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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, 
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior 
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other 
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance 
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble 
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat 
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle 
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt 
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this 
manual. 
     
        
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1-1. Key information ..................  22Keys .....................................  22
1-2. Opening, closing  and
locking the doors and 
trunk ..................................  24
Smart key system.................  24
Wireless remote control .......  35
Doors....................................  39
Trunk ....................................  44
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, s teering wheel, 
mirrors) .............................  46
Front seats ...........................  46
Rear seats ............................  49
Driving position memory  system ................................  51
Head restraints .....................  55
Seat belts .............................  57
Steering wheel .....................  64
Inside rear view mirror..........  65
Outside rear view mirrors .....  67
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and 
moon roof .........................  69
Power windows ....................  69
Moon roof .............................  72
1-5. Refueling .............................  75 Opening the fuel tank cap ....  75 1-6. Theft deterrent system .......  78
Engine immobilizer system ...  78
Alarm ....................................  80
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ...............................  82
1-7. Safety information ..............  83 Correct driving posture .........  83
SRS airbags .........................  85
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........  97
Child restraint systems .......  103
Installing child restraints .....  107
2-1. Driving procedures...........  118 Driving the vehicle ..............  118
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key system) ....  127
Engine (ignition) switch  (without smart key 
system) .............................  131
Automatic transmission ......  134
Turn signal lever .................  138
Parking brake .....................  139
Horn ....................................  140
2-2. Instrument cluster ............  141 Gauges and meters ............  141
Indicators and warning lights .................................  144
Center display.....................  147
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3-6. Other interior features .....  277Sun visors ..........................  277
Vanity mirrors .....................  278
Clock ..................................  279
Outside temperature display ..............................  280
Ashtrays .............................  281
Power outlets .....................  282
Seat heaters/ventilators .....  284
Armrest...............................  286
Rear sunshade ...................  287
Floor mats ..........................  289
Trunk features ....................  290
Garage door opener ...........  292
Compass ............................  297
4-1. Maintenance and care......  302 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .................  302
Cleaning and protecting the  vehicle interior ..................  305
4-2. Maintenance .....................  308 Maintenance requirements ....................  308
General maintenance .........  310
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ..........................  313 4-3. Do-it-yourself 
maintenance ...................  314
Do-it-yourself service  precautions .......................  314
Hood ...................................  317
Positioning a floor jack........  318
Engine compartment ..........  320
Tires....................................  336
Tire inflation pressure .........  345
Wheels................................  349
Air conditioning filter ...........  351
Key battery .........................  354
Checking and replacing  fuses .................................  358
Headlight aim (with  discharge headlights) .......  367
Light bulbs ..........................  369
5-1. Essential information .......  376 Emergency flashers ............  376
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................  377
If you think something is  wrong ................................  381
Fuel pump shut off  system ..............................  382
Event data recorder ............  383
5-2. Steps to take in an  emergency ......................  385
If a warning light turns on  or a warning buzzer 
sounds... ...........................  385
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises 
     
        
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Door lock switch P. 39
Window lock switch P. 69
Power window switches P. 69
Pictorial indexInterior 
     
        
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1-1. Key information................  22Keys ...................................  22
1-2. Opening, closing and  locking the doors and 
trunk ................................  24
Smart key system ..............  24
Wireless remote control .....  35
Doors .................................  39
Trunk ..................................  44
1-3. Adjustable components  (seats, steering wheel, 
mirrors) ...........................  46
Front seats .........................  46
Rear seats..........................  49
Driving position memory  system .............................  51
Head restraints...................  55
Seat belts ...........................  57
Steering wheel ...................  64
Inside rear view mirror .......  65
Outside rear view mirrors ...  67 1-4. Opening and closing the 
windows and 
moon roof .......................  69
Power windows ..................  69
Moon roof ...........................  72
1-5. Refueling...........................  75 Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................  75
1-6. Theft deterrent system ....  78 Engine immobilizer system .............................  78
Alarm..................................  80
Theft prevention labels  (U.S.A.) ............................  82
1-7. Safety information ...........  83 Correct driving posture.......  83
SRS airbags .......................  85
Front passenger occupant classification system ........  97
Child restraint systems.....  103
Installing child restraints...  107 
     
        
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1-1. Key information
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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
■When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage
extension door as circumstances demand. ( P. 44, 291)
● Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only. 
● Vehicles without smart key system: Provide the attendant with the valet
key.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 409)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not disassemble the key.
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface. 
     
        
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system (if equipped)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P.  2 5 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P.  2 5 )
Starts and stops the engine ( P. 127) 
     
        
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Locking and unlocking the doors
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.