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An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.
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Use the overhead switches to
open/close the panoramic roof
shades.Open
*
Close*
*
: To stop partway, press the switch lightly.
■ The panoramic roof shades can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Jam protection function
●If an object is detected between a panoramic roof shade and the frame
while closing, travel is stopped and the panoramic roof shades open slightly.
● When the jam protection function has operated, even if the “CLOSE” side of
the switch is pressed again, the shades will not move in the close direction
until the reverse operation has stopped completely.
● Depending on the driving conditions and the surroundings, the panoramic
roof shades may collide with something and operate in reverse.
■ Door lock linked automatic close function
Operates when the power switch is turned off and the doors are locked from
inside or outside the vehicle using the wireless remote control, or are locked
from outside the vehicle using the smart key system or mechanical key.
■ If the panoramic roof shades do not close normally
Perform the following operations.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
With the panoramic roof shades stopped, push and hold the “CLOSE” side
of the switch for 10 seconds or more (until the panoramic roof shades have
closed completely).
If the panoramic roof shades continue to close but then re-open slightly even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Panoramic roof shades (if equipped)
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■Customization
The door lock linked automatic close function can be disabled.
(Customizable features: P. 559)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When closing the panoramic roof shades
■ Jam protection function
●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic roof shades fully close.
■ To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the gaps between the underside of the roof and the panoramic
roof shades.
Your hand may get caught and you could injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle
is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the underside of the roof could
become very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
The panoramic roof is made of resin. Follow these precautions to prevent
damage to the roof.
●When cleaning the roof, use a mild soap and a soft cloth or sponge to
remove dirt, then wash clean with plenty of water. ( P. 397)
● When loading luggage onto the roof, make sure to use a roof rack
designed for this vehicle. ( P. 164)
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their bodies in a
position where they could be caught
when the panoramic roof shades are
being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the
panoramic roof shades.
Closing the panoramic roof shades on
someone can cause death or serious
injury.
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Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink®.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Buttons
Indicator light
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
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■Programming HomeLink®
Point the remote control
transmitter for the device 1 to
3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
Press and hold one of the
HomeLink® buttons and the
transmitter button. When the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from a slow to a
rapid flash, you can release
both buttons.
If the HomeLink® indicator light
comes on but does not flash, or
flashes rapidly for 2 seconds
and remains lit, the HomeLink
®
button is already programmed.
Use the other buttons or follow
the “Reprogramming a
HomeLink
® button” instructions.
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Test the HomeLink® opera-
tion by pressing the newly
programmed button.
If a HomeLink® button has been
programmed for a garage door,
check to see if the garage door
opens and closes. If the garage
door does not operate, see if
your garage transmitter is of the
rolling code type. Press and
hold the programmed
HomeLink
® button. The remote
control transmitter is of the roll-
ing code type if the HomeLink
®
indicator light flashes rapidly for
2 seconds and then remains lit.
If your transmitter is the rolling
code type, proceed to the head-
ing “Programming a rolling code
system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink® buttons.
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■Programming a rolling code system (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is rolling code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming HomeLink
®” before proceeding with the
steps listed below.
Locate the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener motor.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener for
the location of the training button.
Press the training button.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3
below.
Press and hold the vehicle’s programmed HomeLink® button for
2 seconds and release it. Repeat this step once again. The
garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programmi ng process is complete. If the
door does not open, press and hold the button a third time, and release
after 2 seconds. This third press and release will complete the program-
ming process by opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize
the HomeLink
® signal and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code system
for any of the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
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■Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
devices in the Canadian marketPlace the remote control transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
away from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink® button.
Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the remote control trans-
mitter for 2 seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the HomeLink
® indicator light starts to flash rapidly,
release the buttons.
Test the HomeLink
® operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
■Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks and lighting, contact your Toyota dealer for assistance.
■Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
® buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming
a HomeLink
® button” instructions.
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