2665-1. Using the air conditioning system
When recirculated air mode is selected,
the indicator illuminates on the out-
side/recirculated air mode switch.
■Set cooling and dehumidifica-
tion function
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indicator
illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
■Fast cooling function
Press the “MAX A/C” switch.
When the switch is turned on, the air
conditioning will turn on, the tempera-
ture will be set to LO, the fan speed will
be set to MAX, the air outlets will be set
to upper body, and the air mode will
change to recirculated air mode auto-
matically.
To turn off fast cooling function and
return the previous setting, press the
“MAX A/C” switch again.
■Suspend function
Press the “ON/OFF” switch.
While the air condi tioning system is
being used, when the “ON/OFF” switch
is pressed, the air conditioning system
will stop and the temperature setting
display, etc. will turn off.
If the “ON/OFF” switch is pushed and
turned on, the air conditioning system
will operate in the operating state it was
in when turned off. However, if the fast
cooling function was operating when
the air conditioning system was turned
off, it will operate in the operating state
it was in before the fast cooling function
was turned on.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the
windshield and front side windows.
Press the windshield defogger
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch
automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side
windows quickly, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press
the windshield defogger switch again
when the windshield is defogged.
When the windshield defogger switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
windshield defogger switch.
■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mirrors
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the out-
side rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off
after approximately 15 minutes.
When the rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers switch is on, the
indicator illuminates on the rear window
and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when
the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows may
fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the recir-
2685-1. Using the air conditioning system
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.
■Adjusting the position of and
opening and closing the air
outlets
Center
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Side
1 Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
Air outlet layout and opera-
tions
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system
Interior features
*: If equipped
■Seat heaters
Press the switch to warm the seats.
The indicator light comes on when a
seat heater is turned on.
WA R N I N G
■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.
WA R N I N G
■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
2705-1. Using the air conditioning system
1Rapid heating
2 Normal heating
When not in use, put the switch in the
neutral position. The indicator will turn
off.
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in ON.
■When not in use
Turn the seat heater off. The indicator light goes off.
WA R N I N G
■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.
3387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Slip indicator (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
The ABS; or
The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering) sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When illuminated, indicates:
Malfunction of the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
Malfunction of the TRC (Traction Control) system; or
Malfunction of the hill-start assist control system
Depending on the situation, the light may illuminate even when
there is no malfunction. It does not indicate a malfunction if the
light turns off after a short time.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When flashing, indicates:
Indicates that the TRC, VSC or brake LSD function is oper-
ating. Always drive safely. Driving recklessly may lead to
an accident.
Drive with extra care when the indicator is flashing.
3407-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning buzzer)*1, 2
*1: This light illuminates on the overhead console.
*2: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:
The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzze r sounds to alert the rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.
■Conventional cruise control indicator (if equipped)
■BSD/RCTA warning light (if equipped) (warning buzzer)
■SRH warning light (if equipped) (warning buzzer)
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the rear passenger’s seat is occupied, the rear passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the warn-
ing light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the conventional cruise control system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the BSD/RCTA system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the SRH function
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the
sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate
properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The mal-
function indicator lamp will go off after
several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does
not go off, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering sys- tem warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and
adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing
the tire pressure wa rning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning
light.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres- sure changes caused by temperature. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
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■If the tire pressure warning light
frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned
to ON, have it checked by any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be
heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
WA R N I N G
■If both the ABS and the brake
system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer. The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during br aking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the electric power steer-
ing system warning light comes
on
The steering wheel may become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre-
cautions. Failure to do so could cause
a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
392Alphabetical Index
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 321
Turn signal lever ........................ 150
Wattage...................................... 375
Fuel
Capacity ..................................... 370
Fuel gauge ................................... 88
Fuel pump shut of f system ......... 335
Information ................................. 376
Refueling .................................... 162
Type ........................................... 370
Warning light .............................. 339
Fuel filler door
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened..................................... 357
Refueling .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ...................................... 88
Fuel pump shut off system .......... 335
Fuses ............................................. 319
G
Gauges ............................................ 88
G-force............................................. 95
Glove box ...................................... 273
H
Head restraints ............................. 120
Headlights
Extended headlight lighting system
................................................. 155
High Beam Assist system .......... 156
Light switch ................................ 153
Replacing light bulbs .................. 321
Wattage...................................... 375
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system
................................................. 264
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 266
Seat heaters............................... 269
High Beam Assist ......................... 156
High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs .................. 321
Hill-start assist control................. 256
Hood
Open .......................................... 293
Hooks
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .......... 26
Horn ............................................... 122
I
Identification
Engine ........................................369
Vehicle........................................368
Ignition switch (engine switch) ... 139
Auto power off function .............. 142
Changing the engine switch modes
.................................................141
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ..........................326
Illuminated entry system.............. 271
Indicators......................................... 85
Initialization
Power windows .......................... 126
Tire pressure warning system .... 305
Inside rear view mirror ................. 123
Installing a CRS to a front passenger
seat ................................................ 58
Instrument panel light control ....... 91
Interior lights ................................. 271
ISOFIX lower anchorage ................ 67
J
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ...............294
Vehicle-equipped jack ................346
Jack handle ...................................346
Jam protection function
Power windows .......................... 126
K
Keyless entry
Smart entry & start system .........109
Wireless remote control .............101
Keys
Battery-saving function............... 110