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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
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■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 615)
● Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
● All trailer lights work to be legal.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the t\
railer.
● The 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.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped)
■ When connecting and disconnecting a trailer
Set the electronically modulated air suspension system to MAN., or turn off
the engine, when the system is in N mode. (if equipped)
■ AVS (adaptive variable suspension system) (if equipped)
The suspension can be switched for improvement in driveability. ( P. 221)
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500
miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ 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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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front air conditioning system ........................... 268
Rear air conditioning system ........................... 276
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 280
Windshield wiper de-icer ............................ 282
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ......................... 283
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system ................... 285
Using the radio ................. 289
Using the CD player ......... 297
Playing MP3 and WMA discs............................... 306
Operating an iPod
®
player ............................. 314
Operating a USB memory player ........................... 320
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 327
Using the AUX adapter .... 331
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 333 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system ........................... 336
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 339
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 344
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 346
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 351
3-4. Using the rear audio/video system
Rear seat entertainment system .......................... 352
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ................... 360
Using the DVD player (video CD)...................... 369
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........ 372
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) .................... 374
Using the video mode ...... 377
Changing the Setup Menu settings ................ 379
Interior features3
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3-5. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system features .......................... 387
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 391
Making a phone call ......... 400
Setting a cellular phone ... 404
Security and system setup .............................. 408
Using the phone book ...... 411
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 417
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 418
• Personal/interior lights ... 419
• Interior light .................... 420
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 421
• Glove boxes ................... 422
• Coin holder .................... 423
• Front console box .......... 424
• Card holder .................... 426
• Map holder ..................... 427
• Pen holder ..................... 429
• Tissue pocket................. 430
• Rear console box ........... 431
• Overhead console.......... 434
• Cup holders ................... 436
• Bottle holders ................. 440 • Auxiliary boxes ............... 441
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 443
Vanity mirrors ................... 444
Clock ................................ 445
Outside temperature display............................ 446
Portable ashtray ............... 448
Cigarette lighter................ 449
Conversation mirror ......... 450
Power outlets ................... 451
Seat heaters..................... 457
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 460
Armrests........................... 462
Rear side sunshades ....... 463
Seatback table ................. 465
Floor mat .......................... 466
Luggage compartment features .......................... 467
Garage door opener......... 472
Compass .......................... 477
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
: If equipped
■The rear window and outside rear vi ew mirror defoggers can be oper-
ated when
The engine switch is in the ON position.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers (vehicles with outside rear view
mirror defoggers)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
On/off
Press the button to turn on the
rear window defogger. The
indicator will come on. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.
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and defogger
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Interior features
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (vehicles with out-
side rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
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3-8. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
Vehicles without vanity lightOpen the cover.
Vehicles with vanity light Open the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
Adjust the brightness of the
light.
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3-8. Other interior features
Conversation mirror
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Push the lid.
The mirror can be adjusted by
pushing the mirror edge.