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6058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning m essage and light go off.
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Con-
tinu-
ous The driver’s door was opened
when the shift lever was not in
P and the engine switch was
not turned off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Con-
tinu-
ousContin-
uous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
OnceContin-
uous
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
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6098-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
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*: The engine may not be restarted depending on the vehicle condition.
■Messages displays
The message illustrations used are intended as examples, and ma y differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-informat ion display.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 589
Once
The engine switch has been
turned off with the shift lever in
a position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
After the engine switch has
been turned off with the shift
lever in a position other than P,
the shift lever has been shifted
to P.
Turn the engine switch off.
Con-
tinu-
ous
Indicates that the engine was
stopped in an emergency while
driving
To restart the engine, shift
the shift lever to N and turn
the engine switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
*
Once
Indicates that the engine switch
has been pressed while driving
Except when emergency
stopping of the vehicle is
needed, immediately
release the engine switch.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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6839-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed on the audio system screen
Settings that can be changed b y the meter control switches
Settings that can be chan ged by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = A vailable, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 98, 101)
Customizable features
1
2
3
Function*1Default settingCustomized set-
ting
Language*2EnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG US)
km (km/L)
OO—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG
Imperial)
Maintenance system ini-
tialization
*3OffOn—O—
Eco Driving Indicator
LightOn
(Self-lighting)Off—O—
switch settingsDrive informa- tion 1Desired status screen
*4—O—
Drive information 1
Current fuel con- sumption
*5
—O—
Average fuel
economy (after reset)
—O—
Drive information 2
Distance (driving range)
*5
—O—
Average fuel
economy (after
refueling)
—O—
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*1: For details about each function: P. 105
*2: The default setting varies according to country.
*3: U.S.A. only
*4: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on the mul ti-informa-
tion display).
*5: 6 of the following items: current fuel consumption, average fuel economy (after reset), average fuel economy (after refuel), average fue l economy
(after start), average vehicle speed (after reset), average veh icle speed
(after start), distance (driving range), elapsed time (after re set), elapsed
time (after start), distance (after start), driving distance (after reset), blank.
*6: Speed limit display may not be available for some regions.
Drive information 3
Driving distance
(after reset)
*5
—O—
Average vehicle speed (after
reset)
—O—
Pop-up displayOnOff—O—
Accent colorLight blue
Blue
OO—Orange
Yellow
Speed limit display*6
On with the
speed limit cau- tion indicator
(yellow) enabled
On with the
speed limit cau-
tion indicator (yellow) not enabled
—OO
Off
Function*1Default settingCustomized set- ting123
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Vehicle specifications
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Automatic light control system (
P. 241)
■Lights ( P. 2 4 1 )
*: U.S.A. only
■
Intuitive parking assist*1 (Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
*1: If equipped
*2: When intuitive parking assist is operating.
■
Automatic air c onditioning system* ( P. 448)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Light sensor sensitivityStandard-2 to 2O—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
O—O60 seconds
90 seconds
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Daytime running light
system
*OnOffO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Detection distance of the
rear center sensorFarNearO—O
Buzzer volumeLevel 3Level 1 to 5O—O
Display setting*2All sensors dis-playedDisplay offO—O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set- ting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionOnOffO—O
123
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714What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof or panoramic
moon roof open?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 593)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 583, 593.
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
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719Alphabetical index
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DAC (Downhill Assist Control system) .................... 344
Daytime running light system .................................... 242
Deck board ............................... 474
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 444, 450
Rear window ................. 444, 450
Windshield .................... 443, 450
Dimensions .............................. 652
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Display Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 291
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 285
Multi-information display ................................ 101
Warning message ................ 593
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 516
Door lock Doors .................................... 121
Smart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote control ........ 122 Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 126
Back door ............................. 129
Door lock .............................. 121
Door windows ....................... 178
Open door warning buzzer ... 124
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 176
Rear door child-protector ...... 126
Side doors ............................ 121
Warning message................. 595
Downhill assist control system (DAC) ........................ 344
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 164
Driving ...................................... 192 Break-in tips.......................... 193
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Procedures ........................... 192
Winter drive tips .................... 346
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 291 Constant speed control
mode .................................. 300
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode ...................... 298
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 339
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720Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator .............. 108
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 339 Function ................................ 339
Warning light ......................... 584
Electronic key .......................... 114 Battery-saving function ......... 149
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 637
Replacing the battery ............ 551
Emergency flashers ................ 574
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 583
If a warning light turns on...... 583
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 593
If the battery is discharged.... 640
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 637
If the engine will not start ...... 635
If you have a flat tire ............. 610
If you think something is wrong.................................. 581
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 649
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 575
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 577
If your vehicle overheats ....... 646
Engine....................................... 655
“ACC” position ...................... 224
ACCESSORY mode ............. 228
Compartment ........................ 521
Engine switch................ 224, 227
Hood ..................................... 518
How to start the engine......................... 224, 227 Identification number ............ 654
If the engine will not start ...... 635
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 224, 227
Overheating .......................... 646
Engine coolant......................... 526 Capacity................................ 658
Checking............................... 526
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 346
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 98
Engine immobilizer system ...... 86
Engine oil ................................. 523 Capacity................................ 656
Checking............................... 523
Oil pressure warning message............................. 600
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 346
Engine switch .................. 224, 227
Enhanced VSC ......................... 338
Entune Audio ........................... 357 Audio input............................ 361
AUX port/USB port............................. 361
CD player.............................. 375
iPod ...................................... 381
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 375
Optimal use .......................... 372
Portable music player ........... 389
Radio .................................... 373
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 360
USB memory ........................ 385
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 339
Function ................................ 339
Warning light......................... 584
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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