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2664-7. Driving tips
4-7.Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
battery.
Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires.
Make sure to install 4 tires that are
of the specified size, and that all 4
tires are the sa me size, same
maker, same brand and tread pat-
tern.
Perform the following according
to the driving conditions:
Do not try to forcibly open a
window or move a wiper that
is frozen. Pour warm water
over the frozen area to melt
the ice. Wipe away the water
immediately to prevent it from
freezing.
To ensure proper operation of
the climate control system
fan, remove any snow that
has accumulated on the air
inlet vents in front of the wind-
shield.
Check for and remove any
excess ice or snow that may
have accumulated on the
exterior lights, vehicle’s roof,
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size,
and that are the same size,
same maker, same brand and
tread pattern.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from Toyota dealers or
legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.
Before driving the vehicle
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2745-1. Using the air conditioning system
operating light remains illuminated.
The rear window defogger will con-
tinue to operate in this cycle until it
is turned off.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.400)
1 Press the automatic mode
switch.
2 Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press
the “ON/OFF” switch.
If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automati-
cally 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 auto-
matic mode switch pressed.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing
Do not touch the outside rear view
mirror surfaces, as they can
become very hot and burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the engine is off.
■When repairing/replacing
parts of the air conditioning
system
Have repair/replacement per-
formed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning
system, such as the evaporator, is
to be replaced, it must be
replaced with a new one.
Using automatic mode
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations
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2755-1. Using the air conditioning system
5
Interior features
■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
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
defogger from operating
improperly
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 defog-
ging.
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2765-1. Using the air conditioning system
*: If equipped
■Seat heaters
Press the switch to warm the
seats.
The indicator light comes on when a seat heater is turned on.
1
Rapid 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 indica-
tor light goes off.
Seat heaters*
Warm up the seat uphol-
stery.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
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 physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol 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
WARNING
■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.
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2795-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
5-3.Using the storage features
Bottle holders (P.280)
Glove box ( P.279)
Cup holders/Auxiliary boxes (if equipped) ( P.281)
Console box ( P.280)
Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
C
D
WARNING
■Items that should not be left
in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cau se the following
when cabin temperature becomes
high:
●Glasses may be deformed by
heat or cracked if they come
into contact with other stored
items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into con-
tact with other stored items, the
lighter may catch fire or the
spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
Glove box
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2805-3. Using the storage features
■Bottle holders
●When storing a bottle, close the
cap.
●The bottle may not be stored
depending on its size or shape.
■Opening the lid
Push the button
■Closing the lid
Push the lid toward the center
If one side is pus hed, the opposite
side will move simultaneously.
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the
event of sudden braking or sud-
den swerving, an accident may
occur due to an occupant being
struck by the open glove box or
the items stored inside.
Bottle holders
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for the bottle
holders
Do not place anyth ing other than
a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of
the holders in the event of an
accident or sudden braking and
cause injury.
NOTICE
■Items unsuitable for the bottle
holder
Put the cap on before stowing a
bottle. Do not pla ce open bottles
in the bottle holders, or glasses
and paper cups containing liquid.
The contents may spill and
glasses may break.
Console box
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2815-3. Using the storage features
5
Interior features
Center console (vehicles with
an automatic transmission)
Console box
WARNING
■When the console box is not
in use
Keep the console box closed
when it is not being used.
If left open, in the event of sudden
braking, etc., stowed items may
fly out, possibly leading to an
accident.
Cup holders/Auxiliary
boxes (if equipped)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
If possible, cover hot drinks to
prevent burns.
Observe the following precautions
when putting items. Failure to do
so may cause items to be thrown
out in the event of sudden braking
or steering. In these cases, the
items may interfere with pedal
operation or cause driver distrac-
tion, resulting in an accident.
●Do not store items that can eas-
ily shift or roll out.
●Do not stack items higher than
the edge.
●Do not put items that may pro-
trude over the edge.
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2825-3. Using the storage features
Lift the luggage mat.
The warning reflector can be
stored.
■Warning reflector storage box
Depending on the size and shape of
the warning reflector case, it may
not be able to be stored.
Trunk features
Auxiliary box
Warning reflector storage
box
WARNING
■When storing a warning
reflector
Make sure that the warning reflec-
tor is stored securely.
Failure to do so may cause it jump
out of position in the event of sud-
den braking, etc., causing an acci-
dent.