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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches1,2
Voice command switch2
Paddle shift switches1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Multi-Information Display (MID) controls2,3
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) or Cruise control switch
Wiper and washer controls
Instrument cluster
Headlights, turn signals, fog lights and Automatic High Beam (AHB) controls
Fuel tank door release lever
Hood lock release leverPower Liftgate main switch1
Instrument panel light control dial
Outside rear viewmirror switches
Heated steering wheel switch1
All-Wheel Drive lockswitch (AWD models)1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) switch
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)System (TPMS) reset switch1
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Instrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2017 Owner’s
Manual.
Airbag warning4
Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1,4
Cruise control indicator/Cruise control SET indicator
All-Wheel Drive lock indicator1
AUTO Limited SlipDifferential indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning4
Automatic High Beam (AHB)indicator4
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) warning1
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator
Blind Spot Monitor outside
mirror indicators1,4
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position
Indicator symbols
Charging system warning1,4
Brake system warning4
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
1 If equipped.2 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.3 Light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Service indicators and reminders
TachometerSpeedometer
Fuel gauge
Shift position and shift range
Multi-Information Display (MID)Outside temperature displayOdometer/Trip meter
Temperature gauge
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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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Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Insert rod to hold hood open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, Check Engine “”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull up
Driver seatTurn to open
Close
Fuel tank door release & cap
Hood release
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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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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Lights & turn signals
Parking brake
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
Lock release leverAngle
Pull
(2) Push
(1) Pull slightly(3) Lower
SetRelease
Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Automatic On/Off1
The side marker, parking, tail, license plate, instrument panel and headlights turn
on and off automatically
Automatic Off1
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or when the lock switch
on remote is pushed after all the doors are locked.
Automatic High Beam
Designed to automatically turn on or off high beams as necessary.
1 If equipped.
Type A
Type C
Type B
HEADLIGHTS
Parking lights
Parking lights
Low beam
High beam flasher
Highbeam
Auto
DRL ON
Headlights
Headlights
DRL OFF
Parking lights
DRL ON
Headlights
OFF
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise late at night in residential areas or to cut emissions when parking in a small garage or underground car park.
SPORT drive mode
ECO drive mode
All-Wheel Drive Lock (AWD models)
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating.
Push the switch to ensure that the engine torque is applied to the four wheels.
NOTE: Should ONLY be used when wheel spinning occurs on loose or
unpaved surfaces.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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