Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2020 year). Manual in english — part 6

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Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC,
and hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid system is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.

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ECB brake operation

Braking power may be stronger than normal for a short time after the hybrid
system is started.

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ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard in the following cases, but it does not
indicate that a malfunction has occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system heard from the front part of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when one or two min-
utes passed after the stop of the hybrid system.

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EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

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When the power switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases

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Secondary Collision Brake operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS airbag sensor detects a collision while
the vehicle is in motion.
However, the system does not operate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation

The system is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount

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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

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WARNING

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The ABS does not operate effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

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TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

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Hill- start assist control does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

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When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

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When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

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WARNING

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.

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Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Secondary Collision Brake. This system is
designed to help reduce the possibility of further damage due to a second-
ary collision, however, that effect changes according to various conditions.
Overly relying on the system may result in death or serious injury.

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Using Eco drive mode

When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. (



P. 321)

◆

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the needle of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. (



P. 100)

◆

Shift lever operation

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. When using
the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the N, the
gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. Also,
when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is consumed.

◆

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation

●

Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.

●

Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.

Hybrid vehicle driving tips

For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol-
lowing points:

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When braking

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.

◆

Delays

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

◆

Highway driving

Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.

◆

Air conditioning

Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.

◆

Checking tire inflation pressure

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.

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Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.

◆

Warming up before driving

Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.

●

Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.

*

Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires.

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 windshield.

●

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.

●

Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.

●

Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

●

If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm
that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.



Vehicles with 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length



Vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4



1/2 mile (0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

WARNING

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Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

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.

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Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

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NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 17-inch tires)

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Interior features

5-1. Using the

air conditioning system
and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system. . . . . . . . 338

Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters/
seat ventilators. . . . 349

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list . . . . 352

• Interior light . . . . ... 353
• Personal lights . . . .. 353
• Ambient lights . . . ... 354

5-3. Using the storage

features

List of storage features . . 355

• Glove box. . . . . .. 356
• Console box. . . . .. 356
• Bottle holders. . . . 357
• Cup holders . . . . .. 358
• Auxiliary boxes. . . .. 359
• Open tray . . . . . .. 360

Trunk features. . . . ... 361

5-4. Other interior features

Other interior features . ... 362

• Sun visors . . . . . . 362
• Vanity mirrors. . . . 362
• Power outlet. . . . .. 363
• USB charging ports. ... 364
• Wireless charger. . ... 366
• Armrest . . . . . . . 375
• Assist grips . . . . ... 375
• Coat hooks. . . . . 376

Garage door opener. . .. 377

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, press “

” on

(driver’s

side) to increase the temperature and press “

” on

(driver’s side) to decrease the temperature.

If

is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or

heated air.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time

is pressed or

is selected on the

air conditioning control screen.
Synchronized mode (indicator on):

The driver’s side

can be used to adjust the temperature for the

driver’s and front passenger’s side. To enter individual mode, operate

the front passenger’s side

.

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Press the “MENU” button on the Entune Audio Plus or Entune
Premium Audio, then select “Climate” to display the air condi-
tioning control screen.

Control panel

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Individual mode (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press

to increase the fan speed

and

to decrease the fan speed.

Press

to turn the fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,

press

.

The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.

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Other functions

●

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(



P. 343)

●

Defogging the windshield (



P. 343)

●

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
(



P. 343)

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Adjust the driver’s side tem-
perature setting
Adjust the fan speed setting
Select the air flow mode

*

Adjust the front passenger’s
side temperature setting
Display the option control
screen (



P. 341)

Turn automatic mode on/off
Turn the fan off
Turn cooling and dehumidification function on/off

If the

indicator is turned off, the system will blow ambient tem-

perature air or heated air.

Change the temperature setting between individual/synchronized
mode. (



P. 338)

Enable/Disable S-FLOW mode (



P. 341)

*

:

— Air flows to the upper body

— Air flows to the upper body and feet

— Air flows to the feet

— Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates

Control screen

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Option control screen

Select

on the air conditioning control screen to display the

option control screen. The functions can be switched on and off.

When the function is on, the indicator illuminates on the screen.

Select to change the tem-
perature setting between
individual/synchronized
mode (



P. 338)

Select to set cooling and
dehumidification function on/
off
Select the S-FLOW mode
(



P. 341)

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Using the automatic mode

Press

or select

on the air conditioning control

screen.
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press

or select

on the air

conditioning control screen.

■

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

■

S-FLOW mode

When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode, air
conditioner efficiency will be enhanced by concentrating the airflow
on occupied seats only.

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Air conditioning controls

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The following S-FLOW modes are available:



Automatic S-FLOW mode

When this mode is selected, if the rear seats are determined to
be unoccupied, the air conditioning system will operate in S-
FLOW mode.
When a rear passenger is detected, S-FLOW mode will be auto-
matically disabled.

The

indicator on the air conditioning control screen will illumi-

nate when the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode.

To enter manual S-FLOW mode, select

on the air conditioning

control screen.



Manual S-FLOW mode

When

is selected, S-FLOW mode will be manually

enabled/disabled.

The

indicator on the air conditioning control screen will illumi-

nate when the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode.

●

Operation of the air conditioning system when S-FLOW mode is
enabled:
When the air conditioning system is operating in S-FLOW mode,
the airflow will be concentrated on the front seats, reducing the
airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.
Additionally, if the front passenger seat is determined to be unoc-
cupied, the airflow will be concentrated on the driver’s seat only.
(Depending on the set temperature or ambient temperature, the
air conditioning system may not operate in S-FLOW mode as
described above.)
When certain conditions are met and priority is given to the
driver’s seat only, the temperature indicator for the front passen-
ger side will turn off.
How the system judges if a seat is occupied in S-FLOW mode:



P. 345

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time

is pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.

Press

.

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press

again when the windshield

is defogged.

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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press

.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change

according

to

the

selected airflow mode.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air outlets



Front



Rear

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically 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

is pressed or

is selected.

■

How the system judges if a seat is occupied in S-FLOW mode

The system judges if a passenger is in the vehicle as follows:
• Front passenger seat:

The front passenger seat is judged to be occupied when the system detects
an object on the front passenger seat, fastening of the front passenger seat
belt, changing of the set temperature for the front passenger seat, or the
opening and closing of the front passenger door. (However, when only
opening and closing of the front passenger door is detected, the system will
judge that the passenger seat is unoccupied after the vehicle speed
reaches approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or more.)

• Rear seats (automatic S-FLOW mode only):

The rear seats are judged to be occupied when the system detects the
opening and closing of a rear door.

If a seat is judged to be occupied, the system will retain that judgement for 60
minutes after the power switch is turned off.

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Changing from automatic S-FLOW mode to manual S-FLOW mode

When the system is operating in automatic S-FLOW mode, if a rear door is
opened and then closed, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To enable S-FLOW

mode, select

on the air conditioning control screen. (In this case, the

system will operate in manual S-FLOW mode.)

■

Changing from manual S-FLOW mode to automatic S-FLOW mode

Select

on the air conditioning control screen to disable S-FLOW

mode (check that

indicator is not illuminated).

Turn the power switch off.
Wait for 60 minutes or more and change the power switch to ON mode.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning

or

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn

or

off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Windshield fog detection function

When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (



P. 348) detects fog on

the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

■

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 intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

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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 depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
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 power switch
is turned to ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed

or

is selected.

■

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

●

In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel effi-
ciency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode

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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 cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 432

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 531)

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 rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

●

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 defogging.

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NOTICE

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Humidity sensor

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is stopped.

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. (



P. 346)

Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

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

: If equipped

Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters/seat

ventilators



Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators maintain
good ventilation by pulling air through the seat upholstery.

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• 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.)

●

Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

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 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.

■

Front

Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)



Mid (2 segments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)



Off

The level indicator lights up during operation.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters



Without seat ventilators



With seat ventilators

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Rear (if equipped)

Turns the heated rear seat on/off

The indicator light will illuminate
when the rear seat heater is oper-
ating.

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

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 lights up during
operation.

■

The seat ventilators can be used when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system

Seat ventilators

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Front interior/personal lights (



P. 353)

Shift lever light
Ambient lights (if equipped) (



P. 354)

Door courtesy lights
Rear personal lights (



P. 353)

Footwell lights
Front center console light

Interior lights list

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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The rear personal lights turn on/off together with the interior light.

Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the lights on/off

■

Front

Turns the lights on/off

■

Rear

Turns the lights on/off

Interior light

1

2

Personal lights

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Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.

●

Illuminated entry system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.

●

If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)

●

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 531)

Ambient lights (if equipped)

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(



P. 359)

Glove box

(



P. 356)

Bottle holders/door pockets

(



P. 357)

Cup holders

(



P. 358)

Console box

(



P. 356)

Auxiliary box/open tray

(



P. 359, 360)

WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause 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 contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

●

When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Push the button to open the glove
box.

The glove box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode.

Push the knob.

■

Console box tray

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.

Glove box

Console box

The tray can be removed.

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●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front



Rear

WARNING

Do not place anything 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

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

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Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

●

Do not place any objects that fit loosely or are very tall in the cup holders,
otherwise they may fall out while driving, possibly leading to an accident.

●

To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.

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■

When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)

Auxiliary boxes



Type A (if equipped)



Type B

Push the lid.

Pull the armrest down.



Type C

Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automati-
cally close.

The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

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■

When using wireless charger (if equipped)



P. 366

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing (type A)

Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

■

When opening or closing the tray (type C)

●

To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.

●

To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.

●

When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.

Open tray

WARNING

Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.

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Trunk features

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hooks, do not apply too much load to the hooks.

Cargo net

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To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.

Open the cover to use.

The light turns on when the cover
is opened.

If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the hybrid system is off, the
lights will turn off automatically.

Other interior features

Sun visors

1

2

3

Vanity mirrors

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not stop normally.

Power outlet

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when it is
not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices (power consumption of 10.5 W).
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.

■

Using the USB charging ports

■

The USB charging ports can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V (10.5 W) is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected

●

If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

■

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports



Front



Rear

Open the console box lid and
open the lid.

Open the lid.

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■

Cable pass through

●

The cutouts on the console box rim allow
power cables to be passed through
when the console box lid is closed.

●

An electronic device on the console box
tray can be recharged by running power
cables through the clearance of the tray
and connecting it to the USB charging
ports underneath the tray.

To prevent damage to the charging
port of an electronic device when it is
placed on the tray while it is being
charged, place the connector side of
the device on the raised portions near
the cutout.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports are not in use, close the lids. If a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.

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A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is
compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard created by the
Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is
larger than the charging area. Additionally, depending on the portable
device, the wireless charger may not operate properly. Refer to the
operation manual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

1

2

3

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■

Using the wireless charger

Push the open tray forward
until it locks. (



P. 359)

Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Pressing the switch again turns
the wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
When the power switch is turned off, the on/off state of the wireless
charger will be memorized.

Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging

surface

facing

down.

While charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) will be
illuminated.
If charging does not begin,
move the portable device as
close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) will illu-
minate.

●

Recharging function

• If a certain amount of time has elapsed since charging com-

pleted and the portable device has not been moved, the wire-
less charger will restart charging.

• If the portable device is moved within the charging area,

charging will stop temporarily then restart.

1

2

3

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■

Operation indicator light status

*

: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.

●

If the operation indicator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink
(orange). Take the appropriate measures according to the table
below.

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

*

Orange (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (identifying the portable
device)

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a
one second interval
continuously

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota
dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly

A foreign object exists
between the portable
device and charging
area.

Remove the foreign
object.

Portable device is not
positioned properly on
the charging area.

Move

the

portable

device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly

The temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.

Stop charging immedi-
ately

and

continue

charging after a while.

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■

The wireless charger can be operated when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

Portable devices that can be charged

●

Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard can be
charged by the wireless charger. However, compatibility with all devices
which meet the Qi wireless charging standard is not guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed to supply low power electricity (5 W or
less) to a cellular phone, smartphone, or other portable device.

■

If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi com-
patible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory
attached, it may not be possible to charge the portable device. If the portable
device is placed on the charging area and does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.

■

If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging

Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is
reduced, press and hold the power supply switch of the wireless charger for 2
seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and noise may be
reduced. When the frequency is changed, the operation indicator light will
blink (orange) 2 times.

■

Charging precautions

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot be
performed. When a door is opened and closed, charging may be temporarily
suspended.

●

While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become
warm. This is not a malfunction.
If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due
to the protection function of the portable device, wait until the portable
device cools down and charge it again.

■

Sound generated during operation

When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being
identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P. 390

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■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while driving, for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the portable device.

■

Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as
any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about the
usage of the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the possibility of fire, equipment failure or
damage, or burns due to heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the porta-
ble device while charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.

●

Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while
charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

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NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully charged

●

When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable
device

●

When a portable device becomes hot while charging

●

When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not centered on the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,
radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong
radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording
media, close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may
be erased due to the influence of magnetism.
Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,
close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the hybrid sys-
tem stopped.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not put a heavy load on the assist
grip.

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Coat hooks are provided on the
rear assist grips.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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The HomeLink

®

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the following pages to determine the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indica-
tors
HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is

operating.

Buttons

■

Before programming the HomeLink

®

●

During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.

●

It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote
control transmitter for more accurate programming.

●

Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may
need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.

Garage door opener





: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.

HomeLink

®

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2

3

4

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■

Programming the HomeLink

®

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

®

button you want to program

and check that the HomeLink

®

indicator light flashes orange.

Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond intervals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

1

3

1

2

3

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Test the HomeLink

®

operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

●

Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device
has completed. The garage door or other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

button is pressed and released.

●

Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or
other device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete pro-
gramming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

®

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.

●

If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to
“Programming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

®

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the unit. The
name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
Refer to the Owner’s manual
supplied with the garage door
opener motor for details.

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 sec-

onds after performing

.

4

5

1

2

3

2

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Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence

(press/hold/

release) up to 3 times to
complete programming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

®

button

is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door opener motor is trained to
HomeLink

®

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

®

button to operate a garage

door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink

®

button, after the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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1

2

3

2

3

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■

Reprogramming a single HomeLink

®

button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

®

button.

When the HomeLink

®

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

®

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

®

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

®

indicator

to start flashing).

Press the appropriate HomeLink

®

button. The HomeLink

®

indicator

light should turn on.

The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.HomeLink.com.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of
the garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the
garage door and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback
signals from the garage door may not be received. To recall the pre-
vious door operation status, press and release either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

simultaneously.

The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

®

Garage door operation indicators

1

2

1

1

2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

®

indicator

light

changes from continuously lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

®

memory.

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the 12-volt battery cable is dis-
connected.

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

®

button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the Home-
Link

®

.

■

Certification for the garage door opener

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-800-355-3515.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

memory (all three codes)

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5

Interio

r features

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or other remote control device

The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and
objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

compatible transceiver with any garage door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. This includes any garage door that cannot detect
an interfering object. A door or device without these features increases the
risk of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or programming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

®

buttons.

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6

Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior. . .. 386

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior. . ... 389

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements. . . . ... 392

General maintenance. . 394
Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)
programs. . . . . . . 398

6-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions . . . . . . 399

Hood . . . . . . . . . 401
Positioning a floor jack . .. 402
Engine compartment. . . 403
12-volt battery . . . . ... 411
Tires . . . . . . . . .. 415
Tire inflation pressure . ... 427
Wheels . . . . . . . .. 430
Air conditioning filter. . .. 432
Cleaning the hybrid

battery (traction battery)
air intake vent and
filter . . . . . . . . . 434

Electronic key battery. . 439
Checking and replacing

fuses . . . . . . . ... 441

Light bulbs. . . . . . . 444

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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 deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
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 and
harm your vehicle's paint.

●

Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear 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 continu-
ously.

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle

exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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6

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ntenan

ce and care

■

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 fol-
lowing correction procedures 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 battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. (



P. 150)

■

Aluminum wheels

●

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 observe the following pre-
cautions.
• 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 driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.

■

Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, avoid using the system and consult your Toyota
dealer.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high-pressure car
washer.

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.

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ntenan

ce and care

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

●

If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.

●

Remove dirt using a soft cloth or synthetic chamois dampened in a
baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) solution.

Use a solution of approximately 9% baking soda dissolved in water.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.

●

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
all remaining traces of detergent.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.

●

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle

interior

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather areas