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4976-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mo\
de.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 583
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. outside/recirculated air mode) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 701)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers: Do not touch the rear
view mirror surfaces when the outsi de rear view mirror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at lower part
of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
●Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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5036-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key system), engine
switch mode or presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are
opened/closed.
Footwell lights (if equipped): When shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P, the brightness of the footwell lights will be reduced.
● If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the
interior light main switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automat-
ically after 20 minutes:
• Interior light
• Engine switch light (if equipped)
● Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 702)
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6578-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still ca nnot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(→P. 585)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( →P. 199)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: →P. 699)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(→P. 131)
Starting the engine
1
2
3
4
3
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6999-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Smart key system*1 (→ P. 107, 113, 130)
*1: If equipped
*2: Settings that can be changed by electronic key ( →P. 111 )
■
Wireless remote control ( →P. 98, 107, 113)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* ( → P. 162)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Select doors to unlock*2Driver’s doorAll the doorsO—O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations2 timesAs many as desired——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Opening operation of power
back door
*
Press and
hold
Off
——OOne short press
Press twice
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Moon roof open reminder
functionOnOff——O
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7019-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Turn signal lever (→P. 211)
■Automatic air conditioning system* (→ P. 490)
*: If equipped
■
Seat belt reminder ( →P. 618)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Time of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers3
Off
——O
4
5
6
7
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C Auto switch operationOnOffO—O
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air mode
linked to “AUTO” switch oper-
ation
OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff——O
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