Toyota Corolla (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 16

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Visually check the surroundings 
and the area behind the vehicle. On 
the screen, it appears that a truck is 
parking at point 

. However, in 

reality if you back up to point 

, 

you will hit the truck. On the screen, 
it appears that 

 is closest and 

 

is farthest away. However, in reality, 
the distance to 

 and 

 is the 

same, and 

 is farther than 

 

and 

.

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If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the likely cause 
and the solution, and re-check.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Things you should know

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The image is difficult to 
see

 The vehicle is in a dark 

area

 The temperature 

around the lens is 
either high or low

 The outside tempera-

ture is low

 There are water drop-

lets on the camera

 It is raining or humid
 Foreign matter (mud 

etc.) is adhering to the 
camera

 Sunlight or headlights 

are shining directly 
into the camera

 The vehicle is under 

fluorescent lights, 
sodium lights, mer-
cury lights etc.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion. Back up while visu-
ally checking the 
vehicle’s surroundings. 
(Use the monitor again 
once conditions have 
been improved.) The 
procedure for adjusting 
the picture quality of the 
rear view monitor sys-
tem is the same as the 
procedure for adjusting 
the screen. (P.274)

The image is blurry

Dirt or foreign matter 
(such as water droplets, 
snow, mud etc.) is 
adhering to the camera.

Flush the camera with a 
large quantity of water 
and wipe the camera 
lens clean with a soft 
and wet cloth.

The image is out of 
alignment

The camera or sur-
rounding area has 
received a strong 
impact.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

The fixed guide lines 
are very far out of 
alignment

The camera position is 
out of alignment.

Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer.

 The vehicle is tilted 

(there is a heavy load 
on the vehicle, tire 
pressure is low due to 
a tire puncture, etc.)

 The vehicle is used on 

an incline.

If this happens due to 
these causes, it does 
not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
Back up while visually 
checking the vehicle’s 
surroundings.

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WARNING

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When using the rear view 

monitor system 

The rear view monitor system is a 

supplemental device intended to 

assist the driver when backing up. 

When backing up, be sure to visu-

ally check all around the vehicle 

both directly and using the mirrors 

before proceeding. Observe the 

following precautions to avoid an 

accident that could result in death 

or serious injuries.

●

Never depend on the rear view 

monitor system entirely when 

backing up. The image and the 

position of the guide lines dis-

played on the screen may differ 

from the actual state. Use cau-

tion, just as you would when 

backing up any vehicle.

●

Be sure to back up slowly, 

depressing the brake pedal to 

control vehicle speed.

●

The instructions given are only 

guide lines. When and how 

much to turn the steering wheel 

will vary according to traffic con-

ditions, road surface condi-

tions, vehicle condition, etc. 

when parking. It is necessary to 

be fully aware of this before 

using the rear view monitor sys-

tem. 

●

When parking, be sure to check 

that the parking space will 

accommodate your vehicle 

before maneuvering into it.

●

Do not use the rear view moni-

tor system in the following 

cases:

• On icy or slick road surfaces, or 

in snow

• When using tire chains or emer-

gency tires

• When the trunk is not closed 

completely

• On roads that are not flat or 

straight, such as curves or 

slopes

●

In low temperatures, the screen 

may darken or the image may 

become faint. The image could 

distort when the vehicle is mov-

ing, or you may become unable 

to see the image on the screen. 

Be sure to visually check all 

around the vehicle both directly 

and using the mirrors before 

proceeding.

●

If the tire sizes are changed, the 

position of the fixed guide lines 

displayed on the screen may 

change.

●

The camera uses a special lens. 

The distances between objects 

and pedestrians that appear in 

the image displayed on the 

screen will differ from the actual 

distances. (P.243)

NOTICE

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How to use the camera

●

The rear view monitor system 

may not operate properly in the 

following cases.

• If the back of the vehicle is hit, 

the position and mounting angle 

of the camera may change.

• As the camera has a water 

proof construction, do not 

detach, disassemble or modify 

it. This may cause incorrect 

operation.

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*

: If equipped

Each time the switch is pressed, the 
system changes between sport 
mode and normal mode.

1

Normal mode

Provides an optimal balance of fuel 
economy, quietness, and dynamic 
performance. Suitable for normal 
driving.

2

Sport mode

Controls the transmission and 
engine to provide quick, powerful 
acceleration. This mode also 
changes the steering feel, making it 
suitable for when agile driving 
response is desired, such as when 
driving on roads with many curves.
When the sport mode is selected, 
sport mode indicator comes on.

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Automatic deactivation of sport 

mode

If the engine switch is turned off 

after driving in sport mode, the drive 

NOTICE

• When cleaning the camera lens, 

flush the camera with a large 

quantity of water and wipe it 

with a soft and wet cloth. 

Strongly rubbing the camera 

lens may cause the camera lens 

to be scratched and unable to 

transmit a clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent, 

car wax, window cleaner or 

glass coating to adhere to the 

camera. If this happens, wipe it 

off as soon as possible.

• If the temperature changes rap-

idly, such as when hot water is 

poured on the vehicle in cold 

weather, the system may not 

operate normally.

• When washing the vehicle, do 

not apply intensive bursts of 

water to the camera or camera 

area. Doing so may result in the 

camera malfunctioning.

●

Do not expose the camera to 

strong impact as this could 

cause a malfunction. If this hap-

pens, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

as soon as possible.

Driving mode select 

switch

*

The driving modes can be 
selected to suit driving con-
dition.

Selecting a drive mode

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mode will be changed to normal 

mode.

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ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem)

Helps to prevent wheel lock 
when the brakes are applied 
suddenly, or if the brakes are 
applied while driving on a slip-
pery road surface

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Brake assist

Generates an increased level of 
braking force after the brake 
pedal is depressed when the 
system detects a panic stop sit-
uation

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VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

Helps the driver to control skid-
ding when swerving suddenly or 
turning on slippery road sur-
faces.

Driving assist systems

To keep driving safety and 
performance, the following 
systems operate automati-
cally in response to various 
driving situations. Be 
aware, however, that these 
systems are supplementary 
and should not be relied 
upon too heavily when oper-
ating the vehicle.

Summary of the driving 
assist systems

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Enhanced VSC (Enhanced 
Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of 
the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional 
stability when swerving on slip-
pery road surfaces by con-
trolling steering performance.

■

TRAC (Traction Control)

Helps to maintain drive power 
and prevent the drive wheels 
from spinning when starting the 
vehicle or accelerating on slip-
pery roads

■

Active Cornering Assist 
(ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle 
from drifting to the outer side by 
performing inner wheel brake 
control when attempting to 
accelerate while turning

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Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward 
movement of the vehicle when 
starting on an uphill

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EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

Employs an electric motor to 
reduce the amount of effort 
needed to turn the steering 
wheel.

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The Secondary Collision 
Brake

When the SRS airbag sensor 
detects a collision and the sys-
tem operates, the brakes and 
brake lights are automatically 

controlled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and help reduce the pos-
sibility of further damage due to 
a secondary collision.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems 

are operating

The slip indicator light will flash 

while the TRAC/VSC systems are 

operating.

■

Disabling the TRAC system

If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt 

or snow, the TRAC system may 

reduce power from the engine to the 
wheels. Pressing 

 to turn the 

system off may make it easier for 

you to rock the vehicle in order to 

free it.
To turn the TRAC system off, quickly 
press and release 

.

The “Traction Control Turned OFF” 
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC 

systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems 
off, press and hold

 for more 

than 3 seconds while the vehicle is 

stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will 
come on and the “Traction Control 
Turned OFF” will be shown on the 
multi-information display.

*

Press

 again to turn the system 

back on.

*

: PCS will also be disabled (only 

Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be 
displayed on the multi-information 
display. (P.194)

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When the message is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display showing that TRAC has 
been disabled even if 

 has 

not been pressed 

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If 

the information continues to show, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

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Operating conditions of 

hill-start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

●

Vehicles with continuously vari-

able transmission: The shift lever 

is in a position other than P or N 

(when starting off forward/back-

ward on an upward incline)

●

Vehicles with manual transmis-

sion: The shift lever is in a position 

other than R when starting off for-

ward on an upward incline, or the 

shift lever is in R when starting off 

backward on an upward incline.

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

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Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

●

Vehicles with a continuously vari-

able transmission: The shift lever 

is shifted to P or N.

●

Vehicles with a manual transmis-

sion: The shift lever is shifted to R 

when starting off forward on an 

upward incline, or the shift lever is 

shifted to other than R when start-

ing off backward on an upward 

incline.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 

after the brake pedal is released

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Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

TRAC and hill-start assist con-

trol systems

●

A sound may be heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the engine is started or 

just after the vehicle begins to 

move. This sound does not indi-

cate that a malfunction has 

occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any of the following conditions 

may occur when the above sys-

tems are operating.

None of these indicates that a 

malfunction has occurred.

• Vibrations may be felt through the 

vehicle body and steering.

• A motor sound may be heard also 

after the vehicle comes to a stop.

• The brake pedal may pulsate 

slightly after the ABS is activated.

• The brake pedal may move down 

slightly after the ABS is activated.

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Active Cornering Assist opera-

tion sounds and vibrations

When the Active Cornering Assist is 

operated, operation sounds and 

vibrations may be generated from 

the brake system, but this is not a 

malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is oper-

ated, a motor sound (whirring 

sound) may be heard. This does not 

indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC 

and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC 

systems off, the systems will be 

automatically re-enabled in the fol-

lowing situations:

●

When the engine switch is turned 

off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned 

off, the TRAC will turn on when 

vehicle speed increases

If both the TRAC and VSC sys-

tems are turned off, automatic 

re-enabling will not occur when 

vehicle speed increases.

■

Operating conditions of Active 

Cornering Assist

The system operates when the fol-

lowing occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accel-

erate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehi-

cle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the 

EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS sys-

tem is reduced to prevent the sys-

tem from overheating when there is 

frequent steering input over an 

extended period of time. The steer-

ing wheel may feel heavy as a 

result. Should this occur, refrain 

from excessive steering input or 

stop the vehicle and turn the engine 

off. The EPS system should return 

to normal within 10 minutes.

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Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion.

However, the system does not oper-

ate in any of the following situations.

●

The vehicle speed is below 6 mph 

(10 km/h)

●

Components are damaged

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

automatic cancellation

The system is automatically can-

celed in any of the following situa-

tions.

●

The vehicle speed drops below 

approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)

●

A certain amount of time elapses 

during operation

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed a large amount

WARNING

■

The ABS does not operate 

effectively when

●

The limits of tire gripping perfor-

mance have been exceeded 

(such as excessively worn tires 

on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while 

driving at high speed on wet or 

slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the 

ABS is operating may exceed 

that of normal conditions

The ABS is not designed to 

shorten the vehicle’s stopping dis-

tance. Always maintain a safe dis-

tance from the vehicle in front of 

you, especially in the following sit-

uations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or 

snow-covered roads

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WARNING

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road

●

When driving over roads with 

potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate 

effectively when

Directional control and power may 

not be achievable while driving on 

slippery road surfaces, even if the 

TRAC/VSC system is operating. 

Drive the vehicle carefully in con-

ditions where stability and power 

may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active 

Cornering Assist. Active Corner-

ing Assist may not operate 

effectively when accelerating 

down slopes or driving on slip-

pery road surfaces.

●

When Active Cornering Assist 

frequently operates, Active Cor-

nering Assist may temporarily 

stop operating to ensure proper 

operation of the brakes, TRAC 

and VSC.

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Hill-start assist control does 

not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start 

assist control. Hill-start assist 

control may not operate effec-

tively on steep inclines and 

roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, 

hill-start assist control is not 

intended to hold the vehicle sta-

tionary for an extended period 

of time. Do not attempt to use 

hill-start assist control to hold 

the vehicle on an incline, as 

doing so may lead to an acci-

dent.

■

When the TRAC/VSC is acti-

vated

The slip indicator light flashes. 

Always drive carefully. Reckless 

driving may cause an accident. 

Exercise particular care when the 

indicator light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems 

are turned off

Be especially careful and drive at 

a speed appropriate to the road 

conditions. As these are the sys-

tems to help ensure vehicle stabil-

ity and driving force, do not turn 

the TRAC/VSC systems off 

unless necessary.

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Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the 

specified size, brand, tread pat-

tern and total load capacity. In 

addition, make sure that the tires 

are inflated to the recommended 

tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC sys-

tems will not function correctly if 

different tires are installed on the 

vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

ther information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

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Handling of tires and the sus-

pension

Using tires with any kind of prob-

lem or modifying the suspension 

will affect the driving assist sys-

tems, and may cause a system to 

malfunction.

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Secondary Collision Brake

Do not rely solely upon the Sec-

ondary Collision Brake. This sys-

tem is designed to help reduce 

the possibility of further damage 

due to a secondary collision, how-

ever, that effect changes accord-

ing to various conditions. Overly 

relying on the system may result 

in death or serious injury.

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

Use fluids that are appropriate 
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
battery.



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

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

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary 
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the 
vehicle in winter. Always 
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.

Pre-winter preparations

WARNING

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Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in a 

loss of vehicle control and cause 

death or serious injury.

●

Use tires of the size specified.

●

Maintain the recommended 

level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 

mph (120 km/h), regardless of 

the type of snow tires being 

used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just 

some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions 

to reduce the risk of accidents.

Failure to do so may result in the 

vehicle being unable to be driven 

safely, and may cause death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit specified for the tire 

chains being used, or 30 mph 

(50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road 

surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, 

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that 

cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before 

entering a curve to ensure that 

vehicle control is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) system. (if equipped)

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Depar-

ture Alert with steering control) 

system. (if equipped)

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires (vehicles with a tire pres-

sure warning system)

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from Toyota dealers or 

legitimate tire retailers.

This is because the removal and 

attachment of snow tires affects 

the operation of the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters.

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Perform the following according 
to the driving conditions:


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



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



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



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

Accelerate the vehicle slowly, 
keep a safe distance between 
you and the vehicle ahead, and 
drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.



Park the vehicle and shift the 
shift lever to P (continuously 

variable transmission), or 1 or 
R (manual  transmission) 
without setting the parking 
brake. The parking brake may 
freeze up, preventing it from 
being released. If the vehicle 
is parked without setting the 
parking brake, make sure to 
block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dan-
gerous because it may cause 
the vehicle to move unexpect-
edly, possibly leading to an 
accident.



Vehicles with a continuously 
variable transmission: If the 
vehicle is parked without set-
ting the parking brake, con-
firm that the shift lever cannot 
be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is 

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

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

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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4

Dr

iv

ing

Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in 
diameter)
Side chain (0.39 in. [10 mm] 
in width)
Side chain (1.18 in. [30 mm] 
in length)
Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] 
in diameter)
Cross chain (0.55 in. [14 mm] 
in width)
Cross chain (0.98 in. [25 mm] 
in length)

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

■

Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions 

when installing and removing 

chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a 

safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

only. Do not install tire chains on 

the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires 

as tightly as possible. Retighten 

chains after driving 1/41/2 mile 

(0.51.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the 

instructions provided with the tire 

chains.

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains (vehicles 

with a tire pressure warning 

system)

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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259

5

5

Entune au

dio

Entune audio

.

5-1. Basic function

Buttons overview.........

261

Menu screen ...............

263

Status icon ..................

264

“Setup” screen ............

266

5-2. Basic information before 

operation

Initial screen................

267

Touch screen...............

268

Home screen...............

270

Entering letters and num-

bers/list screen operation

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

271

Screen adjustment ......

274

Linking multi-information 

display and the system

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

275

5-3. Connectivity settings

Registering/Connecting a 

Bluetooth

®

 device .....

276

Setting Bluetooth

®

 details

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

280

Wi-Fi

®

 Hotspot ............

287

Apple CarPlay .............

292

5-4. Other settings

General settings..........

296

Voice settings..............

299

Vehicle settings ...........

300

5-5. Using the audio/visual 

system

Quick reference...........

302

Some basics................

303

5-6. Radio operation

AM/FM radio................

307

Internet radio ...............

309

5-7. Media operation

USB memory...............

311

iPod/iPhone.................

313

Bluetooth

®

 audio .........

316

AUX.............................

319

5-8. Audio/visual remote con-

trols 

Steering switches ........

321

5-9. Audio settings

Setup...........................

323

5-10.Tips for operating the 

audio/visual system 

Operating information..

324

5-11.Voice command system 

operation 

Voice command system

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

336

Command list ..............

339

5-12.Mobile Assistant opera-

tion 

Mobile Assistant ..........

343

260

5-13.Phone operation 

(Hands-free system for 
cellular phones) 

Quick reference...........

345

Some basics ...............

346

Placing a call using the 

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free sys-

tem ............................

350

Receiving a call using the 

Bluetooth

®

 hands-free sys-

tem ............................

353

Talking on the Bluetooth

®

 

hands-free system.....

354

Bluetooth

®

 phone message 

function......................

356

5-14.Phone settings

Setup...........................

360

5-15.What to do if... (Blue-

tooth

®

)

Troubleshooting ..........

369

5-16.Toyota Entune overview

Toyota Entune .............

373

Type A: Function achieved 

by using a smart phone or 
DCM..........................

374

Type B: Function achieved 

by using DCM and the sys-
tem ............................

377

Type C: Function achieved 

by using DCM............

378

5-17.Toyota Entune operation 

Toyota Entune App Suite 

Connect .....................

379

5-18.Toyota Entune App Suite 

Connect settings

Setup...........................

383

261

5-1. Basic function

5

Entune au

dio

5-1.Basic function

*

: If equipped



Entune Audio Plus/Entune Premium Audio

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

By touching the screen with your finger, you can control the 
selected functions. (P.268, 268)
Press to seek up or down for a radio station or to access a 
desired track/file. (P.307, 311, 313, 316)
Press to access the Bluetooth

®

 hands-free system. (P.345)

When an Apple CarPlay connection is established, press to dis-
play the Phone app screen.

*1, 2

Press to display the Toyota Entune App Suite Connect screen.

*2, 

3

 (P.373)

Turn to change the radio station or skip to the next or previous 
track/file. (P.307, 311, 313, 316)
Press to turn the audio/visual system on and off, and turn it to 

Buttons overview

*

Operations of each part