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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press  .
The mode  switches between  outside  air  mode  (introduces  air from
outside  the  vehicle)  (indicator  off)  and  recirculated  air  mode  (recy-
cles  air  inside  the  vehicle)  (in dicator  on)  each  time  the  butto n  is
pressed.
■Defogging the windshield
Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.
Press  .
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mod e if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) To def og the wind-
shield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and temper ature up. 
To  return  to  the  previous  mode,  press  again  when  the  windshield  is
defogged.
■
Defogging the outside  rear view mirrors
Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost fr om
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press  .
The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.
Other functions 
     
        
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■Location of air outlets
Air  outlets  and  air  volume
changes  according  to  the
selected airflow mode.
*: Double Cab models only
■
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Open the vent
Close the vent
Air outlets
*
*
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Interior features
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperatur e setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air  is ready to flow
immediately after   is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The  windows  will  easily  fog  up  when  the  humidity  in  the  vehicle   is  high.
Turning    on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the
windshield effectively. 
● If you turn   off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air i ntake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended  in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to  cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
● Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  dependin g  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the  air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is  in  the  “ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  o r  IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing  .
■ When the outside tempera ture falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when   is selected. 
     
        
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■Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
• It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  o utside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The  start  timing  of  the  blower  may  be  delayed  for  a  short  peri od  of  time
immediately  after  the  air  conditioning  system  is  started  in  automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 448
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do  not  use 
 during  cool  air  operation  in  extremely  humid  weather.
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 rea r view mirror
defoggers are 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  to
defog. 
     
        
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3515-1. Using the air conditioning system
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Interior features
Seat heaters1
1: If equipped
WARNING
■Burns
● Use  caution  when  seating  the  following  persons  in  a  seat  with  t he  seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• 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.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do  not  use  seat  heater  more  than  necessary.  Doing  so  may  cause  minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Do  not  put  heavy  objects  that  have  an  uneven  surface  on  the  sea t  and  do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running. 
     
        
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Turns the seat heaters on
Drivers side
Front passenger side
Each  time  the  switch  is  pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi  (3  segments  lit)    Mid  (2  seg-
ments  lit)    Lo  (1  segment  lit)  
Off
The level indicator (amber) light up
during operation.
■ The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When not in use
Turn the seat heaters off by pressing the button. The indicator  light turns off.
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3805-4. Other interior features
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
● Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Do  not  allow  foreign  objects  or  liquids  to  enter  the  power  outlet,  as  this
may cause a short circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power  outlet.
● After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do  not  use  a  120  V  AC  appliance  that  requires  more  than  the  maximum
capacity  of  the  power  outlet.  If  a  120  V AC  appliance  that  consumes  more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.
■ Appliances that may not op erate properly (120 V AC)
The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data.
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances tha t consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
● Do  not  use  any  electrical  appliances  that  give  off  intense  heat,  such  as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external t rim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat o f the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.
■ If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving
Securely  fasten  both  the  appliances  and  their  cables  to  prevent  them  from
falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.
■ If  the  power  outlet  is  loose  when  an  electrical  appliance  plug  is  con-
nected
Replace  the  outlet.  Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  for  any  necessary  replace-
ments.
■ If the power outlet gets dirty
Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not
use  any  cleansing  materials,  such  as  organic  solvents,  wax,  or  compound
cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to m alfunction. 
     
        
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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 402
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 406
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 409
General maintenance ........ 411
Emission inspection  and maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 414 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 415
Hood ................................. 417
Engine compartment ......... 419
Tires .................................. 431
Tire inflation pressure ....... 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter.......... 448
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 451
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 454
Light bulbs......................... 457