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USB media port
Connecting a compatible device and cable into the USB media port will support
charging and music playback through the audio multimedia system.
Power supply switch
Charge area
Operation indicator light
Qi Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray. Push the tab and slide theconsole box lid. (1) Press the power supply 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.
The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before attempting to use it.
Press (1)
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 (2)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
The Stop & Start Engine System stops and restarts the engine according to the
brake pedal operation and other operations when the vehicle is stopped.
Stopping and restarting the engine
While driving with the shift lever in
D, depress the brake pedal, and
stop the vehicle. The engine will stop
automatically.
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal. The engine will start automatically.
Disabling the Stop & Start Engine System
Press the Stop & Start Engine System
cancel switch to disable the system.
Stop & Start Engine System
If the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start Engine System when the vehicle is
on an incline, brake force is temporarily maintained to prevent rolling backwards
until the engine is restarted and drive force is generated.
When drive force is generated, the maintained brake force is automatically
canceled.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
HILL-START ASSIST CONTROL (HAC)
Rear 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.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
ADJUSTING DISTANCE (CONTINUED)
Note: When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead, and sufficient automatic
deceleration via the cruise control is not possible, the display will flash and the
buzzer will sound to alert the driver. An example of this would be if another driver
cuts in front of you while you are following a vehicle. Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
(3) Acceleration when there are no longer any preceding vehicles driving
slower than the set speed
The system accelerates until the set speed is reached. The system then
returns to constant speed cruising.
SWITCHING TO CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL MODE
SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL
If you are already using DRCC “”, push ON-OFF button to turn the system off
first, then push and hold ON-OFF button for at least 1.5 seconds to switch.
Note: When the engine is turned off, it will automatically default to DRCC.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
1.5 seconds
Set
To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on
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Star Safety System™
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines Anti-
lock Brake 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.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
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 quickly 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 four wheels.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
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 accelerator 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 ABS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of traction occurs
during a turn.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts 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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