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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/
off according to the presence of the key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch mode.
Outer foot light
Front personal lights ( P. 254)
Rear personal light ( P. 254)
Interior light ( P. 254)
Center console light
Engine switch light (if equipped)

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ACC or ON
mode.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Without navig ation system
Adjust the hour
Adjust the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Outside temperature display
■Operating conditions
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.
■ When “--”, “F” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
The displayed temperature ranges from -22°F (-30°C) up to 122°F
(50°C).

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Power outlets
■The power outlets can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ACC or ON
mode.
The power outlets can be used fo r 12V accessories that run on less
than 10A.
Front console box
Center console box

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The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.
CAUTION
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater. 
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■ To prevent seat heater/ventilator damage
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (nee-
dles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Rear sunshade (if equipped)
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.
■ Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the sunshade automatically lowers when
the shift lever is shifted to “R”.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
● Shift the shift lever into “P”.
● The switch is pressed again.
● The shift lever is shifted out of “R”, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9
mph (15 km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To
raise the sunshade again, press the switch.
■ Operating the rear suns hade after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch off
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered for approximately 1 minute.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch
shown below.
Raise/lower

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CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF. 
With the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch in ON mode,
the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is
on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 314)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.

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CAUTION
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When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
seri-
ous injury.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the jack. 
Always use automotive jack stands or a solid, level surface.
● Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in “P”.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point. 
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.