Toyota Corolla (2024 year). Manual in english

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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

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

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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counterclockwise (cool).

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

■

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.

Upper body

Upper body and feet

Feet

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

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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.

■

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

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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

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



P.326

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of

the air conditioning system is

attached to the engine compart-

ment at the location shown in the

following illustration.

●

The meaning of each symbol on

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(



P.406)

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.

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Press the automatic mode

switch.

Adjust the temperature set-

ting.

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.

WARNING

■

When the outside rear view

mirror defoggers are operat-

ing (if equipped)

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

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.

Air outlet layout and oper-

ations

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: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



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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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

High temperature

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

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.

Operation instructions

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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.

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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5-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.265)

Front interior/personal lights (



P.265)

■

Front

Turns the door position on/off

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

on.

Turns the lights on/off

■

Rear

Turns the lights on/off

When the door position is on for
the front interior lights, the rear

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

Operating the interior
lights

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interior light will turn on when a

door is open and turn off when

all of them are closed.
When the rear interior light is on

linked to the door position for

the front interior lights, it will not

turn off even though the switch

is pressed.

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.406)

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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5-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders/door pockets (



P.268)

Open trays (if equipped) (



P.269)

Glove box (



P.268)

Cup holders (if equipped) (



P.268)

Console box (



P.269)

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.

Slide the lid to the rear most

position. (vehicles with a

slide function)

Lift the lid while pulling up the

knob.

■

Slide function (if equipped)

The console box lid can be slid for-

ward or backward.



Front



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 (if equipped)

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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The USB charging port are used

to supply 3.0 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



Front

Lift the lid while pulling up the

knob.



Rear (if equipped)

■

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 3.0 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.

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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

NOTICE

●

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.

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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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.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

Charging tray

: Portable devices and wireless

chargers contain charging coils.
The charging coil in the wireless
charger can be moved within the
charge area near the center of
the charging tray. If the charging
coil inside a portable device is

detected in the charge area, the
charging coil inside the wireless
charger will move toward it and
start charging. If the charging coil
inside a portable device moves
outside of the charge area,
charging will automatically stop.
If 2 or more portable devices are
placed on the charging tray, their
charging coils may not be prop-
erly detected and they may not
be charged.

■

Using the wireless charger

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.

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.
If charging is not performed, the

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operation indicator light will slowly
illuminate in green and orange
alternatively and a sound of
charging coil operation may be
heard repeatedly. Depending on
the portable device, its charging coil
may not be in the center of the
device. In this case, place the por-
table device so that its charging coil
is centered in the charging area.
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 a portable device is moved
significantly within the
charging area, the charging
coil may disconnect and
charging may temporarily be
stopped. However, if a
charging coil is detected
within the charging area, the
charging coil inside the wire-
less charger will move near
the other coil and charging
will resume.

■

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.

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

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■

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.

■

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 (including for

certain genuine manufacture parts)
and/or accessory attached, it may
not be possible to charge the porta-
ble device. If the portable device is
placed on the charging area and
does not charge, remove the cover
and/or accessories.

■

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

Operation indicator light Suspected cause

Measure

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

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

If the engine is running,
stop and then restart the
engine.
If the engine switch is in
ACC, start the engine.

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.

If there is a case or
cover attached to the
portable device, remove
it.

Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly

The temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.

Stop charging, remove
the portable device from
the charging tray, wait
for the temperature to
drop, and then start
charging again.

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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.285

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device,

for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the main part

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

■

Caution while in motion

Do not charge lightweight devices

such as wireless headphones

while in motion. These devices

are very light and may be ejected

from the charging tray, which may

lead to unforeseen accidents.

■

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.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a

equipment failure and damage,

catch fire, burns due to overheat

or electric shock.

●

Do not insert any metallic

objects between the charge

area and the portable device

while charging

●

Do not attach an aluminum

sticker or other metallic object to

the charge area.

●

Do not attach an aluminum

sticker or other metallic object to

the side of the portable device

(or to its case or cover) that

touches the charge area.

●

Do not use the charging tray as

a small storage space.

●

Do not subject to a strong force

or impact.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or

remove.

●

Do not charge devices other

than specified portable devices.

●

Keep away from magnetic

items.

●

Do not charge devices if the

charge area is covered in dust.

●

Do not cover with a cloth or sim-

ilar material.

NOTICE

■

Situations in which the func-

tion may not operate normally

Devices may not be charged nor-

mally in the following situations.

●

The portable device is fully

charged

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Interior

featur

●

The portable device is being

charged with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between

the charge area and portable

device

●

Charging has caused the porta-

ble device to heat up

●

The temperature around the

charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or

higher, such as in extreme heat

●

The portable device is placed

with its charging side facing up

●

The portable device is placed in

an area misaligned from the

charge area

●

The portable device is larger

than the charging tray

●

A foldable and portable device

is placed outside the charge

area

●

The camera lens protrudes 0.12

in (3 mm) or more from the sur-

face of the portable device

●

The vehicle is in an area where

strong electrical waves or noise

are emitted, such as near a tele-

vision tower, power plant, gaso-

line station, broadcasting

station, large display, airport,

etc.

●

Any of the following objects that

is 0.08 in (2 mm) or thicker is

between the charging side of

the portable device and the

charge area

• Thick cases or covers
• A case or cover attached with

an uneven or tilted surface, so

that the charging side is not flat

• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger

rings, straps, etc.

●

When the portable device is in

contact with, or is covered by

any of the following metallic

objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such

as aluminum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that

includes aluminum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of

metal

• Coins
• A heating pad
• CDs, DVDs or other media
• A metal accessory
• A case or cover made of metal
• A case which has magnet in it

on the charging side of the por-

table device.

●

Electric wave type wireless

remote controls are being used

nearby

NOTICE

●

2 or more portable devices are

placed on the charging tray at

the same time

If charging is abnormal or the

operation indicator light contin-

ues to flash for any other reason,

the wireless charger may be mal-

functioning. Contact your Toyota

dealer.

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5-4. Other interior features

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

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

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.

■

To prevent malfunctions and
data corruptions

●

When charging, bringing a
credit, or other magnetic card,
or magnetic storage media
close to the charge area may
clear any stored data due to
magnetic influence. Also, do not
bring a wristwatch or other pre-
cision instrument close to the
charge area since doing so may
cause it to malfunction.

●

Do not charge with a non-con-
tact IC card such as a transpor-
tation system IC card inserted
between the charging side of a
portable device and the charge
area. The IC chip may become
extremely hot and damage the
portable device or IC card. Be
especially careful not to charge
a portable device inside a case
or cover with a non-contact IC
card attached.

●

Do not leave portable devices
inside the vehicle. The inside of
the vehicle can become hot in
extreme heat, which could
cause a malfunction.

■

If the smartphone OS has
been updated

If the smartphone OS has been
updated to a newer version, its
charging specifications may have
changed significantly. For details,
check the information on the man-
ufacturer’s website.

■

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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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ..........

282

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ...........

285

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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

288

General maintenance..

290

Emission inspection and

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

292

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

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

294

Hood ...........................

296

Positioning a floor jack

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

297

Engine compartment ...

298

Tires ............................

305

Tire inflation pressure..

322

Wheels ........................

324

Air conditioning filter....

326

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key battery

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

327

Checking and replacing

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

331

Headlight aim ..............

333

Light bulbs...................

334

282

6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.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.115)

■

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

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is
parked with wet brake pads or disc
rotors, causing them to stick. Before
parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slowly and apply the
brakes several times to dry the

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

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

Cleaning instructions

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parts.

■

Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

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

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the follow-

ing systems may not function cor-

rectly. If this occurs, consult your

Toyota dealer.

●

BSM (if equipped)

●

RCTA (if equipped)

●

SEA (if equipped)

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.

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NOTICE

■

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.

■

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 spray water directly on

the radar which is equipped

behind the emblem. Otherwise

it may cause the device to be

damaged.

●

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 vehicle 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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

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.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-

ner appropriate to each

component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle

interior

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.272) 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

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6-1. Maintenance and care



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

NOTICE

• 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.179)

■

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

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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.

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

288

6-2. Maintenance

6-2.Maintenance

■

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.303)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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