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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Air conditioning system ...... 270
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 280
Solar Ventilation System .... 282
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................. 285
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers....... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 291
Using the radio ................... 294
Using the CD player ........... 303
Playing back MP3
and WMA discs ................ 311
Optimal use of
the audio system .............. 319
Using the AUX adapter ...... 322
Using the steering switches ........................... 323
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 326
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 329
Making a phone call ........... 338
Setting a cellular phone...... 344
Security and system
setup ................................ 350
Using the phone book ........ 354 3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 363
• Personal/interior
light main switch ............... 364
• Personal/interior lights ...... 365
• Interior light ....................... 365
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 367
• Glove boxes ..................... 368
• Console box ..................... 369
• Overhead console ............ 370
• Card holder ....................... 371
• Cup holders ...................... 372
• Bottle holders ................... 374
• Auxiliary box ..................... 375
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 376
Vanity mirror ....................... 377
Outside temperature
display .............................. 378
Power outlets ...................... 379
Seat heaters ....................... 381
Armrest ............................... 383
Floor mats........................... 384
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 385
Garage door opener ........... 389
Safety Connect ................... 395
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Talk switch* P. 326
Audio remote control
switches
P. 323
Climate remote control switches P. 280
“DISP” button P. 188
“TRIP” button
P. 188
Telephone switch* P. 326
Distance switch P. 218
“LKA” switch P. 235
Cruise control switch P. 214, 218
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioner system or hybrid system, be sure to check with your Toyota
dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 28
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 41
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 43
Smart key system (without entry function) .... 57
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and back door
Wireless remote control ..... 63
Side doors .......................... 67
Back door ........................... 72
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 78
Rear seats.......................... 80
Head restraints................... 82
Seat belts ........................... 85
Steering wheel ................... 92
Inside rear view mirror ....... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ... 96 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 98
Moonroof with Solar
Panel.............................. 100
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................. 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 108
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) .......................... 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 111
SRS airbags ..................... 113
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...... 126
Child restraint systems..... 132
Installing child
restraints ........................ 137
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1-2. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system ( P. 43, 57)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
( P. 63)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
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Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle battery from discharging and electronic key battery from
depleting.
● When the entry function has not been used for 5 days or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
● If the entry function has not been used for 9 days or more, the vehicle
cannot be unlocked by a door other than the driver’s door. To unlock the
vehicle, grip the driver’s door handle or use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key.
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
( P. 63) or the mechanical key. ( P. 541)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
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If the key is inside the vehicle while it is being washed, water applied to a
door handle may cause a buzzer to sound. In this event, locking all doors
will cause the buzzer to stop sounding.
● It may not be possible to lock the doors if the sensor area is covered by
mud, ice, snow etc. In this event, try locking again after cleaning the
area, or lock by touching the sensor area on the underside of the door
handle.
● Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door
handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the
door.
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock or lock
the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the smart key system. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may
prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han-
dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling
the door handle again.
● If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
● To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 587)
■ Security feature
P. 6 6
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Wireless remote control
■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle and the back door fr om outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Operates Remote Air Con-
ditioning System (if
equipped) (P. 285)
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) ( P. 6 4 )