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The system will automatically be set after
30 seconds. When the system is set, the
indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
Canceling the system
The system will cancel within 30 seconds
before the system is set automatically un-
der any of the following conditions:
Any of the side doors, back door or
hood is opened.
Any of the side doors or back door is
unlocked.
The key is inserted into the ignition.
The battery terminal is reconnected.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality on your vehicle. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will sound the alarm under
the following conditions:
If any of the side doors and back door
is unlocked or opened without the key
or wireless remote control transmitter,
or if the hood is forcibly opened.
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected.
If the ignition is hot
−wired.
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activating.
If any of the side doors and back door is
unlocked without the key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter and the key is
not in the ignition switch, all the side
doors and back door will be automatically
locked again.
After about 1 minute, the alarm will auto-
matically stop and the indicator light will
start flashing again. Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
“Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
conditions:
Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”
to “ON” position.
Unlock any of the side doors or back
door with the key or wireless remote
control transmitter.
If the battery becomes discharged due
to the vehicle being unused for a long
time, etc., when the battery is recharged
or replaced, the system will give the
alarm. If this happens, immediately unlock
any of the side doors or back door with
the key or the wireless remote control
transmitter, and the alarm will stop.
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To turn on the front fog lights, twist
the band of the headlight and turn sig-
nal switch lever. They will come on
only when the headlights are on low
beam.To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”—Turns the light off.
“DOOR”—
Center: Turns the light on when any of the
side doors and back door are opened.
Rear: Turns the light on when the back
door is opened. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
(center interior light)
When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi-
tion and any of the side doors and back
door is opened, the light will come on.
After all the side doors and back door are
closed, the light remains on for about 15
seconds before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
fades out immediately:
All the side doors and back door are
closed when the ignition key is in
“ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“ON” after all the side doors and back
door are closed.
All the side doors and back door are
locked when the light is still on.
When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked using either the key or the
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously, the light will come on and re-
main on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
Front fog lights Interior lights
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When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked using either the key or the
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously, the light will come on and re-
main on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion
Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing off
For easy access to the ignition switch,
the ignition switch light comes on when
any of the side doors are opened.
The light remains on for some time after
all the side doors and back door are
closed.
However, in the following cases, the lights
go off immediately.
All the side doors and back door are
closed when the ignition key is in
“ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“ON” after all the side doors and back
door are closed.
All the side doors and back door are
closed and locked when the light is still
on.
When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked using either the key or the
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously, the light will come on and re-
main on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
The following adjustments can be made in
this system. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Cancelling the door key or wireless re-
mote control transmitter linked opera-
tion
Changing the timing for the light turn-
ing off
Ignition switch light
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Car audio system
Reference 164
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Using your audio system 164
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Audio remote controls 180
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Rear seat entertainment system 183
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Car audio/video system operating hints 234
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For vehicle equipped with Navigation system, please refer to the
separate “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Some parts of the audio system can be
adjusted using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Details of the specific switches, controls,
and features are described below.
1. “+
− ” switch
2. “ ” switch
3. “MODE” switch
Audio remote controls (steering switches)
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LOCATING THE CONTROLLER
If you lose sight of the controller, push
and hold the “CURSOR (REMOTE)” button
on the DVD player unit until you hear a
beep. A buzzer sounds from the controller
to let you know where it is.
To stop the buzzer, push any button of the
controller.
If the controller is located close to some-
thing that blocks the signal, such as some
kind of metal, the controller may not re-
ceive the signal and the buzzer may not
sound.FCC Information
Caution: Any changes or modifica-
tions in construction of this device
which are not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to op-
erate the equipment.
FCC Label Information 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, In-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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1. “” button
This button ejects a disc.
2. “SOURCE” button
This button turns on the rear seat en-
tertainment system and selects the
mode.
3. “TUNE/TRACK” button This button seeks a radio station or
selects track/chapter.
4. “DISC/CH/PROG” button
This button skips directly to a desired
preset station, disc, track or chapter.
5. “CURSOR (REMOTE)” button This button indicates the control
switches on the screen when the DVD
player is operated. This button also
can be used when you lose sight of
the controller.
6. Joystick
This joystick selects a control switch,
mode switch on the screen or the
menu for the disc.
Buttons on the DVD player unit
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start 324
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If your engine stalls while driving 327
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If you cannot increase the engine speed 327
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If your vehicle overheats 328
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If you have a flat tire 329
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If your vehicle becomes stuck 340
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 341
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If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 346
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If you lose your keys 346
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If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 347
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