door
when excessive load is present on the back door may cause a malfunc­tion.

● Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the power back door

is operating.

● Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges

of the power back door) with a knife or other sharp object. If the sensor is
disconnected, the power back door will not operate in automatic operation.

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Glass hatch

The glass hatch can be opened using the glass hatch opener or wire­less remote control.

∗

■ Wireless remote control (vehicles without smart key sys-

tem)

→P. 46

■ Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)

→P. 34

■ Glass hatch opener

Press and hold the button to
pop up the glass hatch.

Raise

The glass hatch can be
opened only when the back
door is closed.

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■ Opening and closing the glass hatch

● Make sure that the rear wiper is switched off.

● Do not rotate the rear wiper arm while the glass hatch is opening. (If the

rear wiper arm is rotated, close the glass hatch as it is then switch on the
wiper. The rear wiper arm will return to the correct position automatically
after wiping.)

● Make sure that the back door is closed before closing the glass hatch.

∗: If equipped

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CAUTION

■ While driving

● Keep the glass hatch closed while driving.

If the glass hatch is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or
luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri­ous health hazard. Make sure to close the glass hatch before driving.

● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the glass hatch is fully closed. If

the glass hatch is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.

■ When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow a child to open or close the glass hatch.
Doing so may cause the glass hatch to operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child's hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing glass hatch.

■ Operating the glass hatch

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.

● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the glass hatch

before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the glass hatch fall closed
again after it is opened.

● When opening or closing the glass hatch, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the glass hatch is about to open or close.

● Use caution when opening or closing the glass hatch in windy weather as

it may move abruptly in strong wind.

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● The glass hatch may fall if it is not

opened fully. It is more difficult to open
or close the glass hatch on an incline
than on a level surface, so beware of
the glass hatch unexpectedly opening
or closing by itself. Make sure that the
glass hatch is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compart­ment. Also pay attention to your per­sonal belongings such as bags and
ties.

● When closing the glass hatch, take

extra care to prevent your fingers etc.
from being caught. Also pay attention to
your personal belongings such as bags
and ties.

● When closing the glass hatch, make

sure to press it lightly on its outer sur­face.

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● Do not pull on the glass hatch damper stay to close the glass hatch, and

do not hang on the glass hatch damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the glass hatch damper stay to
break, causing an accident.

● Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the

glass hatch. Such additional weight on the glass hatch may cause the
glass hatch to fall closed again after it is opened, resulting in death or seri­ous injury.

● Do not open the glass hatch while the rear wiper is switched on. (If the rear

wiper is switched on while the glass hatch is opening, the wiper motor
drive disc is swinging at the door panel.)

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CAUTION

● Do not insert any object in the wiper

motor drive disc.

● Do not close the glass hatch while the rear wiper is switched on. The rear

wiper arm may be restarted suddenly after closing the glass hatch.

NOTICE

■ Glass hatch damper stays

The glass hatch is equipped with damper stays that hold the glass hatch in
place. Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may cause dam­age to the glass hatch damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

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● Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as strikers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.

● Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

● Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Toyota parts to the glass
hatch.

● Do not place your hand or foot on the

damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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Front seats

Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment lever
Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only)
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment knob (driver’ s side only)

Pull up the lever until the lock is completely released.

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Power seat

Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Driver’s seat leg support adjustment switch (if equipped)
Seat lumbar support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

Active head restraints

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When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for­ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash to the seat
occupant.

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■ Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may cause the inner struc­ture of the head restraint to appear. This does not indicate a problem.

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rear-end

Inner
structure

collision

CAUTION

■ Seat adjustment

● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion

to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.

● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is

locked in position.

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Rear seats

■ Second seats

Seat position adjustment
lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Pull up the lever until the lock
is completely released.

■ Third seats

The third seats do not have a seat adjustment function.

Moving a second seat for third seat access

■ Getting in the vehicle (right side only)

Pull up the lever and fold down
the seatback. The seat will slide
forward.

Move the seat to the front-most
position.

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■ Getting out of the vehicle (right side only)

Lift the lever on the side of the
seatback and fold down the seat­back. The seat will slide forward.

Move the seat to the front-most
position.

■ After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle

Lift up the seatback and slide the seat backward until it locks.

Folding down the second seats

■ Before folding down the second seats

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STEP

STEP

1

Stow the rear center seat belt
buckle.

2

Pass the outer seat belts through
the seat belt hangers and secure
the seat belt plates.

This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.

Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.

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■ Folding down the second seats

From inside

Pull the lever to unlock the seat­back and then fold the seatback
down.

From outside (if equipped)

Pull the lever.
L: Left side and center second

seats

R:Right side second seat

■ After folding down the second seats

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Slide the folded second seats to
the rear-most position.

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Folding down the third seats

■ Before folding down the third seats

STEP

1

STEP

2

■ Folding down the third seats

Stow the third seat belt buckles.

Pass the seat belts through the
seat belt hangers.

This helps to prevent the shoulder
belts from being damaged.

Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.

While pulling the straps, fold
down the seatbacks.

The head restraints will fold down
automatically when the straps are
pulled.

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■ Returning the third seats

STEP

1

Pull the straps and raise the
seatbacks until they lock.

STEP

2

Raise the head restraints.

Removing the second center seat

■ Before removing the second center seat

STEP

1

Take out the side table from the
console box.

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STEP

2

Lower the second center seat head restraint to the lowest
position. (→P. 82)

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■ Removing the second center seat

STEP

STEP

STEP

1

Fold down the second center
seatback while pulling the seat­back lock release strap.

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2

Pull the lock release lever to
remove the second center seat.

3

Stow the second center seat in
the console box.

STEP

4

Make sure that the seat is securely locked in position and
close the console box door.

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Installing the second center seat

■ Before installing the second center seat

STEP

1

STEP

2

Remove the side table, if used, from the second seat.
(→P. 387)

■ Installing the second center seat

STEP

1

STEP

2

Take out the second center seat
from the console box.

Fully engage the front pins
with the hooks, and swing the
second center seat downward.

Push down on the second
center seat to engage the rear
pin locks.

Unfold the seatback and lock it.

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Stow the side table in the console
box.

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CAUTION

■ When adjusting a rear seat or removing the second center seat

● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion

to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined,
the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

● Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the seat.

■ Before folding down the rear seats

Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.

■ After adjusting the seats

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

● Make sure that the seat and seatback are securely locked in position by

lightly rocking them back and forth.

● Second center seat: Make sure the seat is locked in place by trying to

shake the seatback and lift up the rear part of the seat cushion.

● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.

■ Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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NOTICE

■ When folding down the second seats

Do not fold the seatback forward with the luggage cover hooks attached.

■ Removed second center seat

Avoid putting heavy loads on the seat. The metallic seat pins may be dam­aged, and you may be unable to correctly reinstall the seat.

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Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Vertical adjustment

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down

Lock release button

while pushing the lock release
button.

Angle adjustment (if equipped)

Second seats

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Lock release buttons

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down
while pushing the lock release
button.

When using the center seat,
raise the head restraint from
the stowed position.

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■ When using the third seat head restraints

To use
To fold

■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (except second center seat

and third seats)

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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■ Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.

■ Removing the front and second seat outer head restraints

Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

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■ Installing the front and second seat outer head restraints

Align the head restraint with the installa­tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

CAUTION

■ Head restraint precautions

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

● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Seat belts

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

■ Correct use of the seat belts

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

● Do not twist the seat belt.

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■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt

Fastening the belt

Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.

Releasing the belt

Press the release button.

Release button

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■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)

Down
Up

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

Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu­pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision or a vehicle rollover.

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

■ 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. 144)

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■ Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (→P. 85)

Women who are pregnant should position
the lap belt as low as possible over the
hips in the same manner as other occu­pants. Extend the shoulder belt com­pletely over the shoulder and position the
belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact
over the rounding of the abdominal area.

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

■ People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.

■ When not using the rear seat belts

Second seat belts

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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 to help 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. 139)

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

belt, follow the instructions on P. 85 regarding seat belt usage.

■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

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.

CAUTION

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.

● Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always

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

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CAUTION

● Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-

ing position. 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.

■ Adjustable shoulder anchor

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. 86)

■ Seat belt pretensioners

● 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 seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.

● 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 Toyota dealer.

■ Child restraint lock function belt precaution

Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the
belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the
belt out leading 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.

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CAUTION

■ 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 tab 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 of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating
properly resulting in death or serious injury.

■ 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.

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.

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Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP

1

Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.

STEP

2

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.

CAUTION

■ Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

■ After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.

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Before driving

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.

■ Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position
Anti-glare position

■ Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Type A

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Turns automatic mode on/off

The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.

Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to auto­matic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

Vehicles with smart key sys­tem:
The mirror will revert to auto­matic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.