1603-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
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. 376)
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
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 a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defogg ers are operating (vehicles with an outsi de rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
1734-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turni ng the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or bra king control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will m ake it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop t he vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 467
● Use engine braking (shift position B) to maintain a safe speed when driv-
ing down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 200)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal sp eed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicl e has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may resu lt in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed c apability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
2274-5. Toyota Safety Sense C
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Driving
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WARNING
●If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of t he wind-
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, r eplace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
● Do not attach window tint to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dea ler.
● Do not get the front sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not subject the front sensor to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the fro nt sensor or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the front sensor.
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front sensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the front senso r to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roo f, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front sensor.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.
● Do not attach anything to or place anything on the dashboard.
■ Installation area of front sensor on windshield
When the windshield is fogging up easily, the glass around the front sensor
may be hot due to the heater running. If the glass is touched, it may result in
burns.
2614-6. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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WARNING
■When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before p roceeding. If
you do not, you may hit another vehicle, and could possibly cau se an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the following precautions when using the rear view monitor
system.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when back ing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to contro l vehicle
speed.
● The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary accordin g to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc . when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will acco mmodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slop es.
● In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may bec ome
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or y ou may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visual ly check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors befo re proceed-
ing.
● If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
● The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects a nd
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen wi ll differ
from the actual distances. ( P. 256)
3766-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is of f) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the butto n is
pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically .)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the wind-
shield is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defogger(s) are used to defog the rear window, and to remove ra in-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped).
Press .
The defogger(s) will automatically turn off after a period of t ime.
Other functions
3816-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on (if equipped )
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as t hey can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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I/M test ...................................... 413
IdentificationEngine................................... 536
Tire........................................ 546
Vehicle .................................. 535
Ignition switch ................. 186, 190
Illuminated entry system ........ 385
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicator lights ........................... 92
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 563
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Interior lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
iPod ........................................... 304
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 419
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 503
Jack handle .............................. 503
Keyless entry ................... 125, 134
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 517
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Key battery............................ 449
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
Power switch................. 186, 190
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 39 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 239
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 106
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 239
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Wattage ................................ 542
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 456
Wattage ................................ 542
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 244
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 206
Interior lights switch .............. 384
Parking light switch ............... 206
Personal light switch ............. 384
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Side marker light switch........ 206
Tail light switch ..................... 206
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
Load capacity .......................... 183
Lock steering column ..... 188, 193
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 542
Luggage cover ......................... 395
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 414
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 413
General maintenance ........... 410
Maintenance data ................. 534
Maintenance requirements ... 407
Meter Instrument panel light
control................................... 99
Meters ..................................... 97
Microphone .............................. 331
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 376
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Vanity mirrors........................ 391
Moon roof ................................. 165
MP3 disc ................................... 298
Multi-information display ........ 101
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 98
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 537
Opener Back door ............................. 134
Fuel filler door ....................... 219
Hood ..................................... 417
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Defogger ............................... 376
Outside temperature
display...................................... 99
Overheating, Hybrid system.................................... 526
Parking brake........................... 205
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 542
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 229 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 232
Warning light......................... 479
Personal lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
Power outlet ............................. 392
Power switch ................... 186, 190
Power windows ....................... 161
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 229 PCS (Pre-Collision
system) switch...... .............. 232
Warning light......................... 479
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.