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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating
properly. (Ways of coping: P. 548)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
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Before driving
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CAUTION
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Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or per form any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD
players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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Interior features
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About Bluetooth® (vehicles with Display Audio system)
CAUTION
■Certification for the Display Audio system
FCC ID: ACJ932CQ-US70G0
●Part 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
● Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes by yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information
from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so
that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disas-
semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to
laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
Bluetooth is a registered trade mark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Panasonic Corpo-
ration is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
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Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door ............................... 95
Smart key system ... ................ 63
Wireless remote control.......... 87
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 473
Wattage ................................ 576
Battery Checking .............................. 437
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 550
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 321
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 366
Brake Fluid...................................... 574
Parking brake ....................... 214
Brake assist ............................. 300
Break-in tips ............................ 183
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 219 Camera
*
Care
Exterior ..................................402
Interior ...................................405
Seat belts ..............................406
Cargo capacity .........................320
Cargo hooks .............................379
CD player
*
Chains .......................................323
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........162
Booster seats, installation .....170
Convertible seats, definition .............................162
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................170
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 156
Infant seats, definition ...........162
Infant seats, installation.........170
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors ...........168
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .....................170
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ............174
BC
GW Refer to