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conditioning system
and defogger
Front manual air conditioning system ........ 442
Front automatic air conditioning system ........ 448
Rear manual air conditioning system ........ 455
Rear automatic air conditioning system ........ 458
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 461
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 464
• Interior lights ................. 464
• Personal lights .............. 465
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 466
• Glove box...................... 467
• Console box .................. 467
• Bottle holders ................ 468
• Cup holders .................. 469
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 471
• Open tray ...................... 472
Luggage compartment features ........................... 473 6-4. Using the other
interior features
Other interior features ....... 478
• Sun visors ..................... 478
• Vanity mirrors................ 478
• Conversation mirror ...... 479
• Clock ............................. 479
• Outside temperature display........................... 480
• Power outlets ................ 481
• USB charging ports....... 483
• Rear sunshades............ 485
• Armrest ......................... 486
• Coat hooks.................... 487
• Assist grips ................... 487
• Side table ...................... 488
Garage door opener.......... 489
Compass ........................... 496
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature settin
g, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
The temperature for the driver, front passenger and rear seats can be
adjusted separately when:
• is pressed. (The “SYNC” displays disappear.)
• The front passenger side dial is turned. (The “PASS SYNC”
display changes to “PASS”.)
• The “
” or “” side of is pressed. (The “REAR SYNC” display
changes to “REAR”.)
The air conditioning system switches between individual and syn chro-
nized modes each time is pressed.
Front automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
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■The clock is displayed 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 battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
The temperature display shows
temperatures within the range of
-40 F (-40 C) to 122 F (50C).
■The outside temperature is displayed 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.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 15 mph
[25 km/h]).
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When the outside tempe rature display flashes
If the outside temperature is 37 F (3°C) or less, the ice warning indicator
flashes 10 times, and then illuminates.
■ When “--” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Outside temperature display
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Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.
Opening
Closing
This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to the
owner’s manual supplied with the
garage door opener motor.)
The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstacles between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.
To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either
HomeLink
® buttons “1” and “2” or “2” and “3” simultaneously for 2 sec-
onds. The last record ed status will be displayed for 5 seconds.
Operating HomeLink®
Garage door operation indicators
1
2
ColorStatus
Orange (flashing)Currently opening/closing
GreenOpening/closing has completed
Red (flashing)Feedback signals cannot be received
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To turn the compass on or off,
press the button for more than 3
seconds.
Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest
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The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by
the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies acco rding to
the geographic posi tion of the vehicle.
If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the com pass will
deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration, refer to the following.
■
Deviation calibration
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the button for
6 seconds.
A number (1 to 15) appears on
the compass display.
Press the switch and referring to the map above, select the num -
ber of the zone where you are.
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-
bration is complete.
Calibrating the compass
1
2
3
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Circling calibration
Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for
9 seconds.
“C” appears on the compass
display.
Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8
km/h) or less in a circle until
a direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
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2
3
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
● The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is s ubject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/par king lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mi rror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the veh icle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performin g circling cali-
bration.
NOTICE
■ To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place w here the
earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.