Toyota Camry (2020 year). Manual in english — part 3

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If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the other mechanical key (vehicles
with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

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When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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Conditions affecting operation



Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:

●

When the wireless key battery is depleted

●

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 carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communi-
cation devices

●

When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object

●

When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window



Vehicles with a smart key system

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P. 156

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Key battery depletion



Vehicles without a smart key system

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The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

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Even if the key is not used, the battery may become depleted and the fol-
lowing symptoms may occur. Replace the battery with a new one when nec-
essary. (



P. 468)

• The wireless remote control function does not operate.
• The area in which the wireless remote control function can be operated

becomes smaller.



Vehicles with a smart key system

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops.

●

As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (



P. 468)

• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

●

To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for
long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode.
(



P. 156)

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

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Replacing the battery



P. 468

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Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.

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If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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Certification for the wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart
key system)



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)



P. 160

NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key
and key (with a wireless remote control function).

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip-
ment.

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Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.

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In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.

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When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that were provided with your vehicle.

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Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip
the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all the
doors.

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Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

*

: The door unlock settings can be changed. (

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P. 147)

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the side of the door
handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again
within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Press and hold to open the windows

*

2

and the moon roof

*

1, 2

or pan-

oramic moon roof.

*

1, 2

(

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P. 176, 180, 184)

*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles without a smart key
system



Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem

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Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:



Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Turn and hold to close the win-
dows

*

2

and moon roof.

*

1, 2

(



P. 176, 180)

Unlocks the door

Turning the key unlocks the
driver's door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other
doors.
Turn and hold to open the windows

*

2

and moon roof.

*

1, 2

(



P. 176, 180)

*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (



P. 530)

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Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof or panoramic
moon roof are operating.

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

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When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle (vehicles with a smart key system)

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Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors using the smart key system is made when a
door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to
stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

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Alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (



P. 82)

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If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (



P. 530)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (



P. 468)

When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

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Door lock switches

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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Inside lock buttons

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.



Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and
the key is in the engine switch.



Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehi-
cle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

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The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.

Unlock
Lock

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.

The following functions can be set or cancelled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 577.

Rear door child-protector lock

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position linked door locking
function

All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever out of P.

Shift position linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.

Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

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Switching the door unlock function (vehicles with a smart key system)

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.

Turn the engine switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

,

or

for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding

.

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step

.)

*

1

: 4.2-inch display

*

2

: 7-inch display

Vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock
the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once
after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 sec-
onds after

is pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will

automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (



P. 83)

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Multi-information

display

Unlocking function

Beep

Holding the driver’s door
handle unlocks only the
driver’s door.

Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Interior: Pings once

Holding the front passen-
ger’s door handle unlocks
all the doors.

Holding either front door
handle unlocks all the
doors.

Exterior:

Beeps

twice
Interior: Pings once

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1

*

2

*

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Impact detection door lock release system

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.

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Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully
closed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.

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Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control



Vehicles without a smart key system



P. 136



Vehicles with a smart key system



P. 156

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 575)

WARNING

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To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

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When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing.
When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare
for any unpredictable movement.

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Press and hold the trunk opener
switch.

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Smart key system (if equipped)

While carrying the electronic
key, press the button on the
trunk lid.

When all the doors are unlocked
using one of the following meth-
ods, the trunk can be opened
without the electronic key:

• Entry function
• Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener switch, entry
function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote
control or key.

Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

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Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

A buzzer sounds.

◆

Key



Vehicles without a smart key system

Turn the key clockwise to
release the trunk lid.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (



P. 531)



Vehicles without a smart key
system



Vehicles with a smart key sys-
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Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

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Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
(vehicles with a smart key system)

●

When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.

●

If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when
leaving the vehicle.

●

If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.

●

The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.

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Open trunk warning buzzer

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not yet fully closed.

■

Internal trunk release lever

■

If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. (



P. 531)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (



P. 468)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 575)

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Before driving

●

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed,
it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage
in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.

●

Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

●

On an incline it is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid than on a level
surface, so beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the
trunk.

●

Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.

●

When opening the trunk lid, take care
so that it does not hit anyone in the face
or any other part of the body.

●

When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

●

When closing the trunk lid, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface.

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Locks and unlocks the doors (

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P. 141)

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Opens the trunk (



P. 149)

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Starts the engine (



P. 207)

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Antenna location

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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

Smart key system





: If equipped

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk

When locking or unlocking the
doors

The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.

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Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(



P. 510)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and all the doors were
locked.

Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.

Interior alarm pings
repeatedly

The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s

door

was

opened

when

the

engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).

Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

The engine switch was
turned off while the
driver’s door was open.

Close the driver’s door.

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

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Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping:



P. 530)

●

When the electronic key battery is depleted

●

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 electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or

a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

●

When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

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Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,

or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine
switch modes are changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.

●

The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●

When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.

*

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key

system. (



P. 156)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

●

The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

●

Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

*

: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (



P. 575)

●

Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (



P. 156)

■

To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)

■

If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(



P. 530)

●

Starting the engine:



P. 531

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 575)

■

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 142, 150, 530)

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:



P. 531

●

Stopping the engine:



P. 208

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Certification for the smart key system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (



P. 154)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●

Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult 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.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats



Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment lever



Power seat

Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical

height

adjustment

switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

5

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WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

■

Seat adjustment

●

Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

●

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●

Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

NOTICE

■

When adjusting a front seat

When adjusting a front seat, make sure that the head restraint does not
contact the headliner. Otherwise, the head restraint and headliner may be
damaged.

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Pull the seatback lever in the trunk
for the seatback you wish to fold
down and then fold the seatback
down.

Rear seats (folding type)





: If equipped

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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WARNING

■

When folding the seatbacks down

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

●

Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.

●

Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

■

When returning the seat to its original position

●

Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.

●

If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. (



P. 30)

■

Seat adjustment

Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

■

After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

●

Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

●

Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.

NOTICE

■

When the right seatback is folded down

Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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Adjustable type

Up

Pull the head restraint up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.



Integrated type

Head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

■

Removing the head restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Lock release button

1

2

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Front seats: If the head restraint touches
the ceiling, making the removal difficult,
change the seat height or angle.
(



P. 163)

Lock
release
button

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Installing the head restraints



Front seats



Rear seats

■

Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
(However, if a head restraint interferes with installation of a child restraint
system, the head restraint can be removed to accommodate the child
restraint system: →P. 54)

Lock release
button

Lock release
button

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.

To sound the horn, press on or
close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

1

2

Horn

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■

After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. Also, the horn may not
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.

Normal position
Anti-glare position

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

1

2

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

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
On/off

When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)

■

To prevent sensor error (vehicles with an auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)

Indicator

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

1

1

2

2

1

2

3

4

Folding the mirrors

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Mirror angle can be adjusted 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 the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (



P. 361, 367, 374)

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

■

When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

*

Opening
One-touch opening

*

*

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

■

The power windows can be operated 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.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

1

2

3

4

Window lock switch

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Stop the vehicle. With the engine
switch in the “ON” position, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function
or catch protection function activating, continuously operate the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direction
so that the door window can be opened and closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or
catch protection function activating, continuously operate the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direc-
tion so that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The power windows can be opened
and closed using the key.

*

(



P. 143)

Vehicles with a smart key system: The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

*

(



P. 530)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

(



P. 142)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm (if equipped)

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. (



P. 83)

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 575)

1

2

3

4

5

6

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch.(



P. 175)

●

When using the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key and oper-
ating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to
make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by
the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

*

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

*

Tilts the moon roof down

*

*

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Moon roof





: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

1

2

Tilting up and down

1

2

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The moon roof can be operated 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.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the key.

*

(



P. 143)

Vehicles with a smart key system: The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

*

(



P. 530)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

(



P. 142)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

*

1

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

*

2

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

*

1

until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

*

1

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

*

2

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

*

1

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

*

2

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. (



P. 83)

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 575)

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

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WARNING

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

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote con-
trol, key or mechanical key and operat-
ing the moon roof, operate the moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the moon roof. Also, do not let a child
operate moon roof by the wireless
remote control, key or mechanical key.
It is possible for children and other pas-
sengers to get caught in the moon roof.

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Opens the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the

switch

backward. The electronic sun-
shade will fully open automati-
cally.

*

Closes the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the

switch for-

ward. The electronic sunshade will
fully close automatically.

*

*

: Quickly slide and release the

switch in either direction to stop the

electronic sunshade partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)

*

When the panoramic moon roof is
tilted up, the electronic sunshade
will open to the half-open position
of the roof.

*

: Lightly press the

switch

again to stop the panoramic moon
roof partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof down (press and hold)

The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up
position.

Panoramic moon roof





: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to operate the panoramic moon roof
and electronic sunshade.

Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

1

2

Tilting the panoramic moon roof up and down

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Opens the panoramic moon roof

*

Slide and hold the

switch

backward. The panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade will
open automatically.

The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.

*

: Quickly slide and release the

switch in either direction to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.

Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the

switch

forward. The panoramic moon
roof will fully close automatically.

■

The panoramic moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Operating the panoramic moon roof after turning the engine off

The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door
is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the panoramic moon roof and the frame in
the following situations, travel is stopped and the panoramic moon roof opens
slightly:

●

The panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down.

●

The electronic sunshade is closing.

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Door lock linked panoramic

moon roof operation

●

The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical
key.

*

(



P. 530)

●

The panoramic moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote con-
trol.

*

(



P. 142)

*

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Closing both the panoramic moon roof and electronic

sunshade

Slide the

switch forward.

The electronic sunshade will close to the half-open position and pause. The
panoramic moon roof will then fully close. Then the electronic sunshade will
fully close.

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When the panoramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade does not close

normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Slide and hold the

switch or

switch forward. Continue pressing

the switch for approximately 10 seconds after the panoramic moon roof or
electronic sunshade closes and reopens. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will start to close.

*

Check that the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade are fully
closed and release the switch.

*

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be

performed again from the beginning.

If the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the panoramic moon roof is
closed using the door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation function.
(



P. 83)

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Panoramic moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the panoramic moon roof open.

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (

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Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

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Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for panoramic moon roof opening and closing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other
passengers to have body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the electronic sunshade is being oper-
ated.

●

Do not let a child operate the electronic
sunshade. Closing the electronic sun-
shade on someone can cause death or
serious injury.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the panoramic moon roof is being oper-
ated.

●

When using the wireless remote control
or mechanical key and operating the
panoramic moon roof, operate the pan-
oramic moon roof after checking to
make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the panoramic moon
roof. Also, do not let a child operate
panoramic moon roof by the wireless
remote control or mechanical key. It is
possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the panoramic
moon roof.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade is fully closed.
Also, the jam protection function is not designed to operate while the
switch is being pressed. Take care so that your fingers, etc. do not get
caught.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between the underside of the panoramic moon roof
and the electronic sunshade. Your hand may get caught and you could
injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the
underside of the panoramic moon roof could become very hot and could
cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the panoramic moon roof

●

Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are no for-
eign objects, such as stones or ice, around the opening.

●

Do not hit the surface or edge of the panoramic moon roof with hard
objects.

●

Do not continuously press the

switch after the panoramic moon

roof has been fully opened or closed.

■

After the vehicle has been washed or rained on

Before opening the panoramic moon roof, wipe any water off the panoramic
moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin when the panoramic
moon roof is opened.

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Driving the vehicle. . . . 190
Cargo and luggage . . ... 199
Vehicle load limits . . . . 202
Trailer towing. . . . . . 203
Dinghy towing . . . . ... 204

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without a
smart key system). . ... 205

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a
smart key system). . ... 207

Automatic transmission. . 213
Turn signal lever. . . . 219
Parking brake . . . . . 220
Electric parking brake. . 221
Brake Hold . . . . . . 225

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Headlight switch . . . . 227
Automatic High Beam . ... 231
Windshield wipers and

washer . . . . . . . 235

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap . . . . . . . . .. 239

4-5. Using the driving

support systems

Toyota Safety Sense P . . 243
PCS

(Pre-Collision System) . 249

LDA

(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control). ... 259

Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed
range. . . . . . . ... 269

Dynamic radar cruise

control . . . . . . . . 283

Cruise control. . . . . 297
Driving assist systems . .. 302
BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor) . . 310
• BSM function . . . . 314
• RCTA function . . . .. 316

Rear Camera Detection

Function . . . . . . .. 320

Intuitive parking assist. ... 324
Intelligent Clearance

Sonar (ICS). . . . . . 332

Driving mode select

switches . . . . . . .. 353

4-6. Driving tips

Winter driving tips . . . . 355

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P. 205, 207

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(



P. 213)

Release the parking brake. (



P. 220, 221)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (



P. 213)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (



P. 220, 221), and shift the shift lever to P

(



P. 213).

Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (



P. 303)

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Engine speed while driving

In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.

●

The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill

●

When the accelerator pedal is released

■

Restraining the engine output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

●

When the following unusual operation is performed, the engine output may
be restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to

R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in

reverse.

●

While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC (



P.

304) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.

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Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (



P. 559)

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Eco-friendly driving



P. 105, 119, 124

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way:



P. 489

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (



P. 214)

●

Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

●

AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving. Proceed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery road surfaces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.

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When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.

●

Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.

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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not race the engine.
If the shift lever is any position other than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the
parking brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a

fire.

• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and

plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the

interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.

●

Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.

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When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.

●

If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.

●

Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.

●

The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)

Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.

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When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.

●

Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps on the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

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If you get a flat tire while driving

A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.

●

It may be difficult to control your vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnormally.

Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (



P. 515)

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When encountering flooded roads

Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by water immersion

In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —

(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that

will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from

XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-

gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400



750 (5



150) =

650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded

on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.

(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(

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P. 202)

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your

vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:

Capacity and distribution