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Multi-information display messages
If the following situations, and a message may be displayed on the multi-
information display.
●When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system
MessageDetails
“Depress Brake
Firmly to Activate”
The brake pedal is not depressed enough. If the brake pedal is depressed further, the
system will operate.
“For Climate Con-
trol”
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
If the difference between the set temperature
and cabin temperature is small, the system
will be enabled.
• is ON.
“Battery Charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.
Engine stop is temporarily prohibited to priori-
tize charging of the battery, but if the engine is
operated for a short while, engine stop is
allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring, such as when the battery is undergoing a peri-
odic recharge, for a while after the battery
terminals have been disconnected and
reconnected, for a while after the battery
has been replaced, etc.
After a refresh charge of approximately 5 to
60 minutes completes, the system can be
operated.
• If the message is displayed continuously (more than 60 minutes), the battery may
have deteriorated.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel has been operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt is not fastened.
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When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Sto p & Start
system
■ If “Stop & Start System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displ ayed on
the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota
dealer.
■ If the Stop & Start cancel indicator continues to flash
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by Toyota
dealer.
MessageDetails
“For Climate Con-
trol”
• The air conditioning system has been turned on or is being used.
• has been turned on.
“Battery Charging”
The battery charge amount may be low. The engine is restarted to prioritize battery
charging. Operating the engine for a short
while allows the system to recover.
“Steering Wheel
Turned”
The steering wheel was operated.
“Driver Seat Belt
Unbuckled”
The driver seat belt has been unfastened.
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5-10. Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
● In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
● There may be a delay if a cellular phone connection is made dur ing
Bluetooth
® audio play.
● Depending on the type of portable audio player that is connecte d to the sys-
tem, operation may differ slightly and certain functions may no t be available.
■ When using the hands-free system
●Entune Audio is muted when making a call.
● If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
● If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
If the Bluetooth
® phone is too close to the system, quality of the sound may
deteriorate and connection status may deteriorate.
● In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a roof or window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from the network of the cellular phon e
■ Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth
®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
● If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
● If the cellular phone is not connected
● If the cellular phone’s battery is low
● When outgoing calls are controlled, due to heavy traffic on tel ephone lines,
etc.
● When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
● When transferring contact data from the cellular phone
Bluetooth®
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■Microphone
P. 404
■ When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when gi ving a com-
mand.
● When “Voice Prompt Interrupt” set to on, it is not necessary to wait for the
confirmation beep before speaking a command. ( P. 368)
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
Due to natural language speech recognition technology, this sys tem
enables recognition of a command when spoken naturally. However ,
the system cannot recognize ever y variation of each command.
In some situations, it is possi ble to omit the command for the proce-
dure and directly state the desired operation.
Not all voice commands are displayed in the short cut menu.
This function is available in English, Spanish and French.
■Expression examples for each function
Casual speech recognization
CommandExpression examples
“Call
”Get me .
Dial on his phone.
“Dial ”Dial <3334445555>.
Ring <3334445555>.
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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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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature sett ing, turn clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temper ature air
or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn to the “MAX A/C” position. The air con di-
tioning will automatically turn on in recirculated air mode.
■
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise (increase) or coun-
terclockwise (decrease).
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
Front manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls
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Changing airflow modes
To change the airflow mode,
press , , or
.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically swi tch to the out-
side air mode.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
● To adjust the fan speed, turn .
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn .
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press to
operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r
flow and temperature up.
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2
3
Other functions
4
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Defogging the rear window and
outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
■
Windshield wiper de-icer
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when
the windshield wiper de-icer is
on.
The windshield de-icer will auto-
matically turn off after a period
of time.
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Location of a ir outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
Air outlets