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1033-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 453)
■ Alarm
Using the smart key system to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
( P. 68)
■ To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop-
erly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function
may not operate.)
● Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on
the location of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the luggage
compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and
the radio waves in the surrounding area. ( P. 113)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 415)
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 1 1 4
● Starting the engine: P. 416
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3346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear indica-
tors is shown by the “TWI” or “”
marks, etc., molded on the side-
wall of each tire.
Check spare tire condition and
pressure if not rotated.
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in acco rdance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
Checking tires
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Tire rotation
Front
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4007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover
Jack
Jack handle
Spa re ti r e
Tool tray
Wheel nut wrench1
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4117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
■After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.
NOTICE
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
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4418-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tire size (P. 443)
DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)( P. 442)
Uniform tire quality grading
For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows.
Location of treadwear indicators( P. 334)
Tire ply composition and materials
Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands
which form the plies in a tire.
Radial tires or bias-ply tires
A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL”
is a bias-ply tire.
TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire.
A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air
pressure.
Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 447)
Maximum cold tire inflation pressure ( P. 447)
This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated.
Summer tires or all season tires ( P. 338)
An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S”
is a summer tire.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary
emergency use only.
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492Alphabetical index
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Side mirrors ............................. 127Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Side turn signal lights ............. 165 Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Smart key system ...................... 91 Antenna location ..................... 93
Entry functions ........................ 91
Starting the engine................ 155
Snow tires ................................ 235
Spare tire .................................. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Storage location .................... 400
Spark plug ................................ 432
Specifications .......................... 428
Speedometer .............................. 77
Steering lock ............................ 158 Column lock release ............. 159
Steering wheel ......................... 124
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 375
Storage feature ........................ 257 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 425
Sun shade Rear ...................................... 278
Roof ...................................... 134
Sun visors ................................ 268
Switches BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 223
Compass switch ................... 296
Cruise control switch ............ 190
“DISP” button .......................... 81
Door lock switches................ 109
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Driving position memory switches ............................. 118
Dynamic radar cruise control switch ..................... 194
Emergency flashers switch ... 380
Engine switch ....................... 155
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 283
Ignition switch ....................... 155
Light switches ....................... 168
Moon roof switches............... 133
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 127
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Power door lock switch ......... 109
Power window switches........ 130