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■If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, con-
duct the following procedure:
Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the park-
ing brake.
Check and ensure that the shift lever is in P or N.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is
within the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance
is not broken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.
When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet\
main switch on again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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CAUTION
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Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
● Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremel y dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for
any necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances th at may do any of the following:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
● Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

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If any electrical appliances ar e to be used while driving
Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.
■ If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected
Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replace-
ments.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not
use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound
cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

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Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks
(clips) into the floor mat eye-
lets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the  marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident which may
result in death or serious injury.
■
When installing the driver's floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

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Circling calibration error message (vehicles with Multi-terrain Select)
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity.
Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the accessory meter dis-
play.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
● Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
In the following situations, an error mes-
sage regarding the circling calibration will
appear on the accessory meter display
for a few seconds:
●The vehicle was driven too fast during
the circling calibration.
● The circling calibration was not com-
pleted successfully within about two
minutes.

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Luggage compartment features
■Cargo hooks
Vehicles with third seats Fold down the third seats. ( P. 79)
Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
Vehicles without third seats Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.
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CAUTION
■When the cargo hooks are not in use
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
■ Slide deck operating precaution (if equipped)
● Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched by the slide deck.
● Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit any persons or luggage while
sliding the deck.
● Do not operate the slide deck while someone is on it.
Doing so may cause an accident.
● If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the
slide deck may move faster. Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit
you or pinch your fingers etc.
● After sliding the deck, make sure it is securely locked in position.
● Do not close the back door while any person is sitting on the slide deck or
any person is between the slide deck and back door.
● Do not stow any objects into the space between the slide deck rails.
Type B (if equipped)
To use the grocery bag hooks,
slide the slide deck to the full-
slide locked position.
( P. 489)
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