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Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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BLUETOOTH ® DEVICE Seat adjustments-Front 2-64 PAIRING SECTION Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Telephone switch Cruise Control (DRCC) vehicle-to- vehicle distance switch Meter control switches Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) switch Audio control switches Audio volume control switch Voice LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)/Lane Departure command switch Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) switch Steering wheel controls...
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If equipped. For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional audio/multimedia resources. Audio/Navigation system Emergency flasher switch Air conditioning/heating controls “POWER” button...
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OVERVIEW Instrument panel (continued) CENTER PANEL AREA Stop & Start cancel switch Heated/ventilated front seat switches Driving mode select switch Heated front seat switches Brake hold switch Electric parking brake switch VSC OFF switch Electric parking Brake hold switch brake switch Driving mode select switch Multi-terrain...
Instrument cluster 4.2-in display Multi-Information Display (MID) Tachometer Speedometer Outside temperature Clock Shift position Odometer and and range trip meter Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator Fuel gauge 7-in display (Analog speedometer) Multi-Information Display (MID) Speedometer Clock Tachometer Fuel gauge Outside temperature Engine coolant Shift position and range indicator Odometer and trip meter...
OVERVIEW Indicator symbols For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2-1, 2021 Owner’s Manual. Airbag ON/OFF indicator Downhill assist control system indicator Airbag SRS warning Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder (alarm will sound when the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) vehicle is on) warning ECO drive mode indicator...
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If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.
OVERVIEW Keyless entry UNLOCKING OPERATION Smart Key Carry Smart Key remote Driver door unlock* Grasp Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety. LOCKING OPERATION Smart Key Carry Smart...
PANIC BUTTON Smart Key Push and hold Smart Key system START FUNCTION NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button. POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE) Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the operation mode in succession from:...
OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release & cap Driver seat Store Turn to open Pull NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or Close tightened, check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Hood release Push lever to the left and raise hood Pull Insert rod to hold...
Instrument panel light control Brighter Darker Engine maintenance Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Washer fluid tank NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Warranty &...
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Auto lock/unlock Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned OFF. DEFAULT SETTING Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function -Doors lock when shifting from Park. -Doors unlock when shifting into Park. CUSTOMIZED SETTING Speed linked door locking function -Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Electric parking brake PARKING BRAKE Driver side Automatic mode Manual mode Press to Pull to set release Parking brake light Parking brake light Automatic (shift lever operation) To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switch until a buzzer sounds and “EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated”...
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Tilt & telescopic steering wheel Lock release lever Angle Length Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Steering lock release Smart Key Without Smart Key Turn...
Automatic High Beams (AHB) system Automatically switches between high and low beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night. Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for more details on the Automatic High Beams feature.
FOG LIGHTS (IF EQUIPPED) Turn Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. Windshield wipers & washers FRONT Intermittent (if equipped) Rain-sensing (if equipped) Adjust frequency* Adjust frequency* Mist and single wipe Mist and single wipe Interval wipe Auto Slow...
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS Rear door-Power Liftgate (if equipped) Instrument panel Open: Push and hold Close: Push and hold again Power Liftgate (back door) (open only) (close only) Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Power Liftgate (if equipped) Carry Smart Key remote Sensor area To automatically open/close Power Liftgate Quickly swipe your foot near the lower center part of the rear bumper for within 1 second to trigger sensor.
Air conditioning/heating AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED) “SYNC” button - Automatic climate control ON - Adjusting Indicator ON: Synchronized the temperature setting will cause the airflow temperature settings for driver and pas sengers. vents, air intake and fan to adjust automati- Indicator OFF: Separate temperature settings for cally to set temperature.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Moonroof (if equipped) SLIDING OPERATION TILTING OPERATION Push once to open partway. Push once to open completely. Push again to open completely. Tilt Open Close Close Recommended open position to minimize wind noise. Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting is in progress, the moonroof stops partway.
Panoramic moonroof (if equipped) SLIDING OPERATION Open and closing the electronic sunshade Open - Slide and hold the switch backward. The electronic sunshade will open fully automatically.* Close - Slide and hold the switch forward. Close The electronic sunshade will close fully automatically.* Open * Quickly slide and release the switch in either direction to stop the electronic...
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Heated/ventilated seats (if equipped) HEATED ONLY (IF EQUIPPED) Front Rear HEATED/VENTILATED (IF EQUIPPED) Driver’s seat Passenger’s seat Heated Heated Ventilated Ventilated Level indicators: Yellow - heated seat on Green - ventilated seat on The vehicle must be on for use. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources. NOTE: Always use safe driving practices and follow all traffic rules. USB media port Connecting a compatible device and cable into the USB media port will support...
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS Steering wheel switches ® & telephone controls (Bluetooth “MODE” Return to previous Start and end call Push to change audio mode. screen Push and hold to mute or pause the audio. Voice command switch Volume control “ ”...
Multi-Information Display (MID) 4.2-in display 7-in display Driving support system information Driving support system information display area display area Menu icons Menu icons Information display area Information display area Return to previous screen “ ” “ ” Scroll/search screens Enter/Set: Press to enter/set, press and hold to reset Press meter control switches to change and select information in the following: Driving information display...
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Power outlets-12V DC Front Rear (if equipped) Luggage compartment (if equipped) The vehicle must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position (without Smart Key) / “ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use. Power outlets-120V AC (if equipped) The vehicle must be on for use.
USB charge ports (if equipped) Front Rear (Charge only) (Charge only) The vehicle must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position (without Smart Key) / “ACCESSORY” or ”IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use. Qi Wireless charger (if equipped) Operation indicator light Charge area Power switch...
* can be ® programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515, or visit ® http://www.homelink.com/toyota. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Stop & Start system (if equipped) The Stop & Start system stops and starts the engine according to brake pedal or shift lever operation when the vehicle is stopped, such as at a stoplight, intersection, etc., in order to improve fuel economy and reduce noise pollution caused by the engine idling.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Rear view monitor system The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is located above the license plate. To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “MENU”...
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) (if equipped) Indicator Indicator Multi-information display Buzzer* Monitor screen display* Indicators * RCTA only The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions: • The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when changing lanes) •...
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking (PA w/AB) (if equipped) The Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking consists of the following functions that operate when driving at a low speed or backing up, such as when parking.
Intuitive Parking Assist (if equipped) Front center sensor Corner sensors Corner sensors (front) (front) Corner sensors Corner sensors (rear) (rear) Rear center sensor If the sensors detect an obstacle, the buzzer and MID or navigation system display inform the driver of the approximate position and distance of the obstacle by illuminating continuously (far) or blinking (near).
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Driving mode select FF VEHICLES/DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES Normal mode Use for normal driving. ECO drive mode Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating.
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Snow mode switch - AWD vehicles- (if equipped) Snow mode can be selected to suit the conditions when driving on slippery road surfaces, such as on snow. DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES Snow mode is automatically canceled when the vehicle is turned off or Mud & Sand or Rock &...
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Multi-terrain Select (AWD vehicles) DYNAMIC TORQUE CONTROL AWD VEHICLES DYNAMIC TORQUE VECTORING AWD VEHICLES Multi-terrain Select is a system that helps drivability in off-road situations. When driving over muddy, sandy or rough road surfaces, the system selects a suitable driving mode to switch AWD, brake and drive force control to perform control suitable for the road condition.
Downhill assist control system (if equipped) With the downhill assist control system, the vehicle is able to descend a steep hill, maintaining a constant low speed of about 15 mph (25 km/h) without brake pedal operation. Press the “DAC” button to activate the system. The downhill assist control system indicator will come on and system will operate.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense. Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or avoidance support in certain conditions, when the system detects a potential collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to occur.
See Toyota.com/safety-sense for more information. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system operation may be limited.
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Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
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” to go back to the menu. Note: The system is enabled each time the vehicle is turned on. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
Steering Assist function is designed to provide gentle corrective steering.* * See Toyota.com/safety-sense for more information. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system operation may be limited. TURNING THE LDA SYSTEM ON/OFF Press the LDA switch to turn the LDA system on.
For example, LDA may not function on the side(s) where white/yellow lines are not detectable. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE ™ DISABLING STEERING ASSIST (1) Press “ ” switches and select “ ” from the Multi-Information Display (MID). (2) Press “ ” switches and select “ LDA” and then press “ .” The setting screen is displayed.
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“ ” to select the desired setting. (4) Press “ ” to go back to the menu. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LDA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
* Not available on all models. See Toyota.com/safety-sense for model applicability. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system operation may be limited.
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For example, LTA may not function on the side(s) where white/yellow lines are not detectable. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
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TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE ™ DISABLING STEERING ASSIST (1) Press “ ” switches and select “ ” from the Multi-Information Display (MID). (2) Press “ ” switches and select “ LTA” and then press “ .” The setting screen is displayed.
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Note: Operation of the LTA system and setting adjustments continues in the same condition regardless of Ignition cycle until changed by the driver or the system is reset. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on LTA operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
0-110 mph* and uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control, helping maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you.* * See Toyota.com/safety-sense for more information. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system operation may be limited. Dynamic Radar Cruise...
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ADJUSTING DISTANCE LONG MIDDLE SHORT (default setting) Preceding vehicle mark To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance Push the “ ” button to cycle through the settings, which will change progressively. This mode employs a radar sensor to detect the presence of a preceding vehicle up to approximately 328 ft (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-to-vehicle following distance and operates to maintain a preset following distance from the vehicle ahead.
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SETTING CONSTANT SPEED (CRUISE) CONTROL To adjust speed or cancel, see steps (2) and (3) of ADJUSTING SET SPEED on page 50. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on DRCC operation, settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to use it.
See Toyota.com/safety-sense for more information. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system operation may be limited. ACTIVATING THE AHB SYSTEM (1) Press the “...
Multi-Information Display (MID).* * All vehicle actions must be driver-initiated and are not automated. See Toyota. com/safety-sense for model applicability. Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations in which the system operation may be limited. RSA DISPLAY...
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Take up slack Keep as low on hips as possible NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again.
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES Spare tire & tools TOOL LOCATION Jack Tool bag Jack handle Wheel nut wrench Spare tire REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE (1) Pull the tab and open the deck board. (2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.
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If the tire pressure indicator flashes for 1 minute and then remains on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer. NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.
Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with live agents at the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Services for subscribers include: •...
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s). Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip. TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
® Pairing for your phone Pairing your phone is the first step in connecting with your Toyota. This pairing process is quick and easy. All you have to do is setup the phone and multimedia system to form a connection.
BLUETOOTH DEVICE PAIRING ® Bluetooth ® Pairing for your phone (cont.) "Connecting" displays while na e otifications te t STEP 6 STEP 7 device is forming the connection message . hi e airing your to your multimedia system. phone, a message will be displayed: "You may need to allow message access on your...
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