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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
■
Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine ( P. 178)
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 181)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 181)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 187)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 181)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
■ Steering lock release
■ If the engine does not start (vehic les with engine immobilizer system)
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 115)
■ Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Shift the shift lever to P.
(P. 181)
Push in the key and turn to the
LOCK position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the LOCK posi-
tion. To free it, turn the key while turning
the steering wheel slightly in either direc-
tion.
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
Feature customization
The vehicle can be customized while the vehicle is stopped.
Press the SETUP button to select the item you want to cus-
tomize unit.
UNITS
KEYLESS ENTRY FEEDBACK
KEYLESS ENTRY RELOCK TIMER
KEYLESS ENTRY ALL DOORS UNLOCK
DOOR AUTO LOCKING
DOOR AUTO UNLOCKING
HEADLAMPS AUTO OFF TIMER
COURTESY LAMPS OFF TIMER
LANGUAGE
DEFAULT SETTING
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204 2-2. Instrument cluster
Press the SELECT RESET button to customize the items.
ItemsScreen textSelect in this order
To select
US (ENGLISH)
or METRIC
(P. 205)
UNITS
Door lock/
unlock warning
functionKEYLESS ENTRY
FEEDBACK
Time for auto-
matic door lock
functionKEYLESS ENTRY
RELOCK TIMER
Double switch
operation to
unlock all the
doorsKEYLESS ENTRY
ALL DOORS
UNLOCK
Automatic door
locking functionDOOR AUTO
LOCKING
Automatic door
unlocking func-
tionDOOR AUTO
UNLOCKING
Time period
before lights
turn off (if a door
is opened and
closed, and
engine switch is
in ACC or
LOCK)
HEADLAMPS AUTO
OFF TIMER
Time period
before lights
turn offCOURTESY LAMPS
OFF TIMER
METRIC
US (ENGLISH)
LAMPS + TONE*LAMPS
TONE
OFF
60 SECONDS*120 SECONDS
30 SECONDS OFF
2 PRESSES*1 PRESS
SHIFT OUT
OF PARKABOVE 12 MPH*
(20 km/h)
OFF
SHIFT TO PARK*DRIVER DOOR
OPEN
OFF
30 SECONDS*60 SECONDS
90 SECONDS
0 SECONDS
15 SECONDS*30 SECONDS
8 SECONDS
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214 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights automati-
cally turn off after 30 seconds when all doors are closed with the engine
switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if the button on the wireless remote control is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with automatic light control system: If any of the doors is kept open,
the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the ON position, or turn
the headlight switch off once and then back to the or position.
■ Customization
●That can be configured at Toyota dealer. (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display)
Settings (automatic light off system) can be changed. (Customizable
features P. 701)
● It is possible to change the settings. (vehicles with multi-information dis-
play) (Feature customization P. 203)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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Interior and exteriorfeatures3
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3-5. Using the hands-free phone
system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features .......................... 426
Using the hands-free phone system ................ 430
Making a phone call ......... 438
Setting a cellular phone ... 442
Security and system setup .............................. 446
Using the phone book ...... 449
3-6. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 455
• Personal/interior light main switch .................... 457
• Personal/interior lights ... 457
• Cargo lamp main switch ............................. 460
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 461
• Glove boxes ................... 463
• Console box ................... 465
• Card holder .................... 467
• Map holder ..................... 470
• Pen holder ..................... 473
• Tissue pocket................. 475
• Overhead console.......... 477 • Front cup holders ........... 478
• Rear cup holders ........... 480
• Bottle holders ................. 481
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 483
• Storage box ................... 485
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 488
Vanity mirrors ................... 489
Clock ................................ 490
Outside temperature display............................ 491
Power outlets (12 V DC) ....................... 493
Power outlets (115 V AC) ..................... 498
Seat heaters..................... 502
Seat heaters and ventilators ...................... 504
Armrest (CrewMax models only) ............................... 506
Seatback table ................. 507
Assist grips....................... 508
Floor mat .......................... 509
Luggage compartment features .......................... 511
Garage door opener......... 514
Compass .......................... 521
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Interior and exterior features
3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with an illuminated entry system to assist in
entering the vehicle. Due to the function of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to whether the doo rs are locked/unlocked, whether the doors are
opened/closed, and the en gine switch position.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Personal/interior lights (P. 457)
Engine switch light (if equipped)
Foot well lighting (if equipped)
Cargo lamp ( P. 460)