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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
INDEX
Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release & cap  8
Hood release  8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Instrument panel light control  9 
Keyless entry
1,2  6-7
Smart Key system1,2  7
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/heating  16
Audio  18
Auto lock/unlock
1,2  11
Auxiliary storage  20
Clock  14
Continuously variable transmission  10
Cup holders-Adjust size  20
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 17 
Lights1 & turn signals  13
Manual transmission  10
Moonroof  15
Multi-Information Display (MID)
1  15 
Parking brake  21
Power outlet  14
Rear seats-Folding  12 
Rear view monitor system  20
Seat adjustments-Front  12 
Seat heaters  17
Seats-Head restraints  12
Sport drive mode  11
Steering wheel switches &  
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®)  19
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel  11
TRAC/VSC OFF switch  21
USB/AUX Port  14
Windows-Power  15
Windshield wipers & washers  13
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB)  32
Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)  29-31
Lane Departure Alert with Steering 
Assist function (LDA w/SA)  26-28
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian 
Detection function (PCS w/PD)  23-25
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P)  22
Sensors  22
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  
PAIRING SECTION 38-47
Floor mat installation 
37
Rear door child safety locks  33 
Seat belts  33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  33
Spare tire & tools  35
Star Safety System
TM  36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
(warning) System (TPMS)  34
Trunk-Internal release  34
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering wheel controls
with color MID
(SE, XSE grades)
Type A
Type B
Audio control
switches2Meter control switches1Paddle shift switches1Voice command switch2
Voice command switch2Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)switch
Key ignition
Meters/Multi-Information Display (MID)Windshield wiper and washer switch Emergency flasher switchClock Entune™ Audio1
Entune™ Audio Plus1,2
Entune™ Premium Audio1,2
Air conditioning system1
Tire pressure monitor
(warning) system (TPMS)
reset switch
1
Seat heater switches1 
Shift lever
Parking brake
VSC OFF switch
VSC OFF switch
“SPORT” mode switch
1
“ECO MODE” switch1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Tilt and telescopic
steering lock release lever
Telephone 
switches2
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance 
switch
“DISP” switch1
Lane Departure Alert
with Steering Assist 
(LDA w/SA) switch
Lane Departure Alert with 
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) 
switch
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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2\
018 Owner’s 
Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Automatic High Beam
(AHB) indicator1
Arrow direction indicates
fuel tank door position
Brake system warning1
“AIRBAG ON/OFF” indicator1
1 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.
2 If equipped.
Service indicators and reminders
Monochrome display
Color display
Tachometer
Tachometer Fuel gauge
Fuel gauge
Display change button
Engine coolant 
temperature gauge
Engine coolant 
temperature gauge Multi-Information Display
Multi-Information Display
Outside temperature  display Odometer/Trip meter
Shift position/gear 
position display Speedometer
Speedometer
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OVERVIEWKeyless entry (
if equipped)
Type A Type B
Type A
Type B
Type A Type B
Type A
Push
Carry Type B
Smart Key feature
Front door lock
Touch Carry Type B
Smart 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
PANIC BUTTON
LOCKING OPERATION
TRUNK LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATION
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Push  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Carry the electronic key to enable start function. Gear shift lever must 
be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the engine switch will change the 
operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door \
only, or  all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Push
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Keyless entry (if equipped)
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Type A
Carry Type B
Smart Key feature
Carry Type B
Smart Key feature
Front door unlock*
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
PANIC BUTTON
Type B
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Carry the electronic key to enable start function. Gear shift lever must 
be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the engine switch will change the 
operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door \
only, or 
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
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Manual transmission (if equipped)
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)
CHANGING GEAR STEPS IN THE M POSITION
TYPE A - WITHOUT PADDLE SHIFT SWITCHES
TYPE B - WITH PADDLE SHIFT SWITCHES
Lift up ring to shift into reverse
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine Braking
Maximum Engine Braking
S
B
P
R
N
D
1 The engine switch must be “ON” (without Smart Key) and “IGNI\
TION ON” mode (without Smart Key) and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions.
Shift the shift lever to “M” position from “D” position.
 
+:  Upshifting
   
-:  Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For 
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever 
in the “D” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“M” position*
P
R
N
D
M
+ 
+ 
- 
- 
* For more information about 
changing gears in the “M” 
position, refer to your Owner’s 
Manual.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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 a Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the driver’s door i\
s opened  within 45 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” o\
r “LOCK” position.
-(With a Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the driver’s door is o\
pened within  45 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSO\
RY mode 
or OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Lock release lever
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Manual transmission (if equipped)
Continuously variable transmission (if equipped)Auto lock/unlock
1 The engine switch must be “ON” (without Smart Key) and “IGNI\
TION ON” mode 
(without Smart Key) and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
For powerful acceleration and driving in mountainous regions.
Shift the shift lever to “M” position from “D” position.
 
+:  Upshifting
   
-:  Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For 
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever 
in the “D” position.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
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 a Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the driver’s door i\
s opened  within 45 seconds after turning the ignition switch to the “ACC” o\
r “LOCK” position.
-(With a Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the driver’s door is o\
pened within  45 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSO\
RY mode 
or OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
SPORT drive mode (if equipped)
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down, set 
angle and length, and return lever.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bump\
er 
of the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor sy\
stem is 
located above the license plate. 
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “SETUP\
” button 
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.  Select “Came\
ra” to adjust the 
screen contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system.
The VSC OFF switch is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, \
VSC 
and Auto LSD functions.
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF switch
Monochrome display
Color display
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
Parking brake
(2) PushSetRelease
(1) Pull slightly 
(3) Lower
Pull
Cup holders-Adjust size
Auxiliary storage
Rear view monitor system
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