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Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly,
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child re\
straint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Seat belts
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Luggage floor coverJack
Jack handle
Spare tire Tool tray
Wheel nut wrench
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
(1)(2)
(2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
(1) Remove the tool tray.
Spare tire & tools
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOOL LOCATION
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE
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Pull up
Trunk-Internal release
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can
be displayed on the multi-information display (MID).
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should
turn off the light.
The tire pressure warning system can be selected on “” of the multi-
information display (MID).
System rest initialization
(1) Select “” and them push and hold “”.
(2) Select “TPWS” and them push “
”.
(3) Select “Set Pressure” then push and hold “
” until the warning light blinks
three times.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Star Safety System™
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wh\
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Star Safety System™
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Star Safety System™
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wh\
eel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing release\
s brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the tr\
action that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional c\
ontrol.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and \
then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there\
’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more qui\
ckly than
just the driver alone can.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops \
by
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all f\
our wheels.
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which combines Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations
to these systems.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accele\
rator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are a\
pplied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles\
per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the acceler\
ator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without\
rolling
backward.
ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the A\
BS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of tracti\
on occurs
during a turn.
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has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
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Floor mat installation
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each\
vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly posi")
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Floor mat installation
There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each\
vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
• Only use Toyota floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Always align the Δ marks
TRACTION CONTROL (TRAC)
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine p\
ower, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, o\
r uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels star\
ts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. \
This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you \
on track.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
SECTION
Do not attempt the Bluetooth® Pairing process while driving.
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To begin the Bluetooth® Pairing process, press the HOME button on the faceplate of
your multimedia system.
Bluetooth® Pairing for your phone
Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota. Thi\
s pairing
process is quick and easy. All you have to do is setup the phone and mul\
timedia
system to form a connection.
1
Select "Bluetooth", then select
"Add New Device"on display
screen.
Ensure Bluetooth is turned on for
your device.
Select "Device Name".
iPhone bluetooth MenuAndroid bluetooth Menu
1
Some Android devices may have slightly different SETTINGS screen layout\
depending on manufacturer of device and Android OS version.
Check the display on your smart
phone. Does the PIN XXXX
match the PIN displayed? If it
does select "Pair".
Press [MENU] on the audio system faceplate, then select "Setup" on display
screen.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 5
Audio / Audio Plus / Premium Audio
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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING
"Connecting" displays while
device is forming the connection
to your multimedia system.Enable Notifications (text
message). While pairing your
phone a message will be
displayed:
"You may need to allow
message access on your
phone".
Note: You may also select
"Skip" on display screen to skip
enabling notifications. If skipped
proceed to Step 8.
Turn on "Show Notifications" for
iPhone or "ON" for Android.
A confirmation will appear once
your phone has been paired and
connected.
iPhoneAndroid
Bluetooth® Pairing for your phone (cont.)
STEP 6
STEP 8
STEP 7
STEP 9
