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3-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features (if equipped)
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system and voice guidance are muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
● Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
● In the following circumstances it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If the window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without oper ating the cellular phone.
TitlePage
Using the hands-free phone system (for
cellular phone) P. 328
Making a phone call P. 336
Setting a cellular phone P. 340
Security and system setup P. 345
Using the phone book P. 348

370 3-6. Using the storage features
Pull the lock release lever to
remove the side table.
Stow the side table in the con-
sole box.
Push down on the end to engage
the pins in the holes and close
the console box door.
Make sure that the side table is
securely locked in position.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Side table

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Separating luggage compartment
The center deck board can be
used to separate the luggage
compartment.
Remove the center deck
board and insert it upright into
the groove.
The board cannot be inserted
when the luggage cover is
stowed.

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■Stowing the luggage cover ( vehicles with luggage cover)
CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they
are not in use.
■ Caution while driving
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
Remove the side deck boards and open
the center deck board.
Fold the flaps on top of the luggage cover
with the hooks rolled inside.
Place the left end of the luggage cover in
the recess on the left-hand side and then
lower the right end into the recess on the
right-hand side.STEP1
STEP2
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Interior features
NOTICE
■
Shopping bag hook weight capacity
Do not hang any object heavier than 4 lb. (2 kg) on shopping bag hooks.
■ While driving
Do not drive with the luggage cover standing upright in the grooves as the
luggage cover may fall down.
■ Before inserting the center deck boa rd into the luggage compartment
Make sure the luggage cover is not stowed.
■ Closing the back door (veh icles without third seat)
Do not close the back door with the hook attached, or the hook may be dam-
aged.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Circling calibration
When C appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 430)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 428)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 426)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 421) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)

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Maintenance and care
■
Recommended viscosity
Without towing package
With towing package
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for
good fuel economy, and good
starting in cold weather.
*: If SAE 5W-30 oil is not avail-able, SAE 10W-30 oil may be
used. However, it should be
replaced with SAE 5W-30 at
the next oil change.
■How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
Outside temperature
Outside temperature