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When trouble arises
■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not
registered in the tire pressure warning computer
●If the tire inflation pressure is 70 psi (480 kPa, 4.9 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are
nearby
●If a radio set at a similar frequency is in use in the vehicle
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used (Even if you use Toyota wheels,
the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types
of tires.)
●If tire chains are used
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.*
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put
in the luggage compartment.
*
*
: Vehicles with full-size spare tire only
■
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with the tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles
without smart key system) or IGNITI ON ON mode (vehicles with smart
key system), have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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AVERTISSEMENT
■Modification et mise au rebut des composants du système de coussins
gonflables SRS
Ne mettez pas votre véhicule au rebut et n’effectuez aucune des modifica-
tions suivantes sans d’abord consulter votre concessionnaire Toyota. Les
coussins gonflables SRS pourraient fonctionner de manière incorrecte ou
se déployer (gonfler) accidentellement, ce qui serait susceptible d’occasion-
ner des blessures graves, voire mortelles.
● Installation, retrait, démontage et réparation des coussins gonflables SRS
● Réparations, modifications, retrait ou remplacement du volant, du tableau
de bord, de la planche de bord, des sièges ou du capitonnage des sièges,
des montants avant, latéraux et arrière ou des brancards de pavillon
● Réparations ou modifications de l’aile avant, du pare-chocs avant ou du
côté de l’habitacle
● Installation d’une protection de calandre (barre safari, barre kangourou,
etc.), de lames de déneigement, de treuils ou d’un porte-bagages de toit
● Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule
● Installation d’appareils électroniques tels qu’un émetteur-récepteur radio
ou un lecteur de CD
● Modifications à votre véhicule pour une personne aux capacités physiques
réduites

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 100)
●Vehicles with smart key system
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 106)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 585)
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 199)
●Vehicles with smart key system
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 101, 132)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 1 1 0 )
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

724Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 484, 490Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system ......... ....................... 484
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 492
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 307 Function ................................ 307
Warning light ......................... 615
Air conditioning filter .............. 583
Air conditioning system ............................ 484, 490
Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 490
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 484
Micro dust and pollen filter .... 492
Airbags ....................................... 36 Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child .............................. 39
Airbag warning light .............. 615
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 41
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44 Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 41
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 709
SRS airbags ........................... 36
All-wheel drive lock switch..... 296
Anchor brackets ........................ 62
Antenna Radio ............................ 335, 408
Smart key system ................. 130
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ...................................... 307 Function ................................ 307
Warning light......................... 615
Approach warning Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
Armrest..................................... 521
Assist grips .............................. 522
Audio input ...................... 330, 393
Audio system ........................... 324 Audio input............................ 330
AUX port/USB port............. 330, 346, 352
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 359
CD player.............................. 336
iPod ...................................... 346
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 336
Optimal use .......................... 332
Portable music player ........... 330
Radio .................................... 334
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 327
USB memory ........................ 352
AUTO LSD ................................ 307
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ............. 583
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 490
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728Alphabetical index
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Emergency flashers ................ 604
Engine“ACC” position ...................... 196
Accessory mode ................... 199
Compartment ........................ 554
Engine switch................ 196, 198
Hood ..................................... 551
How to start the engine......................... 196, 198
Identification number ............ 670
If the engine will not start ...... 654
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 196, 198
Overheating .......................... 662
Engine coolant ......................... 558 Capacity ................................ 672
Checking ............................... 558
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine immobilizer system ...... 73
Engine oil ................................. 555
Capacity ................................ 671
Checking ............................... 555
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine switch (ignition switch)............. 196, 198
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 501 Entune Audio ........................... 390
AUX Port/USB port ............... 393
Basic Audio Operations ........ 394
CD player.............................. 409
iPod ...................................... 416
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio .................................. 439
Radio .................................... 407
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 392
USB memory ........................ 421
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ................................. 441
Using the AUX port ............... 426
Entune Audio Plus
*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 308
Function ................................ 308
Warning light......................... 616
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
Flat tire ..................................... 641
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 673
Brake .................................... 674
Washer ................................. 564
Fog lights ................................. 221
Replacing light bulbs ............ 594
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 676
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
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Front seats ............................... 139Adjustment ............................ 139
Cleaning................................ 539
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 144
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 499
Seat position memory ........... 144
Front side marker lights.......... 213 Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 594
Wattage ................................ 676
Front turn signal lights ........... 211 Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 676
Fuel ........................................... 670
Capacity ................................ 670
Fuel gauge .............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ......... ....................... 614
Information ............................ 677
Refueling............................... 229
Type ...................................... 670
Warning light/ message ..................... 616, 634
Fuel consumption
information .............................. 94
Fuel filler door.......................... 229 Refueling............................... 229
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 614
Fuses ........................................ 588
Garage door opener ................ 523
Gauges ....................................... 84
Glove box ................................. 505
Grocery bag hooks .................. 508 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ....... 379, 441
HD Radio
® system*
Head restraints ........................ 146
Headlights ................................ 213 Automatic High Beam ........... 217
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 592
Wattage ................................ 676
Heated steering wheel ............ 499
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 490
Manual air conditioning
system .......... ...................... 484
Heated steering wheel .......... 500
Seat heaters ......................... 500
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 486, 493
High mounted stoplight
Replacing.............................. 601
Hill-start assist control ........... 307
Hood ......................................... 551
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 508
Coat hooks ........................... 521
Grocery bag hooks ............... 508
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ............................. 24
Horn .......................................... 149
G
H
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

732Alphabetical index
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Paddle shift switches ...... 206, 207
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking assist sensors (intuitive parking assist) ....... 277
Parking brake ........................... 212
Operation .............................. 212
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 615
Parking brake engaged warning message ............... 628
Parking lights ........................... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs............. 593
Wattage ................................ 676
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 239 Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 243
Function ................................ 239
Warning light ......................... 617
Warning message ................. 631
Personal lights ......................... 501 Switch ................................... 502
Wattage ................................ 676
Power back door opener and closer .............................. 113
Power outlet ............................. 520
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 308 Warning light ......................... 616
Power windows........................ 156
Catch protection function ...... 157
Jam protection function......... 157
Operation .............................. 156
Window lock switch............... 156
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 239
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 243
Function ................................ 239
Warning light ......................... 617
Warning message ................. 631 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control)................................... 261
Radiator .................................... 560
Radio ................................ 334, 407
Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS)
*
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights ...................... 616
Rear seat .................................. 141 Adjustment............................ 141
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 142
Rear side marker lights........... 213
Light switch ........................... 213
Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Wattage ................................ 676
Rear turn signal lights ............ 211 Replacing light bulbs ............ 597
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 676
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system ...... 286
Rear window defogger .... 486, 493
Rear window wiper .................. 226
Refueling .................................. 229 Capacity................................ 670
Fuel types ............................. 670
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 231
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 585
Fuses .................................... 588
Light bulbs ............................ 591
Tires...................................... 641
Wireless remote control
battery ................................ 585
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 706
PR