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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
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5TABLE OF CONTENTS
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5-17.Connected Services over-view
Connected Services ...... 493
Type A: Function achieved by using a smartphone or DCM.................................... 494
Type B: Function achieved by using DCM and the system
.................................... 496
Type C: Function achieved by using DCM.............. 497
Type D: Function achieved by using DCM and a smart-
phone .......................... 500
5-18.Connected Services opera- tion
Toyota Apps .................. 502
5-19.Setup Toyota Apps settings .... 506
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning sys- tem .............................. 508
Automatic air conditioning system ......................... 514
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators 521
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 524
6-3. Using the storage features List of storage features . 527
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 5316-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ... 536
Garage door opener ...... 546
7-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 556
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 559
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 562
General maintenance .... 563
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs.................................... 566
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precau-tions ............................. 567
Hood .............................. 569
Positioning a floor jack .. 570
Engine compartment ..... 572
Tires .............................. 579
Tire inflation pressure .... 588
Wheels .......................... 590
Air conditioning filter ...... 592
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 594
Wireless remote control/elec- tronic key battery ......... 597
Checking and replacing fuses .................................... 600
Headlight aim ................ 603
Light bulbs ..................... 604
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
17Pictorial index
Precautions against winter season ......................................P.362
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*...................P.520
Precautions against car wash (R ain-sensing windshield wipers)
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............................................................... ..............................P.557
Replacing the wiper insert ..................................... ...............P.594
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.219
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.219
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.662
Tires ....................................................................................P.579
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.667
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.362
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*.................P.579
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.637
Hood ....................................................................................P.569
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.569
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.662
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.654
Warning messages ..............................................................P.633
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.207
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.200
Parking lights .....................................................................P.207
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.207
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.207
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.433
Stop lights/tail lights/turn s ignal lights ....................P.200, 207
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.207
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P .604, Watts: P.670)
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2344-5. Using the driving support systems
such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm
• When driving through steam or
smoke
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while
at night or in a t unnel, making a
detectable object appear to be
nearly the same color as its sur-
roundings
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes
suddenly, such as at the entrance
or exit of a tunnel
• After the engine has started the
vehicle has not been driven for a
certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and
for a few seconds after making a
left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a
few seconds after driving on a
curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised
or lowered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera
is misaligned
●In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, sufficien t braking force
may not be obtained, preventing
the system from performing prop-
erly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as
when the brake parts are
extremely cold, extremely hot, or
wet • If the vehicle is not properly main-
tained (brakes or tires are exces-
sively worn, imprope r tire inflation
pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery
surface
• When the road surface has deep wheel tracks
• When driving on a hill road
• When driving on a road that has inclines to the left or right
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.357), the
pre-collision brak e assist and pre-
collision braking functions are also
disabled.
●The PCS warning light will turn on
and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Colli-
sion Brake System Unavailable”
will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
2364-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
●Vehicle is driven in a construc-
tion zone.
●A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are
equipped.
●When the tires have been
excessively worn, or when the
tire inflation pressure is low.
●When your vehicle is towing a
trailer or during emergency tow-
ing
■Preventing LTA system mal-
functions and operations per-
formed by mistake
●Do not modify the headlights or
place stickers, etc. on the sur-
face of the lights.
●Do not modify the suspension
etc. If the suspension etc. needs
to be replaced, contact your
Toyota dealer.
●Do not install or place anything
on the hood or grille. Also, do
not install a grille guard (bull
bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).
●If your windshield needs
repairs, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■Conditions in which functions
may not operate properly
In the following situations, the
functions may not operate prop-
erly and the vehicle may depart
from its lane. Drive safely by
always paying careful attention to
your surroundings and operate
the steering wheel to correct the
path of the vehicle without relying
solely on the functions.
●When the follow-up cruising dis-
play is displayed ( P.241) and
the preceding vehicle changes
lanes. (Your veh icle may follow
the preceding vehicle and also
change lanes.)
●When the follow-up cruising dis-
play is displayed ( P.241) and
the preceding vehicle is sway-
ing. (Your vehicle may sway
accordingly and depart from the
lane.)
●When the follow-up cruising dis-
play is displayed ( P.241) and
the preceding vehicle departs
from its lane. (Your vehicle may
follow the preceding vehicle and
depart from the lane.)
●When the follow-up cruising dis-
play is displayed ( P.241) and
the preceding vehicle is being
driven extremely close to the
left/right lane line. (Your vehicle
may follow the preceding vehi-
cle and depart from the lane.)
●Vehicle is being driven around a
sharp curve.
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 556
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 559
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................. 562
General maintenance.. 563
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................ 566
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte- nance
Do-it-yourself service pre- cautions ..................... 567
Hood ........................... 569
Positioning a floor jack 570
Engine compartment ... 572
Tires ............................ 579
Tire inflation pressure . 588
Wheels ......... ...............590
Air conditioning filter .... 592
Wiper insert replacement .................................. 594
Wireless remote con- trol/electronic key battery.................................. 597
Checking and replacing fuses.......................... 600
Headlight aim .............. 603
Light bulbs................... 604
5687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Light bulbs
( P.604)
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screw- driver
• Wrench
Headlight aim
( P.603)• Phillips-head
screwdriver
Radiator and
condenser
( P.575)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.588)• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P.578)
• Water or washer
fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains
many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot,
or become electrically energized.
To avoid death or serious injury,
observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine
compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools
away from the moving fan and
engine drive belt.
ItemsParts and tools●Be careful not to touch the
engine, radiator, exhaust mani-
fold, etc., right after driving as
they may be hot. Oil and other
fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may
burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compart-
ment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or
expose an open flame to fuel or
the battery. Fuel and battery
fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when
working on the battery. It con-
tains poisonous and corrosive
sulfuric acid.
■When working near the elec-
tric cooling fan or radiator
grille
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in ON, the
electric cooling fa n may automati-
cally start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant
temperature is high. ( P.575)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety gla sses to prevent
flying or falling material, fluid
spray, etc., from getting in your
eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive
engine wear due to dirt in the air.
5807-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
indicators are showing on a tire.
■When to replace your vehicle’s
tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are
showing on a tire.
●You have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough
to expose the fabric, and bulges
indicating internal damage.
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-
not be properly repaired due to
the size or location of a cut or
other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your
Toyota dealer.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be
checked by a qualified technician
even if it has seldom or never been
used or damage i s not obvious.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by
dividing the maximum load by 1.10
of the replacement tire is greater
than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight
Ratings (GAWR) of e ither the front
axle or the rear a xle, whichever is
greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Regulation Label. For the maximum
load of the tire, see the load limit at
maximum cold tire inflation pressure
mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. ( P.674)
■Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since
summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires,
summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy
roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all
four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway
driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads
or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires,
select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original
equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radi al construction.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels.
( P.362)