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1. Instrument panel light control knob
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Speech command switch (See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s
Manual.”)
5. Climate remote control switches
6. Wiper and washer switches
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Audio system
10. Air conditioning controls 11. Cigarette lighter and ashtray, auxiliary box, cassette player or navigation
system controller (For the navigation
system, see the separate “Navigation
System Owner ’s Manual.”)
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Telescopic steering lock release lever
View B (with key cylinder type ignition switch)
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1. Instrument panel light control knob
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Audio remote control switches
4. Speech command switch (See the separate “Navigation System Owner ’s
Manual.”)
5. Climate remote control switches
6. Wiper and washer switches
7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
8. Emergency flasher switch
9. Audio system
10. Air conditioning controls 11. Cigarette lighter and ashtray, auxiliary box, cassette player or navigation
system controller (For the navigation
system, see the separate “Navigation
System Owner ’s Manual.”)
12. Ignition switch (engine switch)
13. Cruise control switch
14. Distance switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
View B (with smart key system)
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
seat belt pretensioners in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Repairs on or near the front seat
belt retractor assemblies
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the front end struc-
ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or con-
sole
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion switch is set at ON. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the
seat belt pretensioners are operating
properly. This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 145 in Section 1
−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition switch is set at ON or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
If any seat belt does not retract or
cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc-
tion or activation of the relevant seat
belt pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner assembly or
surrounding area has been damaged.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS front airbag system in some
cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the front end struc-
ture
Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front end
Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, con-
sole, steering column, steering
wheel, lower portion of driver’s side
instrument panel or dashboard near
the front passenger airbag
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion switch is set at ON. It goes off
after about 6 seconds. This means the
SRS front airbags are operating proper-
ly. This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. (For details, see “Service remind-
er indicators and warning buzzers” on
page 145 in Section 1
−6.)
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light does not come on when the
ignition switch is set at ON or remains
on for more than 6 seconds.
The light comes on while driving.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.
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Do not hook a hanger, heavy or
sharp pointed objects on the coat
hook. If the curtain shield airbag
inflates, those items will be thrown
away with great force or the curtain
shield airbag may not activate cor-
rectly, resulting in death or serious
injury. When you hang clothes,
hang them on the coat hook direct-
ly.
Do not use seat accessories which
cover the parts where the side air-
bags inflate. Such accessories may
prevent the side airbags from acti-
vating correctly, causing death or
serious injury.
Do not modify or replace the seats
or upholstery of the seats with side
airbags. Such changes may prevent
the side airbag system from activat-
ing correctly, disable the system or
cause the side airbags to inflate ac-
cidentally, resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
Do not disassemble or repair the
front and rear pillars and roof side
rails containing the curtain shield
airbags. Such changes may disable
the system or cause the curtain
shield airbags to inflate accidental-
ly, resulting in death or serious in-
jury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injury.
Consult your Toyota dealer about any
repair and modification.
If you wish to modify your vehicle for
a person with a physical disability,
consult your Toyota dealer. It may
dangerously interfere with the SRS
side airbags and curtain shield air-
bags operation.NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS side airbag and curtain shield
airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic devices
such as a mobile two way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the side structure of
the passenger compartment
Repairs made on or near the con-
sole or front seat
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Type 1: AM·FM radio/compact disc player
(with cassette player controller)Type 2: AM·FM radio/compact disc player
with changer (with cassette player con-
troller)Type 3: AM·FM radio/compact disc player
with changer (with cassette player and XM
satellite radio
∗ controller)
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM tunerand service. Contact your Toyota deal-
er for details.
Reference
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This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your sys-
tem.
Your audio system works when the ignition
switch is set at ACC or ON.
OPENING THE AUDIO COVER
Push the button to open the audio cover.TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off.
Push “AM”, “AM/SAT”
∗, “FM”, “TAPE” or
“DISC” to turn on that function without
pushing “PWR·VOL”.
You can turn on each player by inserting
a cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If the
audio system was previously off, then the
entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or com-
pact disc. If another function was pre-
viously playing, it will come on again.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner
and service. Contact your Toyota deal-
er for details.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push “AM”, “AM/SAT”
∗, “FM”, “TAPE” or
“DISC” if the system is already on but you
want to switch from one function to anoth-
er.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal-
er for details.
Using your audio system—
—Some basics
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YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
Push the button to open the cover for the
cassette player.
When you insert a cassette, the exposed
tape should face to the right.
Push the “
” button to eject a cassette.
For instruction the player, see “—Controls
and features” described below.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the cassette player. Do not
insert anything other than cassette
tapes into the slot.
YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1)
When you insert a disc, gently push it in
with the label side up. The player will play
from track 1 through to the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything other than com-
pact discs into the slot.
YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH
CHANGER (type 2 and 3)
When you insert a disc, push the “LOAD”
button and gently push the disc in with
the label side up. The player will play
from track 1 through to the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 of the
next disc.
The changer is intended for use with 12
cm (4.7 in.) discs only.NOTICE
Do not stack up two discs for in-
sertion, or it will cause damage to
the compact disc changer. Insert
only one compact disc into slot at
a ti me.
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything other than com-
pact discs into the slot.