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Center display
The center display provides information including your vehicle’s
driving condition, outside temperature.
Vehicles with navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without navigation system
Audio display
(P. 210)
Air conditioning display ( P. 198)
Outside temperature display ( P. 289)
Trip information display
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising related
information.
Pattern selector knob
Display items can be switched by pushing the knob.
All the display Audio display and air conditioning display off
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Trip information
■ Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption after refueling
■ Elapsed time Displays the estimated ma
ximum distance that can be
driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
● This distance is computed based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
● When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the
display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle
was last refueled.
Displays the elapsed time since the engine was started
or since the function was reset.
The function can be reset when the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch is turned off.
CAUTION
■The center display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
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Dynamic laser cruise control
: If equipped
Dynamic laser cruise control supplements conventional cruise con-
trol with a vehicle-to-vehicle distan ce control. In the vehicle-to-vehi-
cle distance control mode, the vehicle automatically accelerates or
decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi-
cles ahead.
Indicator
Display
Cruise control switch
Distance switch
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When driving
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■Adjusting the speed setting
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is displayed.
In the constant speed control
mode, fine adjustment of the
set speed (approximately 1.0
mph [1.6 km/h]) can be made
by lightly pressing the lever up
or down and releasing it.
■Canceling and resuming the speed setting
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The setting is also canceled
when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.
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■Changing the vehicle -to-vehicle distance
Each push of the switch
changes the vehi cle-to-vehicle
distance
Long
Medium
Short
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem: The vehicle-to-vehicle
distance is automatically set to
the long mode when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system: The vehicle-to-vehicle
distance is automatically set to
the long mode when the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
A vehicle mark is displayed
ahead if one is detected.
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■Dynamic laser cruise control warning lights, display and buzzers
Warning lights, display and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion or to alert you to the need for caution while driving.
The warning codes indicate the following.
If the same code appears again after implementing the correction procedure,
or if the cruise control cannot be set, contact your Toyota dealer.
“CRUISE” indicator light
Master warning light
Warning code
Warning codeDetailsCorrection procedures
C1 Indicates that the laser
radar sensor is dirty or
covered with ice. Clean the sensor.
C2 Indicates that the system
is unable to judge the vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance. • Stop the wiper or switch
the wiper to variable inter-
mittent operation.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Wait until the weather becomes clear.
E3 (Flashing) Indicates that a system
malfunction has been
detected. Turn off and restart the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine
switch.
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Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 198
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ......................... 206
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 208
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 210
Audio cover ...................... 212
Using the radio ................. 213
Using the CD player ......... 220
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 228
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 236
Using the AUX adapter........................... 238
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 239
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ......... 242
Using the hands-free system ........................... 246 Making a phone call ......... 254
Setting a cellular
phone ............................. 259
Security and system setup .............................. 264
Using the phone book ...... 267
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 275
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features .......................... 278
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 286
Vanity mirrors ................... 287
Clock ................................ 288
Outside temperature display............................ 289
Ashtrays ........................... 290
Power outlets ................... 291
Seat heaters/ventilators ......... 293
Armrest ............................ 295
Rear sunshade................. 296
Floor mats ........................ 298
Trunk features .................. 299
Garage door opener......... 301
Compass .......................... 306
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Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicate the
following.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.