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4-6. Driving tips
4-6.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the bat-
tery.
Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires*.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on
18-inch tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
( P.350)
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains (except
18-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehi- cle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious
injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-faces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before enter-ing a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters.
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
: If equipped
■Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air
outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Close the ventNOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys-
tem on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defog- ger from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield
defoggers from defogging.
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
1Press the automatic mode
switch changes automatic
modes in the following order.
“AUTO” mode →“FAST”*1 mode
→“SOFT”*2 mode*1: Operates with the fan speed used
effectively
*2: Operates with the fan speed con-
trolled quietly
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, press the
off switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow
modes are operated, the automatic
mode indicator goes off. However,
automatic mode for functions other
than that operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after the automatic mode switch pressed.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the selected
air flow mode.
: If equipped
■Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air
outlets
Direct air flow to the left or right
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defogger switch during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The differ-
ence between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
■When the outside rear view mir-ror defoggers are operating (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning sys-
tem on longer than necessary when the engine is off.
Using automatic mode
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions
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1Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Close the vent
*: If equipped
■Seat heaters
Turns seat heaters on/off.
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield defog-
ger from operating improperly
Do not place anything on the instru-
ment panel which may cover the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed, preventing the windshield
defoggers from defogging.
Seat heaters*
Warm up the seat upholstery
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken if anyone in the following categories comes in contact
with the seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the elderly,
the sick and the physically chal- lenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do not put heavy objects that have an
uneven surface on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the functions when the
engine is off.
Operation instructions
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Interior features
When the seat heater is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the seat heater
switch.
Turn the seat heater off by pressing the
switch. The indicator will turn off.
*: Vehicles with automatic air condition-
ing system
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
WARNING
■To prevent overheating and minor burn injuries
Observe the following precautions
when using the seat heaters.
●Do not cover the seat with a blanket
or cushion when using the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
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5-2. Using the interior lights
5-2.Using the interior lights
Interior light (P. 2 3 0 )
Front console light (if equipped)
“ON”
Turns the light on
“OFF”
Turns the light off
“DOOR”
Turns the door position on
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the engine switch mode (position), the presence of the electronic key (vehicles with smart entry & start
system), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the battery from being
discharged
If the interior light remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the light will
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
Operating the interior light
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior features
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■The interior light may turn on auto-
matically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear impact,
the interior light will turn on automati- cally.The interior light will turn off automati-
cally after approximately 20 minutes. The interior light can be turned off man-ually. However, in order to help prevent
further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior light may not turn on auto- matically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.354)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-ning.
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5-4. Other interior features
5-4.Other interior features
The USB charging port are used to
supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V to
external devices.
The USB charging port are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or other
purposes.
Depending on the external device,
it may not charge properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device
before using a USB charging port.
■Using the USB charging port
■The USB charging port can be used when
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
■Situations in which the USB charging port may not operate cor-rectly
●If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected
●If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected
●If the connected external device is
turned off (depending on device)
●If the temperature inside the vehicle is
high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun
■About connected external device
Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.
The power outlet can be used for
12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.
Open the lid.
Other interior features
USB charging port (if
equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB
charging port
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.
●Do not spill water or other liquids into the port.
●Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging port.
●Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging port.
■To prevent damage to external devices
●Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become high, resulting
in damage to an external device.
●Do not push down on or apply
unnecessary force to an external device or the cable of an external device while it is connected.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging port for
a long period of time with the engine stopped.
Power outlet