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Pictorial index Search by illustration
For safety
and security Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting engine, refueling)
Interior features Usage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: Battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
Index Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................6
Reading this manual................12
How to search..........................13
Pictorial index ..........................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................26
For safe driving................27
Seat belts.........................29
SRS airbags.....................33
Front passenger occupant
classification system......43
Exhaust gas precautions..48
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children..........49
Child restraint systems.....50
1-3. Emergency assistance
Safety Connect ................65
1-4. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
.......................................70
Alarm................................71
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
.......................................76
Gauges and meters (with 7-
inch multi-information dis-
play) ...............................83
Gauges and meters (with
12.3-inch multi-information
display)...........................88
Multi-information display
(with 7-inch multi-informa-
tion display)....................93
Multi-information display
(with 12.3-inch multi-infor-
mation display)............102
Fuel consumption informa-
tion...............................111
3-1. Key information
Keys ..............................114
3-2. Opening, closing and lock-
ing the doors
Side doors.....................119
Back door......................125
Smart key system..........139
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ....................144
Rear seats.....................145
Driving position memory 147
Head restraints..............150
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel...............153
Inside rear view mirror...154
Digital Rear-view Mirror.156
Outside rear view mirrors
....................................165
3-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows .............167
Moon roof......................170
Panoramic moon roof....173
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status
information and
indicators
3Before driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle......... 179
Cargo and luggage ....... 185
Vehicle load limits......... 188
Trailer towing ................ 189
Dinghy towing ............... 201
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart key
system)........................ 203
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key
system)........................ 204
Automatic transmission. 209
Turn signal lever ........... 212
Parking brake................ 213
Brake Hold.................... 217
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch............ 219
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.................................... 222
Fog light switch............. 226
Windshield wipers and
washer......................... 226
Rear window wiper and
washer......................... 229
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
.................................... 231
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5234
PCS (Pre-Collision System)
....................................239
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
....................................250
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 261
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range...264
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
....................................275
Intuitive parking assist...280
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic
Alert) function..............288
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)..........................294
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (static objects) ......299
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (rear-crossing vehicles)
....................................302
Stop & Start system.......304
Driving mode select switch
....................................310
Multi-terrain Select (AWD
vehicles)......................312
Snow mode switch (AWD
vehicles)......................315
Downhill assist control sys-
tem ..............................316
Driving assist systems...318
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips..........325
Utility vehicle precautions
....................................328
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5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning sys-
tem.............................. 332
Automatic air conditioning
system......................... 338
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters/seat ventilators345
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............ 348
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features . 350
Luggage compartment fea-
tures............................ 354
5-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features... 359
Garage door opener...... 370
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior............ 378
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior............. 382
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
.................................... 385
General maintenance.... 387
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams.......................... 389
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions.......................391
Hood..............................393
Positioning a floor jack ..394
Engine compartment.....396
Tires ..............................404
Tire inflation pressure....415
Wheels ..........................417
Air conditioning filter......418
Wiper insert replacement
....................................420
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery.........424
Checking and replacing
fuses............................427
Headlight aim ................429
Light bulbs.....................430
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.......438
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
....................................438
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising
....................................439
7-2. Steps to take in an emer-
gency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed...........................441
If you think something is
wrong...........................445
Fuel pump shut off system
....................................446
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If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds
.................................... 447
If a warning message is dis-
played.......................... 457
If you have a flat tire...... 461
If the engine will not start
.................................... 470
If you lose your keys..... 472
If the electronic key does not
operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system) 472
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged....................... 474
If your vehicle overheats478
If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................... 480
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.).................... 484
Fuel information............ 496
Tire information.............498
8-2. Customization
Customizable features .. 508
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ........... 522
9-1. For owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.................524
Reporting safety defects for
Canadian owners........ 525
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in
French)........................525
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners (in
French)........................527
Headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners (in
French)........................534
What to do if... (Trouble-
shooting) .....................538
Alphabetical Index ........541
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
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Please note that this manual
applies to all models and
explains all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find
explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle and the
illustrations used may differ from
your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this
manual are current at the time of
printing. Over time, your vehicle
may receive updates that modify
the vehicle and make material in
this manual incomplete and/or
inaccurate. Because of Toyota’s
interest in continual product
improvement, Toyota reserves
the right to make changes to this
manual at any time without
notice.
If Toyota chooses to update the
manual, updated versions can
be viewed by selecting your
vehicle by model and year at the
following URL or on your mobile
device if you have access to the
Toyota app.
www.toyota.com/owners
Approximately five hours after
the engine is turned off, you
may hear sound coming from
under the vehicle for several
minutes. This is the sound of a
fuel evaporation leakage check
and, it does not indicate a mal-
function.
A wide variety of non-genuine
spare parts and accessories for
Toyota vehicles are currently
available in the market. You
should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and
is not responsible for their per-
formance, repair, or replace-
ment, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect
they may have on, your Toyota
vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modi-
fied with non-genuine Toyota
products. Modification with non-
genuine Toyota products could
affect its performance, safety or
durability, and may even violate
governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or perfor-
mance problems resulting from
the modification may not be cov-
ered under warranty.
Also, remodeling like this will
have an effect on advanced
safety equipment such as
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 and
there is a danger that it will not
work properly or the danger that
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle
after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts
and modification of your
Toyota
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it may work in situations where it
should not be working.
Installing electronic devices and
radios increases the risk of
cyber attacks through the
installed parts, which may lead
to unexpected accidents and
leakage of personal informa-
tion. Toyota does not make any
guarantees for problems caused
by installing non-genuine Toyota
products.
The installation of a mobile two-
way radio system in your vehicle
could affect electronic systems
such as:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your
Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions
regarding installation of a mobile
two-way radio system.
The vehicle is equipped with
sophisticated computers that will
record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed/ Electric motor
speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving
assist systems
• Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with
cameras.
Contact your Toyota dealer
for the location of recording
cameras.
The recorded data varies
according to the vehicle grade
level and options with which it is
equipped.
These computers do not record
conversations or sounds, and
only record images outside of
the vehicle in certain situations.
Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data
recorded in these computers to
Toyota without notification to you.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded
in this computer to diagnose mal-
functions, conduct research and
development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the
recorded data to a third party
except:
• With the consent of the vehicle
Cyber Attack Risk
Installation of a mobile
two-way radio system
Vehicle data recording
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owner or with the consent of the
lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request
by the police, a court of law or a
government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the
data is not tied to a specific vehi-
cle or vehicle owner
Recorded image information
can be erased by your Toyota
dealer.
The image recording function can
be disabled. However, if the func-
tion is disabled, data from when the
system operates will not be avail-
able.
To learn more about the vehi-
cle data collected, used and
shared by Toyota, please visit
www.toyota.com/privacyvts/.
If your Toyota has Safety Con-
nect and if you have subscribed
to those services, please refer to
the Safety Connect Telematics
Subscription Service Agreement
for information on data collected
and its usage.
To learn more about the vehi-
cle data collected, used and
shared by Toyota, please visit
www.toyota.com/privacyvts/.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty
Act, 15 U.S.C. s.2301 et seq.,
makes it illegal for motor vehicle
manufacturers to void a motor
vehicle warranty or deny war-
ranty coverage solely because
an aftermarket or recycled part
has been used to repair the
vehicle or someone other than
the authorized service provider
performed service on the vehi-
cle. This provision does not
apply to a new motor vehicle
purchased solely for commercial
or industrial use.
Under federal law, a manufac-
turer may deny warranty cover-
age and charge for repairs to a
vehicle if it is discovered that an
aftermarket or recycled part
installed on the vehicle is defec-
tive or was installed incorrectly
and caused damage to another
part of the vehicle otherwise
covered under warranty. The
Federal Trade Commission
requires that a manufacturer
demonstrate that an aftermar-
ket or recycled part or service
performed by a person other
than an authorized service pro-
vider caused damage to another
part of the vehicle otherwise
covered under warranty before
Usage of data collected
through Safety Connect
(U.S.mainland only)
Statement on Warranty
Coverage for Aftermarket
and Recycled Parts (For
U.S. Owners)
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denying warranty coverage.
Additionally, federal law allows a
manufacturer to void a motor
vehicle warranty or deny war-
ranty coverage if the manufac-
turer provides the article or
service to consumers free of
charge under the warranty or
the manufacturer has secured a
waiver from the Federal Trade
Commission.
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record
data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 sec-
onds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data
as:
How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
How far (if at all) the driver
was depressing the accelera-
tor and/or brake pedal; and,
How fast the vehicle was trav-
eling.
These data can help provide a
better understanding of the cir-
cumstances in which crashes
and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-triv-
ial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR
under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. How-
ever, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of per-
sonally identifying data rou-
tinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an
EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In
addition to the vehicle manufac-
turer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the spe-
cial equipment, can read the
information if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.
Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data
recorded in an EDR to a third party
except when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s
owner (or the lessee for a leased
vehicle) is obtained
• In response to an official request
by the police, a court of law or a
Event data recorder
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government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota
may:
• Use the data for research on
vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party
for research purposes without
disclosing information about the
specific vehicle or vehicle owner
The SRS airbag and seat belt
pretensioner devices in your
Toyota contain explosive chemi-
cals. If the vehicle is scrapped
with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are,
this may cause an accident such
as fire. Be sure to have the sys-
tems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and
disposed of by a qualified ser-
vice shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your
vehicle.
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components
that may contain perchlorate.
These components may include
the airbags, seat belt preten-
sioners, wireless remote control
batteries, and the batteries in
the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitters.
The word “QR Code” is regis-
tered trademark of DENSO
WAVE INCORPORATED in
Japan and other countries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
“QR Code”
WARNING
■General precautions while
driving
Driving under the influence: Never
drive your vehicle when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs that
have impaired your ability to oper-
ate your vehicle. Alcohol and cer-
tain drugs delay reaction time,
impair judgment and reduce coor-
dination, which could lead to an
accident that could result in death
or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive
defensively. Anticipate mistakes
that other drivers or pedestrians
might make and be ready to avoid
accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give
your full attention to driving. Any-
thing that distracts the driver,
such as adjusting controls, talking
on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting
death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
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WARNING
■General precaution regarding
children’s safety
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 side
windows, the moon roof or the
panoramic moon roof, or other
features of the vehicle. In addi-
tion, heat build-up or extremely
cold temperatures inside the vehi-
cle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
Explains symbols used in
this manual
Symbols in this manual
Symbols Meanings
WARNING:
Explains something
that, if not obeyed,
could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something
that, if not obeyed,
could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the
vehicle or its equip-
ment.
Indicates operating or
working procedures.
Follow the steps in
numerical order.
Symbols in illustrations
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the action
(pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate
switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome
of an operation (e.g. a
lid opens).
Symbols Meanings
Indicates the compo-
nent or position being
explained.
Means Do not, Do not
do this, or Do not let
this happen.
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■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
Side doors ..........................................................................P.119
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.119
Opening/closing the side windows.......................................P.167
Locking/unlocking by using the key .............................P.120, 472
Warning messages ..............................................................P.457
Back door ...........................................................................P.125
Locking/unlocking ................................................................P.127
Opening from inside the cabin*............................................P.129
Opening from outside...................................................P.128, 129
Warning messages ..............................................................P.457
Outside rear view mirrors .................................................P.165
Adjusting the mirror angle....................................................P.165
Folding the mirrors...............................................................P.166
Defogging the mirrors*.................................................P.333, 340
Windshield wipers .............................................................P.226
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Precautions against winter season ......................................P.325
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...................P.344
Precautions against car wash (Rain-sensing windshield wipers)*
.............................................................................................P.379
Replacing the wiper insert....................................................P.420
Fuel filler door....................................................................P.231
Refueling method.................................................................P.231
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .................................................P.486
Tires ....................................................................................P.404
Tire size/inflation pressure...................................................P.491
Winter tires/tire chain ...........................................................P.325
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system*.................P.404
Coping with flat tires.............................................................P.461
Hood....................................................................................P.393
Opening ...............................................................................P.393
Engine oil.............................................................................P.486
Coping with overheat ...........................................................P.478
Warning messages ..............................................................P.457
Headlights...........................................................................P.219
Turn signal lights...............................................................P.212
Parking lights .....................................................................P.219
Daytime running lights......................................................P.219
Side marker lights..............................................................P.219
Fog lights*...........................................................................P.226
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights....................P.212, 219
Tail lights ............................................................................P.219
Back-up lights
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.430, Watts: P.494)
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch.............................................................P.203, 204
Starting the engine/changing the modes .............P.203, 204, 207
Emergency stop of the engine .............................................P.438
When the engine will not start..............................................P.470
Warning messages*1............................................................P.457
Shift lever............................................................................P.209
Changing the shift position...................................................P.210
Precautions against towing..................................................P.441
When the shift lever does not move.....................................P.210
Meters .............................................................................P.83, 88
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light P.87, 93
Warning lights/indicator lights ................................................P.76
When the warning lights come on........................................P.447
Multi-information display ............................................P.93, 102
Display ...........................................................................P.93, 102
When the warning messages are displayed ........................P.457
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C
D
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Turn signal lever ................................................................P.212
Headlight switch ................................................................P.219
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights............................P.219
Fog lights*1...........................................................................P.226
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..............................P.226
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................P.229
Usage...........................................................................P.226, 229
Adding washer fluid..............................................................P.403
Warning messages ..............................................................P.457
Emergency flasher switch.................................................P.438
Hood lock release lever.....................................................P.393
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever................P.153
Adjustment...........................................................................P.153
Air conditioning system............................................P.332, 338
Usage...........................................................................P.332, 338
Rear window defogger.................................................P.333, 340
Audio system*2
Fuel filler door opener lever..............................................P.232
*1:If equipped
*2:Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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■Switches
Driving position memory switches*1................................P.147
Window lock switch...........................................................P.169
Power window switches....................................................P.167
Door lock switches ............................................................P.123
Outside rear view mirror switches ...................................P.165
“ODO TRIP” switch (vehicles with 7-inch multi-information dis-
play).......................................................................................P.86
“ODO TRIP” switch (vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-information
display) .................................................................................P.92
Instrument panel light control dial...............................P.87, 93
Automatic High Beam switch ...........................................P.222
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1....................................P.344
Camera switch*1, 2
Heated steering wheel switch*1 ........................................P.346
Power back door switch*1 .................................................P.129
*1:If equipped
*2:Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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C
D
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G
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Meter control switches........................................................P.94
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch...................................P.270
Cruise control switches
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range.............P.264
Audio remote control switches*
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ....................................P.250
Phone switch*
Talk switch*
*: Refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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