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OVERVIEW
Driver seatbelt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder
2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning
1,2
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Indicator symbols
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Odometer/Trip meter switch and trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Fuel gauge
Clock
Clock reset button
Tachometer
Instrument cluster
Without tachometer
With tachometer
Charging system warning1,2
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2010
Owner’s Manual .

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Wireless remote control∗
∗: If equipped
■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Panic mode
■Key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
(→P. 281)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle
from outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold)
Unlocks all doors
Pressing the button unlocks
the driver’s door. Pressing the
button again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, an alarm will sound for about
60 seconds and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (Puerto Rico)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the key.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and
hood, and lock all
doors using the key.
Use the key to lock the
last door. When the back
door is the last, turn the
key to the unlock posi-
tion and then turn to the
door lock position.
The system will be set
automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light
changes from being on to
flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
●Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch to the ON position or start the engine.
(The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to cancel the alarm system.
If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be
triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 186
ABSABS ...................................... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Air conditioning filter .............. 278
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 278
Air conditioning
system................................ 186
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 88
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 92
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 92
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 97
General airbag precautions .... 92
Indicators ................................ 97
Locations of airbags ............... 85
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 96
Proper driving posture ...... 83, 92
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Side airbag precautions.......... 92
SRS airbags ........................... 85
Warning light ........................ 316
Alarm .......................................... 80
Antenna ............................ 199, 236
Anti-lock brake system
Anti-lock brake system ......... 160
Warning light ........................ 316
Audio input .............................. 217
Audio system Antenna ................................ 199
Audio input ........................... 217
AUX adapter ......................... 217
CD player ............................. 203
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 208
Optimal use .......................... 215 Portable music player............217
Radio .....................................197
Type ......................................195
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........132
Fluid ......................................357
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................339
Indicators...............................132
Shift lock system .... ...............339
AUX adapter .............................217
Auxiliary boxes ................225, 233
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............294
Wattage .................................360
Back door ...................................36
Battery Checking ...............................261
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................341
Preparing and checking before winter .......................169
Voltage ..................................357
Warning light .........................316
Bottle holders ...........................223
Brake assist ..............................160
Brakes Fluid ......................................260
Parking brake ........................136
Specifications ........................358
Warning light .........................315
Break-in tips .............................122
Care Exterior ..................................236
Interior ...................................238
Seat belts ..............................239
Cargo capacity .........................165
CD player ..................................203
Chains .......................................169A
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Alphabetical index
Fog lights switch ................... 151
Hazard lights switch ............. 304
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Headlights switch ................. 149
Light switch........................... 149
Power door lock switch........... 32
Power window switch ............. 71
Turn signal lights .................. 135
VSC OFF switch ................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 72
Wiper and washer ........ 152, 155
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights Indicator................................ 149
Replacing light bulbs ............ 294
Switch ................................... 149
Wattage ................................ 360
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system..... 78
Theft prevention labels ........... 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 82
Tire inflation pressure ............ 272
Tire information Glossary ............................... 371
Size ...................................... 368
Tire identification number ..... 367
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 369
Tires
Chains .................................. 169
Checking .............................. 266
If you have a flat tire ............. 325
Identification number ............ 364
Inflation pressure .......... 272, 359
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 267
Information ........................... 364
Replacing ..................... 266, 325
Rotating tires ........................ 266
Size ...................................... 359
Snow tires............................. 169
Spare tire .............................. 325 Tire pressure warning
system ........................266, 318
Warning light .........................318
Tools .........................................325
Total load capacity...................168
Towing Dinghy towing................181, 182
Emergency towing.................305
Trailer towing.................172, 173
Trip meter .................................142
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................135
Lever .....................................135
Replacing light bulbs .............294
Switch....................................135
Wattage .................................360
Vanity mirrors...........................228
Vehicle identification number ...................................353
Vehicle stability control...........160
VSC............................................160
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................315
Seat belt reminder .................318
Warning lights
ABS .......................................316
Airbag system .......................316
Anti-lock brake system ..........316
Brake system ........................316
Charging system .... ...............316
Driver’s seat belt ...................318
Electric power steering
system ................................316
Electronic engine control
system ................................316
Engine oil replacement..........318
EPS system...........................316
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........316
Front passenger’s seat belt ...318
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 325If you have a flat tire
The engine does not start
P. 337If the engine will not start
P. 7 8Engine immobilizer system
P. 341If the vehicle battery is discharged
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 339If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 345If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 340If you lose your keys
The battery runs outP. 341If the vehicle battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 3 1Side doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 0Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 348If the vehicle becomes stuck