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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
(below the steering wheel)
Windshield wiper and
washer control
“ENGINE START STOP” button Shift lever Audio/Navigation2 system
Air conditioning/heating controls
Emergency flasher button
1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or
visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
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1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or
visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
VSC OFF switch SNOW mode switch
Driving mode select switch
Multi-terrain Select switches/dial
1
Parking brake switch
Brake hold switch
“DAC” switch
1
USB media port2
USB charging port
Power outlet-12V DC
Stop & Start cancel switch
1
CENTER CONSOLE AREA
OVERVIEWInstrument panel (continued)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Head-up display (HUD) (if equipped)
- Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)
- Driving assist system status display Speed limit/RSA (Road
Sign Assist) display
Shift position display
ECO driving indicator/
Tachometer/
Outside temperature
Message display Vehicle speed display
The head-up display can display the current vehicle speed and ECO driving
indicator in front of the driver. Also, it can display various types of information to
assist the driver.
Select “
” and then “” in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to access Head-
up display settings. And push “
,” to enter selection.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Clock
1) Push “MENU” button next to the screen.
2) Select “Setup” or “General” in the touch screen to access the general settings
screen.
3) Select “Clock.”
4) Then select desired items to be reset.
Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” for more details.
* Premium Audio/12.3-inch display model only
Select to change time zone
Select to daylight savings
time ON/OFF/AUTO*.
Select to set to automatic
GPS adjustment of clock.
Select to set hour display
to 12 or 24 hour time.
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Bluetooth® technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without removing your hands
from the steering wheel.
Refer to the Bluetooth
® device pairing in this guide or the Navigation and
Multimedia System Owner’s Manual for additional user instructions.
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while
driving. Do not use the Audio Multimedia System if it will distract you.
Microphone
Voice command
switch Start and end call
Steering wheel switches
& telephone
controls (Bluetooth®)
“MODE”
Push to change audio mode. Push
and hold to mute or pause the audio.
“
”
Use to search within the
selected audio feature.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Volume control
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“”
Use to search within the
selected audio feature.
Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www.
toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
Audio
NOTE: Concentrating on the road should always be your first priority while
driving. Do not use the Audio Multimedia System if it will distract you.
8-inch display
12.3-inch display (if equipped)
Touch screen display
Touch screen display
Push to turn ON/OFF,
turn to adjust the volume
Push to turn ON/OFF,
turn to adjust the
volume
Turn to tune radio stations
manually or select tracks or files
Turn to tune radio
stations manually or
select tracks or files
Access
HOME screen
Access
HOME screen
Access
MENU screen
Access
MENU screen
Access
AUDIO screen
Access
AUDIO screen
Access
MAP screen
Access
MAP screen
Seek station/
track/file select
Access Bluetooth
hands-free system
Access apps
screen
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Toyota multi-operation touch*
** Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual.
The Toyota multi-operation touch allows a screen, such as the air conditioning
control screen, and the navigation screen to be displayed and operated
simultaneously. Available only on vehicles with 12.3-inch display.
Moving screens:
Select “
” to change its displayed position on the Toyota multi-operation touch.
The screen position can also be changed by perform a left or right flick operation
on a screen.
Full screen display/split screen display:
Select “
” on the energy monitor/consumption screen or vehicle information
screen will display that screen in full screen.
Select “
” to return to the split-screen display.
AWD models: Select “Setting” on the vehicle information screen to display the
setting screen.
Select to display the air conditioning control
screen
Select slide operation on/off
Display the software information
Select to display the seat control screen
Select to display the audio control screen**
Select to display the fuel consumption
screen
Select to display the setting screen (2WD
models)/
Select to display the vehicle information
screen (AWD models)
* © 1982-2013, QNX Software Systems Limited. All rights reserved.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
OPERATION
SETTINGS
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Rear
center sensor Front
center sensor
Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors
(rear) Corner sensors
(front)
Corner sensors (rear)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID or navigation system
display informs the driver of the approximate position and distance of the obstacle
by illuminating continuously (far) or blinking (near). Depending on your Audio
Multimedia system, you can adjust settings.
To turn system ON/OFF:
1) Press “
” of the meter control switches and select “” from the Multi-
Information Display (MID).
2) Press “
” and select “” and then press “”. The system displays “”
when the system is operational.
Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONSRear view monitor system
(if equipped)
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “MENU” button and
select “Display”. Select “Camera” to adjust the screen contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual for limitations and
more details on this system.
Refer to section PKSB (Parking Support Brake function) in the Owner’s Manual for
limitations and more details. The Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking consists of the following
functions that operate when driving at a low speed or backing up, such as when
parking. When the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a
detected object is high, a warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive
action. If the system determines that the possibility of a collision with a detected
object is extremely high, the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the
collision or help reduce the impact of the collision.
CHANGE SETTINGS
Use “” or “” and “” of the meter control switches to select “” and
“
” in the Multi-Information Display (MID) to change settings. The system will
continue in the last state it was in (ON or OFF) when the engine is started again.
Front and Rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking
(if equipped)
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