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

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■

Fogging up of the windows

●

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

Turning

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-

shield effectively.

●

If you turn

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 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.

■

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.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75



F (24



C) and air conditioning

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 engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●

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

.

■

When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32



F (0



C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is pressed.

■

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.

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 442

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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 wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.

■

To prevent burns

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 stopped.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers to
defog.

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Automatic air conditioning system



1

■

Adjusting the temperature setting

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

If

is not pressed, the sys-

tem will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
The air conditioning system
switches between individual and
simultaneous mode each time

is pressed. (



P. 340)

1



: If equipped

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

Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting

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

Press

to turn the fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow, 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
operates

■

Other functions

●

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
(



P. 341)

●

Defogging the windshield (



P. 341)

●

Defogging the outside rear view mirrors (



P. 341)

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Press

.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press

.

■

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.

■

Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“SYNC” mode)

The air conditioning system switches between individual and simul-
taneous mode each time

is pressed.

Simultaneous mode (the indicator on

is on):

The driver’s side temperature control dial can be used to adjust the
temperature for driver’s and front passenger’s side. At this time,
operate the front passenger’s side temperature control dial to enter
individual mode.
Individual mode (the indicator on

is off):

The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

Using by automatic mode

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (introduces air from
outside the vehicle) (indicator off) and recirculated air mode (recy-
cles air inside the vehicle) (indicator on) each time the button is
pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

.

Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to outside air mode if the recir-
culated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) To defog the wind-
shield 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.

■

Defogging the outside rear view mirrors

Defogger is used to defog to remove raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press

.

The defogger will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

Air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.

*

: Double Cab models only

■

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

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

Open the vent
Close the vent

Air outlets

*

*

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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.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

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

on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn

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 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.

■

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 engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION
ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●

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

.

■

When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32



F (0



C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

is selected.

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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. 442

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.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

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

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers to
defog.

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Seat heaters



1

1



: If equipped

WARNING

■

Burns

●

Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• 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.)

●

Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.

●

Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.

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

Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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Turns the seat heaters on

Drivers side
Front passenger side

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) light up
during operation.

■

The seat heaters can be used when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

When not in use

Turn the seat heaters off by pressing the button. The indicator light turns off.

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2

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Interior lights list

Front interior light/personal
lights

(



P. 348)

Rear interior light (



P. 348)

Engine switch light (vehicles
with a wireless remote control
system)

Engine switch light (vehicles
with a smart key system)
Center tray light
Cargo lamp (if equipped)

(



P. 349)

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2

3

4

5

6

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Front

Off
Door position

The

personal/interior

lights

come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.

On

■

Rear

Door position

The

personal/interior

lights

come on when a door is
opened. They turn off when the
doors are closed.

On

On/off

Interior light

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2

3

1

2

Front personal lights

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Off
Door position

The cargo lamp comes on when a
door is opened. They turn off when
the doors are closed.

On

■

Illuminated entry system



Vehicles without a smart key system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/
closed.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the following lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the main
switch is in the door position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 min-
utes:

●

Front personal lights

●

Interior lights

●

Cargo lamp (if equipped)

■

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 562)

Cargo lamp main switch (if equipped)

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2

3

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Bottle holders

(



P. 354)

Front console box (



P. 352)

Overhead console
(if equipped)

(



P. 352)

Glove box

(



P. 351)

Cup holders

(



P. 353)

Storage boxes

(



P. 355)

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2

3

4

5

6

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Open (pull the lever up)
Lock
Unlock

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 result in 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.

Glove box

1

2

3

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Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.

■

Passing a cable from the console box

The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Press the lid.

Front console box

Overhead console

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing

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

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

Vehicles with an automatic transmission



Vehicles with a manual transmission

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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

Front door



Front console box



Rear door (Double Cab models only)

■

When using the holder as a bottle holder

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

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

Bottle holders

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

Rear (Access Cab models [vehicles without rear seats])

Turn the knob counterclockwise

and open the lid.



Under the rear seats (Access Cab models [vehicles with rear
seats])

Pull up the lever and raise the
bottom cushion up.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle holders

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

■

Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders

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

Storage boxes

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Turn the knob counterclock-
wise.

Open the lid.



Under the rear seats (Double Cab models)

Lift up the bottom cushion.

Turn the knob counterclockwise
and open the lid.

2

3

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2

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the storage boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

■

Storage box (Access cab models [vehicles without rear seat])

Never let anyone sit on the storage box. Doing so may damage the storage
box and cause injury. In addition, it may cause death or severe injury in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.

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Luggage compartment features

■

Deck

■

Tonneau cover (if equipped)



P. 362

■

Behind the rear seat (Double Cab models only)

Grocery bag hooks (



P. 366)

Storage boxes (



P. 367)



Left side



Right side

Deck hooks (



P. 361)

Auxiliary box (



P. 359)

Tie-down cleats (



P. 359)

Power outlet
(if equipped) (



P. 370)

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2

3

4

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■

Auxiliary box

Turn the knob and open the lid.

■

Tie-down cleats

The deck rail system enables you to insert and move tie-down
cleats to their best location along deck rails to secure a load.

Locking plate
Thumb wheel
Tie-down cleat

Deck

1

2

3

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Installing the tie-down cleat

Loosen the thumb wheel in a
counterclockwise

motion,

and depress the wheel so
that the locking plate main-
tains 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) gap.

Deck rail
Detent
Locking plate

Insert the locking plate into
the deck rail, rotate the tie-
down cleat 90°, and release
the thumb wheel.

Slide the cleat to the closest
detent in the rail system. You
will feel that the locking plate
snaps into a detent.

When using a tonneau cover,
confirm the cleat position will not
interfere with its proper closing
and latching.

Tighten the thumb wheel in a
clockwise motion until the
clutch mechanism ratchets.

0.5 in.
(12.7 mm)

1

1

2

3

2

3

4

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Check the tie-down cleat to
confirm that it is locked into a
detent and securely mounted
to the deck rail system.

■

Deck hooks

Deck hooks are provided for
securing loose items.

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■

Open the tonneau cover

Open the tailgate. (



P. 126)

Pull the lever and lift to open
the rear tonneau cover.

Pull the lever and lift to open
the center tonneau cover.

Secure by using the storage
straps.

Make sure that the buckle is
fully engaged by pulling on the
strap.

Tonneau cover (if equipped)

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2

3

4

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Close the tonneau cover

Remove the straps while
pushing the release lock.

Confirm that there is no tie-down
cleat in the latch position before
closing the tonneau cover.

Close the tonneau cover and
push down on the top sur-
face (latch position) until it
clicks.

After closing the tonneau cover,
try pulling it up towards you to
make sure all latches are
securely locked. Confirm cargo
and cleats do not interfere with
tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.

■

Remove and install the tonneau cover

Open the cap and remove
the bolt.

Open the rear and center tonneau cover.
Secure by using the storage straps.
Pull the lever and lift to
remove the tonneau cover.

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When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Push down on the top surface (latch position) until it clicks, tighten the
bolt, and then close the cap.
After closing the tonneau cover, try pulling it up towards you to make
sure all latches are securely locked.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the auxiliary boxes closed and locked.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

■

When the deck hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the deck hooks to their stowed positions.

■

Tie-down cleat precautions

●

Properly install and tighten the tie-down cleats into the deck rail system.
Failure to properly install and tighten the tie-down cleats can cause cargo
to become unsecured. Unsecured cargo can cause injury when the vehi-
cle is in motion.

●

Properly secure all cargo to prevent shifting or sliding during driving.
Failure to properly secure cargo can cause injury when the vehicle is in
motion.

●

Applying loads at an angle to the tie-down cleat greater than 45° or loads
greater than 220 lb. (100 kg) may cause damage to the deck, deck rail
system, tie-down cleat and/or the cargo.

●

Do not exceed a total tensile load of 440 lb. (200 kg) per deck rail.

●

Do not install more than the following number of tie-down cleats per deck
rail:
• Side rail:

Short deck—Max. 3 locations
Long deck—Max. 4 locations

●

Confirm cargo and cleats do not interfere with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.

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WARNING

■

Caution for the tonneau cover

Observe the following precautions regarding the tonneau cover.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

●

Confirm the tonneau cover is securely closed before driving.

●

Confirm cargo and cleats do not interfere with tonneau cover latching and
completely closing.

●

Bolt must be installed and properly tightened.

Tightening torque:

20 ft·lbf (27.3 N·m, 2.8 kgf·m)

●

When the tonneau cover is fully opened, make sure that the buckle is
secure by pulling on the storage strap.

●

Be careful not to get your hands pinched between the tonneau cover and
the deck when opening and closing the tonneau cover, or between the
panels when folding.

●

Make sure that all latches are securely locked by pulling it upwards.

●

Do not stand or sit on the tonneau cover.

●

Do not install the tonneau cover backwards, or in any other orientation
than indicated (“TACOMA” text should be towards the tailgate, and the
safety bolt must be installed and tightened.

●

Do not drive with only the front or only
the rear tonneau cover opened.

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Grocery bag hooks

Grocery bag hook is designed
to hang things like grocery bag.

NOTICE

■

When using the tonneau cover

●

Deck area is not waterproof, so take care when transporting items which
may be damaged by water.

●

Do not drive the vehicle with objects on top of the tonneau cover.

●

Take care when operating and storing the tonneau cover to avoid scratch-
ing its outer surfaces. When stowing, stand it up with the section with stor-
age straps facing upward.

●

Take care when removing and installing the tonneau cover, as it is heavy.

●

To avoid damage, secure the storage straps to the snaps provided. Failure
to do so could result in broken buckle, or damage deck rail.

Behind the rear seat (Double Cab models only)

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Storage boxes

Storage box is designed to place things like bottles.



Left side



Right side (vehicles without a
sub woofer)

NOTICE

■

Grocery bag hook weight capacity

Do not hang any object heavier than 7 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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Other interior features

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

The light turns on when the cover
is opened.

Sun visors

1

2

3

Vanity mirrors (if equipped)

NOTICE

Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is
stopped.

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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).
When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets are less than 120 W.

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

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.

Power outlet (12 V DC)

NOTICE

●

Close the power outlet lids when the power outlet are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.

●

Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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The power outlet can be used for electrical appliances.

●

Main switch

To use the power outlet, turn on
the main switch.

The power supply starts a few
seconds after the main switch is
pressed.

●

Power outlet socket (deck)

Open the lid.

Power outlet (120 V AC) (if equipped)

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Maximum available capacity of the power outlet

●

While the vehicle is being driven
The maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 120 V AC/
100 W.

●

When the vehicle is stationary
The maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on
the following conditions:

• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/100 W when the following

conditions applies:



Vehicles with an automatic transmission

The shift lever is moved to any positions other than P and N.



Vehicles with a manual transmission

The clutch pedal is depressed.

• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/400 W when the following

conditions applies:



Vehicles with an automatic transmission

The shift lever is in P or N.



Vehicles with a manual transmission

The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
The maximum capacity of 400 W can only be restored by turning the
power outlet main switch off and then on again under condition
described above.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The engine is running.

■

The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capac-
ity as follows:

■

When the power outlet is in operation

The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the front console box. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

120 V AC/400 W
120 V AC/100 W

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■

If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on

The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.

■

The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:

●

The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.

●

Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.

●

Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.

●

The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.

■

If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, conduct
the following procedure:

Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking
brake.
Check and ensure the following conditions:



Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is in P or N.



Vehicles with a manual transmission
The shift lever is in N and the clutch pedal is not depressed.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not bro-
ken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.

When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

■

Using a power outlet

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.

●

Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.

●

Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.

●

Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.

●

When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers’ instruction manuals.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for
any necessary repairs.

■

To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the following:

●

Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.

●

Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.

●

Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.

■

To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:

●

Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.

●

Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.

●

Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.

●

Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.

●

Using malfunctioning electric appliances.

●

Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

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NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug

●

Close the power outlet lid when not in use.

●

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.

●

After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.

■

To prevent the fuse from being blown

Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum
capacity of the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.

■

Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)

The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.

●

Appliances with high initial peak wattage

●

Measuring devices that process precise data.

●

Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

■

To prevent battery discharge

Turn off all the vehicle’s electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.

■

To prevent any damage caused by heat

●

Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.

●

Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.

■

If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving

Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.

■

If the power outlet is loose when an electrical appliance plug is con-
nected

Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replace-
ments.

■

If the power outlet gets dirty

Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not
use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound
cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.5 A (Type A) and 3.0 A
(Type C) of electricity 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
properly. Refer to the manual included with the device before using a
USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging ports

Open the console box lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be used when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

Type A USB charging port: If a device which consumes more than 2.5 A at 5
V is connected

●

Type C USB charging port: If a device which consumes more than 3.0 A at 5
V 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

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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 battery discharge

●

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

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A mobile device can be charged wirelessly on the tray.



Vehicles without a smart key system
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in the
“ACC” or “ON” position and only on mobile devices with the “

”

logo.



Vehicles with a smart key system
Charging can only be performed with the engine switch in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode and only on mobile devices with the
“

” logo.

Press the wireless charger
switch.

Place a mobile device on the
tray as shown in the illustration.

An amber indicator is illuminated
while charging is in progress.
When charging is complete, a
green indicator will also be illumi-
nated. Some phones, cases or
cover type wireless chargers may
not cause the green indicator to
illuminate even though it is fully
charged.

When placing the mobile device on the wireless charging surface of
the tray, make sure that there are no objects in-between the mobile
device and the tray. They may interfere with charging.

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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■

If the wireless charger LED indicators flash

If the wireless charging surface of the tray becomes too hot, the LED indica-
tors will flash and charging is canceled. The LED indicators will be illuminated
if the surface of the tray cools down.
If the LED indicators flash even though the surface of the tray is not hot, the
wireless charger may be malfunctioning. Consult your Toyota dealer.

■

When charging of the wireless charger stops temporarily

If any of the following operations are performed with the wireless key or elec-
tronic key present, charging may stop temporarily. Charging will start again
after a while.
• Locking/unlocking the doors by touching the door handle

(vehicles with a smart key system)

• Opening/closing the doors
• Starting the engine
• Locking the doors by pressing the lock button on the wireless key or elec-

tronic key

• When the electronic key is out of the detection area

(vehicles with a smart key system)

■

Certification for the wireless charger



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501



For vehicles sold in Canada

This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should main-
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the wireless charger.
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices.

●

Before using the wireless charger, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.

●

To avoid interference with other electrical devices, turn the wireless char-
ger off by turning off the wireless charger switch.

■

To prevent damage or fire

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

●

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

●

Do not place anything but a device to be charged on the wireless charger.
It is not designed for use as an auxiliary box.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the wireless charger.

●

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

●

Do not bring magnetized objects close to the wireless charger.

●

Do not perform charging if the charging area is dusty.

●

Keep foreign objects away from the wireless charger, and do not spill liquid
on the wireless charger.

●

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

●

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

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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. 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.

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An assist grip (type A) installed on the pillar can be used when getting
in or out of the vehicle and others.
An assist grip (type B) installed on the ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the seat.

Assist grip (type A)
Assist grip (type B)

Assist grips

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WARNING

■

Assist grip (type B)

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
Doing so could damage the assist grip, or could cause you to injure yourself
by falling over.

NOTICE

Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

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Garage door opener



1

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
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.

1



: 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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3

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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 handheld transmitter button until the Home-
Link

®

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rap-

idly 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).

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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 oper-
ate 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
programming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

®

button for

2 seconds 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

.

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5

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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, release

the HomeLink

®

button and perform “Programming the Home-

Link

®

”

(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 previous door operation status, press and release

either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

simultaneously. The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 sec-
onds.

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 battery cable is discon-
nected.

●

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

®

.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

memory (all three codes)

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■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: NZLAECHL5
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
REMARQUE:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

■

When support is necessary

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

■

About HomeLink

®

HomeLink and the HomeLink house icon are registered trademarks of Gen-
tex Corporation.

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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Compass



1

To turn the compass on or off,
press the button for more than 3
seconds.

1



: If equipped

The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation

Displays and directions

Display

Direction

N

North

NE

Northeast

E

East

SE

Southeast

S

South

SW

Southwest

W

West

NW

Northwest

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The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by
the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to
the geographic position of the vehicle.

If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will
deviate.
To obtain higher precision of accurate calibration, refer to the following.

■

Deviation calibration

Stop the vehicle where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press the hold the button for
6 seconds. A number (1 to
15) appears on the compass
display.

Press the switch, and referring to the map above, select the num-
ber of the zone where you are.

If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-
bration is complete.

Calibrating the compass

Samoa: 5

Guam: 8

Saipan: 8

1

2

3

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Circling calibration

Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for
9 seconds.

“C” appears on the compass
display.

Drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle
until a direction is displayed.

If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until a direction is dis-
played.

■

Conditions unfavorable to correct operation

The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.

●

The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

●

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).

●

The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)

●

The battery has been disconnected.

●

A door is open.

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2

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WARNING

■

While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.

■

When doing the circling calibration

Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity.
Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.

NOTICE

■

To avoid the compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.

■

To ensure normal operation of the compass

●

Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.

●

During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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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. . ... 400

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements . . . . ... 403

General maintenance. . 405
Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)
programs. . . . . . . 408

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions . . . . . . 409

Hood . . . . . . . . . 411
Engine compartment. . . 413
Tires . . . . . . . . .. 425
Tire inflation pressure . ... 436
Wheels . . . . . . . .. 439
Air conditioning filter. . .. 442
Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery. .. 445

Checking and replacing

fuses . . . . . . . ... 448

Light bulbs. . . . . . . 451

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

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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.

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Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.

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For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.

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Wipe away any water.

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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.

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Automatic car washes

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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

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Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface,
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.

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In certain automatic car washes, the roof antenna may interfere with
machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from being cleaned prop-
erly or result in damage to the antenna.

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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.

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

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Wheels and wheel ornaments (if equipped)

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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

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Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

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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

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Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Plated portions

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

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

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

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

WARNING

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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.

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe

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

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NOTICE

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

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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

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

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

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Clean the drainage hole of the deck
regularly.
If the drainage hole is stopped up, the
water will not be able to flow, and it will
cause rust.

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Cleaning the exterior lights

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

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

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When using a high pressure car wash

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Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behind the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.

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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

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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.

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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 windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate cor-
rectly.

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

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Cleaning the high mounted stoplight and cargo lamps

When using high-pressured car washers, the tip of the nozzle should be at
least 20 in. (50 cm) from the car body. Water can seep lamp housing or the
vehicle cabin if the nozzle is closer to the car body.