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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 156
Fog light switch ................... 159
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 160
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 165
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 168
Driving assist systems ........ 181
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 184
Vehicle load limits ............... 188
Winter driving tips ............... 189
Trailer towing ...................... 194
Dinghy towing ..................... 195
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
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3-6. Other interior featuresSun 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
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 315
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 328
Engine compartment .......... 330
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 354
Wheels................................ 358
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Key battery ......................... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ........................ 376
Light bulbs .......................... 378
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 385
If you think something is wrong ................................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 390
Event data recorder ............ 391
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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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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/
off according to the presence of the key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem) or the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem).
Outer foot light
Front personal lights ( P. 277)
Rear personal light ( P. 277)
Interior light ( P. 277)
Center console light
Engine switch light (if equipped)
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■To prevent battery discharge
If the interior lights, personal lights and engine switch light (if equipped)
remain on when the door is not fully closed or the interior light switch in
“DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features
P. 457)
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Interior lights
“ON”
“OFF”
“DOOR”
The interior lights are turned on/
off by the illuminated entry sys-
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Personal lightsFront ON/OFF
Rear ON/OFF
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Vanity mirrors
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
To adjust the brightness of the
lights, slide the switch.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 315
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 318
General maintenance....... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 323
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 324
Hood ................................ 327
Positioning a floor jack ................................ 328
Engine compartment ........ 330
Tires ................................. 345
Tire inflation pressure ...... 354
Wheels ............................. 358
Air conditioning filter......... 360
Key battery ....................... 363
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 367
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ..................... 376
Light bulbs........................ 378