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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Second row type 1 Second row type 2Third row seat
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Pull
(1) Pull(2) Raise
Seat position
(forward/backward)Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seatback angle Seatback angle
adjustment straps
Seatback angle
Height Lock release button Lock release button Lock release button
FrontSecond rowThird row
Height Height
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seats-Head restraints
Seats-Stowing & returning 3rd row seats
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Instrument panel
USB 2.1A12V DC
The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be in the “ACC”\
or “ON” position to be used.
Center console (front)
Single wipeInterval wipe
Off
Push to Wash and wipe
1 Intermittent windshield wiper
frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe
frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Rotate to increase/decrease sensor
sensitivity. (if equipped)Temporary
operation
Rain sensing
(AUTO)Low
HighAdjust sensitivity2
Pull to wash
and wipe
Interval wipe
Mist
Slow
Fast
Adjust frequency
1
Pull to wash
and wipe
Center console (rear)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped)
Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity. Automatic light cut off system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30 seconds, or
when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Parking lights
DRL OFF
With DRL OFF switch
12V DC
12V DC
Note: USB 2.1A for charging devices only.
HEADLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Windshield wipers & washers
Power outlets-
12V DC/120V AC/USB 2.1A (
if equipped)
FRONT-INTERMITTENT
FRONT-AUTO (RAIN-SENSING)
REAR
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The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be in the “ACC”\
or “ON” position to be used.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Rotate to increase/decrease sensor
sensitivity. (if equipped)
Center console (rear)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) (if equipped) Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity. Automatic light cut off system Lights automatically turn off after a delay of 30 seconds, or
when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are locked.
Low beam
High beam
High beam flasher
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
With DRL OFF switch
Headlights
Turn
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
120V AC
12V DC
USB 2.1A
Note: USB 2.1A for charging devices only.
Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
Windshield wipers & washers
Power outlets-
12V DC/120V AC/USB 2.1A (
if equipped)
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Up
Down
Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or cl\
ose. To stop
the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Steering wheel telephone controls
Bluetooth
® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from\
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone \
and
the system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section,” in this guide, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please\
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
The Stop & Start Engine System stops and restarts the engine according
to the brake pedal operation and other operations when the
vehicle is stopped.
Stopping the engine
While driving with the shift lever
in D, depress the brake pedal,
and stop the vehicle.
Disabling the Stop & Start Engine
System
Press the Stop & Start Engine System
cancel switch to disable the system.
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LOCK SWITCH
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start Engine System when the vehi\
cle is
on an incline, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent rolling
backwards until the engine is restarted and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automatical\
ly
canceled.
HILL-START ASSIST CONTROL (HAC)
Volume control
Enter/Set/ResetSelect an item/
change pages
Return to the
previous screen
Press: Displays the screen registered as the top
screen
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed
screen as the top screen
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windows-Power
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
4.2” COLOR DISPLAY
Push MID control switches to view or change information in the following\
:
Drive information
Navigation system linked display (if equipped)
Audio system linked display
Driving assist information (if equipped)
Stop & Start Engine System information (if equipped)
Warning messages
Settings display
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Automatic operation front row or all-position (if equipped) Push the switch
completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To st\
op
the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
MicrophoneSteering wheel telephone controls
Bluetooth
® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from\
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and\
the system. Refer to “Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section,” in this guide, for more
information about phone connections and compatibility.
* Position of buttons may vary on some vehicles, for more details please \
refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
The Stop & Start Engine System stops and restarts the engine according
to the brake pedal operation and other operations when the
vehicle is stopped.
Stopping the engine
While driving with the shift lever
in D, depress the brake pedal,
and stop the vehicle.
Disabling the Stop & Start Engine
System
Press the Stop & Start Engine System
cancel switch to disable the system.
WINDOW LOCK SWITCH
Stop & Start Engine System (if equipped)
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start Engine System when the vehicl\
e is
on an incline, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent rolling
backwards until the engine is restarted and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automatically
canceled.
HILL-START ASSIST CONTROL (HAC)
Volume control
Return to the previous screen
Press: Displays the screen registered as the top
screen
Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed
screen as the top screen
End callStart call
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windows-Power
Steering wheel switches
& telephone controls (Bluetooth®)*
Push MID control switches to view or change information in the following:
Drive information
Navigation system linked display (if equipped)
Audio system linked display
Driving assist information (if equipped)
Stop & Start Engine System information (if equipped)
Warning messages
Settings display
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Refer to section 7-1 of the Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more\
information.
Note: USB 2.0 for using auxiliary purpose.
This feature utilizes the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify th\
e driver’s voice
through the rear speakers. To activate this feature, select “Driver E\
asy Speak” from
the Apps screen on the audio unit. The feature must be turned on every t\
ime you
enter the vehicle, and automatically turns off when any door (including\
the liftgate) is
opened. There are 7 volume settings.
By inserting a mini plug into the USB 2.0/AUX port, you can listen to mu\
sic from
a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in\
USB/AUX
mode.
Audio System Rear seat entertainment
system (DVD player)
Remote controlAV input port
For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manu\
al” and “2016
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Push to turn
ON/OFF
* The Entune App Suite may not be pre-installed in your vehicle. In order\
to activate the Entune App
Suite, download and launch the Entune app on your smartphone, connect th\
e phone to the vehicle via
Bluetooth®, and open the Entune™ App on the phone and sign in. Pre\
ss the “Apps” button on the audio
unit and accept the prompt to update the Apps. The download process will\
take up to 15 minutes, and
when it is complete, follow the on-screen prompts to complete installati\
on. Once the update is complete,
the available Apps will be listed on the Apps menu screen.
SETUP/APPS Button**
Access to Setup or
Apps screen.
APPS Button
Access to Entune
® App Suite, sports, stocks, news,
traffic, weather and driver easy speak.
HOME SCREEN - the home screen offers a two
panel and a three panel layout. Information and
layout will vary depending on selected set up.
AUDIO Button
Access to audio
functions.
AUDIO Button
Access to audio
functions. HOME/CAR Button
Access to home or
vehicle information
screen.
HOME/CAR Button
Access to home or
vehicle information
screen.
ENTUNE™ AUDIO AND ENTUNE™ AUDIO PLUS WITH CONNECTED
NAVIGATION APP*
ENTUNE PREMIUM (JBL®) AUDIO* WITH INTEGRATED NAVIGATION
AND APP SUITE Limited models may be equipped with the JBL upgrade in this unit.
Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped)
Driver Easy Speak (Limited grades)
USB 2.0/AUX port
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Refer to section 7-1 of the Navigation System Owner’s Manual for more info\
rmation.
This feature utilizes the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify th\
e driver’s voice
through the rear speakers. To activate this feature, select “Driver E\
asy Speak” from
the Apps screen on the audio unit. The feature must be turned on every t\
ime you
enter the vehicle, and automatically turns off when any door (including\
the liftgate)
is
opened. There are 7 volume settings.
By inserting a mini plug into the USB 2.0/AUX port, you can listen to musi\
c from
a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in \
USB/AUX
mode.
For more information, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”\
and “2016
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Seek station/
CD track select
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks or
files
Access
hands-free
system
* The Entune App Suite may not be pre-installed in your vehicle. In order\
to activate the Entune App
Suite, download and launch the Entune app on your smartphone, connect the phon\
e to the vehicle via
Bluetooth®, and open the Entune™ App on the phone and sign in. Press the “App\
s” button on the audio
unit and accept the prompt to update the Apps. The download process will tak\
e up to 15 minutes, and
when it is complete, follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation. \
Once the update is complete,
the available Apps will be listed on the Apps menu screen.
SETUP/APPS Button**
Access to Setup or
Apps screen.
APPS Button
Access to Entune
® App Suite, sports, stocks, news,
traffic, weather and driver easy speak.
HOME SCREEN - the home screen offers a two
panel and a three panel layout. Information and
layout will vary depending on selected set up. Map card
insert
AUDIO Button
Access to audio
functions.
AUDIO Button
Access to audio
functions. HOME/CAR Button
Access to home or
vehicle information
screen.
HOME/CAR Button
Access to home or
vehicle information
screen.
ENTUNE™ AUDIO AND ENTUNE™ AUDIO PLUS WITH CONNECTED
NAVIGATION APP*
ENTUNE PREMIUM (JBL®) AUDIO* WITH INTEGRATED NAVIGATION
AND APP SUITE Limited models may be equipped with the JBL upgrade in this unit.
Rear seat entertainment system (if equipped)Audio
Driver Easy Speak (Limited grades)
USB 2.0/AUX port
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Automatic
Manual
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Rear windshield
airflow/defogger and
side mirror defogger Front windshield
airflow/defogger
Front windshield
airflow/defogger “SYNC” button*
Fan OFF Temperature selector dial
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting
will cause the airflow vents,
air intake and fan to adjust
automatically.
*Indicator ON: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and all passengers.
Indicator OFF: Separate temperature settings for driver, front passenger and rear
passengers. Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Lower airflow mode
Dual airflow mode
Upper airflow mode
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Rear windshield airflow/
defogger and side mirror
defogger
Lower airflow mode and
window defoggerRear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Temperature selector (rear)
Temperature selector
Airflow mode selector
Fan speed
Fan speed Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Air conditioning/heating
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
FRONT MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED)
REAR AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED)
TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
FUNCTIONS
NOTE: DRCC is the default cruise control setting. To switch to constant \
speed
control mode, see section “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) in t\
his
guide for more details.
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