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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• 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.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.
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Turns the heated steering wheel on/off
The indicator light comes on when the heated steering wheel is operating.
■Operating condition
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Heated steering wheel
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles
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Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) Mid (2 seg-
ments lit) Lo (1 segment lit)
Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.
■ Operating condition
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON
mode.
Seat heaters
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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 600
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 605
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 609
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 612
Hood .................................. 615
Positioning a floor jack ....... 617
Engine compartment.......... 618
Tires ................................... 631
Tire inflation pressure ........ 644
Wheels ............................... 646
Air conditioning filter .......... 649
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 652
Checking and
replacing fuses ................ 656
Light bulbs ......................... 661
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become el ectrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or 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, consult a doctor.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Be sure the engine switch is
off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( P. 625)
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( P. 625)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.,
from getting in your eyes.
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Air conditioning filter
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws,
and then slowly and fully open
the glove box while supporting
it.
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
1
2
3
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With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
4
5
Replacement method
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■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■ When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditi oning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
■ When removing the glove box
Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box ( P. 649). If
the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the
hinge of the glove box may become damaged.