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Cruise control (if equipped)
Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the acceler-
ator.
Cruise control main indica-
tor
Cruise control set indicator
Cruise control switch
n Set the vehicle speed
Press the ON-OFF button to
turn the cruise control on.
At this time, the cruise control
main indicator will come on.
Press the button once more to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate to
the desired speed and push
the lever down to set the
cruise control speed.
At this time, the cruise control
set indicator will come on.
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When driving
nCruise control can be set when
lThe shift lever is in D or 3 (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
l Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
n Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
n 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 pushing the lever up or
down and releasing it.
nCanceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Push the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch
depressed (manual transmis-
sion).
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.
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nAutomatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
lActual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
l Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
n If the cruise control main indicator flashes
Press the ON-OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate
the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
nTo avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.
n Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause seri-
ous or fatal accident.
lIn heavy traffic
l On roads with sharp bends
l On winding roads
l On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
l On steep hills
l When towing a trailer
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CAUTION
nWhen using the compact spare tire
lRemember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
lDo not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
lReplace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
lAvoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
nSpeed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
n When the spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
lABS
l Cruise control
364 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ..........82
Booster seats, installation .......86
Convertible seats, definition ....82
Convertible seats,
installation .............................86
Front passenger occupant classification system .............77
Infant seat, definition ...............82
Infant seats, installation...........86
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................................87
Installing CRS with seat belts ......................................88
Installing CRS with top tether straps ..........................92
Child safety
Airbag precautions ..................72
Battery precautions ....... 239, 319
Child restraint syst em..............82
Child-protectors .......................29
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................44
Installing child restraints ..........86
Power window lock switch.......53
Power window precautions .....53
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 258
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................46
Seat belt precautions ..............44
Trunk precautions ...................33
Child-protectors .........................29
Cigarette lighter ....................... 204
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 210
Interior ................................... 212
Seat belts .............................. 213
Clock ..................................117,202
Clutch Fluid ...................................... 335
Pedal ................................ 96,112
Condenser ................................ 235 Console box ............................. 195
CRS ............................................. 82
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................ 132
Indicator ................................ 132
Cup holders .............................. 196
Curtain shield airbags ............... 65
Customizable features ............ 354
Daytime running light system .................................... 127
Defogger Rear window ......................... 164
Side mirrors........................... 164
Dimension ................................ 328
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 221
Doors Door glasses ........................... 52
Door lock ................................. 26
Side doors ............................... 26
Side mirrors............................. 49
Warning light ......................... 296
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 296
Driving
Break-in tips ............................ 98
Correct posture ....................... 63
Procedures.............................. 96
Winter driving tips ................. 141
Electric power steering Electric power steering.......... 135
Warning light ......................... 294
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 282
Emergency, in case of
If the engine will not start ...... 314
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 316
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 318
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Child restraint system installation .......................82, 86
Cleaning and maintaining...... 213
ELR .........................................43
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 43
How to wear your seat belt......40
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................44
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................43
Reminder light ....................... 296
Seat belt extenders .................44
Seat belt pretensioners ...........42
Seats Adjustment ..............................34
Adjustment precautions...........34
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..........82, 86
Cleaning ................................ 212
Folding down the rear seat......35
Folding down the rear seat precautions ...........................37
Front seat adjustment .............34
Front seat adjustment precautions ...........................34
Head restraint..........................38
Properly sitting in the seat .......63
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 122
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 110
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 316
Manual transmission ............. 112
Shift lock system ..................... 316
Side airbags................................65
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 270
Switch.................................... 126
Wattage ................................. 337
Side mirror Adjusting .................................49 Defogger ............................... 164
Folding .................................... 50
Spare tire Identification number............. 341
Inflation pressure .......... 248, 336
Information ............................ 341
Replacing .............................. 303
Size ....................................... 336
Spare tire .............................. 303
Spark plug ................................ 333
Specifications .......................... 328
Speedometer ............................ 117
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 47
Column lock release ............. 108
Electric power steering.......... 135
EPS ....................................... 135
Specification.......................... 335
Warning light ......................... 294
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 270
Wattage................................. 337
Storage features
Auxiliary box.................. 194, 198
Bottle holders ................ 194, 198
Console box .................. 194, 195
Cup holders................... 194, 196
Glove box .............................. 194
Storage precautions ................ 139
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 324
Sun visors ................................ 200
Switch Cruise control ........................ 132
Emergency flashers
switch................................. 282
Engine switch ........................ 106
Fog lights switch ................... 128
Ignition switch ....................... 106
Hazard lights switch .............. 282
Headlights switch .................. 126
Light switch ........................... 126
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2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 132
Cruise control ...................... 132
Driving assist systems ........ 135
2-5. Driving information ........... 137 Cargo and luggage ............. 137
Vehicle load limits ............... 140
Winter driving tips ............... 141
Trailer towing (except Canada) ............... 144
Trailer towing (Canada) ...... 145
Dinghy towing (vehicles with an automatic
transmission) .................... 153
Dinghy towing (vehicles with a
manual transmission)........ 154
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 158
Air conditioning system ....... 158
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 164
3-2. Using the audio system.... 166 Audio system types ............. 166
Using the radio .................... 169
Using the CD player ............ 175
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........................ 181
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 188
Using the AUX adapter ....... 190 3-3. Using the interior lights ... 192
Interior lights list ................. 192
• Interior light ...................... 193
• Personal lights.................. 193
3-4. Using the storage features ........................... 194
List of storage features ....... 194
• Glove box ......................... 194
• Console box ..................... 195
• Cup holders (front) ........... 196
• Cup holders (rear) ............ 197
• Bottle holders ................... 198
• Auxiliary box ..................... 198
3-5. Other interior features ..... 200 Sun visors........................... 200
Vanity mirrors ..................... 201
Clock .................................. 202
Portable ashtray ................. 203
Cigarette lighter .................. 204
Power outlet ....................... 205
Armrest ............................... 206
Floor mat ............................ 207
4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 210 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 210
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 212
4-2. Maintenance...................... 215 Maintenance requirements .................... 215
General maintenance ......... 217
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