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1243-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( →P. 474)
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■ If the smart key system do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( →P. 436)
● Starting the engine system: →P. 437
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 474
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Unlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( →P. 105, 436)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  →P. 437
● Stopping the engine: →P. 166 
         
        
        
     
        
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1353-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightne ss of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode 
On/off
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in on mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem: The function will be set to on
mode each time the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The function will be set to on mode each
time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to off mode. (The indicator also turns
off.)
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator 
         
        
        
     
        
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. 
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be  cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( →P. 293)
■ Using the automatic folding/extending mi rror function in cold weather (if
equipped)
When the automatic folding/extending mirror function is used in cold weather,
the outside rear view mirrors could freeze up and automatic folding and
extension may not be possible. In this event, remove any ice and snow from
the outside rear view mirror, then operate the mirror manually by using the
mirror fold switch or moving the mirror by hand.
■ Customization
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  →P. 474)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror de foggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1413-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows a fter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the side window and the window
frame while the side window is closing, side window movement is stopped
and the side window is opened slightly.
■ Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and side window while the
side window is opening, side window movement is stopped. 
         
        
        
     
        
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1423-5. Opening and closing the windows
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When the side window canno t be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the side window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.
● Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles
without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart
key system), within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or catch protec-
tion function activating, continuously operate the power window switch in
the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direction so that the
side window can be opened and closed.
● If the side window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the side window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the side window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the side window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from t\
he
beginning. If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical
key.
* (→P. 106, 436)
● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
(→P. 105)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Power window open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Some functions can be changed. ( →P. 474)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( →P. 140)
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● When using the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key ( →P. 98)
and operating the power windows, operate the power window after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate
side window by the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power win-
dow.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of
your body jammed in the side window.
■ Catch protection function
● Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.
● The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of
your body or clothing caught in the side window. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 146
Cargo and luggage ........... 156
Vehicle load limits ............. 159
Trailer towing..................... 160
Dinghy towing ................... 161
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without 
a smart key system) ........ 162
Engine (ignition) switch  (vehicles with 
a smart key system) ........ 165
Continuously variable  transmission .................... 171
Turn signal lever................ 176
Parking brake .................... 177
Brake Hold ........................ 182
4-3. Operating the lights  and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 185
Automatic High Beam ....... 190
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 195
Rear window wiper and  washer ............................ 198 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 200
4-5. Using the driving  support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 204
PCS (Pre-Collision  System)........................... 211
LDA (Lane Departure  Alert with steering 
control) ............................ 226
Dynamic radar cruise  control with full-speed 
range............................... 236
Driving mode select .......... 251
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 253
• BSM function ................ 258
• RCTA function .............. 263
Rear view monitor  system ............................ 268
Driving assist systems ...... 279
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 285