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1673-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Cancelation procedure
Carry  only  the  key  you  want  to  cancel  and  then  close  the  driver
’s
door.
If  2  or  more  keys  are  in  the  vehicle,  the  driving  position  cann ot  be
canceled properly.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While  pressing  the  “SET”  button,   press  and  hold  the  door  lock
switch (either lock or unlock)  until the buzzer sounds twice.
If the button could not be canceled, the buzzer sounds continuo usly for
approximately 3 seconds.
■ Recalling the driving position u sing the memory recall function
● Different  driving  positions  can  be  registered  for  each  electronic  key. There-
fore,  the  driving  position  that  is  recalled  may  be  different  de pending  on  the
key being carried.
● If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the sma rt key system,
the  driving  position  cannot  be  recalled.  In  this  case,  press  the  driving  posi-
tion button which has been set.
■ Customization
The  unlock  door  settings  of  the  memory  recall  function  can  be  customized.
(Customizable features:  P. 689)
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take  care  during  seat  adjustment  so  that  the  seat  does  not  stri ke the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Hold  the  steering  wheel  and
push the lever down.
Adjust  to  the  ideal  position  by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After  adjustment,  pull  the  lever  up
to secure the steering wheel.
To  sound  the  horn,  press  on  or
close to the   mark.
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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1763-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.
Left
Right
To  adjust  the  mirror,  move  the
switch. Up
Right
Down
Left
Push  the  mirror  back  in  the  direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear. 
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment procedure
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2
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4
Folding the mirrors 
     
        
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1773-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted 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 mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror d efoggers. Turn
on  the  rear  window  defogger  to  turn  on  the  outside  rear  view  mi rror  defog-
gers. ( P. 444, 450)
■ Automatic adjustment of th e mirror angle (if equipped)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recall ed automati-
cally by the driving position memory. ( P. 164)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  loss  of  control  of  the  vehicle  and  cause  an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and  properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do  not  touch  the  rear  view  mirror  surfaces,  as  they  can  become  very  hot
and burn you. 
     
        
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5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake s ystem warning lights remain on
Stop  your  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  immediately  and  contact  your  To y o t a
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braki ng, and the
ABS  system  may  fail,  which  could  cause  an  accident  resulting  in   death  or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
When  steering  wheel  operations  are  heavier  than  usual,  grip  the  steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be  sure  to  observe  the  following  precautions.  Failure  to  do  so  could
cause a loss of vehicle control  and result in death or serious  injury.
●Stop  your  vehicle  in  a  safe  place  as  soon  as  possible. Adjust  t he  tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If  a  tire  is  flat,  change  it  with  the  spare  tire  and  have  the  f lat  tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the  steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system  may not activate immediately. 
     
        
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727Alphabetical index
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SensorAutomatic headlight 
system ......... ....................... 243
Automatic High Beam  system ......... ....................... 245
Camera sensor ..................... 262
Inside rear view mirror .......... 175
Intuitive parking assist
*
LDA (Lane Departure Alert  with steering control) .......... 281
Radar sensor ........................ 262
Rain-sensing windshield 
wipers ................................. 252
Shift lever ................................. 233
Automatic transmission......... 233
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 237
S mode ................................. 235
Shift lock system ..................... 237
Shopping bag hooks ............... 473
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side marker lights ................... 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Side mirrors ............................. 176 Adjusting and folding ............ 176
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 323
Mirror position memory ......... 164
Side table.................................. 488
Side turn signal lights ............. 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 571
Turn signal lever ................... 239 Smart key system .................... 147
Antenna location ................... 147
Entry functions ...................... 121
Starting the engine ............... 227
Warning message................. 607
Snow mode .............................. 234
Snow tires ................................ 349
Spare tire .................................. 610 Inflation pressure .................. 662
Storage location.................... 611
Spark plug ................................ 658
Specifications .......................... 652
Speedometer.............................. 98
Steering lock
Column lock release ..... 225, 230
Steering lock system warning message ............... 607
Steering wheel ......................... 172 Adjustment............................ 172
Audio switches...................... 360
Heated steering wheel .......... 462
Stop & Start system ................ 304 Replacing battery.................. 644
Warning light......................... 585
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Storage feature ........................ 466
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 649
Sun visors ................................ 478
Sunshade Panoramic roof ..................... 186
Rear ...................................... 485
Roof ...................................... 183
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”