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When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the front wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
Provides integrated control of the ABS, VSC, TRAC and EPS systems.
Maintains vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes, hybrid system output, and steering assist.
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When VSC and TRAC are operatingIf the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or the front wheels spin, the
indicator flashes to indicate that
VSC/TRAC have been engaged.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
■Sounds and vibrations caused by ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound
does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these sys-
tems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system off.
The system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the VSC and TRAC. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 182
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............ 190
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 191
Using the radio ................. 194
Using the CD player ......... 201
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 209
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................. 217
Operating a USB memory player ............................. 224
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 231
Using the AUX adapter .... 236
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..... 238
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and defogger
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Interior features
Steering wheel switches
Some air conditioning features ca n be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature selector
“DUAL” button indicator on: Indi-
vidual setting on the driver's side
only.
“DUAL” button indicator off:
Simultaneous setting on the
driver’s and front passenger’s
sides.
Automatic mode
Off
■ Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting. ( P. 188)
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seat can be set sepa-
rately.
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
■ Turning off the air conditioning system
Press .
STEP1
STEP2
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Language settings (type B only)The language used for all voice guidance, voice recognition and mes-
sages may be changed.
Press .
Press that corresponds to “MORE”.
Press that corresponds to “LANG”.
Press that corresponds to the desired language.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
“ENG” (English) or “ESP” (Spanish)
For vehicles sold in Canada
“ENG” (English) or “FRAN” (French)
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Using the radioP. 194
Using the CD playerP. 201
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 209
Operating an iPod® playerP. 217
Operating a USB memory playerP. 224
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 231
Using the AUX adapterP. 236
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 238
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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3-2. Using the audio system
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode: Select radio
stations
CD mode: Select tracks,
files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs
iPod
® player mode:
Selects a song
USB memory player mode: Selects a file and
folder
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
Turn the power on, selects
an audio source
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Selecting a track/file or folderPress to select the CD, iPod
® player or USB memory
player mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select t he desired track/file.
Selecting a folder
Press to select the MP3 and WMA mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player (CD player with changer only)
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” or “ ” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks
Press and hold “
” or “ ” on .
Switching the display
Press the .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Track title Track title/Artist name Track title/Album name Track
title/Elapsed time
Using the steering wheel audio switches
P. 2 3 8
■Bluetooth® audio system functions
Depending on the portable player that is connected to the system, certain
functions may not be available.
■ Error messages
“BT AUDIO ERROR”: This indicates a problem in the system.