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EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 7Fuel tank door release and cap7Hood release 6Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 6
Air Conditioning/Heating12Auto lock/unlock28Automatic Transmission 8Bottle holders13Cruise control 11Lights & turn signals10Multi-information display14Parking brake 8Power outlet14Seat adjustments-Front 9Seat-Folding down rear seat9Seats-Head restraints9Steering wheel switches13Tilt steering wheel 12AUX port/USB port 13Windows 11
Windshield wipers & washers 10
Brake override 19Door locks 15Doors-Child safety locks15Floor mat installation19Seat belts16Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor15Spare tire & tools 17STAR Safety SystemTM18
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 16
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Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Tachometer
Fuel gauge
Clock
Outside temperature
Clock button
Odometer and two trip meters
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Multi-information display
Multi-information display control switch
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator (if equipped)
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.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
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Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Open door warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Headlight low beam indicator
Turn signal indicator Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
Electric power steering system warning1
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Airbag SRS warning1
Low fuel level warning Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
High engine coolant temperature warning light Traction Control OFF indicator
Low engine coolant temperature indicator
Cruise control SET indicator
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 201\
2 Owner’s Manual.
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Fuel tank door release and cap
Pull upTurn to open
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Driver seat
Store
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* The ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to \
shiftfrom Park.
Push shift lever to the left from “D” position. +: Upshift (push and release)-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
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Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different mode\
s, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
1
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.2
-Doors unlock when ignition key is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK” \
position anddriver’s door is opened.2
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.1
1
Automatic Transmission only2Default setting is off
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Parking brake
Pull(2) Push (1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set Release
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“D”
+(“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)
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Multi-information display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following succession:
(1) Current gas mileage (MPG)
(2) Average gas mileage (AVG/MPG)
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel (RANGE/MI)
(4) Average vehicle speed from engine start (AVG/MPH)
(5) Running time from engine start (E/T)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(4)
Power outlet
Instrument panel
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to use.
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine p\
ower and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is travelin\
g.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC\
reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to \
each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and provides the maximum brake effectiveness fo\
r
the current road conditions.
Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup b\
y
"pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the maximum
traction that the current road conditions will allow, helping you stay in control. Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then a\
dd braking
pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine p\
ower, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. \
This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive\
safely.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to \
sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectivenes\
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All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), V\
ehicle
Stability Control (VSC), Brake Assist (BA) and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
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There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
For safety, follow these steps:
• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the \
mat in place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
Brake override
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
Brake Override engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the b\
rakes are
applied firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than fi\
ve miles
per hour.
Brake Override doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before \
the
accelerator pedal, allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely\
accelerate
without rolling backward.
ehicle .
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