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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicatorsReading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
AudioOperating the Audio
(Main topics: Audio/visual, phone, Connected Services)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................8
Reading this manual ................ 13
How to search .......................... 14
Pictorial index .......................... 16
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 28
For safe driving ................ 29
Seat belts ......................... 31
SRS airbags ..................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 45
Exhaust gas precautions.. 50
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 51
Child restraint systems..... 52
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 66
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system....................................... 71
Alarm................................ 72
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators....................................... 76
Gauges and meters (with 4.2- inch display) ................... 82
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch display) ................... 85
Multi-information display .. 89Fuel consumption information
....................................... 99
3-1. Key information Keys .............................. 102
3-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 107
Back door ...................... 113
Smart key system .......... 127
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats .................... 132
Rear seats ..................... 133
Driving position memory 135
Head restraints .............. 138
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel............... 141
Inside rear view mirror ... 142
Digital Rear-view Mirror . 144
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 153
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 155
Moon roof ...................... 158
Panoramic moon roof .... 161
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ......... 167
Cargo and luggage ........ 173
Vehicle load limits.......... 176
1For safety and security
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Vehicle status
information and
indicators
3Before driving
4Driving
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch .............................................................P.191, 192
Starting the engine/changing the modes .............P.191, 192, 195
Emergency stop of the engin e .............................................P.612
When the engine will not start ................................. .............P.646
Warning messages
*1............................................................P.6 33
Shift lever.................................................... ........................P.197
Changing the shift position.................................... ...............P.198
Precautions against towing ..................................................P.615
When the shift lever does not move............................. ........P.198
Meters ......................................................... ....................P.82, 85
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ............................................................... ..............P.82, 84, 85, 88
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................ ................P.76
When the warning lights come on ................................ ........P.622
Multi-information display . ...................................................P.89
Display ........................................................ ...........................P.89
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When the warning messages are displayed ........................P.633
Turn signal lever ................................................................P.200
Headlight switch ................................................................P.207
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights .................... ........P.207
Fog lights
*1............................................................... ............P.433
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..............................P.214
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................P.217
Usage.......................................................... .................P.214, 217
Adding washer fluid ..............................................................P.578
Warning messages ..............................................................P.633
Emergency flasher switch ....................................... ..........P.612
Hood lock release lever ........................................ .............P.569
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ................P.141
Adjustment ..................................................... ......................P.141
Air conditioning system ............................. ...............P.508, 514
Usage.......................................................... .................P.508, 514
Rear window defogger ........................................... ......P.509, 516
Audio
*1............................................................... .................P.371
Audio Plus
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Premium Audio*1, 2
Fuel filler door opener lever .................................. ............P.220
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa-tion and indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 76
Gauges and meters (with 4.2-inch display) ........... 82
Gauges and meters (with 7- inch display) ................. 85
Multi-information display 89
Fuel consumption informa- tion ............................... 99
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762-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
■With 4.2-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on
the target region.
■With 7-inch display
The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types,
analog or digital. ( P.94)
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver
of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Instrument cluster
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772-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
When analog speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
When digital speedometer is displayed
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ dep ending on
the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.622)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.622)
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Vehicle status information and indicators
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if
the light does not come on, or
turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-informatio n display with a
message.
*3: Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator turns on when the engine
switch is turned to ON while the
Intuitive parking assist function is
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SR S warning light
not come on when you start the
engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P.200)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P.207)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P.207)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P.209)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P.210)
Fog light indicator (if
equipped) ( P.214)
Smart key system
indicator
*1 (if
equipped) ( P.192)
Cruise control indica-
tor ( P.248)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
( P.248)
Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P.248)
LTA indicator
*2
( P.241)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3, 4 (if
equipped) ( P.271)
PKSB OFF indicator
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5
(if equipped)
( P.279)