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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1 6-7
Light control-Instrument cluster 9
Smart Key system1 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)Air conditioning/heating 23
All-Wheel Drive Lock
(AWD models) 13
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock1 10
Automatic transmission 10
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan function 20
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 24
Clock 17
Cruise control 25
Cup holders 21
Door locks 14
Door-Non-Power Liftgate 16
Door-Power Liftgate 15
ECO drive mode 13
Garage door opener (Homelink®)3 16
Lights1,2 & turn signals1 11-12
Moon roof 17
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 21
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 20
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat adjustments-Rear 14
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Head restraints 14
Sport drive mode 13
Steering wheel-Heater 22
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 22
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 11
USB/AUX Port 19
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF button 24
Windows-Power 16
Windshield wipers & washers 12
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 35
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 32-34
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA) 29-32
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD) 27-29
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) 26
Sensors 26
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING SECTION 40-49
Doors-Child safety locks 37
Floor mat installation 39
Seat belts 36
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 37
Spare tire & tools 37
Star Safety SystemTM 38-39
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 36
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1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.” 3 For details, refer to the “2017 Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Manual
Automatic
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet
Driving mode select switches
USB/AUX port2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Seat heater switches1
Air conditioning controls
Air conditioning controls
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF switch
Emergency flasher switch
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Audio2/Navigation1,2,3 system
Intuitive parking assist1 “” or Bird’s Eye View Camera1 ON/OFF switch “”
Outside mirror1/Rear window defogger switch
Outside mirror1/Rear window defogger switch
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Intuitive parking assist1,3
Master warning1,4
Open door warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1,4
Low fuel level warning
Turn signal indicator
Fog light indicator1
Headlight high beam indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning4
Dynamic Torque Control AWD
system warning1,4
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator4
Front passenger occupant classification indicator4
Slip indicator4,3
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator4
Headlight indicator
Smart Key system indicator1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning4
Intuitive parking assist indicator1
Ice warning1
Electric power steering system warning4
Low windshield washerfluid level warning1,4
ECO mode indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)warning
Eco Driving Indicator4
SPORT mode indicator
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
High coolant temperature warning1,4
Engine oil replacement reminder1,4
4 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Keyless entry
Type AType B
Type AType B
Type AType B
PushONCE: Driver doorTWICE: All doors
Carry remote BSmart key feature
Front door lock
Touch
Carry remote BSmart key feature
Grasp
Front door unlock*
Push
Beep sound can be switched ON or OFF. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push and hold
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Pushto lock
Push tounlock
Carry remote BSmart key feature
Power Liftgate hold button not equipped on all models
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
POWER LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
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Smart Key system
Type A
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Push and hold
PANIC BUTTON
PushDepress brake pedal
Off - All systems OFF.
Accessories - Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used; engine not running.
Type B
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
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* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever
in the “D” position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic transmission
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-(With Smart Key system) Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-(Without Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON”
to “ACC” or “LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
-(With Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Park*P
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
S“S” mode
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
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NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the power back door needs to be reinitialized.
1. When the liftgate reaches the desired height, push the rear liftgate close-button
(on the door jam of the liftgate) once. Press and hold the button until the buzzer
sounds.
2. To reset the height, with the liftgate open and not moving, press and hold the
rear liftgate close-button until it buzzer sounds 4 times, and continue to hold until
it buzzes again -then let go. Push the same button to close the liftgate. When you
next open the liftgate it will open to the maximum height.
3. To set the height using the Multi-Information Display, press or meter control
switches and select from the MID. Press or and select and
then press . Select Opening Adjustment, then press . Select desired
position (5 height options to choose from,) then press .
NOTE: If the liftgate has stopped operating, check inside the glove box, on the left side, to ensure the PWR DOOR OFF button has not been pushed.
For more details, see Owner’s Manual.
To automatically open/close Power Liftgate Put your foot near the lower center part of the rear bumper for less than 2-seconds to trigger sensor. To operate, make sure that the touchless sensor operation is enabled and that you are carrying the remote.
Door-Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Instrument panel
Power Liftgate (back door)
Touchless Power Liftgate (if equipped)
Open: Push and hold Close: Push and hold again
(open only)
Sensor area
(close only)
Carry remoteSmart key feature
PROGRAMMABLE POWER LIFTGATE
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