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1623-3. Adjusting the seats
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■Front seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while 
pressing the lock release button  .
■Second seats
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while 
pressing the lock release button  .
■Third center seat
1 Up
Pull the head restraints up.
2Down
Push the head restraint down while 
pressing the lock release button  .
■Adjusting the height of the head 
restraints
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided 
for all seats.
WA R N I N G
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions 
regarding the head restraints. 
Failure to do so m ay result in 
death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints 
designed for each respective 
seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the 
correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head 
restraints, push down on them 
and make sure they are locked 
in position.
●Do not drive with the head 
restraints removed.
Adjusting a head restraint 
     
        
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1633-3. Adjusting the seats
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3
Before driving
Make sure that the  head restraints 
are adjusted so that the center of 
the head restraint is closest to the 
top of your ears.
■Adjusting the third center seat 
head restraint
Always raise the  head restraint one 
level from the stowed position when 
using.
■When using the outboard third 
seats
If a head restraint is folded forward, 
make sure to return  it to the upright 
position. ( P.158)
Pull the head restraint up while 
pressing the lock release button 
.
If the head restraint touches the 
ceiling, making the removal difficult, 
change the seat height or angle. 
( P.153, 154)
Front seats
Second seats
Third center seat
Align the head restraint with the 
installation holes and push it 
down to the lock position.
Press and hold the lock release 
button   when lowering the 
head restraint.
Front seats
Removing the head 
restraints
Installing the head 
restraints 
     
        
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1643-3. Adjusting the seats
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Second seats
Third center seat 
     
        
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1673-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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3
Before driving
■To prevent sensor error (vehi-
cles with auto ant i-glare inside 
rear view mirror)
To ensure that the sensors operate 
properly, do not touch or cover 
them.
*: If equipped
Digital Rear view Mir-
ror*
The Digital Rearview Mirror 
is a system that uses the 
camera on the rear of the 
vehicle and displays its 
image on the display of the 
Digital Rearview Mirror.
The Digital Rearview Mirror 
can be changed between 
optical mirror mode and dig-
ital mirror mode by operat-
ing the lever.
The Digital Rearview Mirror 
allows the driver to see the 
rear view despite obstruc-
tions, such as the head 
restraints or luggage, ensur-
ing rear visibility. Also, the 
rear seats are not displayed 
and privacy of the passen-
gers is enhanced.
WA R N I N G
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in 
death or serious injury.
■Before using the  Digital Rear-
view Mirror
●Make sure to adjust the mirror 
before driving. ( P.169)
• Change to optical mirror mode  and adjust the position of the 
Digital Rearview Mirror so that 
the area behind your vehicle 
can be viewed properly. 
     
        
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1984-1. Before driving
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be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B
*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. 
(kg)
*1: A =Weight of people
*2: B =Total load capacity
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage  load
In this condition , if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of D 
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo 
and luggage load  will be reduced E 
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. 
(kg)
*4: D =Additional weight of people
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage  load
As shown in the example above, 
if the number of occupants 
increases, the cargo and lug-
gage load will be reduced by an 
amount that equals the 
increased weight due to the 
additional occupants. In other 
words, if an increase in the num-
ber of occupants causes an 
excess of the total load capacity 
(combined weight of occupants 
plus cargo and luggage load), 
you must reduce the cargo and 
luggage on your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
■Things that must not be car-
ried in the luggage compart-
ment
The following things may cause a 
fire if loaded in the luggage com-
partment:
●Receptacles containing gaso-
line
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may prevent the 
pedals from being depressed 
properly, may block the driver’s 
vision, or may res ult in items hit-
ting the driver or passengers, pos-
sibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the 
luggage compartment when-
ever possible.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage 
in the luggage compartment 
higher than the seatbacks.
●When you fold down the rear 
seats, long items should not be 
placed directly behind the front 
seats.
●Never allow anyon e to ride in 
the luggage compartment. It is 
not designed for passengers. 
They should ride in their seats 
with their seat belts properly 
fastened.
●Do not place cargo or luggage 
in or on the follo wing locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear  seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant 
compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum 
axle weight rating or the total 
vehicle weight rating. 
     
        
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3324-6. Driving tips
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NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the hybrid battery (traction 
battery), hybrid s ystem or other 
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine com-
partment may cause severe 
damage to the hybrid system. 
Water entering the interior may 
cause the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) stowed under the 
rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering the hybrid trans-
mission will cause deterioration 
in transmission quality. The mal-
function indicator may come on, 
and the vehicle may not be driv-
able.
●Water can wash the grease 
from wheel bearings, causing 
rusting and premature failure, 
and may also enter the hybrid 
transmission case, reducing the 
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through 
water
If driving through water, such as 
when crossing shallow streams, 
first check the depth of the water 
and the bottom of  the riverbed for 
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid 
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated in bra ke drums and 
around brake di scs may affect 
braking efficiency and may 
damage brake system compo-
nents.
●Always perform a maintenance 
inspection aft er each day of 
off-road driving  that has taken 
you through rough terrain, sand, 
mud, or water. For scheduled 
maintenance information, refer 
to the “Scheduled Maintenance 
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”. 
     
        
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3375-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
■Adjusting the temperature 
setting
Turn driver’s side temperature 
control switch clockwise to 
increases the temperature and 
turn the switch counterclockwise 
to decreases the temperature.
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow a mbient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The temperature for the driver, 
front passenger and rear seats 
can be adjusted separately 
when:
 “SYNC” control knob is 
moved upward or downward. 
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)
 The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is 
turned. (The “PASS” display 
disappears)
 The rear seat temperature 
contorl knob is moved upward 
or downward. (The “REAR” 
display disappears)
To the air conditioning system 
switches between  individual and 
simultaneous modes move “SYNC” 
control knob upward or downward.
■Setting the fan speed
To set the fan speed, move the 
fan speed control knob upward 
or downward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan  speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns 
off the fan.
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode, 
move the airflow mode control 
knob upward or downward.
1 Upper body
2 Upper body and feet
3 Feet
4 Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates
■Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes
Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.
The mode switches  between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air  
     
        
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3435-2. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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5
Interior features
■Main control screen Adjust the left side seat tem-
perature setting
Select the air flow mode
: Air flows to the upper body
: Air flows to the upper body and 
feet
: Air flows to the feet
: Air flows to the feet and the 
windshield defogger operates
Display the option control 
screen.
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right side seat 
temperature setting “SYNC” switch
If the indicator 
on the “SYNC” 
switch is off, the temperature for the 
driver, passenger  and rear seats 
can be adjusted separately.
Display the rear air condition-
ing control screen ( P.350)
Select the outside air and 
recirculated air modes
Set eco air conditioning 
mode
The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel con sumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed, 
etc.
Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function
If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
■Option control screen
Select “Option” to display the 
option control screen.
The functions can be switched on 
and off.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the screen.
Select to display the previous 
screen.
NOTICE
■When repairing/replacing 
parts of the air conditioning 
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning 
system, such as the evaporator, is 
to be replaced, it must be 
replaced with a new one.
Front air conditioning 
control screen (vehicle 
with a 12.3-inch display)