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Headlight switch (Type B) ............................ 153
Fog light switch ................... 156
Windshield wipers and  washer (Type A) ............... 158
Windshield wipers and  washer (Type B) ............... 160
Rear window wiper and  washer (Type A) ............... 162
Rear window wiper and  washer (Type B) ............... 163
2-4. Using other driving  systems ........................... 164
Cruise control ...................... 164
Rear view monitor system... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 170
2-5. Driving information ........... 173 Cargo and luggage ............. 173
Vehicle load limits ............... 176
Winter driving tips ............... 177
Trailer towing ...................... 181
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
3-1. Using the touch screen .... 186 Touch screen ...................... 186
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX 
adapter) ............................ 191
Setting the touch screen  (Vehicles without AUX 
adapter) ............................ 196 3-2. Using the air conditioning 
system and 
defogger ..........................  201
Automatic air conditioning  system (Vehicles with AUX 
adapter) ............................  201
Automatic air conditioning  system (Vehicles without 
AUX adapter) ...................  208
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ...........................  215
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers .........................  217
3-3. Using the audio system ...  219 Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............  219
Audio system type (Vehicle  without AUX adapter) .......  222
Using the radio (vehicle  with AUX adapter) ............  225
Using the radio (Vehicle  without AUX adapter) .......  234
Using the CD player  (Vehicle with AUX 
adapter) ............................  239
Using the CD player  (Vehicle without AUX 
adapter) ............................  247
Playing MP3 and WMA  discs .................................  254
Optimal use of the audio  (Vehicle with AUX 
adapter) ............................  262
Optimal use of the audio  system (Vehicle without 
AUX adapter) ...................  266
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CAUTION
■Modification and disposal of  SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without  consulting  your  Toyota  dealer.  The  SRS  airbag  may  malfunction  or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
● Repairs,  modifications,  removal  or  replacement  of  the  steering  wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rail
● Repairs  or  modifications  of  the  front   fender,  front  bumper,  or  side  of  the
occupant compartment
● Installation  of  snow  plows,  winches,  etc.  to  the  front  grille  (bull  bars,  kan-
garoo bar etc.)
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation  of  electronic  devices  such  as  mobile  two-way  radios  or  CD
players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3-3. Using the audio system.  219Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter)..........  219
Audio system type (Vehicle  without AUX adapter).....  222
Using the radio (vehicle  with AUX adapter)..........  225
Using the radio (Vehicle  without AUX adapter).....  234
Using the CD player  (Vehicle with AUX 
adapter) .........................  239
Using the CD player  (Vehicle without AUX 
adapter) .........................  247
Playing MP3 and WMA  discs...............................  254
Optimal use of the audio  (Vehicle with AUX 
adapter) .........................  262
Optimal use of the audio  system (Vehicle without 
AUX adapter) .................  266
Using the AUX adapter ....  268
Using the steering  switches .........................  269 3-4. Using the hands-free 
system ..........................  272
Hands-free system (for  cellular phone) ...............  272
Using the Bluetooth
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phone .............................  277
Setting the hands-free  system ...........................  291
3-5. Using the interior  lights .............................  318
Interior lights list ...............  318
3-6. Using the storage  features .........................  322
List of storage  features ..........................  322
3-7. Other interior  features .........................  329
Sun visors ........................  329
Vanity mirror.....................  330
Clock ................................  331
Power outlet .....................  332
Armrest ............................  334
Floor mats ........................  335
Luggage compartment  features ..........................  336
Garage door opener.........  339 
         
        
        
     
        
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Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter)
CD and CD changer and AM/FM radio
Press   to display the audio operation screen.
This  illustration  below  is  for a  vehicle  equipped  with  the  CD
changer player.
Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The  audio  system  appearance  and  screen  may  differ  slightly  for
vehicles equipped with the CD changer.
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■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CD player:Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
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Using the radioP. 225
Using the CD playerP. 239
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 254
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 262
Using the AUX adapterP. 268
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 269 
         
        
        
     
        
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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This  is an intricate  unit that uses a  laser pickup to  retrieve information
from  the  surface  of  compact  discs.  The  laser  is  carefully  shielded  so
that  its  rays  remain  inside  the  cabinet.  Therefore,  never  try  to  disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use  of  controls  or  adjustments  or  performance  of  procedures  other
than  those  specified  herein  may  result  in  hazardous  radiation  expo-
sure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
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Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
● Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself. 
This  is an intricate  unit that uses a  laser pickup to  retrieve information
from  the  surface  of  compact  discs.  The  laser  is  carefully  shielded  so
that  its  rays  remain  inside  the  cabinet.  Therefore,  never  try  to  disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use  of  controls  or  adjustments  or  performance  of  procedures  other
than  those  specified  herein  may  result  in  hazardous  radiation  expo-
sure.
CD player:Plays audio CDs and CD text.
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Optimal use of the audio systemP. 266
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Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX adapter)
Insert a CD or press   with a CD inserted. 
When you press   while listening to a CD, the following audio
control screen appears.
This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the CD changer.
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Select CD
Display track list
Search playback
CD slot Random playback
Repeat play
Power
Vo l u m e CD eject
Playback
CD load
Display audio 
control screen