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■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 396)
●Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights work to be legal.
●Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
●Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with
any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential,
wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of
driving.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km).
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CAUTION
■When towing a trailer
●If the total trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (453 kg), trailer brakes are
required.
●Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
●Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the
trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
■Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.
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Interior features3
203
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 204
Rear window defogger ..... 210
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 211
Using the radio ................. 214
Using the CD player ......... 220
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ..................... 227
Optimal use of the audio
system ........................... 235
Operating the sub
woofer ............................ 238
Changing display color
(type B only)................... 239
Using the AUX adapter .... 240
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............... 242
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 244
• Interior lights .................. 245
• Personal lights ............... 2463-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 247
• Glove box....................... 247
• Cup holders (front) ......... 248
• Cup holders (rear) .......... 251
• Bottle holders ................. 252
• Auxiliary box .................. 253
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 254
Vanity mirrors ................... 255
Clock ................................ 256
Outside temperature
display............................ 257
Power outlet (12V DC) ..... 258
Power outlet (115V AC) ... 259
Armrest ............................ 265
Floor mat .......................... 266
Luggage storage box
(vehicles without sub
woofer) ........................... 267
Luggage compartment
features .......................... 268
Compass .......................... 271
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244
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
■Illuminated entry system
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light and
engine switch light automatically turns on/off according to whether the doors
are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed and the engine
switch position.
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically
after 30 minutes.
Rear interior light (P. 245)
Front interior light (P. 245)
Personal lights (P. 246)
Engine switch light
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Interior features
Interior lights
Front
DOOR position
OFF
ON
Rear
DOOR position
OFF
ON
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 412)
Interior lights
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Personal lights
On/off
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
The personal lights will automatically turn off in about 30 minutes after the
key is removed from the engine switch.
Personal lights
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Interior features
■The power outlet can be used when
The engine is started.
■The indicator light changes according the maximum available capacity,
as follows:
■When the power outlet is in operation
The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage
compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
■If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on
The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.
■The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any
of the following conditions apply:
●The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.
●Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is
attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
●Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100W, have
been used continuously for a long time period.
●The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air condition-
ing, etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended
period of time.
Indicates 115V AC/400W
Indicates 115V AC/100W
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NOTICE
■Appliances that may not operate properly (115V AC)
The following 115V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
●Appliances with high initial peak wattage
●Measuring devices that process precise data
●Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■To prevent the battery from being discharged
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■To prevent any damage caused by heat
Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat such as toast-
ers, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and deck.
●Do not use any electrical appliances, which are easily affected by vibration
or heat, inside the vehicle.
Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while parking, may result in
damage to those electrical appliances.
■If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught any of the power train components.
■If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet.
Contact a Toyota dealer for any necessary replacements.
■If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently.
Do not use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or com-
pound cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to mal-
function.