Toyota Highlander (2021 year). Manual in english — part 6

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Interior features

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5-1. Toyota multi-operation

touch

Toyota multi-operation touch

. . . . . . . . ..

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5-2. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Front manual air condition-

ing system . . . . .

336

Front automatic air condi-

tioning system . . ...

341

Rear manual air condition-

ing system . . . . .

354

Rear automatic air condi-

tioning system . . ...

356

Heated steering wheel/seat

heaters/seat ventilators

. . . . . . . . ..

360

5-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list . . ..

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5-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features

. . . . . . . . ..

366

Luggage compartment fea-

tures . . . . . . ..

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5-5. Using the other interior

features

Other interior features .

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Garage door opener.

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5-1.Toyota multi-operation touch

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: Vehicle with the 12.3-inch display

The following functions can be
displayed and operated on the
toyota multi-operation touch.

Operate a switch to change the dis-
played function screen.
The displayed function can also be
changed by performing an up or
down flick operation on the Toyota
multi-operation touch.

Select to display the air con-
ditioning control screen.
(



P.348, 358)

Select to display the seats cli-
mate screen. (



P.361, 362)

Select to display the audio
control screen.

*

Select to display the fuel con-
sumption screen. (



P.108)

2WD models: Select to dis-
play the setting screen.
(



P.335)

AWD models: Select to dis-
play the vehicle information
screen. (



P.88)

*

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Moving screens on the Toy-
ota multi-operation touch

Selecting

or

to change

its displayed position on the Toy-
ota multi-operation touch.

The screen position can also be
changed by perform a left or right
flick operation on a screen.

■

Displaying a screen in full
screen

Selecting

or

on the

energy monitor/consumption
screen or vehicle information
screen will display that screen in
full screen.

Select

or

to return to the

split-screen display.

Toyota multi-opera-

tion touch

*

The Toyota multi-operation
touch allows a screen, such
as the air conditioning con-
trol screen, and the naviga-
tion screen to be displayed
and operated simultane-
ously.

Toyota multi-operation
touch overview

Toyota multi-operation
touch operation

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AWD models: Select “Setting”
on the vehicle information
screen to display the setting
screen.

Select slide operation on/off
Display the software informa-
tion

Toyota multi-operation
touch settings

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: If equipped

Fan speed control switch
On/off switch
Windshield defogger switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
Temperature control switch
“MAX A/C” switch
“REAR” switch

Press the switch to turn the rear air conditioning system on/off. (



P.354)

When the rear air conditioning system is on, the indicator illuminates on the
“REAR” switch.

Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

To adjust the temperature set-
ting, turn the temperature con-
trol switch clockwise (warm) or
counterclockwise (cool).

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the

system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

■

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn the
fan speed control switch clock-
wise (increase) or counterclock-
wise (decrease).

Front manual air conditioning system

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Air conditioning controls

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Pressing the on/off switch turns off
the fan.
When the fan is off, pressing the
on/off switch or turning the fan
speed control switch will turn on the
fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control
switch.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.
The mode switches between
outside air mode and recircu-
lated air mode each time the
switch is operated.

When recirculated air mode is
selected, the indicator illuminates
on the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used.
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch.

When the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-

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minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.

When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.

■

For quick cooling

Press the “MAX A/C” switch.
The air conditioning will automati-

cally turn on.
At this time, the following will occur:

●

The recirculated air mode will be

set

●

The windshield defogger will turn

off

●

The air flow mode will change to

the upper body mode

●

The fan speed will be set to high.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning the “A/C” switch on

will dehumidify the air from the

outlets and defog the windshield

effectively.

●

If you turn the “A/C” switch off, the

windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up

by the vehicle is still drawn into the

vehicle 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.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode

temporarily is recommended in pre-

venting dirty air from entering the

vehicle interior and helping to cool

the vehicle when the outside air

temperature is high.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, the air condition-

ing system is controlled to prioritize

fuel efficiency by regulating the

engine speed and compressor oper-

ation to restrict the heating/cooling

capacity.
To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following opera-

tions:

●

Adjust the fan speed

●

Adjust the temperature setting

●

Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.314)

■

When the outside temperature

is low

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when the “A/C”

switch is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning 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

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to outside air mode prior to turning

the vehicle off.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.434

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

■

When the windshield wiper

de-icer is operating

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning

system, such as the evaporator, is

to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets



Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down



Front side outlets

1

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the

instrument panel which may cover

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow

may be obstructed, preventing the

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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: If equipped

Automatic mode switch (



P.350)

Left-hand side temperature control switch
“OFF” switch
Windshield defogger switch
Rear air conditioning system on/off switch (



P.357)

S-FLOW mode switch (



P.350)

Right-hand side temperature control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside/recirculated air mode switch
“REAR CLIMATE” switch (



P.357)

Rear seat temperature contorl knob (



P.357)

Airflow mode control knob
Fan speed control knob
“SYNC” control knob
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Front automatic air conditioning system

*

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The air conditioning system
can be displayed and operated on the toyota multi-operation
touch.

Air conditioning controls (vehicle with a 8-inch display)

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switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Turn driver’s side temperature
control switch clockwise to
increases the temperature and
turn the switch counterclockwise
to decreases the temperature.

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

The temperature for the driver,
front passenger and rear seats
can be adjusted separately
when:



“SYNC” control knob is
moved upward or downward.
(The “PASS” and “REAR” dis-
plays disappear)



The passenger’s side tem-
perature control switch is
turned. (The “PASS” display
disappears)



The rear seat temperature
contorl knob is moved upward
or downward. (The “REAR”
display disappears)

To the air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous modes move “SYNC”
control knob upward or downward.

■

Setting the fan speed

To set the fan speed, move the
fan speed control knob upward
or downward.

Upward: Increases the fan speed

Downward: Decreases the fan
speed
Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow mode control
knob upward or downward.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside
air and recirculated air
modes

Press the outside/recirculated
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is

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selected, the indicator illuminates
on the outside/recirculated air
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the “A/C” switch.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

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

defoggers switch.

When the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.

■

Windshield wiper de-icer

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.

When the windshield wiper de-icer
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield wiper
de-icer switch.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.

■

When the outside temperature

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air

conditioning system may switch to

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the

engine switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside

air mode at any time by pressing

the outside air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-

midify the air from the outlets and

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defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows

may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up

by the vehicle is still drawn into the

vehicle 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.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing 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.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor

operation controlled to restrict

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.314)

■

When the outside temperature

is low

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when the “A/C”

switch is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning 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 out-

side 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 con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tions when the engine is

stopped due to the Stop & Start

system (vehicles with Stop &

Start system)

When the engine is stopped due to

Stop & Start system operations, the

automatic air conditioning cooling,

heating and dehumidification func-

tions turn off and the fan speed is

decreased according to the outside

temperature etc. or air blowing

stops. To stop the air conditioning

system from turning off, press the

Stop & Start cancel switch and

refrain from using the Stop & Start

system.

■

When the windshield is fogged

up and the engine is stopped

due to the Stop & Start system

(vehicles with Stop & Start sys-

tem)

Press the windshield defogger

switch to restart the engine and

defog the windshield.
If the windshield continuously fogs

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up, press the Stop & Start cancel

switch and refrain from using the

Stop & Start system.

■

When an odor comes from the

air conditioning system while

the engine is stopped due to the

Stop & Start system (vehicles

with Stop & Start system)

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch

to restart the engine.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.434

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.521)

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

■

When the windshield wiper

de-icer is operating

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning

system, such as the evaporator, is

to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

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Left-hand side temperature control switch
Automatic mode switch (



P.350)

Fan speed increase switch
Windshield defogger switch
Right-hand side temperature control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch
Fan speed decrease switch
“OFF” switch

■

Adjusting the temperature
setting

Press

to increase the

temperature and

to

decrease the temperature.

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the

switch to

increase the fan speed and the

switch to decrease the

fan speed.

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Set the outside/recirculated air
mode switch to outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.

Air conditioning controls (vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play)

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When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.

■

Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors

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

When the rear window defogger
and outside rear view mirror defog-
gers switch is on, the indicator illu-
minates on the rear window
defogger and outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tions when the engine is

stopped due to the Stop & Start

system

When the engine is stopped due to

Stop & Start system operations, the

automatic air conditioning cooling,

heating and dehumidification func-

tions turn off and the fan speed is

decreased according to the outside

temperature etc. or air blowing

stops. To stop the air conditioning

system from turning off, press the

Stop & Start cancel switch and

refrain from using the Stop & Start

system.

■

When the windshield is fogged

up and the engine is stopped

due to the Stop & Start system

Press the windshield defogger

switch to restart the engine and

defog the windshield.
If the windshield continuously fogs

up, press the Stop & Start cancel

switch and refrain from using the

Stop & Start system.

■

When an odor comes from the

air conditioning system while

the engine is stopped due to the

Stop & Start system

Press the Stop & Start cancel switch

to restart the engine.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.434

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

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Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.521)

■

Main control screen

Adjust the left side seat tem-
perature setting
Select the air flow mode

: 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

Display the option control
screen.
Adjust the fan speed setting
Adjust the right side seat
temperature setting
“SYNC” switch

If the indicator on the “SYNC”
switch is off, the temperature for the
driver, passenger and rear seats
can be adjusted separately.

Display the rear air condition-
ing control screen (



P.358)

Select the outside air and
recirculated air modes

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and

that of the windshield can cause

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your

vision.

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces when the outside rear

view mirror defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing

parts of the air conditioning

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning

system, such as the evaporator, is

to be replaced, it must be

replaced with a new one.

Front air conditioning
control screen (vehicle
with a 12.3-inch display)

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Set eco air conditioning
mode

The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed,
etc.

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

■

Option control screen

Select “Option” to display the
option control screen.

The functions can be switched on
and off.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the screen.

Select to display the previous
screen.
Select front seat concen-
trated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) (



P.350)

■

When the outside temperature

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air

conditioning system may switch to

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected

as a default mode when the

engine switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside

air mode at any time by pressing

the outside air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up

when the humidity in the vehicle is

high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-

midify the air from the outlets and

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows

may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up

by the vehicle is still drawn into the

vehicle 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.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing 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.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

When Eco drive mode is selected

using the driving mode select

switch, eco air conditioning mode

turns on.
When a drive mode other than Eco

drive mode is selected, eco air con-

ditioning mode may turn off.

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Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor

operation controlled to restrict

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.314)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to

Eco driving mode, the air condi-

tioning eco mode will be turned on

automatically. Even in this case,

the air conditioning eco mode can

be turned off by pressing the Eco

air conditioning mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature

is low

The dehumidification function may

not operate even when “A/C” is

pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning 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 out-

side 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 con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle,

helping to reduce odors that occur

when starting the vehicle.

1

Press the automatic mode
switch.

The dehumidification function

begins to operate. Air outlets and

fan speed are automatically

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

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

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a

while until warm or cool air is ready

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. When the front pas-

Using automatic mode

Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.



No passengers are detected
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is
not operating

While operating, the indicator illumi-
nates on the S-FLOW mode switch.

■

Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to all
seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Select

on the option control

screen or press the S-FLOW
mode switch on the air condi-
tioning operation panel and
switch the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable

interior, airflow may be directed to

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the engine is started

and at other times depending on

the outside temperature.

●

After the engine is started, if pas-

sengers move around inside or

enter/exit the vehicle, the system

cannot accurately detect the pres-

ence of passengers and automatic

airflow control will not operate.

■

Operation of manual airflow

control

Even if the function is manually

switched to directing airflow to only

the front seats, when a rear seat is

occupied, it may automatically direct

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the

engine switch off.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse,

turn the engine switch to ON.

This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when
the system is on.

The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after a period
of time.

Windshield wiper de-icer
(vehicle with a 12.3-inch
display)

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets



Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up
or down



Front side outlets

1

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

WARNING

■

When the windshield wiper

de-icer is operating

Do not touch the glass at lower

part of the windshield or to the

side of the front pillars when the

windshield wiper deicer is on.

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

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WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the

instrument panel which may cover

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow

may be obstructed, preventing the

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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*

: If equipped

Adjust the rear seats fan speed setting

Press

to increase the fan speed and

to decrease the fan

speed.

“OFF” switch

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns off the fan.

Airflow mode control switch
Adjust the rear seats temperature setting

Press

to increase the temperature and

to decrease the tem-

perature.

To change the airflow mode,
press the airflow mode control
switch.

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

1

Upper body

Rear manual air conditioning system

*

Air conditioning controls

Change the airflow mode

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Upper body and feet

3

Feet

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of
and opening and closing
the air outlets

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

1

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

Air outlets

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

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: If equipped

■

Rear air conditioning control panel

Adjust the rear seats fan speed setting

Press

to increase the fan speed and

to decrease the fan

speed.

“OFF” switch

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns off the fan.

Air flow mode control switch
Automatic mode switch

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

Adjust the rear seats temperature setting

Rear automatic air conditioning system

*

The air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted
according to the temperature setting.

Vehicles with a 8-inch display: The rear air conditioning sys-
tem can be operated using the front air conditioning control
panel and rear air conditioning control panel. Press the
“REAR CLIMATE” switch on the front air condiotioning con-
trol panel to change the rear air conditioning control mode.

Vehicles with a 12.3-inch display: The rear air conditioning
system can be operated using the toyota multi-operation
touch and rear air conditioning control panel. Select “REAR”
on the front air condiotioning control screen to display the
rear air conditioning control screen.

Rear air conditioning control operation

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Press

to increase the temperature and

to decrease the tem-

perature.

■

Front air conditioning control panel (vehicle with a 8-inch dis-
play)

Rear air conditioning system on/off switch
“REAR CLIMATE” switch

The mode switches between the rear air conditioning control mode and
front air conditioning control mode each time the “REAR CLIMATE” switch
is pressed.

Rear seat temperature contorl knob

To set temperature, move the rear seat temperature control knob upward or
downward.
Upward: Increases the temperature
Downward: Decreases the temperature

Airflow mode control knob

The airflow mode control knob can be operated while the rear air condition-
ing control indicator is appeared.

Adjust the rear seats fan speed setting

Rear seats fan speed setting can be adjusted while the rear air conditioning
control indicator is appeared.
To set the fan speed, move the fan speed control knob upward or down-
ward.
Upward: Increases the fan speed
Downward: Decreases the fan speed

Automatic mode switch (



P.359)

The automatic mode switch can be operated when the rear air conditioning
control indicator is displayed.

Rear air conditioning control indicator

When the “REAR CLIMATE” switch is pressed, the rear air conditioning

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control indicator is displayed for several seconds.

■

Rear air conditioning con-
trol screen (vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

Adjust the rear seats fan
speed setting
Adjust the rear seats tem-
perature setting
Air flow mode control switch
“OFF” switch

Pressing the “OFF” switch to turns
off the fan.

Automatic mode switch

■

Rear air conditioning con-
trol panel

To change the airflow mode,
press the airflow mode control
switch.

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

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

■

Front air conditioning con-
trol panel (vehicle with a
8-inch display)

To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow mode control
knob upward or downward.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

Change the airflow mode

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Rear air conditioning con-
trol screen (vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

To change the airflow mode,
select the airflow mode control
switch.

The air outlets used are switched
each time the switch is selected.

: Air flows to the upper body

: Air flows to the upper body and

feet

: Air flows to the feet

1

Press the automatic mode
switch.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.

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

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a

while until warm or cool air is ready

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the position of
and opening and closing
the air outlets

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

1

Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

Using automatic mode

Air outlets

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning

system on longer than necessary

when the engine is off.

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: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

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

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Timer function

The heated steering wheel will auto-

matically turn off after a period of

time.

■

Front (Front air condition-
ing control panel)

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 (amber)

lights up during operation.

Heated steering

wheel

*

/seat heat-

ers

*

/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the
steering wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation
using a fan built into the seat

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in

the following categories comes in

contact with the steering wheel or

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

seat heaters

Do not put heavy objects that

have an uneven surface on the

seat and do not stick sharp

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into

the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the

engine is off.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters

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Vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play



Vehicle with a 8-inch display

■

Front (Toyota multi-opera-
tion touch: Vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

Select

to display the seats

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



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment

lit)



Off

The level indicator (red)

lights

up during operation.

■

Rear

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 (amber)

lights up during operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions

when using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a

blanket or cushion when using

the seat heater.

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Front air condioning con-
trol panel

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 (green)

lights

up during operation.



Vehicle with a 12.3-inch dis-
play



Vehicle with a 8-inch display

■

Toyota multi-operation
touch (Vehicle with a
12.3-inch display)

Select

to display the seat cli-

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



Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment

lit)



Off

The level indicator (blue)

lights

up during operation.

■

Operation condition

The engine switch is in ON.

WARNING

●

Do not use seat heater more

than necessary.

Seat ventilators

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Front personal lights (



P.364)

Front interior lights (



P.364)

Shift lever light
Open tray lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P.364)

Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P.364)

Rear interior light (



P.364)

Outer foot lights (if equipped)

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

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Front interior lights

1

Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions

2

Turns the lights on

3

Turns the lights off

■

Rear interior lights

1

Turns the door position on

The rear interior light turns on/off
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the
front and rear interior light door
position is on, the lights turn on.

2

Turns the light on

■

Front personal lights

Turns the lights on/off

■

Rear personal lights

Turns the lights on/off



Vehicles without panoramic
moon roof



Vehicles with panoramic
moon roof

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off

according to the engine switch

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the

doors are opened/closed.

Operating the interior
lights

Operating the personal
lights

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To prevent the battery from

being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when

the engine switch is turned off, the

lights will go off automatically after

20 minutes.

■

The interior lights may turn on

automatically when

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 auto-

matically after approximately 20

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off

manually. However, in order to help

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended 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.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.521)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the engine

is not running.

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Auxiliary boxes (



P.369)

Open tray (if equipped) (



P.369)

Glove box (



P.367)

Bottle holders (



P.368)

Cup holders (



P.368)

Console box (



P.367)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left

in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or

spray cans in the storage spaces,

as this may 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 con-

tact with other stored items, the

lighter may catch fire or the

spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

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1

Unlock with the mechanical
key

2

Lock with the mechanical key

3

Open (pull lever)

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when

the tail lights are on.

1

Push the tab and slide the
console box lid.

2

Vehicles with wireless
charge: Lift the wireless char-
ger.

■

Tray inside console box

The tray can be slid forward/back-

ward.

WARNING

■

When storage compartments

are not in use

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.

Glove box

Console box

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Front seats



Second seats (8-seat models)

Pull the armrest down.



Second seats (7-seat models)



Third seats



Front doors

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup

holder

Do not place anything other than

cups, aluminum cans, or water

bottles in the cup holders. Other

items may be thrown out of the

holders in the event of an acci-

dent or sudden braking, possibly

causing injury. If possible, cover

hot drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

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Rear doors

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored

depending on its size or shape.



Overhead

Push the lid.



Driver’s side instrument panel

Pull the tab to open.



Instrument panel

NOTICE

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle

holders

Do not place open bottle, glass or

paper cups containing liquid in the

bottle holders. Otherwise, con-

tained liquid may be spilled. Glass

cups may break if used in the bot-

tle holders.

Auxiliary boxes

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing

(Overhead)

Do not store items heavier than

0.44 lb. (200 g).

Doing so may cause the auxiliary

box to open and the items inside

may fall out, resulting in an acci-

dent.

■

Caution while driving

(Driver’s side instrument

panel)

Keep the auxiliary box closed

while driving.

Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

Open tray

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Front of console



Rear of console box (if
equipped)

■

Cable pass through (Instru-

ment panel)

The open tray is provided with a

hole that allows cables to be passed

through the tray from the USB port,

USB charging ports or power outlet.
Remove the cover.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open

tray

Observe the following precautions

when putting items in the open

tray. 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, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that

may protrude over the tray’s

edge.

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Pull down the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.

To hang the cargo net, use the
cargo net hooks and cargo
hooks.

■

Removing the luggage
cover unit (vehicles with-
out side deck board)

1

Fold down the third seats.
(



P.146)

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in

use

To avoid injury, always return the

hooks to their stowed positions

when not in use.

Cargo net hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in

use

To avoid injury, always return the

hooks to their stowed positions

when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the gro-

cery bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier

than 6.6 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery

bag hooks.

Luggage cover (if
equipped)

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Remove the center deck
board (



P.475) and take out

the luggage cover unit.

■

Removing the luggage
cover unit (vehicles with
side deck board)

1

Fold down the third seats.
(



P.146)

2

Remove the center deck
board (



P.475) and side

deck board (



P.374) and

take out the luggage cover
unit.

■

Installing the luggage cover

1

Fold down the third seats.
(



P.146)

2

Press the lock release but-
tons to extend the ends of the
luggage cover unit.

3

To install the luggage cover
unit, with the lock release
buttons facing upward, insert
one end into the recess, then
compress the other end and
insert it into the other recess.

4

Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.

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Removing the luggage
cover

1

Release the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.

2

Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.

■

Stowing the luggage cover
(vehicles without side deck
board)

1

Remove the center deck
board. (



P.475)

2

To store the luggage cover
unit, compress both ends
until they lock.

Store the unit with the lock release

buttons facing up and the cover

portion facing the rear of the vehi-

cle.

■

Stowing the luggage cover
(vehicles with side deck
board)

1

Remove the center deck
board (



P.475) and the side

deck board. (



P.374)

2

To store the luggage cover
unit, compress both ends
until they lock.

Store the unit with the lock release

buttons facing up and the cover

portion facing the rear of the vehi-

cle.

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

Center deck under tray

Pull the strap upwards to open
the center deck board.



Deck side box (if equipped)

Pull the strap upwards to open
the side deck board.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the

luggage cover is securely

installed/stowed. Failure to do

so may result in serious injury in

the event of sudden braking or a

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the

luggage cover. In the event of

sudden braking or turning, the

item may go flying and strike an

occupant. This could lead to an

unexpected accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb

on the luggage cover. Climbing

on the luggage cover could

result in damage to the luggage

cover, possibly causing death or

serious injury to the child.

●

Do not point the luggage cover

unit at your face or body, as

doing so may cause injuries if

the cover ends extend sud-

denly.

NOTICE

■

When using the luggage

cover

●

Do not put heavy items on the

luggage cover.

●

Install the cover unit in the cor-

rect direction so that the lock

release button faces upward.

Auxiliary boxes

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck board closed. In

the event of sudden braking, an

accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by the deck

board or the items stored under

the deck board.

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The USB charging ports are
used to supply 2.1 A of electric-
ity at 5 V to external devices.
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 prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
ports



On the instrument panel

Open the lid.



Rear of console box

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging ports may not operate

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate 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 vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging ports

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids 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.

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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 prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-

ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

Push the tab and slide the
console box lid. (



P.367)

2

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

Pressing the switch again turns the

wireless charger off.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
When the engine switch is turned

off, the on/off state of the wireless

NOTICE

●

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 exter-

nal 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 exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging

ports for a long period of time with

the engine stopped.

Wireless charger (if
equipped)

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charger will be memorized.

3

Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging surface facing
down.

While charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) will be illumi-

nated.
If charging does not begin, move

the portable device as close to the

center of the charging area as pos-

sible.
When charging is complete, the

operation indicator light (green) will

illuminate.

■

Recharging function



If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging com-
pleted and the portable device
has not been moved, the
wireless charger will restart
charging.



If the portable device is
moved within the charging

area, charging will stop tem-
porarily then restart.

■

Operation indicator light
status

*

: Depending on the portable

device, the operation indicator
light may stay illuminated
(orange) after charging has com-
pleted.

■

If the operation indicator
light blinks

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



Blinks (orange) at a one sec-
ond interval continuously

Operation indi-
cator light

State

Off

The Wireless char-
ger is off

Green (illumi-
nated)

Standby (charging
is possible)

Charging is com-
plete

*

Orange (illumi-
nated)

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

Charging in prog-
ress

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

Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly



Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly

■

The wireless charger can be

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

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

compatible is attached. Depending

on the type of cover and/or acces-

sory attached, it may not be possi-

ble to charge the portable device. If

the portable device is placed on the

charging area and does not charge,

remove the cover and/or accesso-

ries.

■

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 fre-

quency 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 sus-

pended.

●

While charging, the wireless char-

ger and the portable device will

become warm. This is not a mal-

function. If a portable device

becomes warm while charging

and charging stops due to the pro-

tection function of the portable

device, wait until the portable

device cools down and charge it

Suspected
causes

Measure

Vehicle to
charger com-
munication
failure.

Contact your Toy-
ota dealer.

Suspected
causes

Measure

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

Remove the for-
eign object.

Portable
device is not
positioned
properly on the
charging area.

Move the portable
device toward the
center of the
charging area.

Suspected
causes

Measure

The tempera-
ture of the
wireless char-
ger is exces-
sively high.

Stop charging
immediately and
continue charging
after a while.

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again.

■

Sound generated during opera-

tion

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 malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.399

■

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.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless char-

ger may have an affect on medi-

cal devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may result in the

possibility of fire, equipment fail-

ure or damage, or burns due to

heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and

the portable device while

charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects,

such as aluminum stickers, to

the charging area.

●

Do not cover the wireless char-

ger with a cloth or other object

while charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge porta-

ble devices which are not com-

patible 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.

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wire-

less 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 dis-

play, 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 following metallic

objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum 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 vehicle are being used

nearby.

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

Second seats (8-seat models)

Pull the armrest down for use.



Second seats (7-seat models)

Pull the armrest down for use.

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

NOTICE

If in situations other than above

the wireless charger does not

operate properly or the operation

indicator light is blinking, the wire-

less charger may be malfunction-

ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards,

such as a credit card, or mag-

netic 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 battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger

for a long period of time with the

engine is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when

getting in or out of the vehicle or

rising from your seat.

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The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.

■

12 V

Please use as a power supply
for electronic goods that use
less than 12 VDC/10 A (power
consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods,
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected
power outlets is less than 120

W.



On the instrument panel

Open the lid.



Inside the console box

Open the lid.

■

120 VAC (if equipped)

Accessories that use less than
100 W.
Open the lid.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be hung

on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Power outlets

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The power outlet can be used

when



12 V

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.



120 VAC (if equipped)

The engine switch is in ON.

■

Using the power outlet (vehi-

cles with Stop & Start system)

When the engine restarts after hav-

ing been stopped by the Stop &

Start system, the power outlets may

be temporarily unusable, but this is

not a malfunction.

■

When turning the engine switch

off

Disconnect electrical devices with

charging functions, such as mobile

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected,

the engine switch may not be turned

off normally.

1

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.

Open the cover.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when

the power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that

enter the power outlet may cause

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the

engine is not running.

■

Appliances that may not

operate properly (120 VAC)

The following 120 VAC appliances

may not operate properly even if

their power consumption is under

100 W.

●

Appliances with high initial peak

wattage

●

Measuring devices that pro-

cess precise data

●

Other appliances that require an

extremely stable power supply

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when

the engine switch is turned off, the

lights will go off automatically after

20 minutes.

1

Push the lid.

2

Push the lid back up half way.

■

To use the overhead console

from the conversation mirror

state

Fully close the lid, then open it

again. (



P.369)

1

Pull the tab up.

2

Hook the sunshade on to the
anchors.

To lower the sunshade, pull the tab

up slightly to unhook the shade

from the anchors, and lower it

slowly.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

engine is off.

Conversation mirror

Rear door sunshades (if
equipped)

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation

of the sunshades

●

Do not put anything in an area

where it may interfere with the

operation of a rear door sun-

shade.

●

To prevent damage to the rear

door sunshades, do not apply

excessive load or attach items

to the rear door sunshades.

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*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

wireless control

system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is

operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

HomeLink

®

logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

is oper-

ating. When the menu button
(



P.155) is pressed, the logo dis-

appears even while the HomeLink

®

is operating.

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Illuminates above each button
selected.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the Home-
Link

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not

erased even if the battery cable is

disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering
a different code to a HomeLink

®

button that already has a code

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink

®

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

System components

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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.

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

®

com-

patible transceiver with any

garage door opener or device that

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures 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 program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or
play with the HomeLink

®

buttons.

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Before programming Home-
Link

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people 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.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps

1

through

3

must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

indicator

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Press and release the Home-
Link

®

button you want to pro-

gram and check that the

HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes (orange).

2

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.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

3

Program a device.

Programming the Home-
Link

®

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inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror



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

Press and hold the remote con-
trol 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)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote
control transmitter button at 2

second intervals, repeatedly,
until the HomeLink

®

indicator

light changes from slowly flash-
ing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

4

Test the HomeLink

®

opera-

tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the indicator light:



HomeLink

®

indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or
other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

indicator light

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

®

button

for 2 seconds then release it.



If the garage door or other
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

5

Repeat the steps above to
program another device for
any of the remaining Home-
Link

®

buttons.

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system

Two or more people may be
necessary to complete rolling

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code programming.

1

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.

2

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

Perform

3

within 30 seconds after

performing

2

.

3

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 program-
ming.
If the garage door opener

motor operates when the
HomeLink

®

button is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

signal.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only
available if the garage door
opener motor used is a compati-

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ble device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

1

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door
opener has been completed,
if the garage door opener
motor is trained to Home-
Link

®

, both garage door

operation indicators will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form

2

and

3

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed Home-
Link

®

button to operate a

garage door.

3

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 indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-

ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button

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

1

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

indica-

tor starts flashing orange,
release the HomeLink

®

but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

”

1

(it takes

20 seconds for the Home-
Link

®

indicator to start flash-

ing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter

must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Press the appropriate Home-
Link

®

button. The HomeLink

®

indicator light should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is
shown by the garage door
opener indicators.

Operating HomeLink

®

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5

Interior

featur

es

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

Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

Opening
Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

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 previous door oper-
ation status, press and release
either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

(vehicles

with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror),

and

or

and

(vehicles

with Digital Rearview Mirror),
simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside
buttons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
(orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be

received

Erasing the entire Home-
Link

®

memory (all three

codes)

Color

Status

394

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

®

memory.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rearview
Mirror

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6

Maintena

nce
a

nd ca

re

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Maintenance and care

.

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior . . ..

396

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior . . ...

399

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

. . . . . . . . ..

402

General maintenance..

404

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams . . . . . .

406

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions. . . . . .

408

Hood . . . . . . ...

410

Positioning a floor jack

. . . . . . . . ..

411

Engine compartment...

412

Tires . . . . . . .

419

Tire inflation pressure..

431

Wheels . . . . . .

433

Air conditioning filter.

434

Electronic key battery..

436

Checking and replacing

fuses. . . . . . ..

438

Headlight aim . . . ..

440

Light bulbs. . . . ...

441

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6-1. Maintenance and care

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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 deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Extend the mirrors before

driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode to disable the

smart key system. (



P.134)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather

■

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

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Cleaning instructions