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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
In Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to pri-
oritize fuel efficiency:
●Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/cool-
ing capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Turn off Eco drive mode ( P. 209)
■ Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

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3995-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed
Check that all the doors are
closed.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Low fuel level warning
lightIndicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.4 gal. (9.0
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
High engine coolant tem-
perature warning lightIndicates that the engine is
almost overheating.
P. 546
Low washer fluid warning
lightIndicates low level of
washer fluid.
Fill the tank.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Follow the correction procedure as described below:Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
● High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on ( P. 507),
or a loss of engine power is ex perienced. (For example, the vehi-
cle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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Child safety ................................ 58Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 130
Battery precautions ....... 438, 545
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Moon roof precautions .......... 162
Power window lock switch .... 156
Power window
precautions ......................... 158
Rear door child-protectors .... 122
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 464
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 37
Seat belt precautions .............. 35
Seat heater precautions........ 399
Child-protectors....................... 122
Cleaning ........................... 404, 408
Aluminum wheels.................. 406
Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Seat belts .............................. 409
Clock ......................................... 396
Coat hooks ............................... 401
Condenser ................................ 436
Console box ............................. 382
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 546
Cruise control .......................... 241
Cup holders.............................. 383
Curtain shield airbags ............... 38
Customizable features ............ 579 Daytime running light
system.................................... 219
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 305
Rear window ......................... 305
Windshield ............................ 290
Differential................................ 558
Dimension ................................ 552
Dinghy towing.......................... 196
Display LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 245
Multi-information display ......... 89
Trip information....................... 90
Display Audio system
*Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 420
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 123
Back door ............................. 125
Door glasses......................... 156
Door lock ...................... 120, 125
Open door warning buzzer ... 104
Open door warning light ....... 507
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear door child-protectors .... 122
Side doors ............................ 120
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 143
Driving ...................................... 164
Break-in tips.......................... 166
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switch ................................. 209
Procedures ........................... 164
Winter drive tips .................... 276
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 261
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*: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to
“Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 167
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 261
Function ................................ 261
Warning light ......................... 505
Electronic key ............................ 96
Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
Replacing the battery ............ 462
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 539
If the engine will not start ...... 536
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 538
If the vehicle has discharged battery .............. 542
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 503
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 503
If you have a flat tire ............. 519
If you lose your keys ............... 97
If you think something is wrong.................................. 501
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 549
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ....... 546
Emergency flashers ................ 492 Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 197
Accessory mode ................... 201
Compartment ........................ 429
Engine switch ............... 197, 200
Hood ..................................... 425
How to start the engine ........................ 197, 200
Identification number ............ 554
If the engine will not start ...... 536
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 197, 200
Overheating .......................... 546
Engine coolant......................... 434
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil ................................. 430 Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 276
Engine oil maintenance data......................................... 413
Engine switch
(ignition switch) ............ 197, 200
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 377
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ................................ 261Function ................................ 261
Warning light......................... 505
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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Odometer.................................... 90
OilEngine oil .............................. 555
Rear differential oil ................ 558
Transfer oil ............................ 559
Opener Back door.............................. 125
Fuel filler door ....................... 239
Hood ..................................... 425
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 154 Adjusting and folding ............ 154
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 266
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 305
Outside temperature display .... 89
Overheating, Engine................ 546
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 253
Parking brake ........................... 215 Operation .............................. 215
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 503
Parking lights ........................... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs............. 482
Wattage ................................ 562
Personal lights ......................... 377 Switch ................................... 378
Wattage ................................ 562 Power back door opener
and closer .............................. 125
Power outlet ............................. 397
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 261
Warning light......................... 505
Power windows ....................... 156 Jam protection function ........ 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch .............. 156
Radiator .................................... 436
Radio ........................................ 312
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
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Rear seat .................................. 139 Adjustment............................ 139
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 140
Rear side marker lights........... 217 Light switch ........................... 217
Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear turn signal lights ............ 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 486
Turn signal lever ................... 214
Wattage ................................ 562
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 154
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window defogger ............ 305
Rear window wiper .................. 234
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