Toyota Camry (2020 year). Manual in english - part 6

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Vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system:  The  buzzer  volume  can  be
changed on the multi-information display (→P. 114) when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  The  buzzer  volume  can  be
changed on the multi-information display (→P. 114) when the engine
switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.

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The intuitive parking assist can be operated when

●

Front corner sensors:
• 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.

• The shift lever is in other than P.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

Front center sensors:
• 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.

• The shift lever is in other than P or R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

Rear corner and rear center sensors:
• 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.

• The shift lever is in R.
• The vehicle speed is less than about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Intuitive parking assist display

When an object is detected while the Toyota parking assist monitor or pan-
oramic view monitor is in use, the warning indicator will appear in the upper
part of the screen even if the display setting has been set to off.

Changing the buzzer sounds volume

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Sensor detection information

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The sensor’s detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle’s
bumper.

●

Depending on the shape of the object and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.

●

Objects may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.

●

There will be a short delay between object detection and display. Even at
slow speeds, there is a possibility that the object will come within the sen-
sor’s detection areas before the display is shown and the buzzer sounds.

●

Thin  posts  or  objects  lower  than  the  sensor  may  not  be  detected  when
approached, even if they have been detected once.

●

It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable Clean Parking Assist Sensor” is displayed
on the multi-information display

A  sensor  may  be  dirty  or  covered  with  snow  or  ice.  In  such  cases,  if  it  is
removed from the sensor, the system should return to normal.
Also, due to the sensor being frozen at low temperatures, a malfunction dis-
play may appear or an object may not be detected. If the sensor thaws out,
the system should return to normal.

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If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play

Water  may  be  continuously  flowing  over  the  sensor  surface,  such  as  in  a
heavy  rain.  When  the  system  determines  that  it  is  normal,  the  system  will
return to normal.

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Certification



For vehicles sold in Canada

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

WARNING

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When using the intuitive parking assist

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.

●

Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).

●

The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving
forward or reversing, check the areas surrounding the vehicle (especially
the  sides  of  the  vehicle)  for  safety,  and  drive  slowly,  using  the  brake  to
control the vehicle’s speed.

●

Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.

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Sensors

Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect the
ability of a sensor to correctly detect an object. Particular instances where
this may occur are listed below.

●

There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensors will resolve
this problem.)

●

The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the area will resolve this problem.)
In especially cold weather, if a sensor is frozen the screen may show an
abnormal display, or objects may not be detected.

●

The sensor is covered in any way.

●

The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.

●

On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.

●

The  vicinity  of  the  vehicle  is  noisy  due  to  vehicle  horns,  motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing ultra-
sonic waves.

●

There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicin-
ity.

●

The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.

●

The sensor is drenched with water on a flooded road.

●

The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.

●

Towing eyelets are installed.

●

The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.

●

The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.

●

The detection range is reduced due to an object such as a sign.

●

In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.

●

The area directly under the bumpers is not detected.

●

If objects draw too close to the sensor.

●

A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension, etc.) is installed.

●

A backlit license plate is installed.

In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.

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Objects which may not be properly detected

The shape of the object may prevent a sensor from detecting it. Pay partic-
ular attention to the following objects:

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Wires, fences, ropes, etc.

●

Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves

●

Sharply-angled objects

●

Low objects

●

Tall objects with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction of your
vehicle

●

People may not be detected if they are wearing certain types of clothing.

NOTICE

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When using intuitive parking assist

In the following situations, the system may not function correctly due to a
sensor malfunction, etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

●

The intuitive parking assist operation display flashes, and a buzzer sounds
when no objects are detected.

●

If  the  area  around  a  sensor  collides  with  something,  or  is  subjected  to
strong impact.

●

If the bumper collides with something.

●

If the display shows continuously without beeping, except when the buzzer
volume is muted.

●

If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If the error occurs even if there is no ice, snow or mud on the sensor, it is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.

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Notes when washing the vehicle

Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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The system will operate in situations such as the following if an object
is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

◆

When  traveling  at  a  low  speed  and  the  brake  pedal  is  not
depressed, or is depressed late

Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)





: If equipped

If  a  collision  with  an  object  may  occur  due  to  the  vehicle  sud-
denly  moving  forward  due  to  an  accidental  accelerator  pedal
operation,  the  vehicle  moving  the  unintended  direction  due  to
the wrong shift position being selected, or while parking or trav-
eling at low speeds, the sensors detect objects, such as a wall,
in the traveling direction of the vehicle, and the system operates
to lessen an impact with an object and reduce the resulting dam-
age.

Examples of system operation

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When the accelerator pedal is depressed excessively

◆

When the vehicle moves in the unintended direction due to the
wrong shift position being selected

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If a radar sensor detects a vehicle approaching from the right or left at
the rear of the vehicle and a collision may occur, this function will per-
form  brake  control  to  reduce  the  likelihood  of  an  impact  with  the
approaching vehicle.

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Examples of system operation

The  system  will  operate  in  situations  such  as  the  following  if  an
object is detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle.

◆

When reversing, a vehicle is approaching and the brake pedal
is not depressed, or is depressed late

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

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Front corner sensors
Front center sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors

Press 

/

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select 

.

Press 

/

 of the meter con-

trol switches, select 

.

Press 

 of the meter con-

trol switch.
Select the “Yes” and push 

.

When the Intelligent Clearance Sonar is disabled, the ICS OFF indicator
illuminates.
To re-enable the system when it was disabled, select 

 on the multi-infor-

mation display, select 

 and then “On”. If disabled using this method, the

system will not be re-enabled by turning the engine switch off and then to
IGNITION ON mode.

Types of sensors

1

2

3

4

Turning the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system on/off

1

2

3

4

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If  the  engine  output  restriction  control  or  brake  control  operates,  a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display to alert the driver.

Depending on the situation, engine output restriction control will operate to
either limit acceleration or restrict output as much as possible.

Displays  and  buzzers  for  engine  output  restriction  control  and
brake control

Control

Situation

Multi-information 

display

ICS OFF 

Indicator

Buzzer

Engine output 
restriction con-
trol is operating 
(acceleration 
restriction)

Acceleration 
greater than a 
certain amount is 
not possible.

“Object Detected 
Acceleration 
Reduced”

Not illu-
minated

Short 
beep

Engine output 
restriction con-
trol is operating 
(output restricted 
as much as pos-
sible)

Stronger-than-
normal brake 
operation is nec-
essary.

“Brake!”

Brake control is 
operating

Emergency brak-
ing is necessary.

Vehicle stopped 
by system opera-
tion

The vehicle has 
been stopped by 
brake control 
operation.

“Switch to 
Brake”

Illumi-
nated

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If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function detects that a collision with
an  object  is  possible,  the  engine  output  will  be  restricted  to  restrain
any increase in the vehicle speed. (Engine output restriction control:
See A below.)
Additionally,  if  the  accelerator  pedal  continues  to  be  depressed,  the
brakes  will  be  applied  automatically  to  reduce  the  vehicle  speed.
(Brake control: See B below.)

Intelligent Clearance Sonar function

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On

Off

Time

Down

On

Off

Time

On

Off

Time

Down

Up

Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Engine output
Braking force

Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a
collision

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will operate when

The  function  will  operate  when  the  ICS  OFF  indicator  is  not  illuminated  or
flashing (



P. 335, 343) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is enabled.
• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• There is an object in the traveling direction of the vehicle and 6 to 13 ft. (2

to 4 m) away.

• The  system  determines  that  a  stronger-than-normal  brake  operation  is

necessary to avoid a collision.

●

Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision.

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The Intelligent Clearance Sonar function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.
• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• The object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

●

Brake control
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is disabled.
• Approximately  2  seconds  elapse  after  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• The object is no longer 6 to 13 ft. (2 to 4 m) away in the traveling direction

of the vehicle.

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Detection range of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function

The detection range of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function differs from
the detection range of the intuitive parking assist. (



P. 327)

Therefore, even if the intuitive parking assist detects an object and provides a
warning, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not start operating.

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If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
function, the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system will be disabled and the ICS
OFF indicator will illuminate.

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Re-enabling the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system 

To re-enable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system when it is disabled due
to operation of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function, either enable the sys-
tem again (



P. 335), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION

ON mode.
Additionally, if the object becomes no longer in the traveling direction of the
vehicle or if the traveling direction of the vehicle changes (such as changing
from moving forward to backing up, or from backing up to moving forward),
the system will be re-enabled automatically.

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Objects that the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may not detect

The sensors may not be able to detect certain objects, such as the following.

●

Cotton cloth, snow, and other materials that are poor reflectors of ultrasonic
waves. 
(People may also not be detected depending on the type of clothing they are
wearing.)

●

Objects which are not perpendicular to the ground, are not perpendicular to
the traveling direction of the vehicle, are uneven or are waving.

●

Low objects

●

Thin objects such as wires, fences, ropes and signposts

●

Objects that are extremely close to the bumper

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Situations  in  which  the  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  may  not  operate
properly

When the shift lever is in N

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Intuitive parking assist buzzer

Regardless of  whether  the  intuitive parking assist  system is enabled or not
(



P.  324),  if  the  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  system  is  enabled  (



P.  335),

the front or rear sensors detect an object and brake control is performed, the
intuitive  parking  assist  buzzer  will  sound  to  notify  the  driver  of  the  approxi-
mate distance to the object.

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Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function may operate
even if there is no possibility of a collision

In  some  situations  such  as  the  following,  the  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar
function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

Vehicle surroundings

• When driving toward a banner, flag, low-hanging branch or boom barrier

(such as those used at railroad crossings, toll gates and parking lots).

• When driving on a narrow path surrounded by a structure, such as in a

tunnel or on an iron bridge

• When parallel parking
• When there is a rut or hole in the surface of the road
• When driving on a metal cover (grating), such as those used for drainage

ditches

• When driving on a steep slope
• If a sensor is hit by a large amount of water, such as when driving on a

flooded road

●

Weather
• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system

will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large  vehicles,  the  clearance  sonar  of  other  vehicles  or  other  devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor

• When driving on a narrow road

• When  driving  on  a  gravel  road  or  in

an area with tall grass

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Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other

impact

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If the Intelligent Clearance Sonar function operates unnecessarily such
as at a railroad crossing

Even  in  the  event  that  the  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  function  operates
unnecessarily, such as at a railroad crossing, brake control will be canceled
after approximately 2 seconds, allowing you to proceed forward and leave the
area,  Brake  control  can  also  be  canceled  by  depressing  the  brake  pedal.
Depressing the accelerator pedal again will allow you to proceed forward and
leave the area.

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Situations in which the Intelligent Clearance Sonar Brake function may
not operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.

●

Weather

• If a sensor is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. (when cleared, the system

will return to normal)

• If heavy rain or water strikes a sensor
• When driving in inclement weather such as fog, snow or a sandstorm

●

Vehicle surroundings
• When  an  object  that  cannot  be  detected  is  between  the  vehicle  and  a

detected object

• If an object such as a vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle or pedestrian cuts in

front of the vehicle or runs out from the side of the vehicle.

• When a sensor or the area around a

sensor is extremely hot or cold

• When strong winds are blowing

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Other ultrasonic waves sources
• When vehicle horns, vehicle detectors, motorcycle engines, air brakes of

large  vehicles,  the  clearance  sonar  of  other  vehicles  or  other  devices
which produce ultrasonic waves are near the vehicle

• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a sensor

●

Changes in the vehicle posture
• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If the orientation of a sensor has been changed due to a collision or other

impact

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If a battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected

The system needs to be initialized.
To initialize the system, drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds or more
at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) or more.

■

If  “ICS  Unavailable”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  and
the ICS OFF indicator is flashing

Initialization may not have been performed after a battery terminal was dis-
connected and reconnected. Initialize the system. (



P. 343)

If this  message  continues to be displayed  even after initialization, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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If  “ICS  Unavailable”  and  “Parking  Assist  Unavailable  Clean  Parking
Assist  Sensor”  are  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  and  the
ICS OFF indicator is flashing

●

A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. In this case, remove the
ice, snow, dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal. If this
message is shown even after removing dirt from the sensor, or shown when
the sensor was not dirty to begin with, have the vehicle inspected at your
Toyota dealer.

●

A sensor may be frozen. Once the ice melts, the system will return to nor-
mal.

●

Water  may  be  continuously  flowing  over  the  sensor  surface,  such  as  in  a
heavy rain. When the system determines that it is normal, the system will
return to normal.

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WARNING

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Limitations of the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system

Do not overly rely on the system, as doing so may lead to an accident.

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The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive carefully, tak-
ing  care  to  observe  your  surroundings.  The  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar
system is designed to provide support to lessen the severity of collisions.
However, it may not operate in some situations.

●

The Intelligent Clearance Sonar system is not designed to stop the vehicle
completely. Additionally, even if the system has stopped the vehicle, it is
necessary to depress the brake pedal immediately as brake control will be
canceled after approximately 2 seconds.

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To ensure the Intelligent Clearance Sonar system can operate properly

Observe the following precautions regarding the sensors (



P. 335). Failure

to  do so  may cause  a sensor to  not operate properly, and  may cause  an
accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

●

Do not damage the sensors, and always keep them clean.

Observe the following precautions regarding the radar sensors (



P. 313).

Failure to do so may cause a radar sensor to not operate properly, and may
cause an accident.

●

Do not modify, disassemble or paint the sensors.

●

Do not replace a radar sensor with a part other than a genuine part.

●

Do not subject a radar sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact.

●

Do not damage the radar sensors, and always keep the radar sensors and
their surrounding area on the bumper clean.

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Handling the suspension

Do not modify the suspension, as changes to the height or inclination of the
vehicle may prevent the sensors from detecting objects correctly or cause
the system to not operate or operate unnecessarily.

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To prevent the system from malfunctioning

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If the area around a sensor is subjected to an impact, the system may not
operate  properly  due  to  the  sensor  being  misaligned.  Have  the  vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

When using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray the
sensors directly, as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

●

When using steam to clean the vehicle, do not direct steam too close to
the sensors as doing so may cause a sensor to malfunction.

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To prevent a radar sensor from malfunctioning

●

If  the  area  around  a radar sensor is  subjected to  an impact, the  system
may not operate properly due to a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Observe the radar sensor handling precautions. (



P. 313)

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To  prevent  unnecessary  operation  of  the  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar
system

In  the  following situations,  disable the Intelligent Clearance Sonar  system
as the system may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

When inspecting the vehicle using a chassis roller, chassis dynamo or free
roller

●

When loading the vehicle onto a boat, truck or other transport vessel

●

If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified
are installed

●

If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load

●

When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow

●

When using an automatic car wash

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If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function detects that a collision
with  an  approaching  vehicle  is  possible,  the  engine  output  will  be
restricted  to  restrain  any  increase  in  vehicle  speed.  (Engine  output
restriction control: See A below.)
Additionally,  if  the  accelerator  pedal  continues  to  be  depressed,  the
brakes  will  be  applied  automatically  to  reduce  the  vehicle  speed.
(Brake control: See B below.)

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

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On

Off

Time

Down

On

Off

Time

On

Off

Time

Down

Up

Accelerator pedal
Brake pedal
Engine output
Braking force

Start of control
High possibility of a collision
Extremely high possibility of a
collision

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The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will operate when

The  function  will  operate  when  the  ICS  OFF  indicator  is  not  illuminated  or
flashing (



P. 335, 343) and all of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  with  Rear  Cross  Traffic Auto  Brake  is

enabled.

• The vehicle speed is 10 mph (15 km/h) or less.
• The shift lever is in R.
• The  system  determines  that  a  stronger  than  normal  brake  operation  is

necessary to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

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Brake control
• Engine output restriction control is operating.
• The system determines that an emergency brake operation is necessary

to avoid a collision with an approaching vehicle.

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The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will stop operating when

The function will stop operating if any of the following conditions are met:

●

Engine output restriction control
• The  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  with  Rear  Cross  Traffic Auto  Brake  is

disabled.

• The collision becomes avoidable with normal brake operation.
• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

●

Brake control
• The  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  with  Rear  Cross  Traffic Auto  Brake  is

disabled.

• Approximately  2  seconds  elapse  after  the  vehicle  is  stopped  by  brake

control.

• The brake pedal is depressed after the vehicle is stopped by brake con-

trol.

• A vehicle is no longer approaching from the right or left at the rear of the

vehicle.

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Detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

The detection area of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function differs from
the detection area of the RCTA function (



P. 318).

Therefore, even if the RCTA function detects a vehicle and provides an alert,
the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not start operating.

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If the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function has operated

If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake
function, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will be disabled and the
ICS OFF indicator will illuminate.

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Re-enabling the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function

To re-enable the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function when it is disabled
while  it  is  operating,  either  enable  the  Intelligent  Clearance  Sonar  system
again (



P. 335), or turn the engine switch off and then back to IGNITION ON

mode.  When  the  function  is  disabled,  the  ICS  OFF  indicator  will  illuminate.
(



P. 89)

If there is no longer a vehicle approaching from the right or left at the rear of
the  vehicle  when  backing  up,  or  if  the  traveling  direction  of  the  vehicle
changes (such as changing from backing up to moving forward), the system
will  be  re-enabled  automatically.  When  the  function  is  re-enabled,  the  ICS
OFF indicator will turn off.

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Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function will
not detect a vehicle

The Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is not designed to detect the fol-
lowing types of vehicles and/or objects:

●

Vehicles approaching from directly behind

●

Vehicles backing up in a parking space next to your vehicle

●

Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationary objects

*

●

Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.

*

●

Vehicles moving away from your vehicle

●

Vehicles approaching from the parking spaces next to your vehicle

*

*

: Depending  on  the  conditions,  detection  of  a  vehicle  and/or  object  may

occur.

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RCTA function buzzer

Regardless of whether the RCTA function is enabled or not (



P. 311), if the

Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function is enabled and brake control is per-
formed, a buzzer will sound to notify the driver.

●

Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
due to obstructions

●

Vehicles  which  suddenly  accelerate  or
decelerate near your vehicle

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Situations  in  which  the  system  may  operate  even  though  there  is  no
possibility of a collision

In some situations such as the following, the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake
function may operate even though there is no possibility of a collision.

●

When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such as from a
sprinkler

●

When  the  parking  space  faces  a  street
and  vehicles  are  being  driven  on  the
street

●

When  a  detected  vehicle  turns  while
approaching the vehicle

●

When  a  vehicle  passes  by  the  side  of
your vehicle

●

When the distance between your vehicle
and  metal  objects,  such  as  a  guardrail,
wall, sign, or parked vehicle, which may
reflect  electrical  waves  toward  the  rear
of the vehicle, is short

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Situations in which the Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake function may not
operate properly

In some situations such as the following, this function may not operate prop-
erly.

●

Objects and vehicles which the radar sensors are not designed to detect
• Stationary objects
• Vehicles which are moving away from your vehicle
• Pedestrians, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.

*

• Objects which are extremely close to a radar sensor
• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the

vehicle at a traveling speed of less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) 

• Vehicles  which  are  approaching  from  the  right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the

vehicle at a traveling speed of more than approximately 15 mph (24 km/h) 

*

: Depending on conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or object may occur.

●

Situations in which the radar sensors may not be able to detect an object
• When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or cold
• If the rear bumper is covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc.
• If heavy rain or water strikes the vehicle
• When the detection area of a radar sensor is obstructed by an adjacent

vehicle

• If the vehicle is significantly tilted
• When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing

eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicycle carrier, or
snow plow

• If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other than specified

are installed

• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the carried load
• If  a  sticker  or  an  electronic  component,  such  as  a  backlit  license  plate

(especially fluorescent type), fog lights, a fender pole or wireless antenna
is installed near a radar sensor

• If the orientation of a radar sensor has been changed due to a collision or

other impact or removal and installation

• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap between

each vehicle

• When a vehicle is approaching at high speed

●

Situations in which the radar sensor may not detect a vehicle
• When a vehicle approaches from the

right  or  left  at  the  rear  of  the  vehicle
while  you  are  turning  while  backing
up

• When turning while backing up

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Handling the radar sensors



P. 313

• When backing out of a shallow angle

parking spot

• Vehicles  that  the  sensors  cannot

detect due to obstructions

• When  backing  up  on  a  slope  with  a

sharp change in grade

• When  a  vehicle  turns  into  the  detec-

tion area

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Normal mode
Use for normal driving.

While  in  Eco  drive  mode  or  sport  mode,  press  the  switch  to  change  the
driving mode to normal mode.

Eco drive mode
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during
trips that involve frequent accelerating.

When the “ECO” switch is pressed, the “ECO MODE” indicator comes on
in the instrument cluster.

Sport mode
Use sport mode when increased acceleration response and precise
handling is desired, for example, when driving on mountain roads.

When the “SPORT” switch is pressed, the “SPORT” indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.

Driving mode select switches





: If equipped

The driving modes can be selected to suit driving condition.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency (



P. 365, 371). To improve

air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.

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Sport mode automatic deactivation

Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.

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

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.

●

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

*

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

*

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

Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 

●

Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 

●

To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 

●

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

●

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

Winter driving tips

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

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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

●

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

●

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

*

.

*

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

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



Vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires

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

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

Cross chain:

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



Vehicles with 18 and 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

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

●

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



 1/2 mile (0.5 



 1.0 km).

●

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

Regulations on the use of tire chains

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Driving with snow tires

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

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)

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

●

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

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

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

●

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

●

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

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Repairing or replacing snow tires

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

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)

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

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air conditioning system 
and defogger

Manual air conditioning 

system............................. 360

Automatic air conditioning 

system (without 
“SYNC” button) ............... 365

Automatic air conditioning 

system (with 
“SYNC” button) ............... 371

Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters/
seat ventilators................ 379

5-2.  Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................ 382

• Interior lights ................. 383
• Personal lights .............. 384

5-3.  Using the storage 

features

List of storage features ..... 386

• Glove box...................... 387
• Console box.................. 387
• Coin holder ................... 387
• Bottle holders................ 388
• Cup holders .................. 389
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 390
• Open tray ...................... 391

Trunk features................... 392

5-4.  Other interior features

Other interior features ....... 393

• Sun visors ..................... 393
• Vanity mirrors................ 393
• Power outlet.................. 394
• USB charging ports....... 395
• Wireless charger........... 397
• Armrest ......................... 406
• Assist grips ................... 406
• Coat hooks.................... 407

Garage door opener.......... 408

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To  adjust  the  temperature  setting,  turn 

  clockwise  to

increase  the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the
temperature.

If 

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

heated air.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise to increase the fan

speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.

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Change the airflow mode

To  change  the  airflow  mode,

press 

, 

, 

or 

.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.

Manual air conditioning system





: If equipped

Air conditioning controls

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

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

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Press 

.

If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically switch to the out-
side air mode.

Perform the following operations accordingly:

●

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

.

●

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

.

●

If the dehumidification function is not operating, press 

to operate the dehumidification function.

To  defog  the  windshield  and  the  side  windows  early,  turn  the  air
flow and temperature up.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors



Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press 

.

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



Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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

Press 

.

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

Other functions

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■

Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

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

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

■

For quick cooling

Turn 

  to  “MAX A/C”.  The  air  conditioning  will  automatically  turn  on.

 will be set for recirculated air mode when 

 or 

 is selected. It is

not possible to turn to the outside air mode.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

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

Turning 

  on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

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

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

Air outlets

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Recirculated  air  mode  is  selected  as  a  default  mode  when  the  engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

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

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when

 

 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  outside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

■

Air conditioning filter

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WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

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

●

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

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■

Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise to increase

the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the  tempera-
ture.

If 

 is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature

air or heated air.

■

Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, turn 

 clockwise to increase the fan

speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Automatic air conditioning system 

(without “SYNC” button)





: If equipped

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

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■

Change the airflow mode

To  change  the  airflow  mode,

press “<” or “>” on 

.

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

Press 

.

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

To stop the operation, press 

.

■

Automatic mode indicator

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

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2

3

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■

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

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

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Press 

.

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

To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield

is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors



Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press 

.

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



Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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

Press 

.

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

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■

Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

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

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

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after 

 is pressed.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

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

Turning 

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

shield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

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

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■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature. 

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Recirculated  air  mode  is  selected  as  a  default  mode  when  the  engine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

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

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

■

Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (if equipped)

●

In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as shown
below to prioritize fuel efficiency.
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

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

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

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

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

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

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

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 466

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 581)

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

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

●

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

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

Type A



Type B

Automatic air conditioning system 

(with “SYNC” button)





: If equipped

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

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■

Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise to increase

the  temperature  and  counterclockwise  to  decrease  the  tempera-
ture.

If 

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

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

nized modes each time 

 is pressed.

Synchronized modes (indicator on): 

The driver’s side 

 

dial can be used to adjust the temperature for

the  driver’s  and  front  passenger’s  side. At  this  time,  operate  the  front

passenger’s side 

 

dial to enter individual mode.

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

■

Fan speed setting

To  adjust  the  fan  speed,  press 

  to  increase  the  fan  speed

and 

 to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

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■

Change the airflow mode

To  change  the  airflow  mode,

press 

.

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

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

Press 

.

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

To stop the operation, press 

.

■

Automatic mode indicator

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

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2

3

4

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■

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

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

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Press 

.

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

To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield

is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors



Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press 

.

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



Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

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

Press 

.

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

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■

Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

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

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

Air outlets



Front



Rear

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■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after 

 is pressed.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

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

Turning 

  on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

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

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature. 

■

When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●

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

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode (if equipped)

●

In  the  Eco  drive  mode,  “ECO”  is  displayed  on  the  air  conditioning  screen
and  the  air  conditioning  system  is  controlled  as  shown  below  to  prioritize
fuel efficiency.
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

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

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

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

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

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

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

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 466

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 581)

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WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do  not  use 

  during  cool  air  operation  in  extremely  humid  weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

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

●

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

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Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters



/seat 

ventilators





: If equipped

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

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn injuries

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

●

Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons  who  have  taken  alcohol  or  drugs  that  induce  sleep  (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

■

To prevent damage to the seat heaters and seat ventilators

Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing

●

Do  not  cover  the  seat  with  a  blanket  or  cushion  when  using  the  seat
heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

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Turns  the  heated  steering  wheel
on/off

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

■

Operation condition

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.

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



 Mid (2 segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 Off

The level indicator (amber) lights up during operation.

■

Operation condition

Vehicles without a smart key system: 
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
The  seat  heaters  can  be  used  when  the  engine  switch  is  in  IGNITION  ON
mode.

Heated steering wheel

Seat heaters



Without seat ventilators



With seat ventilators

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



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



Off

The level indicator (green) lights up
during operation.

■

The seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Air conditioning system-linked control mode

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

Seat ventilators

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Front interior/personal lights (



P. 383, 384)

Shift lever light (if equipped)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light (if equipped) (



P. 383)

Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P. 384)

Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Instrument panel ornament light (if equipped)
Front center console light (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)

Interior lights list

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The rear personal lights (if equipped) turn on/off together with the
front interior light.

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

■

Rear (if equipped)

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

Interior lights

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Front

Turns the lights on/off

■

Rear (if equipped)

Turns the lights on/off

Personal lights

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Illuminated entry system

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The lights  automatically turn on/off  according to the  engine switch position,
whether  the  doors  are  locked/unlocked,  and  whether  the  doors  are  open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.

■

To prevent the battery from being discharged

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

■

The interior lights may turn on automatically when

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

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 581)

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(



P. 390)

Glove box

(



P. 387)

Bottle holders/door pockets

(



P. 388)

Cup holders

(



P. 389)

Console box

(



P. 387)

Auxiliary box/open tray

(



P. 390, 391)

Coin holder (if equipped)

(



P. 387)

WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other

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

●

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

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without a smart key system) or
mechanical key (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Lock  with  the  key  (vehicles
without a smart key system) or
mechanical key (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Open (pull lever)

The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Push the knob.

Pull the lever to open.

Glove box

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Console box

Coin holder (if equipped)

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

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

Bottle holders



Front



Rear

WARNING

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

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

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Cup holders



Front



Rear (if equipped)

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holder

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury.

■

To prevent burns

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

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

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

Auxiliary boxes



Type A (if equipped)



Type B (if equipped)

Push the lid.



Type C

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

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When using wireless charger (if equipped)



P. 397

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for storing (type A)

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

NOTICE

■

When opening or closing the tray (type C)

●

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

●

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

Open tray

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when putting items in the open tray. Fail-
ure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden  braking  or  steering.  In  these  cases,  the  items  may  interfere  with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that may protrude over the tray’s edge.