5397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not op
er-
ate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may no t operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equip-
ment) tire.
• A tire has been replac ed with a tire that is not of the specif ied size.
• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported ru n-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is instal led.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the sp ecified
level.
• If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
*
• If a large metallic object whic h can interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage compartment.
*
*
: Vehicles with a full- size spare tire only
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large
display, airport or other facilit y that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or
other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to s tart or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
6378-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Use the mechanical key (P. 1 1 6 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Models available with one
touch opening/closing on the
front side windows:
Closes the front side windows
and moon roof
*1 (turn and
hold)
*2 ( P. 180, 183)
Models available with one touch opening/closing on all side win -
dows:
Closes all side windows and moon roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
( P. 180, 183)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Models available with one touch opening/closing on the front si de
windows:
Opens the front side windows and moon roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
( P. 180, 183)
Models available with one touch opening/closing on all side win -
dows:
Opens all side windows and moon roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
( P. 180, 183)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key does not operate prop-
erly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 150) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine c an be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the door s and key linked functions
1
2
3
4
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When trouble arises
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WARNING
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows o r
moon roof
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make su re that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon
roof.
6769-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
6899-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Driving position memory* (
P. 164)
*: If equipped
■
Power windows and moon roof*( P. 178, 182)
*: If equipped
■
Power windows ( P. 178)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Selecting the door link-
ing driving position mem-
ory with door unlock
operation
Driver’s doorAll doors——O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Key linked operationOffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation (open
only)
OffOn——O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
One-touch close opera-
tion using the power win-
dow switches on the
front passenger door
and each rear door
OnOff——O
One-touch front passen-
ger window or rear side
window close operation
using the power window
switch on the driver’s
door
OnOff——O
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712What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 237)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 237)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 225)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 2 3 0 )
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 179)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
718Alphabetical index
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Care................................... 502, 506Aluminum wheels.................. 503
Exterior ................................. 502
Interior................................... 506
Seat belts .............................. 507
Cargo hooks............................. 473
CD player .................................. 375
Chains....................................... 348
Child restraint system ............... 61 Booster seats, definition ......... 62
Booster seats, installation ....... 73
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 62
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 69
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 53
Infant seats, definition ............. 62
Infant seats, installation .......... 69
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ...................................... 69
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 75 Child safety ................................ 60
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 135
Battery precautions....... 530, 645
Child restraint system ............. 61
Glass hatch precautions ....... 144
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Moon roof precautions .......... 185
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch .... 179
Power window precautions ... 181
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed electronic key battery precautions............. 553
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 461
Child-protectors ...................... 126
Cleaning ........................... 502, 506 Aluminum wheels ................. 503
Exterior ................................. 502
Interior .................................. 506
Seat belts.............................. 507
Clock......................................... 479
Coat hooks ............................... 487
Compass .................................. 496
Condenser................................ 527
Console box ............................. 467
Conversation mirror ................ 479
Cooling system........................ 526 Engine overheating............... 646
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 291
Cup holders ............................. 469
Curtain shield airbags............... 41
Customizable features ............ 682
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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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