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4
Operation of
each component
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4-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 278
4-2. Opening, closing and 
locking the doors
Side doors.......................... 283
Back door........................... 288
Smart entry & start 
system ............................. 293
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 339
Rear seats ......................... 341
Head restraints .................. 343
4-4. Adjusting the steering 
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 346
Inside rear view mirror ....... 348
Outside rear view 
mirrors ............................. 350
4-5. Opening and closing the 
windows
Power windows .................. 352 
         
        
        
     
        
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3484-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Inside rear view mirror
The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.
Normal position
Anti-glare position
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
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Operation of each component
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror 
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles 
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced. 
Changing automatic anti-glare 
function mode 
On/off
When the automatic anti-glare 
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode 
each time the power switch is 
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func- 
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator 
also turns off.)
■ To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view 
mirror)
Indicator
To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3504-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors 
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Outside rear view mirrors
To select a mirror to adjust, turn 
the switch. 
Left 
Right 
To adjust the mirror, operate the 
switch. 
Up 
Right 
Down 
Left 
Folds the mirrors 
Extends the mirrors
Putting the outside rear view mirror 
folding switch in the neutral posi- 
tion sets the mirrors to automatic
mode. 
Automatic mode allows the folding 
or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the 
doors.
Adjustment procedure
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Folding and extending the mirrors
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Operation of each component
■ Mirror angle can be adjusted when 
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode. 
■ When the mirrors are fogged up 
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn 
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog- 
gers. ( P. 577) 
■ Using automatic mode in cold weather 
When automatic mode is used in cold weather, the door mirror could freeze 
up and automatic stowing and return may not be possible. In this event, 
remove any ice and snow from the door mirror, then either operate the mirror 
using manual mode or move the mirror by hand. 
■ Customization 
The automatic mirror folding and extending operation can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 782)
WARNING
■Important points while driving 
Observe the following precautions while driving. 
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an 
accident, resulting in death or serious injury. 
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. 
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded. 
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly 
adjusted before driving. 
■ When a mirror is moving 
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your 
hand caught by the moving mirror. 
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating 
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot 
and burn you. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Use engine braking (shift position B instead of shift position D) to maintain 
a safe speed when driving down a steep hill. 
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose 
effectiveness. ( P.  3 8 0 ) 
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or 
outside rear view mirrors while driving.  
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control. 
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, head or other parts of their body 
are not outside the vehicle. 
● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.  
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage
the hybrid system or cause other serious damage to the vehicle. 
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and 
reduce your ability to control the vehicle. 
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident. 
● After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that 
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Driving
WARNING
● Do not dirty or damage the front camera.  
When cleaning the inside of the windshi eld, do not allow glass cleaner to 
contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Do not subject the front camera to a strong impact. 
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the front camera or 
remove it.  
● Do not disassemble the front camera. 
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front camera 
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling. 
● Do not attach any accessories to the hood, front grille or front bumper that 
may obstruct the front camera. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details. 
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure 
that it will not obstruct the front camera. 
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights. 
         
        
        
     
        
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4735-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions;
●The Blind Spot Monitor function 
Assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function 
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Blind Spot Monitor function: 
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mirror
indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated. If the turn
signal lever is operated toward the detected side, the outside rear view
mirror indicator flashes.
Rear Crossing Traffic Alert function: 
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
: If equipped
Summary of the Blind Spot Monitor
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