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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Head-Up Display (HUD) (if equipped)
- Navigation system-linked display area (if equipped)- Driving assist system status displaySpeed limit/RSA (Road Sign Assist) display
Shift position display
ECO driving indicator/ Tachometer/ Outside temperature
Message display
Vehicle speed display
The head-up display is linked to the meters and navigation system (if equipped)
and projects a variety of driving related information and the operating state of the
driving support systems on the windshield.
Press meter control switches and select “” in the Multi-Information Display
(MID) and then select “” 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 touchscreen to access the general setting
screen.
3) Select “Clock.”
4) Select desired items to be set.
Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” for more details.
* Available only on vehicles equipped with Premium Audio/12.3-in display
Select to change the time zone.
Select to set daylight saving time ON/OFF/AUTO*.
Select to set to automatic GPS adjustment of clock.
Select to set the 24 hour timeformat on/off.
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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.
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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FEATURES
“” 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.
NOTE: Always use safe driving practices and follow all traffic rules.
Audio
Touchscreen display
Touchscreen 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
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8-in DISPLAY
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 12.3-in DISPLAY
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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)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power outlets- 12V DC
Power outlets- 120V AC (if equipped)
The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” mode for use.
The vehicle must be in the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” mode for use.
The vehicle must be on for use.
FrontCenter console (inside)
RearFront
USB charge ports
(Charge only)
(Charge only)
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Toyota multi-operation touch*
** Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual.
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-in display.
Moving screens:
Select “” to change its displayed position on the Toyota multi-operation touch.
The screen position can also be changed by performing 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 seats climate 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.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual or “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s
Manual” for more details.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
OPERATION
SETTINGS
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating
Temperature control (driver side)
Front windshield defogger
Fan OFFTemperature control (passenger side)
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
S-FLOW mode
Automatic climate control ON: Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically to set temperature.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
Windshield wiper de-icer
REAR CLIMATE switch
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Control knobs- SYNC control- Fan speed- Airflow mode - Rear seat temperature
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Airflow mode display
Vehicles equipped with 8-in display
Temperature control (driver side)
Front windshield defogger
Fan OFF
Temperature control (passenger side)
Automatic climate control ON: Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically to set temperature.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
Fan speed control
Vehicles equipped with 12.3-in display (if equipped)
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
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Air conditioning/heating (continued)
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
Front windshield defogger
MAX A/C switch
Fan ON/OFF
Temperature control
Windshield wiper de-icer
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow mode selector
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
FRONT MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED)
Front air conditioning control screen (12.3-in display)
Main control screen
Option control screen
Temperature setting (driver side)
Display the option control screen
Display the previous screen
Rear air conditioning display
Fan speed setting
SYNC switch
Temperature setting (passenger side)
Airflow mode control
Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW mode)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Eco air conditioning mode
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FRONT AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING (CONTINUED)
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