Toyota Sequoia (2021 year). Manual in english - part 6

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

Side chain
0.20 in. (5 mm) in diameter
Cross chain
0.25 in. (6.3 mm) in diameter

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

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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 rear tires only. Do not install tire chains on the front
tires.

●

Install tire chains on rear 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.

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of tire chains

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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 specified size.

●

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  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system.

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Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Interior features

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air conditioning system 
and defogger

Front air conditioning 

system............................. 340

Rear air conditioning 

system............................. 348

Seat heaters/

seat ventilators................ 352

5-2.  Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................ 355

• Personal/interior light 

main switch ................... 356

• Personal/interior 

lights ............................. 357

• Interior light ................... 358

5-3.  Using the storage 

features

List of storage features ..... 359

• Glove boxes.................. 360
• Front console box ......... 361
• Card holder ................... 362
• Map holder 

(center console) ............ 363

• Rear console box.......... 363
• Overhead console......... 365
• Cup holders .................. 366
• Bottle holders................ 369
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 370

Luggage compartment 

features ........................... 371

5-4.  Other interior features

Other interior features ....... 375

• Sun visors ..................... 375
• Vanity mirrors................ 376
• Power outlets ................ 377
• USB charging ports....... 380
• Armrest 

(second seats) .............. 382

• Rear side sunshades .... 383
• Assist grips ................... 384

Garage door opener.......... 385
Compass........................... 393

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Front air conditioning system

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Adjusting the temperature setting

Turn  the  temperature  control
dial. (“SYNC” mode: 



P. 342)

Increases the temperature
Decreases the temperature

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting

Turn the fan speed control dial.

Increases the fan speed
Decreases the fan speed

Press 

 

to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

Turn the air outlet selection dial.

The air outlets switch each time
either side of air outlet selection
dial is turned.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield  defogger  oper-
ates.

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Press 

.

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press 

.

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Automatic mode indicator

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

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Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately (“SYNC” mode)

Perform the following procedures to turn on the “SYNC” mode:

●

Press 

.

●

Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting. 
The indicator comes on when the “SYNC” mode is on.
While in “SYNC” mode, the temperature of the rear air outlets is
set at the right-hand side temperature setting.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated  air  mode  (the  indicator  is  on)  each  time  the  button  is
pressed.

Using automatic mode

Other functions

1

2

3

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Defogging the windshield

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

Press 

.

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases. 
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.) 
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield

is defogged.

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Defogging  the  rear  window  and  outside  rear  view  mirrors  (if
equipped)

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Before  operating  the  defoggers,  make  sure  the  back  window  is
completely closed. (



P. 168)

Press 

.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after their operation time. The
operation time varies depending on the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.

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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This  feature  is  used  to  prevent  ice  from  building  up  on  the  wind-
shield and wiper blades.

Press 

.

The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time varies depending on the ambient tempera-
ture and vehicle speed.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

Press 

.

Press 

 to increase the temperature and 

 to decrease

it. 

The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultane-

ous modes each time 

 is pressed.

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Location of air outlets

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

■

Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Changing the rear seat settings

Air outlets

1

2



Driver’s side



Front passenger’s side

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically 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 

 is pressed.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The  windows  will  easily  fog  up  when  the  humidity  in  the  vehicle  is  high.

Turning 

 on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-

shield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle 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.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature  setting,  outside  temperature,  pressure,  engine  coolant  tem-
perature or inside temperature.

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75 °F (24 °C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. 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

 

.

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When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 °F (0 °C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

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When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle 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.

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When the indicator light on 

 flashes

Press 

 

to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it on

again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light  continues  to  flash.  Turn  the  air  conditioning  system  off  and  have  it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning 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 outside 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  conditioning  system  is  started  in  automatic
mode.

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Air conditioning filter



P. 444

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WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do  not  use 

  during  cool  air  operation  in  extremely  humid  weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

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To prevent burns

●

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.

●

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.

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

●

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 defogging.

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Rear air conditioning system

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Change the fan speed setting

To change the fan speed, press 

, 

 

or 

.

Press 

 

to turn the fan off.

■

Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the fan speed, press 

 

to increase the fan speed and

 

to decrease the fan speed.

Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.

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Change the airflow mode

To  change  the  airflow  mode,
press the button. 
The indicator comes on.

Air flows to the upper body.
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.

Press 

.

The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan speed
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press 

.

Using automatic mode

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2

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Location of air outlets

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

■

Adjusting the position of the roof side air outlets

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

Air outlets

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Button lock function

During the “SYNC” mode is on, the rear air conditioning system buttons will
be automatically locked. (



P. 342) 

 

appears on the display when the buttons are locked.

To unlock the buttons, choose the “SYNC” mode is off.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Seat heaters



/seat ventilators





: If equipped

The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowing air through the seats.

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies,  small  children,  the  elderly,  the  sick  and  the  physically  chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

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Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do  not  cover  the  seat  with  a  blanket  or  cushion  when  using  the  seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
off.

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Front seats



Vehicles without ventilator

On

The indicator light comes on.

Adjusts the seat temperature

The  further  you  move  the  dial
upward,  the  warmer  the  seat
becomes.

Off

Move  the  dial  fully  downward.
The indicator light turns off.



Vehicles with ventilator

Off

Set  the  dial  to  0.  The  indicator
turns off.

Heats the seats

The  indicator  comes  on.  The
higher  the  number,  the  warmer
the seats become.

Blows air from the seats

The  indicator  comes  on.  The
higher the number, the stronger
the airflow becomes.

Seat heaters/ventilators

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Rear seat (vehicles with rear console box)

High heating temperature
The indicator (yellow) comes
on. 
Press  lightly  on  the  opposite
side to turn off.
Low heating temperature
The  indicator  (green)  comes
on. 
Press  lightly  on  the  opposite
side to turn off.

■

The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in ON.

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Interior lights list

Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior light (



P. 358)

Personal/interior lights (



P. 357)

Engine switch light
Footwell lights
Door courtesy lights
Auxiliary lighting

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On

The  personal/interior  lights  cannot
be individually turned off.

Door position

The  personal/interior  lights  come
on  when  a  door  is  opened.  They
turn off when the doors are closed.

Off

The  personal/interior  lights  and
interior  light  can  be  individually
turned on or off.

Personal/interior light main switch

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Front

Turns the lights on/off

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Center

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear

Turns the lights on/off

Personal/interior lights



Type A



Type B

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Door position on

The interior light comes on when a
back  door  is  opened.  It  turns  off
when the door is closed.

Off
On

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Illuminated entry system

The  lights  automatically  turn  on/off  according  to  the  engine  switch  mode,
whether  the  doors  are  locked/unlocked,  and  whether  the  doors  are  open/
closed.

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To prevent the battery from being discharged

If the lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the personal/inte-
rior  light  main  switch  is  in  door  position,  the  lights  will  go  off  automatically
after 20 minutes.

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Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 



P. 546)

Interior light

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do  not  leave  the  lights  on  longer  than  necessary  when  the  engine  is  not
running.

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List of storage features

Overhead console (



P. 365)

Card holder (



P. 362)

Glove boxes (



P. 360)

Auxiliary boxes (



P. 370)

Bottle holders (



P. 369)

Cup holders (



P. 366)

Rear console box 
(if equipped) (



P. 363)

Front console box (



P. 361)

• Card holder
• Map holder
• Pen holder
• Tissue pocket

Map holder (



P. 363)

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Lower glove box: The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

WARNING

●

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 contact with other

stored  items,  the  lighter  may  catch  fire  or  the  spray  can  may  release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

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When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-
dent  may  occur  due  to  an  occupant  being  struck  by  an  open  lid  or  the
items stored inside.

Glove boxes



Upper glove box



Lower glove box

Open (push button)

Unlock  with  the  mechanical
key
Lock with the mechanical key
Open (pull the lever)

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Lift  the  lid  while  pulling  up  the
knob to release the lock.

Front console box

●

When using the front console box lid as
an  armrest,  pull  the  knob  up  and  slide
the lid forward as needed. 
When  the  lid  is  forward,  it  cannot  be
lifted.

●

The  tray  in  the  console  box  slides  for-
ward/ backward.

●

To  remove  the  tray,  lift  up  the  remove
position.

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To remove the box, lift up.

●

The  following  items  can  be  stowed  on
the backside of the console box lid.

Card holder
Map holder
Tissue holder
Pen holder

Card holder

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Push  the  tab  down  to  release
the lock and remove the lid.

Stow the lid.

Map holder (center console)

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Rear console box (if equipped)



Upper box



Lower box

Push the knob and lift the lid.

Push the knob and lift the lid.

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The  separator  can  be  used  at  either  of
two  positions,  change  the  separator
position.

●

The  separator  can  be  stowed,  stow  the
separator to the lid.

●

When using the back side tray, open the
upper box

●

The inside tray can be removed, pull the
tray up.

●

When  closing  the  rear  console  box  lid,
close the rear console box by lifting the
grip on the inside of the upper box.

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The overhead console is useful for temporarily storing sunglasses and
similar small items.
Push the knob forward to open the
console.

WARNING

■

When opening/closing the lower box

Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught between the lower box and
the upper box.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

■

When opening the lower box

Make sure that the upper box is locked. Items stored inside may fall out and
cause injury.

Overhead console

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Cup holders



Front



Front console box

Pull the lid down.



Rear



Rear console box (if equipped)

On the rear console box
In the rear console box

Attach the separator when using either console box as a cup holder.

Both cup holders cannot be used at the same time.

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Removing the cup holder (front)

Remove and stow the lid. (



P. 363)

■

Removing the separator (rear console box)



In the rear console box



On the rear console box

Pull the cup holder up.

Pull the separator up.

Pull the separator up.

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The position of the separator can be changed (rear console box)



In the rear console box



On the rear console box

■

The separator can be adjusted (rear console box)

Change the separator position.

Change the separator position.

Adjust the separator.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup holders

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.

NOTICE

■

Before  sliding  the  second  center  seat  to  the  most  forward  position
(vehicles with bench type second seat)

Ensure that the cup holder on the front console box is closed.

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When using the bottle holder

●

When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front seats



Rear seats

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle holder

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.

NOTICE

■

Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.

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Auxiliary boxes



Front



Rear

Press  the  knob  then  pull  the  lid
down.

Pull the lid up.



Rear console box (if equipped)

Pull the lever and open the box.

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Luggage compartment features

The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.

The cargo net itself is not included as original equipment.
To  hang  the  cargo  net,  use  the
cargo net hooks.

Cargo hooks

Cargo net hooks

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To  hang  shopping  bags,  use  the
grocery bag hooks.

Grocery bag hooks

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

Type A

Pull  the  lever  upwards  to  lift  the
deck board.



Type B (if equipped)

Open the cover.

Storage compartment

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WARNING

■

When the cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.

■

Caution while driving

Keep the auxiliary box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident
or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks 

Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on them.

■

Grocery bag hook weight capacity

Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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Other interior features

■

Main visor

To  set  the  visor  in  the  forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion,  flip  down,  unhook,  and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the  visor  in  the  side  position,
then slide it backward.

■

Sub visor (if equipped)

Flip it down.

Sun visors

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

Vehicles without vanity light

Open the cover.



Vehicles with vanity light

Open the cover. 

The  light  turns  on  when  the  cover
is opened.

Adjust  the  brightness  of  the
light.

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for extended
periods while the engine is not running.

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■

12 V DC

Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets is less than 120 W.

Power outlets



Instrument panel



Front console box (outside) 
(if equipped)

Open the lid.

Open the lid.



Luggage compartment

Open the lid.

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Front console box (inside)

Lift  the  lid  while  pulling  up  the
knob to release the lock.

Open the lid.

■

120 V AC (if equipped)

Accessories that use less than 100 W.
Open the lid.

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■

The power outlets can be used when



12 V DC

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.



120 V AC

The engine switch is in 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.

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlets, 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 blown fuse:



12 V DC

Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.



120 V AC

Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than 100 W.
If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more than 100 W is used, the pro-
tection circuit will cut the power supply.

●

To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than nec-
essary when the engine is not running.

●

The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate properly even if their
power consumption is under 100 W:
• Appliances with high initial peak wattage
• Measuring devices that process precise data
• Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

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

■

Using the USB charging ports

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate 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 vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

■

About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

●

When  the USB  charging ports are not  in use,  close the  lids. If  a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to external 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 external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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

Separated type

Adjusting to the desired angle:

Lower  the  armrest  from  the
highest  position  to  the  lowest
position.
Raise  the  armrest  to  the
desired angle.

Unlock the armrest:
Lift  the  armrest  to  raise  it  to  the
highest position.



Bench type

Pull the armrest down for use.

Armrest (second seats)

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load or sit on the
armrest.

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Pull the tab up.
Hook the sunshade onto the anchors.

To lower the sunshade, pull the tab slightly to unhook the shade, and lower
it slowly.

Rear side sunshades (if equipped)



Rear door window



Rear quarter window

NOTICE

●

To  ensure  normal  operation  of  the  sunshade,  observe  the  following  pre-
cautions.
• Do not place anything where it may hinder the opening/closing of the

sunshade.

• Do not place anything on the sunshade.

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An assist grip (type A) installed on the ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the seat.
An assist grip (type B) installed on the pillar can be used when getting
in or out of the vehicle and others.

Assist grip (type A)
Assist grip (type B)

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip (type A) 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.

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Garage door opener



The HomeLink

®

 wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming  methods  on  the  following  pages  to  determine  the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage  door  operation  indica-
tors
Buttons

■

Before programming the HomeLink

®

●

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

●

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

●

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



: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors,  gates,  entry  doors,  door  locks,  home  lighting  systems,
security systems, and other devices.

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Programming the HomeLink

®

Steps 

 through 

 must be performed within 60 seconds, otherwise

the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not be able to be
completed.

Press  and  release  the  HomeLink

®

  button  you  want  to  program

and check that the HomeLink

®

 indicator light flashes orange.

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

®

 buttons.

Keep  the  HomeLink

®

  indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.



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

Press  and  hold  the  remote  control  transmitter  button  until  the
HomeLink

® 

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

rapidly  flashing  green  (rolling  code)  or  continuously  lit  green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond  intervals,  repeatedly,  until  the  HomeLink

®

  indicator  light

changes  from  slowly  flashing  orange  to  rapidly  flashing  green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

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Test  the  HomeLink

®

  operation  by  pressing  the  newly  pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

●

Indicator  light  illuminates:  Programming  of  a  fixed  code  device
has completed. The garage door or other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

 button is pressed and released.

●

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

®

 button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.

●

If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to
“Programming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of
the remaining HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

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

This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is  attached  to  the  unit.  The
name  and  color  of  the  button
may  vary  by  manufacturer.
Refer  to  the  Owner’s  manual
supplied  with  the  garage  door
opener motor for details.

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

  within  30  sec-

onds after performing 

.

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Press  and  hold  the  desired
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the

vehicle)  for  2  seconds  and
release  it.  Repeat  this
sequence 

(press/hold/

release)  up  to  3  times  to
complete programming.
If  the  garage  door  opener
motor  operates  when  the
HomeLink

®

 

button 

is

pressed,  the  garage  door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

 signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way  communication  is  only  available  if  the  garage  door  opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has
been  completed,  if  the  garage  door  opener  motor  is  trained  to
HomeLink

®

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly  green  and  the  light  on  the  garage  door  opener  motor  will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform 

 and 

 within the first 10

presses  of  the  HomeLink

®

  button  after  programming  has  been

completed.

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Press  a  programmed  HomeLink

®

  button  to  operate  a  garage

door.
Within  1  minute  of  pressing  the  HomeLink

®

  button,  after  the

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

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

®

 button

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

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

®

 button.

When the HomeLink

®

 indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to  hold  the  HomeLink

®

  button  and  perform  “Programming  the

HomeLink

®

” 

 (it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

®

 indicator

to start flashing).

Press  the  appropriate  HomeLink

®

  button.  The  HomeLink

®

  indicator

light should turn on.

Operating the HomeLink

®

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The  status  of  the  opening  and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening
Closing

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

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

®

buttons 

 and 

 or 

 and 

 simultaneously. The

last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Garage door operation indicators

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons  for  10  seconds  until  the
HomeLink

® 

indicator 

light

changes  from  continuously  lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.

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

®

 memory.

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 memory

●

The  registered  codes  are  not  erased  even  if  the  battery  cable  is  discon-
nected.

●

If  learning  failed  when  registering  a  different  code  to  a  HomeLink

®

  button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The  battery  side  of  the  transmitter  must  be  pointed  away  from  the
HomeLink

®

.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

 memory (all three codes)

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Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NZLAECHL5
NOTE: 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.



For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE: 
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada  licence-exempt  RSS  stan-
dard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence,  including  interference  that  may  cause  undesired  operation  of  the
device.
REMARQUE:
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables
aux  appareils  radio  exempts  de  licence.  L’exploitation  est  autorisee  aux
deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique
subi,  meme  si  le  brouillage  est  susceptible  d’en  compromettre  le
fonctionnement.

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-800-355-3515.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or other remote control device

The  garage  door  or  other  device  may  operate,  so  ensure  people  and
objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.

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Conforming to federal safety standards

Do  not  use  the  HomeLink

®

  compatible  transceiver  with  any  garage  door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. This includes any garage door that cannot detect
an interfering object. A door or device without these features increases the
risk of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or programming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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Compass



To turn the compass on or off, press the button for more than 3 sec-
onds.



: If equipped

The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-
tion in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation



Type A



Type B

Displays and directions

Display

Direction

N

North

NE

Northeast

E

East

SE

Southeast

S

South

SW

Southwest

W

West

NW

Northwest

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The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by
the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to
the geographic position of the vehicle.

If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will
deviate.
To obtain higher precision or accurate calibration, refer to the following.

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Deviation calibration

Stop the vehicle where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press  the  hold  the  button  for  6  seconds. A  number  (1  to  15)
appears on the compass display.

Press the switch, and referring to the map above, select the num-
ber of the zone where you are.

If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-
bration is complete.

Calibrating the compass

1

2



Type A



Type B

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Circling calibration

Stop the vehicle in a place where it is safe to drive in a circle.
Press and hold the button for 9 seconds. 

“C” appears on the compass display.

Drive  the  vehicle  at  5 mph
(8 km/h)  or  less  in  a  circle
until a direction is displayed.

If  there  is  not  enough  space  to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block  until  a  direction  is  dis-
played.

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Conditions unfavorable to correct operation

The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.

●

The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

●

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).

●

The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)

●

The battery has been disconnected.

●

A door is open.

1

2



Type A



Type B

3

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WARNING

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While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehi-
cle is stopped.

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When doing the circling calibration

Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in
the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir-
cling calibration.

NOTICE

■

To avoid the compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror. 
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.

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To ensure normal operation of the compass

●

Do  not  perform  circling  calibration  of  the  compass  in  a  place  where  the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.

●

During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior.......... 398

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior........... 402

6-2.  Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements................... 405

General maintenance........ 407
Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 410

6-3.  Do-it-yourself 

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions ..................... 411

Hood ................................. 414
Engine compartment......... 415
Tires .................................. 426
Tire inflation pressure ....... 438
Wheels .............................. 441
Air conditioning filter.......... 444
Electronic key battery........ 446
Checking and replacing 

fuses ............................... 448

Light bulbs......................... 451

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle 

exterior

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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 deteriorates.

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

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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.

●

In  certain  automatic  car  washes,  rear  spoiler  may  interfere  with  machine
operation.  This  may  prevent  the  vehicle  from  being  cleaned  properly  or
result in damage to the rear spoiler.

Perform  the  following  to  protect  the  vehicle  and  maintain  it  in
prime condition:

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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 continu-
ously.

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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 following pre-
cautions.
• 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 driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

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Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:

●

Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of  neutral
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 alcohol 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 components, etc., to catch fire.

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe

Exhaust gases 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 touching hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.