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The RCTA functions when your vehicle is in reverse. It can detect
other vehicles approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle. It
uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the other vehicle’s existence
through flashing the outside rear view mirror indicators and so unding
a buzzer.
RCTA function
Approaching vehicles Detection areas
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
There is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and cont rol perfor-
mance that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. The
driver is always responsible for paying attention to the vehicl e’s surround-
ings and driving safely. ( P. 303)
■ To ensure the system can operate properly
P. 301
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically .)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshiel d
is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors (if
equipped)
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before operating the defoggers, make sure the back window is
completely closed. ( P. 168)
Press
.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■
Windshield wiper de -icer (if equipped)
This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the win d-
shield and wiper blades.
Press .
The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient t empera-
ture and vehicle speed.
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the
front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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HomeLink® programming procedure
The programming procedures can
also be found at the following
URL.
Website:
www.homelink.com/toyota
For support, contact custom er support at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
■Programming the HomeLink®
Steps through must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise
the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not be able to be
completed.
Press and release the HomeLink® button you want to program
and check that the HomeLink® indicator light flashes orange.
Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
Program a device.
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Compass
To turn the compass on or off, p ress the button for more than 3 sec-
onds.
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.
Operation
Ty p e AType B
Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest
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WARNING
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehi-
cle is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in
the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir-
cling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place w here the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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Child safety ................................ 57Airbag precautions .................. 42
Back door precautions .......... 122
Battery precautions ....... 426, 514
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Moon roof precautions .......... 174
Power window lock switch .... 165
Power window precautions ... 167
Rear door child-protectors .... 115
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 449
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 39
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 354
Child-protectors....................... 115
Cleaning ........................... 400, 404 Aluminum wheels.................. 401
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior................................... 404
Seat belts .............................. 405
Climate control seat ................ 355
Compass .................................. 395
Condenser ................................ 422
Console box ..................... 363, 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 515
Cruise control .......................... 276
Cup holders.............................. 368
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 548 Daytime running light
system.................................... 229
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 345
Rear window ......................... 345
Windshield ............................ 345
Dimension ................................ 522
Dinghy towing.......................... 213
Display Multi-information display ......... 98
Warning message................. 481
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 413
Door courtesy lights ............... 357 Wattage ................................ 532
Doors Automatic door locking and
unlocking systems .............. 116
Back door ............................. 118
Door lock ...................... 113, 118
Door windows ....................... 165
Open door warning buzzer ... 484
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 161
Rear door child-protector ...... 115
Side doors ............................ 113
Drive information....................... 99
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149
Driving ...................................... 176 Break-in tips.......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 324
Off-road precautions ............. 331
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 336D
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Flat tire...................................... 493
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 529
Brake .................................... 530
Power steering ...................... 530
Washer ................................. 427
Fog lights ................................. 236 Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Switch ................................... 236
Four-wheel drive system .................................... 317
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 51
Front personal lights ............... 359
Front seats ............................... 136 Adjustment ............................ 136
Cleaning................................ 404
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 154
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 354
Front side marker lights.......... 227 Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Front turn signal lights ........... 225 Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Turn signal lever ................... 225
Fuel ........................................... 244 Capacity ................................ 525
Fuel gauge .............................. 94
Fuel pump shut off system.... 471
Information ............................ 533
Refueling............................... 244
Type ...................................... 525
Warning light ......................... 474 Fuel consumption ................... 104
Fuel filler door ......................... 246
Refueling .............................. 244
Fuel pump shut off system..... 471
Fuses ........................................ 450
Garage door opener ................ 387
Gauges ....................................... 94
Glove box ................................. 362
Grocery bag hooks.................. 374
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 154
Headlights ................................ 227 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 231
Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Heaters Air conditioning system ....... ................. 342, 350
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 345
Seat heaters ......................... 354
Hill-start assist control ........... 324
Hood ......................................... 416
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