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START"Starter motor on. The engine
switch will return to the ON" position
when released.
For starting tips, see page 369 in Section
3.
ON"Engine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
ACC"Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the engine switch in the
ACC" or LOCK" position and open the
driver ’s door, a buzzer will remind you to
remove the key.LOCK"Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn engine
switch from ACC" to the LOCK" position.
The selector lever must be in the P"
position before pushing the key.
Once you remove the key, the engine im-
mobilizer system is automatically set. (See
Engine immobilizer system" on page 14
in Section 1−2.)
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck at the LOCK"
position. To free it, first be sure the key
is pushed all the way in, and then rock
the steering wheel slightly while turning
the key gently.
Approximately five hours after the engine
is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from underneath the luggage compartment
for several minutes. This is normal opera-
tion and does not indicate a malfunction.
(See Leak detection pump" on page x.)
It is not a malfunction if the needles on
all meters and gauges move slightly when
the engine switch is turned to the ACC",
ON" or START" position.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in the
ON" position if the engine is not
running. The battery will discharge
and the ignition could be damaged.
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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 engine
switch is in the ACC" or ON" position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the audio sys-
tem on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
CAUTION
For vehicle sold in U.S.A. and
Canadas:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifi-
cations to this equipment will void
the user’s authority to operate this
device.
Laser products
Do not take this unit apart or at-
tempt to make any changes your-
self. This is an intricate unit that
uses a laser pickup to retrieve
information from the surface of
compact discs. The laser is care-
fully shielded so that its rays re-
main inside the cabinet. There-
fore, never try to disassemble the
player or alter any of its parts
since you may be exposed to la-
ser rays and dangerous voltages.
This product ut ilizes a laser. Use
of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other
than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation ex-
posure.
Using your audio system
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NOTICE
Benzene or alkaline solutions may
damage the coated surface of the
screen.
 To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not turn on the rear
seat entertainment system longer
than necessary when the engine is
not running.
INFORMATION
Wipe off fingerprints on the surface
of the display using a glass clean-
ing cloth.
 The displayed image may become
darker and moving images may be
slightly distorted when the display
is cold.
 When you look at the screen
through polarised material such as
polarised sunglasses, the screen
may be dark and hard to see. If so,
change the angle of the screen,
look at the screen from different
angles, adjust the screen settings
on the Display" screen, or take off
your sunglasses.
The rear seat entertainment system can
be operated with the rear seat entertain-
ment system controller and buttons on the
DVD player unit. The system cannot be
operated by touching the switches on the
screen directly.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the
controller. It may cause an accident,
fire or electric shock.
NOTICE
Keep the controller away from direct
sunlight, high heat and high humidity.
These conditions could cause the
case to deform or the battery to ex-
plode or leak.
BEFORE USING THE CONTROLLER
(for new vehicle owners)
A battery is already set in the control-
ler with an insulating sheet, which pre-
vents the battery from being dis-
charged. Before using the controller,
remove the insulating sheet according
to the following procedure.
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REPLACING CONTROLLER BATTERY
For replacement, use 3 AA batteries.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to pre-
vent small children from swallowing
the removed battery or components.
NOTICE
When replacing the battery, be care-
ful not to lose the components.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
 Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
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Replace the battery according to the fol-
lowing procedure:
1. Remove the cover of the controller as shown.
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2. Remove the discharged batteries andput in the new batteries as shown.
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NOTICE
Be sure that the positive side and
negative side of the controller bat-
tery should be faced correctly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause rust.
 Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside of the controller, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
 Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the controller battery insertion.
 Close the battery case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
controller operates properly. If the control-
ler still does not operate properly, contact
your Toyota dealer.
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To turn on the system, push the DVD"
button or VIDEO" button.
When the DVD" button is pushed, the
disc load screen changes to the DVD
player operation screen.
When the VIDEO" button is pushed, the
images and sounds from the personal au-
dio machine are output.
The DVD" button is effective only when
a disc is inserted.
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To turn off the system, push the OFF"
button.
When the front audio system is turned off,
the rear audio system and the DVD player
will be turned off simultaneously.
Turning the rear seat
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To use the power outlet, push the main
switch on the instrument panel.
An indicator light will illuminate to indicate
that the power outlet is ready for use.
Push the main switch once again to turn
the power outlet off. When the power out-
let is not in use, make sure that the main
switch is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
 Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Inserting
a foreign object other than the ap-
propriate plug that fits the outlet
may cause electrical failure or short
circuit.
The power outlet is not designed for
the following electric appliances even if
their power consumption is under 115
VAC/100W. These appliances may not
operate properly.
Appliances with high initial peak watt-
age: cathode−ray tube type televisions,
compressor−driven refrigerators, electric
pumps, electric tools, etc.
Measuring devices which process pre-
cise data: medical equipment, measur-
ing instruments, etc.
Other appliances requiring an extremely
stable power supply: microcomputer−
controlled electric blankets, touch sen-
sor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause
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The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE
S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast
South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The engine switch is turned off immedi-
ately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to CALIBRATING THE COMPASS"
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automati-
cally while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS" below.
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Compass sensor
The compass sensor is in the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
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CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (circling
calibration)
Sometimes the direction display on the
compass may not change after a turn. To
rectify this, stop the vehicle and push and
hold the 
" switch until C" appears on
the display.
If C" appears on the display because of
a drastic change in the magnetic field,
perform circling calibration.
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Drive the vehicle in a circle at 8 km/h (5
mph) or less. If there is not enough space
to drive in a circle, drive around the
block.
After driving 1 to 3 circles in the above
method, calibration is completed when the
direction is shown on the display.
If calibration cannot be performed because
of the magnetized vehicle etc., take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer. Perform circling calibration just after
you have purchased your Toyota. And
then always perform circling calibration
after the battery has been removed, re-
placed or disconnected.
Do not perform circling calibration of
the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
During calibration, do not operate elec-
tric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with
the calibration.