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5-4. Using the interior lights
■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes:
●Interior light
● Engine switch light (if equipped)
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 687)

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5-6. Other interior features
Clock
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
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5-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Power outlets
Open the lid.
■The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 512
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 516
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 520
General maintenance........ 523
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 527
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 528
Hood ................................. 533
Positioning a floor jack ...... 535
Engine compartment ......... 537
Tires .................................. 551
Tire inflation pressure ....... 562
Wheels .............................. 565
Air conditioning filter.......... 568
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ...................... 570
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 573
Light bulbs......................... 584

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5476-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■After recharging/reconnecting the ba ttery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wireless remote control/electronic key
batter y
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small flathead screwdriver
● Lithium battery CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system), or
CR2032 (vehicles with a smart key system)
Vehicles without a smart key system
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the module.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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Maintenance and care
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a sm art key system), or CR2032 (vehi-
cles with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system (if equipped) and wireless remote control will not
function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.