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How to Use This Manual................ 9
Pictorial Index .............................. 12
1-1. SeatsSeat Precautions ................. 20
Front Seat ........................... 23
Rear Seat ............................ 26
Head Restraints .................. 30
1-2. Seat Belt Systems Seat Belt Precautions.......... 33
Seat Belt.............................. 37
Seat Belt Pretensioner and Load Limiting 
Systems ............................ 39
Seat Belt Extender .............. 42
1-3. Child Restraint Child-Restraint Precautions ....................... 44
Child-Restraint System  Installation ......................... 49
Installing Child-Restraint  Systems ............................ 51 1-4. SRS Air Bags
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 
Precautions ....................... 66
Supplemental Restraint  System Components ......... 73
How the SRS Air Bags  Work .................................. 74
SRS Air Bag Deployment  Criteria ............................... 78
Limitations to  SRS Air Bag ...................... 80
Front Passenger  Occupant Classification 
System .............................. 82
Constant Monitoring ............ 87
2-1. Keys Keys..................................... 90
Keyless Entry System.......... 92
2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry  System
Advanced Keyless Entry  System .............................. 99
2-3. Door and Locks Door Locks ........................ 101
Liftgate/Trunk Lid ............... 113
2-4. Fuel and Emission Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ..................... 121
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...... 124
1Essential Safety 
Equipment
2Before Driving 

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2-5. Steering WheelSteering Wheel.................. 127
2-6. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 129
2-7. Windows Power Windows ................ 132
2-8. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 135
Immobilizer System ........... 136
Theft Deterrent System ..... 138
2-9. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 141
Saving Fuel and Protection of the 
Environment .................... 142
Hazardous Driving............. 143
Floor Mat ........................... 144
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 145
Winter Driving.................... 146
Driving In Flooded  Area ................................ 149
Overloading ....................... 150
Driving on Uneven  Road ............................... 151
2-10. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 152
Recreational Towing ......... 153 3-1. Start/Stop Engine
Ignition Switch ................... 156
Starting the Engine ............ 158
Turning the Engine Off ...... 163
3-2. Combination Meter and  Display
Meters and Gauges ........... 164
Warning/Indicator  Lights ............................... 173
3-3. Transaxle Manual Transaxle Operation......................... 177
Automatic Transaxle  Controls ........................... 181
3-4. Switches and Controls Lighting Control ................. 192
Fog Lights .......................... 198
Turn and Lane-Change Signals............................. 199
Windshield Wipers  and Washer ..................... 201
Rear Window Wiper and  Washer ............................ 206
Rear Window  Defogger.......................... 207
Hazard Warning  Flasher ............................ 208
3-5. Brake Brake System .................... 209
Hill Launch Assist (HLA) .... 213
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5-1. Essential InformationIntroduction ....................... 386
5-2. Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance Monitor......... 388
5-3. Owner Maintenance Owner Maintenance Precautions ..................... 390
Hood.................................. 392
Engine Compartment  Overview ......................... 394
Engine Oil.......................... 395
Engine Coolant.................. 398
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............. 401
Window Washer Fluid ....... 402
Body Lubrication ............... 403
Wiper Blades ..................... 404
Battery ............................... 408
Key Battery  Replacement ................... 410
Tires .................................. 413
Light Bulbs ........................ 419
Fuses ................................ 435
5-4. Appearance Care Exterior Care ..................... 442
Interior Care ...................... 450 6-1. Parking in an Emergency
Parking in an Emergency ...................... 456
6-2. Flat Tire Spare Tire and Tool Storage ............................ 457
Changing a Flat Tire .......... 463
6-3. Battery Runs Out Jump-Starting .................... 478
6-4. Emergency Starting Starting a Flooded Engine ............................. 482
Push-Starting ..................... 483
6-5. Overheating Overheating ....................... 484
6-6. Emergency Towing Towing Description ............ 486
Tiedown Hooks .................. 487
6-7. Warning/Indicator Lights  and Warning Sounds
If a Warning Light Turns  On or Flashes .................. 489
Message Indicated on  Display............................. 500
Warning Sound is  Activated.......................... 502
6-8. When Trunk Lid Cannot  be Opened
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid  Cannot be Opened .......... 506
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1-1. Seats
The front seats are electrically heated. The ignition must be switched
ON.
Press  the  seat  warmer  switch  to
illuminate  the  indicator  light  while
the  ignition  is  switched  ON.  The
mode  changes  as  follows  each
time  the  seat  warmer  switch  is
pressed.
OFF
High
Mid
Low
●If the ignition is switched off while the seat warmer is operating (High, Mid or
Low) and then switched ON again, the seat warmer will automatic ally oper-
ate at the temperature set before switching off the ignition.
● Use the seat warmer when the engine is running. Leaving the seat warmer
on  for  long  periods  with  the  engine  not  running  could  cause  the   battery
power to be depleted.
● The  temperature  of  the  seat  warmer  cannot  be  adjusted  beyond  Hi gh,  Mid
and Low because the seat warmer is controlled by a thermostat.
Seat Warmer (if equipped)
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WARNING
■ Be careful when using the seat warmer
The  heat  from  the  seat  warmer  may  be  too  hot  for  some  people,  a s  indi-
cated below, and could cause a low-temperature burn.
● Infants, small babies, elderly people, and physically challenge d people
● People with delicate skin
● People who are excessively fatigued
● People who are intoxicated
● People who have taken sleep-inducing medicine such as sleeping  pills or
cold medicine
■ Do not use the seat warmer with anything having high moisture-r eten-
tion ability such as a blanket or cushion on the seat
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2-1. KeysKeys .................................... 90
Keyless Entry System ......... 92
2-2. Advanced Keyless Entry  System
Advanced Keyless Entry  System .............................. 99
2-3. Door and Locks Door Locks ........................ 101
Liftgate/Trunk Lid .............. 113
2-4. Fuel and Emission Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions ..................... 121
Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap ...... 124
2-5. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel ................. 127
2-6. Mirrors Mirrors ............................... 129 2-7. Windows
Power Windows ................ 132
2-8. Security System Modification and Add-On Equipment ......... 135
Immobilizer System........... 136
Theft Deterrent System ..... 138
2-9. Driving Tips Break-In Period ................. 141
Saving Fuel and Protection of the 
Environment .................... 142
Hazardous Driving ............ 143
Floor Mat ........................... 144
Rocking the Vehicle .......... 145
Winter Driving ................... 146
Driving In Flooded  Area ................................ 149
Overloading....................... 150
Driving on Uneven  Road ............................... 151
2-10. Towing Trailer Towing ................... 152
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2-1. Keys
Keyless Entr y System
It can also help you signal for attention. 
Operating the theft deterrent s ystem is also possible on theft  deterrent
system-equipped vehicles.
Press the buttons slo wly and carefully.
System malfunctions or warnings a re indicated by the following warn-
ing lights or beeps.
● KEY Warning Light (Red)
Refer to Warning/Indi cator Lights on P. 173.
● Ignition Not Switched O ff (STOP) Warning Beep
Refer to Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) Warning Beep on P. 504.
● Key Removed from Vehicle Warning Beep
Refer to Key Removed from Ve hicle Warning Beep on P. 504.
If you have a problem  with the key, consult your Toyota dealer.
If your key is lost or stolen, consult your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible for a replacement and to make the lost or stolen key inop erative.
This  system  uses  the  key  buttons  to  remotely  lock  and  unlock
the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid.
The  system  can  start  the  engine  without  having  to  take  the  key
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2-1. Keys
The  system  operates  only  when  the  driver  is  in  the  vehicle  or  within
operational range while the key is being carried.
■Starting the Engine
● Starting the engine may be possible even if the key is outside  of the vehicle
and extremely close to a door and window, however, always start  the engine
from the driver’s seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the ignition is switched to of f.
● The  luggage  compartment/trunk  is  out  of  the  assured  operational   range,
however, if the key (smart key) is operable the engine will sta rt.
● The engine may not start if the key is placed in the following areas:
• Around the dashboard
• In the storage compartments such as the glove compartment
• On the rear parcel shelf (4-door)
If a key is left in the vehicle,  the functions of the key left  in the vehicle
are temporarily suspended to pr event theft of the vehicle.
To restore the functions, press  the unlock button on the functi ons-sus-
pended key in the vehicle.
Operational Range
With  the  advanced  keyless
functionWithout  the  advanced  keyless
function
Operational range Operational range
Key Suspend Function
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Advanced Keyless Entr y System
System malfunctions or warnings are indicated by the following warn-
ing lights or beeps.
● Request switch Inoperable Warning Beep
Refer  to  Request  Switch  Inoperable  Warning  Beep  (With  the
advanced keyless function) on P. 504.
● Key Left-in-luggage Compartment/Trunk Warning Beep 
Refer  to  Key  Left-in-luggage  Co mpartment/Trunk  Warning  Beep
(With the advanced keyl ess function) on P. 504.
● Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep 
Refer to Key Left-in-vehicle Warn ing Beep (With the advanced key-
less function) on P. 505.
The advanced  keyless  entry  system functions  can be  deactivated  to  prevent
any possible adverse effect on a user wearing a pacemaker or ot her medical
device. If the system is deactivated, you will be unable to start the engine by
carrying the key. Consult your Toyota dealer for details. If th e advanced key-
less entry system has been deactivated, you can start the engin e by following
the procedure indicated when the key battery goes dead.
Refer to Engine Start Function When Key Battery is Dead on P. 1 61.
: If equipped
The  advanced  keyless  function  allows  you  to  lock/unlock  the
door and the liftgate or open the liftgate/trunk lid while carrying
the key.
WARNING
■ Radio  waves  from  the  key  may  affect  medical  devices  such  as  pac e-
makers
Before using the key near people who use medical devices, ask t he medical
device manufacturer or your physician if radio waves from the key will affect
the device.