
2395-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
■Using the voice command sys-
tem
Air conditioning system can be 
operated using voice commands.
For details, refer to the “MULTIME-
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.386)
1 Press the automatic mode 
switch.
2 Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press 
the 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.
Prevent ice from building up on 
the windshield and wiper 
blades.
When the windshield wiper de-icer 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
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
Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped) 

2606-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, 
liberally apply water to the 
vehicle body, wheel wells and 
underside of the vehicle to 
remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using 
a sponge or soft cloth, such 
as a chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks, 
use car wash soap and rinse 
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the 
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean 
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing 
the vehicle. Start washing from the 
front of the vehicle. Make sure to 
extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car 
washes may scratch the vehicle 
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and 
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●In certain automatic car washes, 
the rear spoiler ma y interfere with  machine operation. This may pre-
vent the vehicle from being 
cleaned properly or result in dam-
age to the r
ear spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do 
not bring the nozzle tip near the 
gaps around the doors or perimeter 
of the windows, or spray these 
areas continuously.
■When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet 
while the electronic key is within the 
effective range, the door may lock 
and unlock repeatedly. In that case, 
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 
m) or more separate from the 
vehicle while the vehicle is being 
washed. (Take care to ensure that 
the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode to disable the 
smart key system. ( P.103)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by 
using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water 
immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, 
make sure to obs erve the follow-
ing precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or  abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the  wheels when they  are hot, such 
as after driving or parking in hot 
weather
■Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if  the vehicle is 
parked with wet brake pads or disc 
rotors, causing them to stick. Before 
parking the vehicle after it is 
washed, drive slo wly and apply the 
brakes several times to dry the 
parts.
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each 
component and its material.
Cleaning instructions 

2806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■Before recharging
When recharging, t he battery pro-
duces hydrogen ga s which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, 
observe the following precautions 
before recharging:
●If recharging wi th the battery 
installed on the vehicle, be sure to 
disconnect the ground cable.
●Make sure the charger is off when 
connecting and disconnecting the 
charger cables to the battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the battery
●Unlocking the doors using the 
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the battery. If this happens, 
use the wireless remote control or 
the mechanical key to lock/unlock 
the doors.
●Start the engine with the engine 
switch in ACC. The engine may 
not start with the engine switch 
turned off. However, the engine 
will operate normally from the sec-
ond attempt.
●The engine switch mode is 
recorded by the vehicle. If the bat-
tery is reconnected, the vehicle 
will return the engi ne switch mode 
to the status it was in before the 
battery was disconnected. Make 
sure to turn off the engine before 
disconnecting the battery. Take  extra care when connecting the 
battery if the engine switch mode 
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after 
multiple attempts, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
WARNING
■Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous 
and corrosive sulfuric acid and 
may produce hydrogen gas which 
is flammable and explosive. To 
reduce the risk of death or serious 
injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the 
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the battery  terminals with 
tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match 
near the battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin 
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses 
when working near the battery.
●Keep children away from the 
battery.
■Where to safely charge the 
battery
Always charge the battery in an 
open area. Do not charge the bat-
tery in a garage or closed room 
where there is ins ufficient ventila-
tion. 

2846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
tires also have radial construction. 
Do not install stud ded tires without 
first checking local regulations for 
possible restrictions. Snow tires 
should be installed on all wheels. 
(  P.230)
■If the tread on snow tires wears 
down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as 
snow tires is lost.
■Checking the tire valves
When replacing the tires, check the 
tire valves for deformation, cracks, 
and other damage.
Rotate the tires in the order 
shown.
WARNING
■When inspecting or replacing 
tires
Observe the following precautions 
to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to parts of t he drive train as 
well as dangerous handling char-
acteristics, which may lead to an 
accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
●Do not mix tires of different 
makes, models or tread pat-
terns.
Also, do not mix tires of remark-
ably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than 
those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently con-
structed tires (radial, bias-belted 
or bias-ply tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season 
and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been 
used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not 
know how they were used previ-
ously.
NOTICE
■Low profile tires (18-inch 
tires)
Low profile tires may cause 
greater damage than usual to the 
tire wheel when sustaining impact 
from the road surface. Therefore, 
pay attention to the following:
●Be sure to use proper tire infla-
tion pressure. If tires are 
under-inflated, they may be 
damaged more severely.
●Avoid potholes, uneven pave-
ment, curbs and other road haz-
ards. Failure to do so may lead 
to severe tire a nd wheel dam-
age.
■If tire inflation pressure of 
each tire becomes low while 
driving
Do not continue driving, or your 
tires and/or wheels may be 
ruined.
■Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving 
on roads with loose surfaces or 
potholes.
These conditions may cause 
losses in tire inflation pressure, 
reducing the cushioning ability of 
the tires. In addition, driving on 
rough roads may cause damage 
to the tires themselves, as well as 
the vehicle’s wheels and body.
Tire rotation 

3557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
The battery terminal connec-
tions may be loose or cor-
roded. ( P.279)
The engine starting system may 
be malfunctioning due to an 
electrical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or a 
blown fuse. However, an interim 
measure is available to start the 
engine. ( P.355)
One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
 The battery may be dis-
charged. ( P.358)
 One or both of the battery ter-
minals may be disconnected. 
( P.279)
Contact your Toyot a dealer if the 
problem cannot be repaired, or if 
repair procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, 
the following steps can be used 
as an interim measure to start 
the engine if the engine switch is 
functioning normally. Do not use this starting proce-
dure except in case of emer-
gency.
1
Pull the parking brake switch 
to check that the parking 
brake is set. ( P.142)
Parking brake indicator will come 
on.
2 Check that the shift lever is 
set in P.
3 Turn the engine switch to 
ACC
*.
4 Press and hold the engine 
switch for about 15 seconds 
while depressing the brake 
pedal.
Even if the engi ne can be started 
using the above steps, the system 
may be malfunctioning. Have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
*: ACC mode can be enabled/dis- abled on the customize menu. 
( P.386)
The starter motor does 
not turn over
The starter motor does 
not turn over, the interior 
lights and headlights do 
not turn on, or the horn 
does not sound.
Emergency start function 

3587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4Press the engine switch 
shortly and firmly.
In the event that the engine still 
cannot be started, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press 
the engine switch as you normally 
do when stopping the engine.
■Electronic key battery
As the above proc edure is a tempo-
rary measure, it is recommended 
that the electronic key battery be 
replaced immediate ly when the bat-
tery is depleted. ( P.304)
■Changing engine switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press 
the engine switch in step  3 above.
The engine does not start and 
modes will be cha nged each time 
the switch is pressed. ( P.135)
If  the vehicle batter y 
is discharged
The following procedures 
may be used to start the 
engine if the vehicle’s bat-
tery is discharged.
You can also call your Toy-
ota dealer or a qualified 
repair shop. 

3607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
recharge the battery of your 
vehicle.
5 Open and close any of the 
doors of your vehicle with the 
engine switch OFF.
6 Maintain the engine speed of 
the second vehicle and start 
the engine of your vehicle by 
turning the engine switch to 
ON.
7 Once the vehicle’s engine 
has started, remove the 
jumper cables in the exact 
reverse order from which 
they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the 
vehicle inspected at your Toyota 
dealer as soon as possible.
■Starting the engine when the 
battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by 
push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the 
audio system while  the engine is 
off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electri-
cal components when the vehicle 
is running at a low speed for an 
extended period, such as in heavy 
traffic.
■When the battery is removed or 
discharged
●Information stor ed in the ECU is 
cleared. When the battery is 
depleted, have the vehicle 
inspected at you r Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may  require initial-
ization. ( P.395)
■When removing the battery ter-
minals
When the battery terminals are 
removed, the information stored in 
the ECU is cleared. Before remov-
ing the battery term inals, contact 
your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery 
will discharge grad ually even when 
the vehicle is not in use, due to nat-
ural discharge and the draining 
effects of certain  electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long 
time, the battery  may discharge, 
and the engine may be unable to 
start. (The battery recharges auto-
matically during driving.)
■When recharging or replacing 
the battery
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the 
smart key system when the bat-
tery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the 
mechanical key to lock or unlock 
the doors.
●The engine may not start on the 
first attempt after  the battery has 
recharged but will start normally 
after the second attempt. This is 
not a malfunction.
●The engine switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the 
battery is reconnected, the system 
will return to the mode it was in 
before the bat tery was dis-
charged. Before disconnecting the 
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the 
engine switch wa s in before the 
battery discharged, be especially 
careful when reconnecting the 
battery.
■When replacing the battery
●Use a battery that conforms to 
European regulations.
●Use a battery that the case size is 
same as the previous one (LN1), 
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is  

3898-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■Smart key system (P.95, 102)
■Wireless remote control ( P.93, 95, 99)
Time elapsed before 
automatic door lock 
function is activated if 
door is not opened after 
being unlocked
60 seconds
Off
O—O30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning 
buzzerOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Smart key systemOnOff——O
Smart door unlockingDriver’s doorAll the doorsO—O
Time elapsed before 
unlocking all the door 
when gripping and hold-
ing the driver’s door 
handle
2.0 seconds
Off
——O1.5 seconds
2.5 seconds
Number of consecutive 
door lock operations2 timesAs many as 
desired——O
Engine switch illumina-
tionOnOff——O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Wireless remote controlOnOff——O
Unlocking operation
Driver’s door unlocked in 
one step, all  doors 
unlocked in  two step
All doors unlocked  in one stepO—O
Theft deterrent panic 
modeOnOff——O
Locking operation when 
door openedOnOffO—O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting