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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary 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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3445-2. Using the interior lights
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Turns the door position on
When the front interior light main
switch is in the off position, the rear
interior light will not turn on even if
the door is opened with the rear
interior light switch in door position.
Turns the light on
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off according to
power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 539)
Rear interior light
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NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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3555-4. Using the other interior features
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The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
●The clock is displayed when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode.
● Even after the power switch has been turned off, the time will continue to be
displayed for approximately 30 seconds or until a door is locked.
Clock
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Use the overhead switches to
open/close the panoramic roof
shades.
Open*
Close*
*: To stop partway, press the switch
lightly.
■ The panoramic roof shades can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Jam protection function
● If an object is detected between a panoramic roof shade and the frame
while closing, travel is stopped and the panoramic roof shades open slightly.
● When the jam protection function has operated, even if the “CLOSE” side of
the switch is pressed again, the shades will not move in the close direction
until the reverse operation has stopped completely.
● Depending on the driving conditions and the surroundings, the panoramic
roof shades may collide with something and operate in reverse.
■ Door lock linked automatic close function
Operates when the power switch is turned off and the doors are locked from
inside or outside the vehicle using the wireless remote control, or are locked
from outside the vehicle using the smart entry & start system or mechanical
key.
■ If the panoramic roof shades do not close normally
Perform the following operations.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
With the panoramic roof shades stopped, push and hold the “CLOSE” side
of the switch for 10 seconds or more (until the panoramic roof shades have
closed completely).
If the panoramic roof shades continue to close but then re-open slightly even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Panoramic roof shades (if equipped)
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■Customization
The door lock linked automatic close function can be disabled.
(Customizable features: P. 539)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When closing the panoramic roof shades
■ Jam protection function
● Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic roof shades fully close.
■ To prevent burns or injuries
Do not touch the gaps between the underside of the roof and the panoramic
roof shades.
Your hand may get caught and you could injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle
is left in direct sunlight for a l ong time, the underside of the roof could
become very hot and could cause burns.
NOTICE
The panoramic roof is made of resin. Follow these precautions to prevent
damage to the roof.
● When cleaning the roof, use a mild soap and a soft cloth or sponge to
remove dirt, then wash clean with plenty of water. ( P. 366)
● When loading luggage onto the roof, make sure to use a roof rack
designed for this vehicle. ( P. 222)
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their bodies in a
position where they could be caught
when the panoramic roof shades are
being operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the
panoramic roof shades.
Closing the panoramic roof shades on
someone can cause death or serious
injury.
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3636-1. Maintenance and care
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■Note for a smart entry & start system
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P. 155)
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.
●Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
●Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
●Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the
windows.
●Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to be
opened wide.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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3766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.