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Driving
■Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC may not operat e effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRAC/VSC syst ems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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5-3. Using the audio system (Entune Audio)
Using a Bluetooth® Phone
To display the screen shown below, press the switch on the steer-
ing wheel or the button.
Several functions are available to operate on each screen that is dis-
played by selecting the 4 tabs.
Device name
Bluetooth
® connection status
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your
cellular phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data
system that allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to
the hands-free system and make/receive calls.
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery
charge, call area and signal strength. ( P. 443)
If a Bluetooth
® device cannot be connected, check the connection
status on the phone screen. If th e device is not connected, either
register or reconnect it. ( P. 433)
Phone screen
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Maintenance and care
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. ( P. 576)
Open the fuse box cover or instrument panel.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the
cover off.
Under the instrument panel
Remove the cover.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Engine compartment
Fuse layout and amperage ratings
FuseAmpereCircuit
1RADIO20Audio system
2ECU-B NO.110
Wireless remote control, steering sensor,
main body ECU, clock, power back door
ECU, tire pressure warning system, driv-
ing position memory ECU
3DOME10
Engine switch light, interior lights, vanity
lights, luggage compartment light, per-
sonal lights
4CDS FAN30Electric cooling fans
5DEICER20Windshield wiper de-icer
6FOG FR7.5Fog lights, fog light indicator
7PTC HTR NO.230PTC heater
8PTC HTR NO.130PTC heater
9DEF30Rear window defogger, MIR HTR
10ABS NO.230Vehicle stability control

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Maintenance and care
11RDI FAN30Electric cooling fans
12ABS NO.150Vehicle stability control
13HTR50Air conditioning system
14H-LP-MAIN50H-LP RH-LO, H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-HI,
H-LP LH-HI, daytime running lights
15AMP30Audio system
16ST30Starting system
17EFI-MAIN NO.120
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system, EFI NO.1,
EFI NO.2
18IG215
METER, IGN, A/B, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19TURN & HAZ10Gauges and meters
20AM27.5IG2, starting system
21ECU-B NO.210
Air conditioning system ECU, gauges
and meters, front passenger occupant
classification system ECU, smart key
system
22STRG LOCK10Steering lock ECU
23D/C CUT30DOME, ECU-B NO.1, RADIO
24HORN10Horn
25ETCS10Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
26EFI-MAIN NO.220Air flow sensor, fuel pump, rear O2 sen-
sor
27ALT-S/ICS7.5Electric current sensor
28EPS80Electric power steering
29ALT120
ABS NO.1, ABS NO.2, PTC HTR NO.1,
PTC HTR NO.2, DEICER, HTR, RDI
FAN, CDS FAN, FOG FR, DEF
30MIR HTR10
Outside rear view mirror defoggers, mul-
tiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
pulling the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn it clockwise to set.
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