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Driving
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
● Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When outside air temperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when “A/C” is pressed.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
●In order to prevent the windows from fogging up when the outside air is cold,
the following may occur.
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The dehumidification function operates.
• The operation cancels after approximately 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
● In extremely humid weather, the windows may fog up.
● The pollens are filtered out even if the micro dust and pollen filter is turned
off.
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Interior features
■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air m\
ode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ The rear window defogger and windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)
can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped) is on
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after approximately 15
minutes.
■ Using the voice command system
Air conditioning system can be operated using voice commands. For details,
refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■ While the cool box is on (if equipped)
The front air conditioning system cannot be turned off.
■ Air conditioning filter
→P. 485
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. A/C automatic mode switch operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 582)
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with wind-
shield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel∗/seat heaters/seat
ventilators
∗: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats. Seat ventilators maintain good airflow
by blowing air from the seats.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on\
:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.
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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
●The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
● The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.
● If the indicator light flashes, press the switch to turn the heated steering
wheel off and then press the switch again. If the indicator light still flashes, a
malfunction may be occurring. Turn the heated steering wheel off and have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Seat heater switches
The indicator light (yellow) on the
switch comes on when the seat
heater is operating.
Seat ventilator switches
The indicator light (green) on the
switch comes on when the seat
ventilator is operating.
Level indicator lights
The seat heater temperature level
or the seat ventilator fan speed
level (for front seats only) is dis-
played.
“AUTO” indicator lights
Heated steering wheel (if equipped)
Front seat heaters and ventilators
1
2
3
4
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Interior features
■Modes and indicators
The mode can be changed by pressing the switch.
*: When automatic mode is selected, the level automatically changes
depending on the air conditioning settings.
■ The seat heaters and ventila tors can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Replacing the air filters
Filters are installed in the seat ventilators. For replacement of the filters, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
The automatic mode settings for the seat heaters and ventilators can be
changed. ( →P. 582)
Mode“AUTO” indicator lightLevel indicator lights
OffOffOff
Automatic*On3 to 1, or off
HiOff3
MidOff2
LoOff1