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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 47
Side doors ............................ 51
Back door ............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 61
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 76
Seat belts ............................. 79
Steering wheel ..................... 86
Inside rear view mirror.......... 87
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 91
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof ............................. 98
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 102 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 106
Alarm .................................. 109
Theft prevention labels (for U. S. A.) ..................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 130
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 140
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 154
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart
key system) ...................... 164
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ............ 167
Automatic transmission ...... 173
Turn signal lever ................. 179
Parking brake ..................... 180
Horn .................................... 181
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter ................. 194
1Before driving
2When driving
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 612
Fuel information ................. 625
Tire information .................. 628
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 640
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 646
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 648
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 649
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 651
Abbreviation list........................ 664
Alphabetical index .................... 666
What to do if... .......................... 677
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 115
SRS driver airbag P. 115
Head restraints P. 76
Front seats P. 61
Rear seats P. 65
Console box
Tissue pocket Pen holder P. 418
P. 420
P. 421
Seat belts P. 79
Cup holders P. 423
Armrest P. 448
Cup holders P. 423
Glove box
P. 417
Floor mats
P. 449
Power window switches P. 91
SRS knee airbags
P. 115
SRS side airbags P. 115
Rear seats P. 65
Bottle holders
P. 427
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Inside rear view mirror P. 87
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 115
Interior light P. 414
A
Personal lights Interior light P. 414
P. 414
: If equipped
Sun visors P. 429
Garage door opener switches “SOS” button
Moon roof switches
Active traction control switch
VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch
Downhill assist control switch
P. 462
P. 469
P. 98
P. 230
P. 232
P. 235
P. 238
Auxiliary box
Crawl Control switch
Multi-terrain Select switch
P. 422
P. 241
P. 245
Vanity mirrors P. 430
Rear view monitor system P. 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 may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
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. Key informationKeys ................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 33
Wireless remote control ..... 47
Side doors .......................... 51
Back door ........................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 61
Rear seats.......................... 65
Head restraints................... 76
Seat belts ........................... 79
Steering wheel ................... 86
Inside rear view mirror ....... 87
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 89
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 91
Power back window ........... 94
Moon roof ........................... 98 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ........................... 106
Alarm................................ 109
Theft prevention labels (for U. S. A.) ................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 113
SRS airbags ..................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 130
Child restraint systems..... 136
Installing child restraints ........................ 140
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and ches t of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
SRS side and curtain shield airbags SRS side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer
seats
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