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Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With gear
shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”\
switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Front door unlock*
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, Check engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Close
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only,
or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will \
unlock all
doors. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program\
the
doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
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NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
* The “POWER”switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depress\
ed 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 do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
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
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Hood release
Engine maintenance
DimmerBrighter
Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Instrument panel light control
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Automatic transmission
* The “POWER”switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depress\
ed 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 do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Auto lock/unlock
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
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
N
P
R
N
D
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Hood release
Engine maintenance
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
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Steering lock release
Windows-Power
Moonroof (if equipped)
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch \
in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows. Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting is in pr\
ogress,
the moonroof stops partway.
The green indicator light on the engine switch will flash and a message wil\
l be
shown on the multi-information display. Press the engine switch while turning\
the
steering wheel left and right.
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely.Push once to open completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Turn
Driver sideAutomatic mode
Automatic (shift lever operation)
Manual
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch \
until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set the b\
rake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release\
brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on the swit\
ch turn
off.
To
turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “E\
PB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parking br\
ake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To release\
, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Parking brake light
Brake hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in D,\
S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the vehicl\
e.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed with \
the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SLIDING OPERATION TILTING OPERATION
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Electric parking brake
Steering lock release
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the \
switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows. Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting i\
s in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
The green indicator light on the engine switch will flash and a message \
will be
shown on the multi-information display. Press the engine switch while tu\
rning the
steering wheel left and right.
Push once to open completely.
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode (Brake HOLD switch)
Automatic (shift lever operation)
Manual To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \
the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on t\
he switch turn
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
Parking brake light
Brake hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
D, S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
MANUAL
POWER
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
UpControl switch
Away from
the driver
Length
Toward
the driver
Down Angle
Length
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion (front) angle Seat height
Lumber support
(if equipped)
Seatback angle
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-4 in the Owner’s Manual for\
more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://
www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/ decrease wipe frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-4 in the Owner’s Manual for\
more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://
www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®) (if equipped)
HomeLink® indicator light
Buttons
Garage door operation indicators
Icon
Windshield wipers & washers
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/ decrease wipe frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipeMist
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable featur\
es.
IndicatorsMenu icons
Push MID control switches to view or change information in the following\
:
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.
2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
High beam
or
Auto High Beam*
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a
reduced intensity. Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second
delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking. Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate to provide the most light possible and enha\
nce
forward visibility. Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the
Owner’s Manual for more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to Owner’s Manual for detai\
ls.
Headlights
Parking lights High beam
flasher
Auto OFF Low beam
Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
Engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode.
Steering wheel-heater (if equipped)
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system and pr\
ojects a
variety of information in front of the driver, such as the current vehic\
le speed.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Driving assist
system status/
navigation system-
linked display area
Information display area
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