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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)
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
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information ........................5
Reading this manual ...................... 10
How to search ................................ 11
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 24
For safe driving ..................... 25
Seat belts .............................. 27
SRS airbags .......................... 34
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 43
Exhaust gas precautions....... 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 49
Child restraint systems .......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ... 69
Alarm ..................................... 70
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 74
Gauges and meters (7-inch dis- play) .................................... 79
Gauges and meters (12.3-inch display)................................ 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display)................................ 87
Multi-information display (12.3-inch display)............... 96
Head-up display ................. 103
Fuel consumption information ......................................... 1083-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors .......................... 115
Back door ........................... 119
Smart key system .............. 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 136
Rear seats.......................... 137
Driving position memory .... 142
Head restraints................... 145
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ....... 149
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 150
Outside rear view mirrors ... 160
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 162
Moon roof ........................... 165
Panoramic moon roof......... 168
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 174
Cargo and luggage ............ 181
Vehicle load limits .............. 184
Trailer towing...................... 18
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Dinghy towing ....................19
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4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ...... 197
Automatic transmission ...... 201
Turn signal lever................. 204
Parking brake ..................... 205
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving
15Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Engine switch ..................................................................... P.197
Starting the engine/changing the modes ......................... .... P.197
Emergency stop of the engin e ............................................. P.424
When the engine will not start ................................. ............. P.460
Warning messages ............................................... ............... P.442
Shift lever.................................................... ........................ P.201
Changing the shift position.................................... ............... P.202
Precautions for towing .. ....................................... ................ P.427
When the shift lever does not move............................. ........ P.202
Meters ............................................................................. P.79, 82
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light ............................................................... .............. P.79, 81, 82, 86
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................ ................ P.74
When a warning light turns on .................................. ........... P.431
Multi-information display . ............................................. P.87, 96
Display ........................................................ ..................... P.87, 96
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P. 4 4 2
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informationand indicators
.2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indica-tors ............................... 74
Gauges and meters (7-inch display) ......................... 79
Gauges and meters (12.3-inch display) ........ 82
Multi-information display (7-inch display) ............. 87
Multi-information display (12.3-inch display) ........ 96
Head-up display .......... 103
Fuel consumption informa- tion ............................ 108
742-1. Instrument cluster
2-1.Instrument cluster
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all
warning lights and indicators illuminated.
7-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster,
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of
the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
Warning lights and indicators displayed on the instru-
ment cluster
752-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
12.3-inch display
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.431)
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.431)
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.431)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 ( P.431)
Charging system warning
light
*3 ( P.432)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 ( P.432)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.432)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.432)
SRS warning light
*1
( P.432)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
( P.433)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
( P.433)
Inappropriate pedal opera-
tion warning light
*2
( P.433)
(red/yel-
low)
Electric power steering
system warning light
( P.433)
Low fuel leve l warning
light
*1( P.434)
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light ( P.434)
762-1. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the
multi-information display.
*3: 7-inch display only: These lights turn on when the engine switch
is turned to ON to i ndicate that a
system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after
the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if a light
does not come on, or turn off.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
12.3-inch display only: This light
illuminates on the multi-informa-
tion display.
The indicators inform the driver
of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light (7-inch
display)
*2 ( P.435)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(12.3-inch display)
*2
( P.435)
Tire pressure warning
light
*1 ( P.435)
(orange)
LTA indicator ( P.436)
(flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped)
( P.436)
(flashes)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*1 (if
equipped) ( P.436)
“RCTA OFF” indicator (if
equipped)
*1 ( P.436)
(flashes)
PKSB OFF indicator*1 (if
equipped) ( P.437)
(flashes or
illumi-
nates)PCS warning light*1
( P.437)
Slip indicator
*1 ( P.438)
(flashes)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator*1
( P.438)
(flashes)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator*1
( P.438)
(flashes)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator
*1 ( P.438)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning
light does not come on
Should a safety system light such
as the ABS and SRS warning
lights not come on when you start
the engine, this could mean that
these systems are not available to
help protect you in an accident,
which could result in death or seri-
ous injury. Have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
Indicators
782-1. Instrument cluster
*1: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*2: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or
after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if a
light does not co me on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*3: This light illumi nates on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: This light illumi nates on the cen-
ter panel.
*6: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*7: Depending on the operating con-dition, the color and illuminat-
ing/flashing state of the light
change. Eco drive mode indicator
(
P.300)
Sport mode indicator
( P.300)
Mud & sand mode indica-
tor (if equipped) ( P.302)
Rock & dirt mode indicator
(if equipped) ( P.302)