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Fold down the armrest for use.

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

Armrest

NOTICE

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

Assist grips

WARNING

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

NOTICE

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

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The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

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

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indica-
tors
HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

operating.

Buttons

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Before programming the HomeLink

● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or

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

● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote

control transmitter for more accurate programming.

● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be

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

Garage door opener



: If equipped

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

HomeLink

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Programming the HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

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

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program

and check that the HomeLink

indicator light flashes orange.

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

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the
HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

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



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

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

indicator light

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

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Test the HomeLink

operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

● Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device

has completed. The garage door or other device should operate
when a HomeLink

button is pressed and released.

● Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or

other device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete pro-
gramming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.

● If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to

“Programming a rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

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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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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

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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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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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

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

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

indicator

to start flashing).

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator

light should turn on.

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

Opening
Closing

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

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

buttons

and

simultaneously.

The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

Garage door operation indicators

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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.

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

●

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

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

button

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

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

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

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Certification for the garage door opener

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

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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WARNING

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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.

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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.

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When operating or programming HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

buttons.

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System components

Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button

Safety Connect

Safety  Connect  is  a  subscription-based  telematics  service  that
uses Global Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cel-
lular technology to provide safety and security features to sub-
scribers.  Safety  Connect  is  supported  by  Toyota’s  designated
response  center,  which  operates  24  hours  per  day,  7  days  per
week.
Safety  Connect  service  is  available  by  subscription  on  select,
telematics hardware-equipped vehicles.
By  using  the  Safety  Connect  service,  you  are  agreeing  to  be
bound  by  the  Telematics  Subscription  Service Agreement  and
its Terms and Conditions, as in effect and amended from time to
time, a current copy of which is available at Toyota.com in the
United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in  Puerto  Rico  and  Toyota.ca  in
Canada. All use of the Safety Connect service is subject to such
then-applicable Terms and Conditions.

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Services
Subscribers have the following Safety Connect services available:
● Automatic Collision Notification

Helps drivers receive necessary response from emergency ser-
vice providers. (

P. 381)

: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

● Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. (

P. 381)

● Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center support. (

P. 381)

● Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assistance. (

P. 381)

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Subscription
After you have signed the Telematics Subscription Service Agree-
ment and are enrolled, you can begin receiving services.
A variety of subscription terms are available for purchase. Contact
your Toyota dealer, call the following appropriate Safety Connect
response center or push the “SOS” button in your vehicle for further
subscription details.

• The United States

1-855-405-6500

• Canada

1-888-869-6828

• Puerto Rico

1-877-855-8377

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Safety Connect Services Information

●

Phone calls using the vehicle’s Bluetooth

technology will not be possible

during Safety Connect.

●

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyota models (in
the  contiguous  United  States  only).  Contact  with  the  Safety  Connect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception,
which  can  limit  the  ability  to  reach  the  response  center  or  receive  emer-
gency  service  support.  Enrollment  and  Telematics  Subscription  Service
Agreement  are  required.  A  variety  of  subscription  terms  are  available;
charges vary by subscription term selected and location.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location are available in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are available
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

●

Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety Connect services
are available in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.

●

Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the Telecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.

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Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multiple languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.

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When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.

When the power switch is turned to ON mode, the red indicator light
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green indicator
light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction

(contact your Toyota dealer)

● No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active

Safety Connect LED light Indicators

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Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding  agent  receives  the  vehicle’s  location  and  attempts  to
speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency.
If  the  occupants  are  unable  to  communicate,  the  agent  automati-
cally  treats the call  as  an  emergency,  contacts  the  nearest emer-
gency services provider to describe the situation, and requests that
assistance be sent to the location.

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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After filing
a police report, call the Safety Connect response center at 1-855-
405-6500 in the Unites States, 1-877-855-8377 in Puerto Rico or 1-
888-869-6828 in  Canada,  and  follow  the prompts  for  Safety Con-
nect to initiate this service.
In  addition  to assisting law enforcement with  recovery of  a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain  circumstances,  be  shared  with  third  parties  to  locate  your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com in the United
States, Toyotapr.com in Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

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Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button to
reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering agent
will determine your vehicle’s location, assess the emergency, and
dispatch the necessary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center
agent that you are not experiencing an emergency.

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Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  adds  GPS  data  to  the  already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced  Roadside  Assistance  services  and  their  limitations,
please  see  the  Safety  Connect  Terms  and  Conditions,  which  are
available  at  Toyota.com  in  the  United  States,  Toyotapr.com  in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.

Safety Connect services

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Important! Read this information before using Safety Connect.

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Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-power
radio transmitter and receiver. It receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wire-
less phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan-
dards previously set by the following U.S. and international
standards bodies.
● ANSI (American National Standards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
● NCRP (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure-

ment) Report 86 [1986]

● ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation

Protection) [1996]

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-
uations of the relevant scientific literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-
neers, and physicians from universities, and government health
agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines in
addition to those standards.

Safety information for Safety Connect

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