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2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ........... 143
Headlight switch .................. 143
Fog light switch ................... 145
Windshield wipers and
washer .............................. 146
2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................... 149
Cruise control ...................... 149
Dynamic laser cruise
control ............................... 152
Driving assist systems ........ 163
2-5. Driving information ........... 166 Cargo and luggage ............. 166
Vehicle load limits ............... 169
Winter driving tips ............... 170
Trailer towing ...................... 175
Dinghy towing ..................... 176
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger...... 178
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 178
Using the steering wheel climate control switches .... 185
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 187 3-2. Using the audio system ... 188
Audio system type .............. 188
Audio cover ........................ 190
Using the radio ................... 191
Using the CD player ........... 198
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs ................................. 206
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 214
Using the AUX adapter....... 216
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 217
3-3. Using the hands-free
system ............................. 220
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 220
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 223
Making a phone call ........... 231
Setting a cellular phone ...... 236
Security and system
setup ................................ 241
Using the phone book ........ 244
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 252 Interior lights list ................. 252
3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 255
List of storage features ....... 255
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Audio remote control switches P. 217
Engine switch (vehicles without
smart key system)
P. 126
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
B
Telephone switch P. 224
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 122
Climate remote control
switches
P. 185
Talk switch* P. 224
Distance switch P. 154
Cruise control switch P. 149, 152
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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 could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, dynamic laser cruise control system, vehicle stability control
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions 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.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 114Driving the vehicle............ 114
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system) .......................... 122
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system) .......................... 126
Automatic transmission .... 129
Turn signal lever .............. 133
Parking brake ................... 134 2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 135
Gauges and meters ......... 135
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 138
Center display .................. 141
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers ........ 143
Headlight switch ............... 143
Fog light switch ................ 145
Windshield wipers and
washer ........................... 146
2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 149
Cruise control ................... 149
Dynamic laser cruise
control ............................ 152
Driving assist systems ..... 163
2-5. Driving information ........ 166 Cargo and luggage .......... 166
Vehicle load limits ............ 169
Winter driving tips ............ 170
Trailer towing ................... 175
Dinghy towing .................. 176
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■Down shifting restrictions wa rning buzzer (in the “S” mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ When driving with the cruise contro l system (or dynamic laser cruise
control system)
The engine brake will not operate in t he “S” mode, even when downshifting
to “5” or “4”. ( P. 149, 152)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
P. 393
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to “S” mode driving position
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in “D”.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the optimal position according
to the driver’s input and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the “D” posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the “S” mode driving position cancels the func-
tion.)
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Odometer and trip meter display buttonPressing this button switches am ong odometer and trip meter when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is on.
Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Odometer/Trip meter displayOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.
Dynamic laser cruise control display
P. 152
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
( P. 133)Cruise control indicator
(P. 149)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 143)Cruise control indicator
( P. 149, 152)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 143)
(if equipped)
Ready mode indicator
( P. 152)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 143)
(if equipped)
Conventional cruise
indicator ( P. 152)
Security indicator
( P. 75, 77)
(if equipped)
Slip indicator ( P. 163)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
( P. 129)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 93)
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2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the
accelerator.
■ Set the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
operate the cruise control.
Push the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and press
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed.
■ Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set
speed (approximately 1.0 mph
[1.6 km/h]) can be made by
lightly pressing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
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