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HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all
of the lights in position 1
They automatically turn on or off depend-
ing on the darkness of the surroundings.
Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need-
ed immediately when entering a dark tun-
nel, parking structure, etc.The automatic light control sensor is on
the top of the driver’s side instrument
panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all the side doors and back
door are closed with the ignition key in
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the le-
ver at position 2.
The lights also automatically turn off when
the driver ’s door is opened with the lever
at position 1.
If the doors are locked by the wireless
remote control transmitter, the lights auto-
matically turn off immediately.
To turn them on again, turn the key to the
“ON” position or actuate the headlight
switch.
If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
The time before the headlights turn off
can be changed. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Headlights and turn signals
(with automatic light control
system)
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HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
aboveThe lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when all the side doors and back
door are closed with the ignition key in
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the le-
ver at position 2.
The lights also automatically turn off when
the driver ’s door is opened with the lever
at position 1.
If the doors are locked by the wireless
remote control transmitter, the lights auto-
matically turn off immediately.
To turn them on again, turn the key to the
“ON” position or actuate the headlight
switch.
If you are going to park for over one
week, make sure the headlight switch is
off.
The timing for the headlights turning off
can be changed. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light system (all mod-
els sold in Canada and some models
sold in the U.S.A.)
The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty when the parking brake is released with
the engine started, even with the light
switch in the “OFF” position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turned
off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
to full intensity for driving at night.
Headlights and turn signals
(without automatic light
control system)
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When all the doors are unlocked using
either the key or the wireless remote con-
trol transmitter simultaneously, the lights
come 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
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch in “DOOR” position
for 20 minutes or more.
CENTER PERSONAL LIGHTS
To turn on the center personal light,
push the switch. To turn the light off,
push the switch once again.
The interior lights operate separately
with each outer switch.
To turn on the light, push the switch.
To turn the light off, push the switch
once again.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the side doors is opened. The light re-
mains on when all the side doors are
closed.
“OFF”—The lights are off unless you oper-
ate either outside switch. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi-
tion and any of the side doors is opened,
the light will come on. After all the side
doors are closed, the light remains on for
a certain time before fading out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:
All the side doors are closed when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
The ignition key is turned to the “ACC”,
“ON” or “START” position after all the
side doors 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 lights come on for about 15
seconds before fading 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
Center interior light
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To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened with the switch in “DOOR” position
for 20 minutes or more.
To turn on the luggage compartment
light, slide the switch.
The luggage compartment light switch has
the following positions:
“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
“OFF”—Turns the light off.
“DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of
the side doors or back door are opened.
The light goes off immediately when the
back door is closed. However, the light
remains on when all the side doors are
closed.ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the switch is in “DOOR” position
and any door is opened, the light will
come on. After all the side doors are
closed, the light remains on for about 15
seconds before fading out.
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 the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
The ignition key is turned to the “ACC”,
“ON”, or “START” position after all the
side doors are closed.
All the side doors and back door are
closed and locked.
When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked using either the key or the
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously, the lights will come on and re-
main on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
Luggage compartment light
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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 are closed.
However, in the following cases, the lights
go off immediately.
All the side doors are closed when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
The ignition key is turned to the “ACC”,
“ON”, or “START” position after all the
side doors are closed.
All the side doors are closed and
locked.When all the side doors and back door
are unlocked using either the key or the
wireless remote control transmitter simul-
taneously, the ignition switch light will
come on and remain on for about 15 sec-
onds before fading out.
To prevent the battery being discharged,
the light will automatically turn off when
the key is removed and the door is left
opened for 20 minutes or more.
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/video system
Reference164
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Using your audio system 164
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Audio remote controls 180
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Rear seat audio system 182
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Rear seat entertainment system 191
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Car audio/video system operating hints 238
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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. Volume control switch
2. “ ” switch
3. “MODE” switch
Audio remote controls (steering switches)
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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start328
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If your engine stalls while driving 331
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If you cannot increase the engine speed 331
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If your vehicle overheats 332
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If you have a flat tire 333
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. . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 342
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 343
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If you lose your keys 347
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. . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 347
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SECTION 4