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posture not only helps reduce
fatigue while driving, but helps
ensure that the occupant protec-
tion devices, such as the seat
belts and airbags, will operate
correctly in a collision, reducing
the impact to the occupants.

The most basic occupant pro-
tection device is the seat belt.
The airbags are designed to
supplement the seat belts, not
be used in place of them. Wear-
ing the seat belt correctly
ensures that the occupants are
securely held in the seats and
helps prevent them from con-
tacting interior parts or being
thrown from the vehicle in a col-
lision. Therefore, it is necessary
for all occupants to wear their
seat belt. If a seat belt is worn
improperly, its effectiveness as
an occupant protection device
will be severely reduced. Pay
attention to the following to
ensure the correct driving pos-
ture and use of the seat belts.

Correct use of the seat
belts

Correct driving posture and use of the seat belts

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Position the head restraint so that the center of it is at the same
height as the top of your ears
Make sure that the seat belt is not twisted
Adjust the seat so that your arms bend slightly at the elbow when
gripping the upper part of the steering wheel
Make sure that the seat belt is snug and not loose at any point
Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips
Sit well back in the seat with the seatback upright
Sit so your entire back is in contact with the seatback
Position the shoulder belt so that it does not contact your neck or
slide off your shoulder

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WARNING

Do not recline the seatback

excessively while driving.

To reduce the risk of sliding under

the lap belt during a collision, do

not recline the seat more than

necessary. If the seat is too

reclined, the lap belt may slide

past the hips and apply restraint

forces directly to the abdomen, or

your neck may contact the shoul-

der belt, increasing the risk of

death or serious injury in the

event of an accident. Adjustments

should not be made while driving

as the seat may unexpectedly

move and cause the driver to lose

control of the vehicle.

WARNING

Make sure that all passengers

wear their seat belt correctly.

Use of seat belts may be manda-

tory under local laws and regula-

tions. If a seat belt is not worn

properly, an occupant may con-

tact interior parts or be thrown

from the vehicle in the case of

sudden braking or a collision, pos-

sibly resulting in death or serious

injury. Also, if an occupant has an

incorrect riding posture, the air-

bags will be ineffectual as occu-

pant protection devices and may

actually cause injuries when they

deploy.

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Guide the safety belt slowly
over shoulder and hip to put it
on.

Insert the tongue plate into
the safety belt buckle. The
safety belt buckle must
engage audibly.

Hold the safety belt firmly.

Press the red button in the
safety belt buckle.

Guide the safety belt back
into its roll-up mechanism.

The safety belt warning is
issued when the driver's safety
belt is not buckled.
The safety belt warning is also
active when the front passenger
seat belt is not buckled or
objects are on the front passen-
ger seat.
The safety belt warning is also
activated when a passenger
unbuckles a safety belt during
the trip.

WARNING

Correct use of the seat belts when

pregnant:

Pregnant women must wear a

seat belt. Consult your physician

for advice on correct way to wear

a seat belt. Position the lap belt as

low as possible over the hips and

the shoulder belt completely over

the shoulder, passing the center

of the chest, so that the seat belt

does not apply any pressure to

the abdomen.

Buckling the safety belt

Unbuckling the safety belt

Safety belt warning for
driver's seat and front pas-
senger seat

General information

Display in the instrument
cluster

The indicator light lights up
and a signal sounds.
Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned cor-
rectly. The safety belt
warning can also be acti-
vated if objects are placed
on the front passenger
seat.

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The height of the head restraints
cannot be adjusted.

The distance to the back of the
head is adjusted via the back-
rest tilt.
Adjust the distance so that the
head restraint is as close as
possible to the back of the head.

The head restraints cannot be
removed.

The mirror on the front passen-
ger side is more curved than the
driver's side mirror.
The mirror setting is stored for
the driver profile currently in
use. When the vehicle is
unlocked via the vehicle key, the
position is automatically
retrieved if the function, refer to
page 68, is activated for this
purpose.
The current exterior mirror posi-
tion can be stored using the
memory function, refer to page
112.

Front head restraints

Safety information

WARNING

Objects on the head restraint

reduce the protective effect in the

head and neck area. There is a

risk of injury.

• Do not use seat or head

restraint covers.

• Do not hang objects, for

instance clothes hangers,

directly on the head restraint.

• Only use accessories that have

been determined to be safe for

attachment to a head restraint.

• Do not use any accessories, for

instance pillows, while driving.

Adjusting the height

Adjusting the distance

Removing

Exterior mirrors

General information

Safety information

WARNING

Objects reflected in the mirror are

closer than they appear. The dis-

tance to the traffic behind could

be incorrectly estimated, for

instance while changing lanes.

There is a risk of an accident.

Estimate the distance to the traffic

behind by looking over your

shoulder.

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Adjusting

Selecting a mirror, Automatic
Curb Monitor

Folding in and out

Press the button.

The selected mirror moves
along with the button move-
ment.

To change over to the

other mirror: Slide the switch.

In case of an electrical malfunc-
tion, adjust the mirror by press-
ing the edges of the mirror
glass.

Press the button.

Folding is only possible up to a
speed of approx. 15 mph/20
km/h.
Folding the mirrors in and out is
helpful in the following situa-
tions:
• In vehicle washes.
• On narrow roads.
Mirrors that were folded in are
folded out automatically at a
speed of approx. 25 mph/40
km/h.

Both exterior mirrors are auto-
matically heated as needed and
when the drive-ready state is
switched on.

The exterior mirror on the
driver's side is automatically
dimmed. Photocells in the car's
interior mirror, refer to page 111,
are used to control this.

Overview

Adjusting the exterior mir-
rors

Selecting a mirror

Malfunction

Folding in and out

NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle width,

the vehicle can be damaged in

vehicle washes. There is a risk of

damage to property. Before wash-

ing, fold in the mirrors by hand or

with the button.

Automatic heating

Automatic dimming fea-
ture

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If reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror glass on the front passen-
ger side is tilted downward. This
improves your view of the curb
and other low-lying obstacles
when parking, for instance.

Slide the switch to the

driver's side mirror position.

Engage selector lever posi-
tion R.

Slide the switch to the passen-
ger's side mirror position.

The interior mirror is dimmed
automatically.
Photocells are used for control:
• In the mirror glass.
• On the back of the mirror.

• Keep the photocells clean.
• Do not cover the area

between the interior mirror
and the windshield.

Automatic Curb Monitor,
exterior mirror

Concept

Activating

Deactivating

Interior mirror, automatic
dimming feature

General information

Overview

Functional requirements

Steering wheel

Safety information

WARNING

Steering wheel adjustments while

driving can lead to unexpected

steering wheel movements. Vehi-

cle control could be lost. There is

a risk of an accident. Adjust the

steering wheel while the vehicle is

stationary only.

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Fold the lever down com-
pletely.

Grip the steering wheel with
both hands and move the
steering wheel to the pre-
ferred height and angle to
suit your seat position.

Fold the lever back up.

The following settings can be
stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory
function:
• Seat position.
• Exterior mirror position.
• Height of the Head-up Dis-

play.

Two memory locations with dif-
ferent settings can be set for
each driver profile, refer to page
68.

The following settings are not
stored:
• Backrest width.
• Lumbar support.

The memory buttons are located
on the driver's seat.

Set the desired position.

Manual steering wheel
adjustment

Memory function

Concept

General information

Safety information

WARNING

Using the memory function while

driving can lead to unexpected

seat movements. Vehicle control

could be lost. There is a risk of an

accident. Only retrieve the mem-

ory function when the vehicle is

stationary.

WARNING

There is a risk of jamming when

moving the seats. There is a risk

of injury or risk of damage to prop-

erty. Make sure that the area of

movement of the seat is clear

prior to any adjustment.

Overview

Storing

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Press the button. The

writing on the button lights
up.

Press desired button 1 or 2
while the LED is lit. A signal
sounds.

The stored position is called up
automatically.
Press the desired button 1 or 2.
The stored position is called up.
The procedure stops when a
switch for setting the seat is
pressed or one of the memory
buttons is pressed again.
While driving, the seat position
adjustment on the driver's side
is interrupted after a short time.

: if equipped

Press the button

once for each temperature level.
The maximum temperature is
reached when three LEDs are
lit.

Press and hold

the button until the LEDs go out.

Calling up settings

Seat heating*

Overview

Seat heating

Switching on

Switching off

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This chapter describes all stan-
dard, country-specific and
optional features offered with
the series. It also describes fea-
tures and functions that are not
necessarily available in your
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related
functions and systems. When
using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and
regulations must be observed.

Transporting children

safely

Vehicle features and
options

When children are in the
vehicle

WARNING

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When a child is riding

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result

in death or serious injury.

For effective protection in automo-

bile accidents and sudden stops,

a child must be properly

restrained, using a seat belt or

child restraint system which is

correctly installed. For installation

details, refer to the operation

manual enclosed with the child

restraint system. General installa-

tion instruction is provided in this

manual.

Do not allow occupants to ride

with a child in their arms or on

their lap. In the case of sudden

braking or a collision, the child

may hit their head on the instru-

ment panel or windshield, or may

even be thrown from the vehicle.

The seat belts are designed to

protect persons of average adult

height and weight. A child which

is 5 ft, 150 cm or shorter should

be sat in an appropriately sized

child restraint system. Do not

allow a child to be unrestrained in

the vehicle while it is moving, as

doing so is extremely dangerous.

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WARNING

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When children are in the vehi-

cle

Never leave children unattended

in the vehicle, and never allow

children to have or use the

key.Children may be able to start

the vehicle or shift the vehicle into

neutral. There is also a danger

that children may injure them-

selves by playing with the win-

dows or other features of the

vehicle. In addition, heat build-up

or extremely cold temperatures

inside the vehicle can be fatal to

children.

●

When the vehicle is parked

under direct sunlight, the tem-

perature inside the vehicle can

increase to over 122°F, even in

winter. In this situation, occu-

pants may suffer from dehydra-

tion or heatstroke.

●

If a switch is operated acciden-

tally, it may lead to unexpected

injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open and

close the doors. When closing a

door, be careful so that the

child’s hands and feet to not get

caught in the door.

●

Do not allow a child to put their

head or limbs out of the door

window and be sure that they

are clear of the window before

operating the power window

switch.

The right place for chil-
dren

Safety information

WARNING

Unattended children or animals in

the vehicle can cause the vehicle

to move and endanger them-

selves and traffic, for instance due

to the following actions:

●

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

●

Releasing the parking brake.

●

Opening and closing the doors

or windows.

●

Engaging selector lever position

●

Using vehicle equipment.

There is a risk of accidents or inju-

ries. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle.

Take the remote control with you

when exiting and lock the vehicle.

WARNING

A heated vehicle may result in

death to persons, especially chil-

dren and animals. There is a risk

of injuries or danger to life. Do not

leave persons, especially chil-

dren and animals unattended in

the vehicle.

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After using a child restraint sys-
tem on the front passenger seat,
ensure that the front, knee, and
side airbags on the front pas-
senger side are deactivated. For
automatic deactivation of front-
seat passenger airbags, refer to
page 176.

Pay attention to the specifica-
tions and the operating and
safety information of the child
restraint system manufacturer
when selecting, installing, and
using child restraint systems.

WARNING

Exposure to intense sunlight can

cause child restraint systems and

their components to become very

hot. Persons may sustain burn

injuries when touching the hot

components. There is a risk of

injury. Do not expose the child

restraint system to direct sunlight

or cover where necessary. If nec-

essary, let the child restraint sys-

tem cool down before transporting

a child. Do not leave children

unattended in the vehicle.

Children on the front pas-
senger seat

General information

Safety information

WARNING

Active front-seat passenger air-

bags can injure a child in a child

restraint system when the airbags

are activated. There is a risk of

injury. Make sure that the

front-seat passenger airbags are

deactivated and that the PAS-

SENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator

light lights up.

The safety belt cannot be fas-

tened correctly on children shorter

than 5 ft, 150 cm without suitable

additional child restraint systems.

The efficacy of safety gear, includ-

ing safety belts, can be limited or

lost when safety belts are fas-

tened incorrectly. An incorrectly

fastened safety belt can cause

additional injuries, for instance in

the event of an accident or during

braking and evasive maneuvers.

There is a risk of injuries or dan-

ger to life. Secure children shorter

than 5 ft, 150 cm using suitable

child restraint systems.

Installing child restraint
systems

General information

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Before installing a child restraint
system in the front passenger
seat, make sure that the front,
knee and side airbags on the
front passenger side are deacti-
vated.
Deactivate the front-seat pas-
senger airbags automatically,
refer to page 176.

After installing a child restraint
system, move the front passen-
ger seat as far back as it will go
and, if possible, bring it up to
medium height. This seat posi-
tion and height ensure the best
possible position for the belt and
offers optimal protection in the
event of an accident.
If the upper anchor of the safety
belt is located in front of the belt
guide of the child seat, move the
front passenger seat carefully

Safety information

WARNING

The protective effect of child

restraint systems and their fasten-

ing systems which have been

damaged or exposed to an acci-

dent can be limited or lost. A child

cannot be properly restrained in

the event of an accident or brak-

ing and evasive maneuvers.

There is a risk of injuries or dan-

ger to life. Do not use child

restraint systems which have

been damaged or exposed to an

accident. If a child restraint sys-

tem and its fastening system has

been damaged or exposed to an

accident, have these systems

checked and replaced by your

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

The stability of the child restraint

system is limited or compromised

with incorrect seat adjustment or

improper installation of the child

seat. There is a risk of injuries or

danger to life. Make sure that the

child restraint system fits securely

against the backrest. If possible,

adjust the backrest tilt for all

affected backrests and correctly

adjust the seats. Make sure that

seats and backrests are securely

engaged or locked.

On the front passenger
seat

Deactivating airbags

WARNING

Active front-seat passenger air-

bags can injure a child in a child

restraint system when the airbags

are activated. There is a risk of

injury. Make sure that the

front-seat passenger airbags are

deactivated and that the PAS-

SENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator

light lights up.

Seat position and height

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forward until the best possible
belt guide position is reached.

Adjustable backrest width:
before installing a child restraint
system in the front passenger
seat, open the backrest width
completely. Do not change the
backrest width again and do not
call up a memory position.

The safety belt on the passen-
ger's side can be locked to fas-
ten child restraint systems.

Pull out the belt strap com-
pletely.

Secure the child restraint
system with the safety belt.

Allow the belt strap to be
pulled in and pull it tight
against the child restraint
system. The safety belt is
locked.

Unbuckle the safety belt
buckle.

Remove the child restraint
system.

Allow the belt strap to be
pulled in completely.

When attaching child restraint
systems to the upper attach-
ment points, observe the specifi-
cations and the operating and
safety information of the child
restraint system manufacturer.

Backrest width

Child seat security

Locking the safety belt

Unlocking the safety belt

Child restraint systems
with tether strap

General information

Safety information

WARNING

If the upper retaining strap is

incorrectly used for the child

restraint system, the protective

effect can be reduced. There is a

risk of injury. Make sure that the

upper retaining strap is not guided

across sharp edges and without

twisting to the upper retaining

strap.

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Direction of travel

Head restraint

Hook for the upper retaining
strap

Mounting point/eyelet

Vehicle floor

Seat

Upper retaining strap

Open the anchor cover.

Guide the upper retaining
strap over the head restraint
to the anchor.

Attach the hook of the retain-
ing strap to the anchor.

Tighten the retaining strap.

WARNING

The attachment points for child

restraint systems in the vehicle

are intended for attaching child

restraint systems only. When

other objects are mounted, the

anchors can be damaged. There

is a risk of injury or risk of damage

to property. Attach only child

restraint systems at the corre-

sponding attachment points.

Anchors

Symbol

Meaning

The respective sym-
bol shows the anchor
for the upper retaining
strap. Seats with an
upper top tether are
marked with this sym-
bol. It can be found on
the rear seat backrest
or the rear window
shelf.

Routing the retaining strap

Attaching the upper retain-
ing strap to the anchor

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Manual transmission: the driver-
eady state is switched on when
you depress the clutch pedal
while pressing the Start/Stop
button.
Automatic transmission?the
drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the
Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button
again switches drive-ready state

back off and standby state, refer
to page 45, is switched back on.

Switch on drive-ready state.

Apply drive mode.

Release the parking brake.

Drive away.

The Auto Start/Stop function
helps save fuel. The system
switches off the engine during a
stop, for instance in traffic jam or
at traffic lights. Drive-ready state
remains switched on. The
engine starts automatically for
driving off.

After each engine start using the
Start/Stop button, the Auto
Start/Stop function is ready. The
function is activated from
speeds of approx. 3 mph/5
km/h.
Depending on the selected driv-
ing mode, refer to page 137, the
system is automatically acti-
vated or deactivated.

Driving

Vehicle features and
options

Start/Stop button

Concept

Pressing the Start/Stop
button switches
drive-ready state on or
off, refer to page 45.

Driving away

Auto Start/Stop function

Concept

General information

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Manual transmission
The engine is switched off auto-
matically during a stop under the
following conditions:



Neutral is engaged and the
clutch pedal is snot pressed.



The driver's safety belt is
buckled or the driver's door is
closed.

Automatic transmission
The engine is switched off auto-
matically during a stop under the
following conditions:



The selector lever is in selec-
tor lever position D.



The brake pedal remains
pressed while the vehicle is
stationary.



The driver's safety belt is
buckled or the driver's door is
closed.

If the engine was not switched
off automatically when the vehi-
cle stopped, the engine can be
switched off manually:



Press the brake pedal force-
fully again from the current
pedal position.



Engage selector lever posi-
tion P.

If all functional preconditions are
fulfilled, the engine switches off.

The air flow from the air condi-
tioner is reduced when the
engine is switched off.

■

General information

The engine is not switched off
automatically in the following sit-
uations:



In case of a steep downhill
grade.



Brake not engaged strongly
enough.



The external temperature is
high and automatic air condi-
tioning is running.



The car's interior has not yet
been heated or cooled to the

Engine stop

Functional requirements

Manual engine stop

Air conditioner when the
engine is switched off

Displays in the instrument
cluster

The display in the
instrument cluster indi-
cates that the Auto
Start/Stop function is
ready for automatically
starting the engine.
The display indicates
that the conditions for
an automatic engine
stop have not been
met.

Functional limitations

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