Toyota Corolla (2021 year). Manual in english - part 7

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2

Enter desired signature with 
using keyboard.

3

Select “OK”.

4

Select “OK” on the confirma-
tion screen, or select “Edit 
Again” when it needs to 
amend.

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5-15.What to do if... (Bluetooth®)

■

When using the hands-free 
system with a Bluetooth

®

 

device

The hands-free system or Blue-
tooth

®

 device does not work.

■

When registering/connect-
ing a cellular phone

A cellular phone cannot be reg-
istered.

Troubleshooting

If there is a problem with the 
hands-free system or a 
Bluetooth

®

 device, first 

check the table below.

Troubleshooting

Likely cause

Solution

The connected 
device may not 
be a compatible 
Bluetooth

®

 cellu-

lar phone.

For a list of spe-
cific devices 
which operation 
has been con-
firmed on this 
system, check 
with your Toyota 
dealer or the fol-
lowing website: 
https://www.
toyota.com/
audio-
multimedia in the 
United States, 
https://www.
toyota.ca/
connected in 
Canada, and 
http://www.
toyotapr.com/
audio-
multimedia in 
Puerto Rico

The Bluetooth

®

 

version of the 
connected cellu-
lar phone may 
be older than the 
specified ver-
sion.

Use a cellular 
phone with Blue-
tooth

®

 version 

2.0 or higher 
(recommended: 
Ver. 4.1 +EDR or 
higher). 
(



P.301)

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A Bluetooth

®

 connection can-

not be made.

■

When making/receiving a 
call

A call cannot be made/received.

■

When using the phonebook

Phonebook data cannot be 
transferred manually/automati-
cally.

Likely cause

Solution

An incorrect 
passcode was 
entered on the 
cellular phone.

Enter the correct 
passcode on the 
cellular phone.

The registration 
operation has 
not been com-
pleted on the cel-
lular phone side.

Complete the 
registration oper-
ation on the cel-
lular phone 
(approve regis-
tration on the 
phone).

Old registration 
information 
remains on 
either this sys-
tem or the cellu-
lar phone.

Delete the exist-
ing registration 
information from 
both this system 
and the cellular 
phone, then reg-
ister the cellular 
phone you wish 
to connect to this 
system. 
(



P.305)

Likely cause

Solution

Another Blue-
tooth

®

 device is 

already con-
nected.

Manually con-
nect the cellular 
phone you wish 
to use to this 
system. 
(



P.302)

Bluetooth

®

 func-

tion is not 
enabled on the 
cellular phone.

Enable the Blue-
tooth

®

 function 

on the cellular 
phone.

Automatic Blue-

tooth

®

 connec-

tion on this 

system is set to 

off.

Set automatic 
Bluetooth

®

 con-

nection on this 
system to on 
when the engine 
switch is in ACC 
or ON. (



P.307)

Preferred device 
settings function 
on this system is 
set to on.

Set preferred 
device settings 
function on this 
system to off. 
(



P.308)

Set the desired 
cellular phone to 
the highest auto-
matic connec-
tion priority. 
(



P.308)

Likely cause

Solution

Your vehicle is in 
a 

 area.

Move to where 

 no longer 

appears on the 
display.

Likely cause

Solution

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Phonebook data cannot be 

edited.

■

When using the Bluetooth

®

 

message function

Messages cannot be viewed.

New message notifications are 
not displayed.

Likely cause

Solution

The profile ver-
sion of the con-
nected cellular 
phone may not 
be compatible 
with transferring 
phonebook data.

For a list of spe-
cific devices 
which operation 
has been con-
firmed on this 
system, check 
with your Toyota 
dealer or the fol-
lowing website: 
https://www.
toyota.com/
audio-
multimedia in the 
United States, 
https://www.
toyota.ca/
connected in 
Canada, and 
http://www.
toyotapr.com/
audio-
multimedia in 
Puerto Rico

Automatic con-
tact transfer 
function on this 
system is set to 
off.

Set automatic 
contact transfer 
function on this 
system to on. 
(



P.391)

Passcode has 
not been entered 
on the cellular 
phone.

Enter the pass-
code on the cel-
lular phone if 
requested 
(default pass-
code: 1234).

Transfer opera-
tion on the cellu-
lar phone has 
not completed.

Complete trans-
fer operation on 
the cellular 
phone (approve 
transfer opera-
tion on the 
phone).

Likely cause

Solution

Automatic con-
tact transfer 
function on this 
system is set to 
on.

Set automatic 
contact transfer 
function on this 
system to off. 
(



P.391)

Likely cause

Solution

Message trans-
fer is not enabled 
on the cellular 
phone.

Enable mes-
sage transfer on 
the cellular 
phone (approve 
message trans-
fer on the 
phone).

Automatic trans-
fer function on 
this system is set 
to off.

Set automatic 
transfer function 
on this system to 
on. (



P.391)

Likely cause

Solution

Notification of 
SMS/MMS/E-ma
il reception on 
this system is set 
to off.

Set notification of 
SMS/MMS/E-ma
il reception on 
this system to 
on. (



P.389)

Automatic mes-
sage transfer 
function is not 
enabled on the 
cellular phone.

Enable auto-
matic transfer 
function on the 
cellular phone.

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In other situations

The Bluetooth

®

 connection sta-

tus is displayed at the top of the 
screen each time the engine 
switch is in ACC or ON.

Even though all conceivable 
measures have been taken, the 
symptom status does not 
change.

For details, refer to the owner’s 

manual that came with the cellular 

phone.

Likely cause

Solution

Connection con-
firmation display 
on this system is 
set to on.

To turn off the 
display, set con-
nection confir-
mation display 
on this system to 
off. (



P.308)

Likely cause

Solution

The cellular 
phone is not 
close enough to 
this system.

Bring the cellu-
lar phone closer 
to this system.

Radio interfer-
ence has 
occurred.

Turn off Wi-Fi

®

 

devices or other 
devices that may 
emit radio 
waves.

The cellular 
phone is the 
most likely cause 
of the symptom.

Turn the cellular 
phone off, 
remove and rein-
stall the battery 
pack, and then 
restart the cellu-
lar phone.

Enable the cellu-
lar phone’s Blue-
tooth

®

 

connection.

Stop the cellular 
phone’s security 
software and 
close all applica-
tions.

Before using an 
application 
installed on the 
cellular phone, 
carefully check 
its source and 
how its opera-
tion might affect 
this system.

Likely cause

Solution

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5-16. Connected Services Overview

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5-16.Connected Services Overview



Audio Plus/Premium Audio

Owners of this system should 
refer to the “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

●

Each function is available in the 

following areas:

• Toyota apps is available in the 

contiguous United States, Wash-

ington D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, 

Puerto Rico and Canada.

• Toyota apps is not available in the 

United States Virgin Islands.

• Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot is available in the 

contiguous United States, Wash-

ington D.C.,Alaska and Hawaii.

• Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot is not available in 

Puerto Rico, Canada, and in the 

United States Virgin Islands.

• Safety Connect features include:

Automatic Collision Notification, 

Emergency Assistance, S.O.S, 

Stolen Vehicle Location (available 

in the contiguous United States, 

Washington D.C., Hawaii, Alaska, 

Puerto Rico and Canada) and 

Enhanced Roadside Assistance 

(available in the contiguous 

United States, Washington D.C., 

Alaska, Puerto Rico and Canada).

• Safety Connect is not available in 

the United States Virgin Islands.

• Service Connect is available in the 

contiguous United States, Wash-

ington D.C., Alaska, Hawaii, the 

United States Virgin Islands, 

Puerto Rico and Canada.

●

Connected services functionality 

is dependent upon network recep-

tion level and signal strength.



The functions included are 
classified into the following 
four types.

• Type A: Function achieved by 

using a smart phone or an 
embedded cellular device in the 
vehicle (DCM: Data Communica-
tion Module) and the system

• Type B: Function achieved by 

using DCM and the system

• Type C: Function achieved by 

using DCM

• Type D: Function achieved by 

using DCM and a smartphone

Functional overview

Toyota Connected hotspot 
includes Toyota apps, 
Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot, Safety Con-

nect and Service Connect.

Functional overview

Function

Type

Toyota apps

Type A

Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot

Type B

Safety Connect

Type C

Service Connect

Type D

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: If equipped

Content provider

Type A: Function achieved by using a smart 
phone or DCM

*

Of the functions included with Connected Services, the Toyota 
apps relies on the use of a smart phone or DCM.



Using a smart phone

• Toyota audio multimedia system enables applicable apps 

installed on a smart phone to be displayed on and operated from 
the screen via a Bluetooth

®

.



Via DCM

• Toyota audio multimedia system enables applicable apps 

installed on the system to be displayed on and operated from the 
screen.

A few settings must be performed before Toyota apps can be 
used. (



P.409)

By using a smart phone or DCM

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Provides contents to the application server.
Application server
Provides applications to the system or a smart phone.

Smart phone

*

Using the Toyota mobile application, communication is relayed 
between the system, application server and contents provider. 
The smart phone cannot be operated while communicating.
Applications
Display usable content from the content providers on the screen 
using the data connection of the connected smart phone or DCM.
System
Content received, via a smart phone or DCM, from content pro-
vider servers is displayed on the screen. The system is equipped 
with an application player to run applications.
Via DCM

*

: For known compatible phones, refer to

https://www.toyota.com/connected-services in the United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/connected in Canada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/connected-services in Puerto Rico.

The required operations to acti-
vate applications and connect a 
smart phone to the system, and 
the registration steps for the 
connected services are 
explained in this section.

■

Subscription



Toyota apps does not require 
an activation fee or monthly 
recurring fees.



Services requiring a separate 
contract can also be used.

*

*

: For details, refer to 

https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services
or call 1-800-331-4331 in the 

United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/connected
or call 1-888-869-6828 in Can-
ada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/
connected-services
or call 1-877-855-8377 in Puerto 
Rico.

■

Availability of function



Toyota apps is available in the 
contiguous United States, 
Washington D.C., Alaska, 
Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Can-
ada.



Toyota apps is not available in 
the United States Virgin 
Islands.

●

Data usage fees may apply while 

Before using the function

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using Toyota apps function. Con-

firm data usage fees before using 

this function.

●

For details regarding operation of 

the Toyota apps, refer to

https://www.toyota.com/

connected-services

in the United States,

https://www.toyota.ca/connected

in Canada, and

http://www.toyotapr.com/

connected-services

in Puerto Rico.

●

These functions are not made 

available in some countries or 

areas. Availability of functions of 

the Toyota apps is dependent on 

network reception level.

■

Initializing personal data

The personal data used in appli-
cations can be reset. (



P.324)

The following personal data can 
be deleted and returned to their 
default settings:



Downloaded contents



Radio stations that were lis-
tened to

Once initialized, the data and set-

tings will be erased. Pay much 

attention when initializing the data.

■

Settings required to use 
Toyota mobile application

Perform the settings in the fol-
lowing order.

1

Download the Toyota mobile 
application to your smart 
phone or the system.

2

Open the Toyota mobile 
application on your smart 
phone and follow instruc-
tions. Bluetooth

®

 Pairing is 

required.

In order to use Toyota mobile appli-

cation, the following must first be 

performed:



Register a Bluetooth

®

 phone 

with the hands-free system. 
(



P.298)

●

Applications can only be used 

when the Toyota mobile applica-

tion has been downloaded to your 

smart phone or the system, and 

the application is running.

●

Toyota mobile application opera-

tional procedures can also be con-

firmed by visiting

https://www.toyota.com/

connected-services

in the United States,

https://www.toyota.ca/connected

in Canada, and

http://www.toyotapr.com/

connected-services

in Puerto Rico.

●

If a Toyota mobile application is 

used while iPod audio/video is 

being played back, system opera-

tion may become unstable.

Preparation before using 
Toyota mobile application

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*

: If equipped

■

Subscription

After you have signed the 
Telematics Subscription Service 
Agreement and are enrolled, 
you can begin receiving ser-
vices. A variety of subscription 
terms are available. Contact 
your Toyota dealer, or call 
1-800-331-4331 in the United 
States, 1-888-869-6828 in Can-
ada, and 1-877-855-8377 in 
Puerto Rico, for further sub-
scription details. (



P.404)

■

Availability of functions



Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot is available in 

the contiguous United States, 
Washington D.C., Alaska and 
Hawaii.



Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot is not avail-

able in Puerto Rico, Canada, 
and in the United States Vir-
gin Islands.

Type B: Function 

achieved by using 

DCM and the system

*

The functionality of Wi-Fi

®

 

Hotspot is made possible 
through the shared work of 
the DCM and the system.

This service is available by 
subscription and supported 
by the Toyota response cen-
ter, which operates 24 hours 
a day, 7 days a week.

For details about Wi-Fi

®

 

Hotspot:



P.310

Before using the function

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*

: If equipped

*

: If equipped

Service Connect uses DCM to 
collect and transmit vehicle data 
that allows Toyota to provide:



Vehicle Health Report (VHR) 
(Safety Recalls, Service Cam-
paigns, Current Vehicle 
Alerts, Required Mainte-
nance, and Vehicle Condition 
Status)



Maintenance Notifications



Vehicle Alert Notifications

■

Availability of function



Service Connect is available 
in the contiguous United 
States, Washington D.C., 
Alaska, Hawaii, the United 
States Virgin Islands, Puerto 
Rico and Canada.

Type C: Function 

achieved by using 

DCM

*

The functionality of Safety 
Connect is made possible 
by the use of a DCM.

For details, (



P.73)

Type D: Function 

achieved by using 

DCM and a smart-

phone

*

The functionality of Service 
Connect is made possible 
by the use of a DCM and a 
smartphone.

For details about these ser-
vices, refer to 
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services.

Service Connect

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●

Availability of functions of the Ser-

vice Connect is dependent on net-

work reception level.

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

From the “MENU” button

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Apps”.

3

Follow the steps in “From the 
“APPS” button” from step 

3

. 

(



P.409)



From the “APPS” button

1

Press the “APPS” button.

2

Select “Apps”.

If a specific application screen is 

displayed, select “Apps” again.

3

Select the desired application 
screen button.

: Select to activate an applica-

tion.
“Update”: Select to update the 

applications. (



P.409)

“App Catalog”: Select to change the 

order of the applications. (



P.410)

: Displays the number of new 

notifications for the application

When the Toyota apps is acti-
vated, an application may need 
to be updated. To update an 
application, it is necessary to 
download update data and 
install it.

■

Downloading update

If an update is available, 
“Update” can be selected.

Toyota apps

Toyota apps is a function 
that enables certain apps 
installed on a smart phone 
or the system to be dis-
played on and operated 
from the system screen. 
Before the Toyota apps can 
be used, some setup needs 
to be performed. (



P.405)

For details about the func-
tions and services provided 
by each application, refer to
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services
in the United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/
connected
in Canada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/
connected-services
in Puerto Rico.

Using Toyota apps

Updating an application

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1

Select “Update” on the appli-
cation screen. (



P.409)

2

Check that downloading 
starts.

“Download in Background”: Select 

to operate other functions while 

downloading.
“Cancel”: Select to cancel updating.

3

Check that downloading is 
complete.

“Later”: Select to install later. When 

this screen button is selected, the 

screen will return to the last dis-

played screen. To install the update 

data: (



P.410)

“See Detail”: Select to display 

detailed information on the update 

data.
“Install”: Select to install the update 

data. Follow the steps “Installing 

the update data” from step 

2

. 

(



P.410)

■

Installing the update data

After the downloading is com-
plete, “Update” will be changed 
to “Install”.

1

Select “Install” on the appli-
cation screen. (



P.409)

2

Select “Continue”.

“Later”: Select to postpone the 

installation of the update data and 

go back to the previous screen.

3

Check that installing is 
started.

“Install in Background”: Select to 

operate other functions while 

installing.

4

Select “OK” after the install-
ing is complete.

The Toyota apps cannot be oper-

ated while installing.

Order of the applications can be 
changed.

1

Display the application 
screen. (



P.409)

2

Select “App Catalog”.

3

Select the desired application 
to be moved.

4

Select “<<” or “>>” to move 
the application, and then 
select the done button.

When problems occur with start-
ing the application player, a 
message will appear on the 
screen. Referring to the follow-
ing items, identify the problem 
and take the suggested correc-
tive action.



“When it is safe and legal to 
do so, please ensure your 
mobile application is running 
and logged in on your phone.”

The Toyota mobile application can-
not be connected to Bluetooth

®

 

SPP.
Refer to
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services
in the United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/connected
in Canada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/
connected-services
in Puerto Rico, to confirm if the 

Reordering the applica-
tions

If a message appears on 
the screen

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phone is Bluetooth

®

 SPP compati-

ble or not, and then activate the 
Toyota mobile application.



“Installation failed, please try 
again”

Installation can be attempted again 
by changing to the application 
screen and pressing the “Install” 
switch.



“Application download error. 
Please try again later.”

Downloading can be attempted 
again by checking the communica-
tion status, changing to the applica-
tion screen and pressing the 
“Download” switch again.



“Download error, some mobile 
application functions may not 
work as expected. Please 
reinitiate the download pro-
cess.”

The Toyota mobile application can-
not be connected to Bluetooth

®

 

SPP.
Refer to
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services
in the United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/connected
in Canada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/
connected-services
in Puerto Rico, to confirm if the 
phone is Bluetooth

®

 SPP compati-

ble or not, and then activate the 
Toyota mobile application.
Please ensure your Toyota mobile 
application is running and logged in 
on your phone while vehicle is not 
moving.



“To use the services, mobile 
application needs to be run-
ning on your phone. For more 
information, please visit toy-
ota.com or call 
1-800-331-4331 in the United 
States, 1-888-869-6828 in 
Canada, and 1-877-855-8377 
in Puerto Rico.”

The Toyota mobile application can-
not be connected to Bluetooth

®

 

SPP.
Refer to
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services
in the United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/connected
in Canada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/
connected-services
in Puerto Rico, to confirm if the 
phone is Bluetooth

®

 SPP compati-

ble or not, and then activate the 
Toyota mobile application.



“Communication unsuccess-
ful. Please try again.”

Communication was disconnected.
After a few moments, retry the 
operation.

A keyword can be entered to an 
application by the software key-
board or voice recognition func-
tion. For details about the 
functions and services provided 
by each application, refer to
https://www.toyota.com/
connected-services

Entering keyword opera-
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in the United States,
https://www.toyota.ca/connected
in Canada, and
http://www.toyotapr.com/
connected-services
in Puerto Rico.
The keyboard layout can be 
changed. (



P.321)

1

Display the application 
screen. (



P.409)

2

Select the desired application 
screen button.

3

Select the character entering 
space.

4

Enter a search term, and 
then select “OK”.

5

Entering characters will be 
reflected on the character 
entering space.

For details on operating the key-

board: 



P.293

1

Display the application 
screen. (



P.409)

2

Select the desired application 
screen button.

3

Press the talk switch. 
(



P.364)

4

Say the desired keyword.

Completion of the keyword will be 

detected automatically.

5

Search results will be dis-
played on the screen.

Entering a keyword using 
the software keyboard

Entering a keyword using 
the voice recognition func-
tion

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1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Setup”.

3

Select “Toyota apps”.

4

Select the desired items to 
be set.

Select to set the pop up 
reminder for smart phone 
data usage. (



P.411)

Select to detect iPhone app 
automatically on/off.

Select to set the enhanced 
mode with connecting USB 
device on/off.

When an iPhone is connected while 
this setting is set to “On”, communi-
cation with devices connected to 
other USB ports may not be possi-
ble. Also, depending on the device, 
charging may not be possible.

Select to reset all setup 
items.

The data use notification 
pop-up, which indicates that the 
system will use an internet con-
nection, can be enabled/dis-
abled.

1

Display the Toyota apps set-
tings screen. (



P.413)

2

Select “Data Usage Mes-
sage”.

3

Change the setting as 
desired.

Setup

The settings of Toyota apps 
can be changed.

Displaying the Toyota 
apps settings screen

Toyota apps settings 
screen

Data use notification 
pop-up settings

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system and defogger

Manual air conditioning sys-

tem ............................

416

Automatic air conditioning 

system.......................

421

Heated steering wheel/seat 

heaters ......................

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6-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

428

6-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

..................................

430

Trunk features .............

433

6-4. Other interior features

Other interior features .

434

Garage door opener....

444

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*

: If equipped

The display and button positions will differ depending on the type of 
the system.

Fan speed control switch
Temperature control switch
“MAX A/C” switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch

*

Windshield defogger switch
On/off switch

Rear window defogger switch

*

*

: If equipped

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

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

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 
system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.
For quick cooling, press the “MAX 
A/C” switch. The air conditioning 
will automatically turn on and, if an 

Manual air conditioning system

*

Air conditioning controls

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air outlet position 

 or 

 is 

selected, the system will be set to 
recirculated air mode. While “MAX 
A/C” is selected, it is not possible to 
turn off the air conditioning.

■

Fan speed setting

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

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

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 

defogger operates

■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes



To change to recirculated air 
mode, press the recirculated 
air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the 
recirculated air mode switch.



To change to outside air 
mode, press the outside air 
mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the out-
side air mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

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

■

Defogging the windshield

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

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

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switch.

■

Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors



Vehicles without outside rear 
view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the 
rear window.
Press the rear window defogger 
switch.

The defogger will automatically turn 
off after a while.
When the rear window defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the rear window defogger 
switch.



Vehicles with outside rear 
view mirror defoggers

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

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after a while.
When the rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers switch is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning “A/C” switch is on 

will dehumidify the air from the 

outlets and defog the windshield 

effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” switch is off, the 

windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode and 

the fan speed to any setting except 

off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

Setting to the recirculated air mode 

temporarily is recommended in pre-

venting dirty air from entering the 

vehicle interior and helping to cool 

the vehicle when the outside air 

temperature is high.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

It is recommended that the air 

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the 

vehicle off.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter

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■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Location of air outlets

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

: If equipped

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather. 

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing (vehicles with outside rear 

view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the outside rear view 

mirror surfaces, as they can 

become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning 

system, such as the evaporator, is 

to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

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ations

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■

Adjusting the position of 
and opening and closing 
the air outlets



Front center

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



Front right-hand side

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



Front left-hand side

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

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

defogger from operating 

improperly

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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*

: If equipped

Temperature control switch
Fan speed control switch
“A/C” switch
Outside air mode switch
Recirculated air mode switch
Eco air conditioning mode switch
Airflow mode control switch
Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch
Windshield defogger switch
Off switch
Automatic mode switch

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

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

counterclockwise (cool).

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

Automatic air conditioning system

*

Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is auto-
matically adjusted according to the set temperature setting.
Also, the display and button positions will differ depending on 
the type of the system.

Air conditioning controls

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■

Setting the fan speed

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

Pressing the off switch to turns off 
the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes



To change to recirculated air 
mode, press the recirculated 
air mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the 

recirculated air mode switch.



To change to outside air 
mode, press the outside air 
mode switch.

The indicator illuminates on the out-
side air mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

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

■

Defogging the windshield

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

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

■

Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window, and to remove 
raindrops, dew and frost from 

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the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers 
switch.

The defoggers will automatically 
turn off after a while.
When the rear window and outside 
rear view mirror defoggers switch is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
rear window and outside rear view 
mirror defoggers switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

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

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 
mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel 

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the 

engine switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by pressing 

the outside air mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-

midify the air from the outlets and 

defog the windshield effectively.

●

If you turn “A/C” off, the windows 

may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode and 

the fan speed to any setting except 

off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from 

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air 

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the 

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may 

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be delayed for a short period of 

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter

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■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

1

Press the automatic mode 
switch.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather. 

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

When the outside rear view 

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing

Do not touch the outside rear view 

mirror surfaces, as they can 

become very hot and burn you.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the engine is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air conditioning 

system, such as the evaporator, is 

to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Using automatic mode

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To stop the operation, press 
the off switch.

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

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

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

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch pressed.

Prevent ice from building up on 
the windshield and wiper 
blades.

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

■

Location of air outlets

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

:If equipped

■

Adjusting the position of 
and opening and closing 
the air outlets



Front center

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

Windshield wiper de-icer 
(if equipped)

WARNING

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the glass at lower 

part of the windshield or to the 

side of the front pillars when the 

windshield wiper de-icer is on.

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

Front right-hand side

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



Front left-hand side

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

*

: If equipped

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

defogger from operating 

improperly

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/seat heaters

*



Heated steering wheel

Warms up the grip of the 
steering wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters

Do not put heavy objects that 

have an uneven surface on the 

seat and do not stick sharp 

objects (needles, nails, etc.) into 

the seat.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the functions when the 

engine is off.

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Heated steering wheel

Turns heated steering wheel 
on/off

When the heated steering wheel is 
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
heated steering wheel switch.

■

Seat heaters



Front

Turns seat heaters on/off

1

High temperature

2

Low temperature

When the seat heater is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the seat 
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in 
the neutral position. The indicator 
will turn off.



Rear

Turns seat heaters on/off

When the seat heater is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the seat 
heater switch.

■

The heated steering wheel and 

seat heaters can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

Operation instructions

WARNING

■

To prevent overheating and 

minor burn injuries

Observe the following precautions 

when using the seat heaters.

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

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6-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.429)

Door trim lights (if equipped)
Front interior/personal lights (



P.428)

Center tray light (if equipped)
Cup holder lights (if equipped)

■

Front

1

Turns the door position on/off

When a door is opened while the 
door position is on, the lights turn 
on.

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

Operating the interior 
lights

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2

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear

1

Turns the door position on

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

2

Turns the light on

Turns the lights on/off

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off 

according to the engine switch 

mode (position), the presence of the 

electronic key (vehicles with a smart 

key system), whether the doors are 

locked/unlocked, and whether the 

doors are opened/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 auto-

matically after approximately 20 

minutes.

The interior lights can be turned off 

manually. However, in order to help 

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until 

safety can be ensured.

(The interior lights may not turn on 

automatically depending on the 

force of the impact and conditions of 

the collision.)

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. 

(



P.581)

Operating the personal 
lights

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the engine 

is not running.

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6-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders/door pockets (



P.431)

Open trays (if equipped) (



P.432)

Glove box (



P.431)

Cup holders (if equipped) (



P.431)

Console box (



P.432)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the storage spaces

Do not leave glasses, lighters or 

spray cans in the storage spaces, 

as this may cause the following 

when cabin temperature becomes 

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by 

heat or cracked if they come 

into contact with other stored 

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may 

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the 

lighter may catch fire or the 

spray can may release gas, 

causing a fire hazard.

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Pull up the lever to open the 
glove box.

■

Glove box light (if equipped)

The glove box light turns on when 

the tail lights are on.



Front



Rear (if equipped)

Pull the armrest down.



Front



Rear

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the 

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may 

occur due to an occupant being 

struck by the open glove box or 

the items stored inside.

Cup holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holder

Do not place anything other than 

cups or beverage cans in the cup 

holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury. If possible, cover hot 

drinks to prevent burns.

Bottle holders

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Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.

1

Slide the lid to the rear most 
position. (vehicles with a 
slide function)

2

Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob.

■

Slide function (if equipped)

The console box lid can be slid for-

ward or backward.



Front (if equipped)



Rear

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.

Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

Open trays

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions 

when putting items in the open 

tray. Failure to do so may cause 

items to be thrown out of the tray 

in the event of sudden braking or 

steering. In these cases, the items 

may interfere with pedal operation 

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

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Lift the deck mat.



Type A



Type B

WARNING

●

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.

Trunk features

Auxiliary box

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6-4.Other interior features

The USB charging port are used 
to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 
V to external devices.
The USB charging port are for 
charging only. They are not 
designed for data transfer or 
other purposes.
Depending on the external 
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual 
included with the device before 
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging 
port

Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob.

■

The USB charging port can be 

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB 

charging port may not operate 

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more 

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer, 

such as a USB memory device, is 

connected

●

If the connected external device is 

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external 

device

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging port (if 
equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging port

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the port.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the port.

●

Do not apply excessive force to 

or impact the USB charging 

port.

●

Do not disassemble or modify 

the USB charging port.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in 

the vehicle. The temperature 

inside the vehicle may become 

high, resulting in damage to an 

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply 

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an 

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging port 

for a long period of time with the 

engine stopped.

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The power outlet can be used 
for 12 V accessories that run on 
less than 10 A.
Lift the lid while pulling up the 
knob and open the power outlet 
lid.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When turning the engine switch 

off

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the engine switch may not be turned 

off normally.

A portable device, such as a 
smartphone or mobile battery, 
can be charged by just placing it 
on the charging area, provided 
the device is compatible with the 
Qi wireless charging standard 
created by the Wireless Power 
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be 
used with a portable device that 
is larger than the charging area. 
Additionally, depending on the 
portable device, the wireless 
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol

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

Power outlet

NOTICE

■

To prevent the fuse from 

being blown

Do not use an accessory that 

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To avoid damaging the power 

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when 

the power outlet is not in use. 

Foreign objects or liquids that 

enter the power outlet may cause 

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

engine is not running.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

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■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

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

Pressing the switch again turns the 

wireless charger off.

When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on. 

When the engine switch is turned 

off, the on/off state of the wireless 

charger will be memorized.

2

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

While charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) will be illumi-

nated.

If charging does not begin, move 

the portable device as close to the 

center of the charging area as pos-

sible.

When charging is complete, the 

operation indicator light (green) will 

illuminate.

■

Recharging function



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



If the portable device is 
moved within the charging 
area, charging will stop tem-
porarily then restart.

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■

Operation indicator light status

*

: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay 

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.



If the operation indicator light blinks

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

■

The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be 

charged

●

Portable devices compatible with 

the Qi wireless charging standard 

can be charged by the wireless 

charger. However, compatibility 

with all devices which meet the Qi 

wireless charging standard is not 

guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed 

to supply low power electricity (5 

W or less) to a cellular phone, 

smartphone, or other portable 

device.

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Green (illuminated)

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

*

Orange (illuminated)

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

Charging in progress

Operation indicator light Suspected cause

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a one 
second interval continu-
ously

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota 
dealer.

Blinks (orange) 3 times 
repeatedly

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

Remove the foreign 
object.

Portable device is not 
positioned properly on 
the charging area.

Move the portable 
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging area.

Blinks (orange) 4 times 
repeatedly

The temperature of the 
wireless charger is 
excessively high.

Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue 
charging after a while.

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■

If a cover or accessory is 

attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a 

cover or accessory which is not Qi 

compatible is attached. Depending 

on the type of cover and/or acces-

sory attached, it may not be possi-

ble to charge the portable device. If 

the portable device is placed on the 

charging area and does not charge, 

remove the cover and/or accesso-

ries.

■

If interference is heard in AM 

radio broadcasts while 

charging

Turn off the wireless charger and 

check if the noise is reduced. If 

noise is reduced, press and hold the 

power supply switch of the wireless 

charger for 2 seconds. The fre-

quency of the wireless charger is 

changed and noise may be 

reduced. When the frequency is 

changed, the operation indicator 

light will blink (orange) 2 times.

■

Charging precautions

●

If the electronic key cannot be 

detected in the cabin, charging 

cannot be performed. When a 

door is opened and closed, 

charging may be temporarily sus-

pended.

●

While charging, the wireless char-

ger and the portable device will 

become warm. 

This is not a malfunction.If a porta-

ble device becomes warm while 

charging and charging stops due 

to the protection function of the 

portable device, wait until the por-

table device cools down and 

charge it again.

■

Sound generated during opera-

tion

When the power supply switch is 

turned on or while a portable device 

is being identified, operation sounds 

may be heard. This is not a malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.455

■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device 

while driving, for safety reasons, 

the driver should not operate the 

portable device.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac 

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy pacemakers or 

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult 

their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless char-

ger may have an affect on medi-

cal devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may result in the 

possibility of fire, equipment fail-

ure or damage, or burns due to 

heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects 

between the charging area and 

the portable device while 

charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, 

such as aluminum stickers, to 

the charging area.

●

Do not cover the wireless char-

ger with a cloth or other object 

while charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge porta-

ble devices which are not com-

patible with the Qi wireless 

charging standard.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or 

remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not apply force or impact to 

the wireless charger.

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wire-

less charger may not operate 

correctly

In the following situations, the 

wireless charger may not operate 

correctly:

●

When a portable device is fully 

charged

●

When there is a foreign object 

between the charging area and 

portable device

●

When a portable device 

becomes hot while charging

●

When a portable device is 

placed on the wireless area with 

its charging surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not 

centered on the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV 

tower, electric power plant, gas 

station, radio station, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that 

generates strong radio waves or 

electrical noise

●

When the portable device is in 

contact with, or is covered by 

any of the following metallic 

objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal hand warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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1

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

2

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

3

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

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on. (if 
equipped)

■

To prevent battery discharge 

(vehicles with vanity lights)

If the vanity lights remain on when 

the engine switch is OFF, the lights 

will go off automatically after 20 min-

utes.

NOTICE

●

When wireless keys (that emit 

radio waves) other than those of 

your vehicle are being used 

nearby.

If in situations other than above 
the wireless charger does not 
operate properly or the operation 
indicator light is blinking, the wire-
less charger may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage 

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, 

such as a credit card, or mag-

netic recording media, close to 

the wireless charger while 

charging. Otherwise, data may 

be erased due to the influence 

of magnetism.

Additionally, do not bring preci-

sion instruments such as wrist 

watches, close to the wireless 

charger, as such objects may 

malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in 

the cabin. The temperature 

inside the cabin may become 

high when parked in the sun, 

and cause damage to the 

device.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger 

for a long period of time with the 

engine stopped.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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Fold down the armrest for use.

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

The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from 

being discharged (vehicles 

with vanity lights)

Do not leave the vanity lights on 

for extended periods while the 

engine is stopped.

Armrest (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when 

getting in or out of the vehicle or 

rising from your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or 

put a heavy load on the assist 

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on 

the coat hook

Do not hang coat hangers or 

other hard or sharp objects on the 

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may 

become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

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*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control 

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

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is 

operating.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the Home-
Link

®

 memory

●

The registered codes are not 

erased even if the battery cable is 

disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering 
a different code to a HomeLink

®

 

button that already has a code 

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



Except for vehicles sold in Canada

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can 
be programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate 

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

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.

homelink.com/toyota or call 

1-800-355-3515.

■

Before programming Home-
Link

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors, 
gates, or other devices may 
operate. For this reason, 
make sure that people and 
objects are clear of the 
garage door or other devices 
to prevent injury or other 
potential harm.



It is recommended that a new 
battery be placed in the 
remote control transmitter for 
more accurate programming.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage 

door or other remote control 

device

The garage door or other device 

may operate, so ensure people 

and objects are out of danger to 

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety 

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 com-

patible transceiver with any 

garage door opener or device that 

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety 

standards.
This includes any garage door 

that cannot detect an interfering 

object. A door or device without 

these features increases the risk 

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or 
play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Programming the Home-
Link

®

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

Garage door opener motors 
manufactured after 1995 may 
be equipped with rolling code 
protection. If this is the case, 
you may need a stepladder or 
other sturdy, safe device to 
reach the “Learn” or “Smart” 
button on the garage door 
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

1

 through 

3

 must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the indicator light will 
stop flashing and programming 
will not be able to be completed.

1

Press and release the Home-
Link

®

 button you want to pro-

gram and check that the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes (orange).

2

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

®

 buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

in view while programming.

3

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the handheld 
transmitter button until the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

changes from slowly flashing 
orange to rapidly flashing green 
(rolling code) or continuously lit 
green (fixed code), then release 
the button.



Programming an entry gate 
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote 
control transmitter button at 2 
second intervals, repeatedly, 
until the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

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

4

Test the HomeLink

®

 opera-

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



Indicator light illuminates: 
Programming of a fixed code 
device has completed. The 

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garage door or other device 
should operate when a Home-
Link

®

 button is pressed and 

released.



Indicator light flashes rapidly: 
The garage door opener 
motor or other device is 
equipped with a rolling code. 
To complete programming, 
firmly press and hold the 
HomeLink

®

 button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



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

5

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

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code 
system

2 or more people may be neces-
sary to complete rolling code 
programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” 
button on the garage door 
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found 

where the hanging antenna wire is 

attached to the unit. The name and 

color of the button may vary by 

manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s 

manual supplied with the garage 

door opener motor for details.

2

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

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the 

vehicle) for 2 seconds and 
release it. Repeat this 
sequence 
(press/hold/release) up to 3 
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener 
motor operates when the 
HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the garage door 

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opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

■

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

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the 
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through 
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only 
available if the garage door 
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device 
compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

1

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

®

, both garage door 

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

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 

presses of the HomeLink

®

 button 

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed Home-
Link

®

 button to operate a 

garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing 
the HomeLink

®

 button, after 

the garage door operation 
has stopped, press the 
“Learn” or “Smart” button on 
the garage door opener 
motor. Within 5 seconds of 
the establishment of 2-way 
communication with the 
garage door opener, both 
garage door operation indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash 
rapidly (green) and the light 
on the garage door opener 
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single 
HomeLink

®

 button

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

1

With one hand, press and 
hold the desired HomeLink

®

 

button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor starts flashing (orange), 
continue to hold the Home-
Link

®

 button and perform 

“Programming HomeLink

®

” 

1

 

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(it takes 20 seconds for the 
HomeLink

®

 indicator to start 

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter 

must be pointed away from the 
HomeLink

®

.

Press the appropriate Home-
Link

®

 button. The HomeLink

®

 

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

Opening
Closing

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

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

®

 buttons 

 

and 

 or 

 and 

 

simultaneously. The last 
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

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

®

 indicator light 

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

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

Operating HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing 

has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-

nals cannot be 

received

Erasing the entire Home-
Link

®

 memory (all three 

codes)

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®

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.

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

452

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

454

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

457

General maintenance..

458

Emission inspection and 

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

461

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

462

Hood ...........................

464

Positioning a floor jack

..................................

465

Engine compartment...

466

Tires ............................

475

Tire inflation pressure..

484

Wheels ........................

486

Air conditioning filter....

487

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

..................................

489

Checking and replacing 

fuses..........................

492

Light bulbs...................

495

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7-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, 
liberally apply water to the 
vehicle body, wheel wells and 
underside of the vehicle to 
remove any dirt and dust.



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



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



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the 
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

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

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing 

the vehicle. Start washing from the 

front of the vehicle. Make sure to 

extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car 

washes may scratch the vehicle 

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and 

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In cer-

tain automatic car washes, the 

rear spoiler may interfere with 

machine operation. This may pre-

vent the vehicle from being 

cleaned properly or result in dam-

age to the rear spoiler.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do 

not bring the nozzle tip near the 

gaps around the doors or perimeter 

of the windows, or spray these 

areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash (vehi-

cles with a smart key system)

If the door handle becomes wet 

while the electronic key is within the 

effective range, the door may lock 

and unlock repeatedly. In that case, 

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 

m) or more separate from the 

vehicle while the vehicle is being 

washed. (Take care to ensure that 

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode to disable the 

smart key system. (



P.126)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by 

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water 

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, 

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or 

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the 

wheels when they are hot, such 

as after driving or parking in hot 

weather

■

Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the 

parts as follows:

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

Cleaning instructions

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●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an 

approximately 5% solution of neu-

tral detergent and water to clean 

the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft 

cloth to remove any remaining 

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of 

the engine compartment. Doing 

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the 

exhaust pipe to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be 

careful not to touch the pipe until it 

has cooled sufficiently, as touch-

ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause 

burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is 

chipped or scratched, the system 

may malfunction. If this occurs, 

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deteriora-

tion and corrosion on the 

body and components (alumi-

num wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in 

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present 

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings 

or bird droppings are present on 

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke, 

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily 

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and 

gasoline are spilled on the paint 

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or 

scratched, have it repaired 

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and 

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use 

organic substances or scrub 

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces 

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the 

lenses.

■

To prevent damage to the 

windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away 

from the windshield, pull the driver 

side wiper arm upward first, and 

repeat for the passenger side. 

When returning the wipers to their 

original position, do so from the 

passenger side first.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty 
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, 
wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.
Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a 

sponge or brush to apply the foam. 

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not 

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and 

let them dry. Excellent results are 

obtained by keeping the carpet as 

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm 

water using a cloth or sponge. Also 

check the belts periodically for 

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

NOTICE

■

When using a high pressure 

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do 

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a 

high pressure washer. Shock 

applied from high pressure 

water may cause the device to 

not operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close 

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), connectors or 

the following parts. The parts 

may be damaged if they come 

into contact with high-pressure 

water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at 

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from 

the vehicles body. Otherwise 

resin section, such as moldings 

and bumpers, may be deformed 

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the 

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of 

the windshield continuously. If 

water enters the air conditioning 

system intake located near the 

lower part of the windshield, the 

air conditioning system may not 

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of 

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

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

Protecting the vehicle 
interior

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in 

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical 

components, etc. to malfunc-

tion or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle 

interior wet.

(



P.31)

An electrical malfunction may 

cause the airbags to deploy or 

not function properly, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger 

(



P.435) get wet. Failure to do 

so may cause the charger to 

become hot and cause burns or 

could cause electric shock 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel 

may reflect off the windshield, 

obstructing the driver’s view and 

leading to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types 

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or 

cause streaks or damage to 

painted surfaces:

• Areas other than the seats and 

steering wheel: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or 

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene, 

and alcohol

• Steering wheel: Organic sub-

stances, such as thinner, and 

cleaner that contains alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel’s 

or other interior part’s painted 

surface may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather 

surfaces

Observe the following precautions 

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from 

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to 

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in 

the shade, especially during 

summer.

●

Do not place items made of 

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax 

on the upholstery, as they may 

stick to the leather surface if the 

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with 

water.

Vehicle systems such as the 

audio system may be damaged if 

water comes into contact with 

electrical components such as the 

audio system above or under the 

floor of the vehicle. Water may 

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of 

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch 

the lens. (



P.196)

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

Remove dirt using a 
water-dampened soft cloth or 
synthetic chamois.



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

■

Cleaning the areas with 

satin-finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real 

metal for the surface. It is necessary 

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas 

are left uncleaned for long periods 

of time, they may be difficult to 

clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and 
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of 
approximately 5% neutral wool 
detergent.



Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off all remaining traces 
of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, 
soft cloth to remove any 
remaining moisture. Allow the 
leather to dry in a shaded and 
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the 

interior of the vehicle at least twice a 

year to maintain the quality of the 

vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.



Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear 

window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to 

clean the rear window, as this 

may cause damage to the rear 

window defogger heater wires 

or antenna. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to 

gently wipe the window clean. 

Wipe the window in strokes run-

ning parallel to the heater wires 

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires or 

antenna.

Cleaning the areas with 
satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas

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■

Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine 

Toyota parts be used for repairs to 

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 

replacement or if a repair shop other 

than a Toyota dealer performs 

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to 

be performed by a Toyota 

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are 

well-trained specialists and are 

kept up to date with the latest ser-

vice information. They are well 

informed about the operation of all 

systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It 

proves that the maintenance that 

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem 

should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Toyota 

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be 
performed on a daily basis. This 
can be done by yourself or by a 
Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should 
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

For details about maintenance 
items and schedules, refer to the 
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care 
and regular maintenance 
are essential. It is the 
owner’s responsibility to 
perform regular checks. 
Toyota recommends the 
maintenance below.

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly 

maintained

Improper maintenance could 

result in serious damage to the 

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its 

constituents, and a wide variety 

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects and 

other reproductive harm. Work 

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained 

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm. Avoid 

exposure and wash any 

affected area immediately.

●

Battery posts, terminals and 

related accessories contain lead 

and lead compounds which are 

known to cause brain damage. 

Wash your hands after han-

dling. (



P.472)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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■

Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is 

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the 

message.

To reset the message, follow the 

procedure described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switch to select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 to select “Vehi-

cle Settings” and then press and 
hold 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Scheduled Maintenance” and 
then press 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 to select “Yes” 

and then press 

.

A message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display when the 

reset procedure has been com-

pleted.

You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect 
warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota repair manuals is 
recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 
Warranty Information Booklet” or 
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general 
maintenance items that 
should be performed at the 
intervals specified in the 
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s 
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It 
is recommended that any 
problem you notice should 
be brought to the attention 
of your Toyota dealer or 
qualified service shop for 
advice.

WARNING

■

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure 

that there is adequate ventilation 

before performing maintenance 

checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.472)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 
the correct level? 
(



P.471)

Engine coolant

Is the engine cool-
ant at the correct 
level? (



P.470)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 
the correct level? 
(



P.467)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and 
condenser should 
be free from for-
eign objects. 
(



P.471)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.474)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

The accelerator 
pedal should move 
smoothly (without 
uneven pedal effort 
or catching).

Continuously 
variable trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

When parked on a 
slope and the shift 
lever is in P, is the 
vehicle securely 
stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the brake 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor? 
(



P.563)

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play? 
(



P.563)

Items

Check points

Clutch pedal

• Does the clutch 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the clutch 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor? 
(



P.563)

• Does the clutch 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play? 
(



P.563)

Brakes

• The vehicle 

should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.

• The brakes 

should work 
effectively.

• The brake pedal 

should not feel 
spongy.

• The brake pedal 

should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.

Head 
restraints

Do the head 
restraints move 
smoothly and lock 
securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

Do the indicators 
and buzzers func-
tion properly?

Lights

Do all the lights 
come on?

Items

Check points

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Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts 

operate 
smoothly?

• The seat belts 

should not be 
damaged.

Seats

Do the seat con-
trols operate prop-
erly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?

• There should not 

be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors/trunk

Do the doors/trunk 
operate smoothly?

Engine hood

Does the engine 
hood lock system 
work properly?

Items

Check points

Fluid leaks

There should not 
be any signs of 
fluid leakage after 
the vehicle has 
been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure 
correct?

• The tires should 

not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.

• Have the tires 

been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts 

should not be 
loose.

Windshield 
wipers

• The wiper blades 

should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.

• The wiper blades 

should clear the 
windshield with-
out streaking or 
skipping.

Items

Check points