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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio volume control 
switch2
Audio control switches2
Meter control switchesPaddle shifters
1
Telephone switch2
Voice command switch2
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)
vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch
Tilt and telescopic 
steering lock 
release lever
1
Power tilt and 
telescopic steering 
control switch
1
Bird’s Eye View Camera ON/OFF switch1,2“ODO/TRIP” switchInstrument panel light control switch Automatic High Beams (AHB) switch
Heated steering 
wheel switch
1
VSC OFF switch
Fuel tank door release switch
Trunk opener switch
Hood lock 
release lever Meters/Multi-Information Display (MID)Windshield wiper and washer control“POWER” button Lane Departure Alert with Steering 
Assist (LDA w/SA) switchFull-Speed Range 
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC) switch
Headlights/turn signals control
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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: Always use safe driving practices and follow all traffic rules.
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Volume control
Microphone Voice command 
switch Start and end call“MODE” 
Push to change audio mode. 
Push and hold to mute or 
pause the audio.
“ ” 
Use to search within the 
selected audio feature.
Steering wheel switches 
& telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
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Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. (1) Press the wireless 
charger power switch and the green operation indicator light turns on. (2) Place 
a compatible mobile device on the tray as shown in the illustration. An amber 
indicator illuminates while charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the 
indicator illuminates green. Some phones, cases or cover type wireless chargers 
may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully charged.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before 
attempting to use it.
Power switchCharge area
Operation indicator lightPress
When the engine is turned off, the last state (ON/
OFF) of the charger is memorized.
Place device nearest the center of charging area for 
best results. Moving device may result in stopping 
or restarting the charging process.
Place
(1)
(2) The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Power outlets - 12V DC
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Lock
Unlock
Rear door child safety locks
Safety Connect® 
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Global 
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and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with live agents at 
the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Services for subscribers include: 
• Automatic collision notification
• Stolen vehicle locator 
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