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

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• When backing up on a slope with 

a sharp change in grade

• When a vehicle turns into the 

detection area

Multi-information display (7-
inch display)

Multi-information display 
(4.2-inch display)

Driving mode select switch

Operate the driving mode select 
switch forward or backward to 
select the desired driving mode on 
the multi-information display.

1

Normal mode

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

Driving mode select 

switch

The driving modes can be 
selected to suit the driving 
and usage conditions.

Selecting a driving mode

A

B

C

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2

Sport mode

Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration.
This mode also changes the steer-
ing feel, making it suitable for when 
agile driving response is desired, 
such as when driving on roads with 
many curves.
When Sport mode is selected, 
Sport mode indicator comes on.

3

Eco drive mode

Helps the driver accelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve 
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
When Eco drive mode is selected, 
Eco drive mode indicator comes 
on.

■

When changing to a driving 

mode other than normal mode

●

The background color of the multi-

information display changes 

according to the selected driving 

mode.

●

When the speedometer is set to 

analog display, the speedometer 

display color also changes. (For 

vehicles with the 7-inch multi-

information display only)

■

Air conditioning system opera-

tion in Eco drive mode

In Eco drive mode, heating/cooling 

operations and the fan speed is con-

trolled to improve fuel efficiency. 

Perform the following procedures to 

increase the air conditioning perfor-

mance.

●

Turn eco air conditioning mode off 

(



P.350)

●

Adjust the fan speed (



P.349)

●

Cancel Eco drive mode

■

Canceling a driving mode

●

Sport mode is automatically can-

celed and the driving mode 

returns to normal mode when the 

power switch is turned off.

●

Normal mode and Eco drive mode 

are not canceled until another 

driving mode is selected. (Even if 

the power switch is turned off, nor-

mal mode and Eco drive mode will 

not be automatically canceled).

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ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)

The electronically controlled 
system generates braking force 
corresponding to the brake 
operation

■

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

■

Brake assist

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

■

VSC (Vehicle Stability Con-
trol)

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

■

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.

■

Trailer Sway Control

Helps the driver to control trailer 
sway by selectively applying 
brake pressure for individual 
wheels and reducing driving 
torque when trailer sway is 
detected.

■

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

■

Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward 

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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movement of the vehicle when 
starting on an uphill

■

EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing)

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

■

E-Four (Electronic On-
Demand AWD system) 
(AWD models)

Automatically switches from 
front wheel drive to all-wheel 
drive (AWD) according to the 
driving conditions, helping to 
ensure reliable handling and 
stability. Examples of condi-
tions where the system will 
switch to AWD are when corner-
ing, going uphill, starting off or 
accelerating, and when the road 
surface is slippery due to snow, 
rain, etc.

■

The Secondary Collision 
Brake

When the airbag sensor detects 
a collision, the brakes and brake 
lights are automatically con-
trolled to reduce the vehicle 
speed and that helps reduce the 
possibility of further damage 
due to a secondary collision

■

When the 

TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway 

Control systems are operating

The slip indicator will flash while the 

TRAC/VSC/ABS/Trailer Sway Con-

trol 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 hybrid sys-

tem 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 

.

“Traction Control Turned Off” will be 

shown on the multi-information dis-

play.

Press 

 again to turn the system 

back on.

■

Turning off the 

TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems

To turn the TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway 

Control 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 systems 

back on.

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*

: 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.274)

■

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.

■

Operating conditions of hill-

start assist control

When the following four conditions 

are met, the hill-start assist control 

will operate:

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N (when starting 

off forward/backward on an 

upward incline).

●

The vehicle is stopped.

●

The accelerator pedal is not 

depressed.

●

The parking brake is not engaged.

■

Automatic system cancelation 

of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn 

off in any of the following situations:

●

The shift lever is shifted to P or N.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed.

●

The parking brake is engaged.

●

2 seconds at maximum elapsed 

after the brake pedal is released.

■

Sounds and vibrations caused 

by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, 

Trailer Sway Control, TRAC and 

hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is depressed repeat-

edly, when the hybrid system is 

started or just after the vehicle 

begins to move. This sound does 

not indicate 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.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB operating sound may be heard 

in the following cases, but it does 

not indicate that a malfunction has 

occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when the 

brake pedal is operated.

●

Motor sound of the brake system 

heard from the front part of the 

vehicle when the driver’ door is 

opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the 

engine compartment when one or 

two minutes passed after the stop 

of the hybrid system.

■

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, Trailer Sway Control and 

VSC systems

After turning the TRAC, Trailer 

Sway Control and VSC systems off, 

the systems will be automatically re-

enabled in the following situations:

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When the power 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 vehi-

cle 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 hybrid 

system off. The EPS system should 

return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Secondary Collision Brake 

operating conditions

The system operates when the SRS 

airbag sensor detects a collision 

while the vehicle is in motion. How-

ever, the system does not operate 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

■

If a message about AWD is 

shown on the multi-information 

display (AWD models)

If one of the following messages is 

shown on the multi-information dis-

play, perform each action.

●

“AWD System Overheated 

Switching to 2WD Mode”

The AWD system is overheating. 
Drive the vehicle at low speeds and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place with 
the hybrid system operating until the 
message is cleared. If the message 
disappears, it is possible to drive the 
vehicle normally.

●

“AWD System Overheated 2WD 

Mode Engaged”

The AWD system has been can-
celed and switched to the front-
wheel drive due to overheating. 
Drive the vehicle at low speeds and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place with 
the hybrid system operating until the 
message is cleared. If the message 
disappears, it is possible to drive the 
vehicle normally.

●

“AWD System Malfunction 2WD 

Mode Engaged Visit Your Dealer”

The AWD system has been stopped 
and switched to the front-wheel 
drive due to a malfunction. Have 
your vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.

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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

●

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.

■

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/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway 

Control is activated

The slip indicator flashes. Always 

drive carefully. Reckless driving 

may cause an accident. Exercise 

particular care when the indicator 

light flashes.

■

When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer 

Sway Control 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/Trailer Sway Con-

trol systems off unless necessary.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the 

VSC system and will not operate 

if VSC is turned off or experiences 

a malfunction.

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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, Trailer Sway 

Control and VSC systems will not 

function correctly if different tires 

are installed on the vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

further information when replacing 

tires or wheels.

■

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.

■

Trailer Sway Control precau-

tion

The Trailer Sway Control system 

is not able to reduce trailer sway 

in all situations. Depending on 

many factors such as the condi-

tions of the vehicle, trailer, road 

surface and driving environment, 

the Trailer Sway Control system 

may not be effective. Refer to 

your trailer owner’s manual for 

information on how to tow your 

trailer properly.

■

If trailer sway occurs

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failing to do so may cause death 

or serious injury.

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel. 

Steer straight ahead. Do not try 

to control trailer sway by turning 

the steering wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator 

pedal immediately but very 

gradually to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not 

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction 
with the steering or brakes, your 
vehicle and trailer should stabi-
lize. (



P.220)

■

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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When using Eco drive mode, the 
torque corresponding to the 
accelerator pedal depression 
amount can be generated more 
smoothly than it is in normal 
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be 
minimized, improving the fuel 
economy. (



P.333)

The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicator of 
Hybrid System Indicator within 
Eco area. (



P.98, 102)

Shift the shift lever to D when 
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the 
shift lever to P when parking. 
When using the N position, 
there is no positive effect on fuel 
consumption. In the N position, 
the gasoline engine operates 

but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. Also, when using the air 
conditioning system, etc., the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
power is consumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly. 
Avoid abrupt acceleration and 
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will 
make more effective use of 
the electric motor (traction 
motor) without having to use 
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration. 
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting 
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by 
driving with the accelerator 
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes 
gently and in a timely manner. A 
greater amount of electrical 
energy can be regenerated 
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and 
deceleration, as well as long 
waits at traffic lights, will lead to 
bad fuel economy. Check traffic 

Hybrid vehicle driving 

tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to 
the following points:

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System 
Indicator

Changing the shift posi-
tion

Accelerator pedal/brake 
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

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reports before leaving and avoid 
delays as much as possible. 
When driving in a traffic jam, 
gently release the brake pedal 
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding 
overuse of the accelerator 
pedal. Doing so can help control 
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.

Control and maintain the vehicle 
at a constant speed. Before 
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to 
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater 
amount of electrical energy can 
be regenerated when slowing 
down.

Use the air conditioning only 
when necessary. Doing so can 
help reduce excessive gasoline 
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient 
temperature is high, use the 
recirculated air mode. Doing so 
will help to reduce the burden on 
the air conditioning system and 
reduce fuel consumption as 
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline 
engine will not automatically cut 
out until it and the interior of the 
vehicle are warm, it will con-

sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by 
avoiding overuse of the heater.

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. 
Improper tire inflation pressure 
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause 
large amounts of friction, their 
use on dry roads can lead to 
poor fuel economy. Use tires 
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead 
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. 
Installing a large roof rack will 
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts 
up and cuts out automatically 
when cold, warming up the 
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short 
distances will cause the engine 
to repeatedly warm up, which 
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.

Highway driving

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation 
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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

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

• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid



Have a service technician 
inspect the condition of the 
12-volt 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.

*

: Tire chains cannot be mounted 

on vehicles with 20-inch 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

■

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.

■

Driving with tire chains (vehi-

cles with 17-inch or 18-inch 

tires)

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.

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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 move 
the shift lever to P without set-
ting 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.
When the parking brake is in 
automatic mode, release the 
parking brake after shifting 
the shift lever to P. (



P.243)



If the vehicle is left parked 
with the brakes damp in cold 
temperatures, there is a pos-
sibility of the brakes freezing.



If the vehicle is parked without 
setting the parking brake, 
confirm 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 

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow 

tires

Request repairs or replacement of 

snow tires from your Toyota 

dealer 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.

Before driving the vehicle

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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iv

ing

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.



Vehicles with 17-inch or 18-
inch tires

Use the tire chains of correct 
size and type.
Use SAE Class “S” type radial 
tire chains, with the exception of 
radial cable chains or V-bar type 
chains.



Vehicles with 20-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used 
instead.

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 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.

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without 

applying the parking brake, make 

sure to chock the wheels. If you 

do not chock the wheels, the vehi-

cle may move unexpectedly, pos-

sibly resulting in an accident.

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of 
tire chains (vehicles with 
17-inch or 18-inch tires)

NOTICE

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not function 

correctly when tire chains are fit-

ted.

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Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Front automatic air condi-

tioning system ...........

348

Rear automatic air condi-

tioning system ...........

358

Heated steering wheel/seat 

heaters/seat ventilators

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

361

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ..........

363

5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

366

Luggage compartment fea-

tures ..........................

372

5-4. Using the other interior 

features

Other interior features .

374

Garage door opener....

392

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“AUTO” switch (automatic mode)

“OFF” switch

Windshield defogger switch

Rear window defogger/outside rear view mirror defoggers/wind-
shield wiper de-icer switch

“A/C” switch

Outside/recirculated air mode switch

S-FLOW mode switch

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Fan speed control switch

“REAR” switch

“SYNC” switch

Airflow mode control switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting

Operate the each side tempera-
ture control switch upwards to 

increase the each side tempera-
ture and operate the switch 
downwards to decrease the 
each side temperature.

Front automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

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The air conditioning system 
switches between individual and 
synchronous modes each time the 
“SYNC” switch is operated. 
(



P.355)

■

Setting the fan speed

Operate the fan speed control 
switch upwards to increase the 
fan speed and downwards to 
decrease the fan speed.

Pressing the “OFF” switch turns off 
the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Operate the airflow mode con-
trol switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is oper-
ated.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

4

Feet and the windshield 
defogger operates

■

Switching between outside 
air and recirculated air 
modes

Press the outside/recirculated 
air mode switch.

The mode switches between out-
side air mode and recirculated air 
mode each time the switch is oper-
ated.
When recirculated air mode is 
selected, the indicator illuminates 
on the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch.

■

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

Press the “A/C” switch.

When the function is on, the “A/C 
ON” display on the front air condi-
tioning operation panel appears.

■

Defogging the windshield

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

Set the outside/recirculated air 
mode switch to outside air mode if 
the recirculated air mode is used. (It 
may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the 
side windows quickly, turn the air 
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, 
press the windshield defogger 
switch again when the windshield is 
defogged.
When the windshield defogger 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger 

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■

Defogging the rear window 
and outside rear view mir-
rors (if equipped), and de-
icing windshield wipers (if 
equipped)

Defoggers are used to defog the 
rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the 
outside rear view mirrors (if 
equipped).
The windshield wiper de-icer is 
used to prevent ice from building 
up on the windshield and wiper 
blades.
Press the rear window defog-
ger/outside rear view mirror 
defoggers /windshield wiper de-
icer switch.

The defoggers and windshield 
wiper de-icer will automatically turn 
off after 15 minutes.
When the rear window defog-
ger/outside rear view mirror defog-
gers /windshield wiper de-icer 
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the switch.

■

Eco air conditioning mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan 
speed, etc.
Select the eco air conditioning 
mode switch on the control 
screen. (



P.352)

When the eco air conditioning 
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning 

mode switch.

■

Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up 

when the humidity in the vehicle is 

high. Turning “A/C” switch on will 

dehumidify the air from the outlets 

and defog the windshield effec-

tively.

●

If you turn “A/C” switch off, the 

windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the 

recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up 

by the vehicle is still drawn into the 

vehicle after closing the windows, it 

is recommended that the air intake 

mode be set to outside air mode 

and the fan speed to any setting 

except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air 

mode temporarily is recom-

mended in preventing dirty air 

from entering the vehicle interior 

and helping to cool the vehicle 

when the outside air temperature 

is high.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may 

automatically switch depending on 

the temperature setting or the 

inside temperature.

■

When the outside temperature 

exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air 

conditioning system is on

●

In order to reduce the air condi-

tioning power consumption, the air 

conditioning system may switch to 

recirculated air mode automati-

cally. This may also reduce fuel 

consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected 

as a default mode when the power 

switch is turned to ON.

●

It is possible to switch to outside 

air mode at any time by pressing 

the outside/recirculated air mode 

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switch.

■

Operation of the air condition-

ing system in Eco drive mode

●

In Eco drive mode, the air condi-

tioning system is controlled as fol-

lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:

• Engine speed and compressor 

operation controlled to restrict 

heating/cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when auto-

matic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning perfor-

mance, perform the following 

operations:

• Adjust the fan speed

• Turn off Eco drive mode (



P.333)

• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode

●

When the driving mode is set to 

Eco driving mode, the Eco air con-

ditioning mode will be turned on 

automatically. Even in this case, 

the Eco air conditioning mode can 

be turned off by pressing the Eco 

air conditioning mode switch.

■

When the outside temperature 

falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)

The dehumidification function may 

not operate even when “A/C” switch 

is pressed.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air condi-

tioning system to the outside air 

mode.

●

During use, various odors from 

inside and outside the vehicle may 

enter into and accumulate in the 

air conditioning system. This may 

then cause odor to be emitted 

from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from 

occurring:

• It is recommended that the air 

conditioning system be set to out-

side air mode prior to turning the 

vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may 

be delayed for a short period of 

time immediately after the air con-

ditioning system is started in auto-

matic mode.

●

When parking, the system auto-

matically switches to outside air 

mode to encourage better air cir-

culation throughout the vehicle, 

helping to reduce odors that occur 

when starting the vehicle.

■

Air conditioning filter



P.441

■

Air conditioning system refrig-

erant

●

A label regarding the refrigerant of 

the air conditioning system is 

attached to the hood at the loca-

tion shown in the following illustra-

tion.

●

The meaning of each symbol on 

the label are as follows:

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

Caution

Air conditioning sys-
tem

Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type

Requires registered 
technician to service 
air conditioning sys-
tem

Flammable refrigerant

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(Customizable features: 



P.551)

■

Main control screen

Adjust the left side seat tem-
perature setting

Adjust the fan speed setting

Select the air flow mode

: 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 operates

Adjust the right side seat 
temperature setting

Display the option control 
screen. (



P.353)

“AUTO” switch (automatic 
mode)

Set automatic mode on/off 
(



P.353)

“OFF” switch

Turn the fan off

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

If “A/C” switch is not pressed, the 

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield 

from fogging up

Do not use the windshield defog-

ger switch during cool air opera-

tion in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the tem-

perature of the outside air and 

that of the windshield can cause 

the outer surface of the wind-

shield to fog up, blocking your 

vision.

■

To prevent burns

●

Vehicles with outside rear view 

mirror defoggers: Do not touch 

the outside rear view mirror sur-

faces, as they can become very 

hot and burn you.

●

Vehicles with windshield wiper 

deicer: 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

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing 

parts of the air conditioning 

system

Have repair/replacement per-

formed by your Toyota dealer.

When a part of the air condition-

ing system, such as the evapora-

tor, is to be replaced, it must be 

replaced with a new one.

Front air conditioning 
control screen

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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system will blow ambient tempera-
ture air or heated air.

“SYNC” switch (



P.355)

Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode: If 
the indicator on the “SYNC” switch 
is off, the temperature for the driver, 
front passenger and rear seats can 
be adjusted separately.
Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode: The 
temperature for the driver, front 
passenger, left-hand side rear 
seats and right-hand side rear 
seats can be adjusted separately.

Set eco air conditioning 
mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed, 
etc.

■

Option control screen

Select “Options” to display the 
option control screen.

The functions can be switched on 
and off.
When the function is on, the indica-
tor illuminates on the screen.

“SYNC” switch (



P.355)

Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode: If 
the indicator on the “SYNC” switch 
is off, the temperature for the driver, 
passenger and rear seats can be 

adjusted separately.
Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode: The 
temperature for the driver, front 
passenger, left-hand side rear 
seats and right-hand side rear 
seats can be adjusted separately.

Set cooling and dehumidifi-
cation function

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

Set eco air conditioning 
mode

The air conditioning is controlled 
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan speed, 
etc.

1

Press the “AUTO” switch on 
the air conditioning operation 
panel or select the “AUTO” 
switch on the control screen.

The dehumidification function 

begins to operate. Air outlets and 

fan speed are automatically 

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting and humidity.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the “OFF” switch on the air 
conditioning operation panel 
or select the “OFF” switch on 
the control screen.

If the fan speed setting or air 
flow modes are operated, the 
automatic mode indicator goes 
off. However, automatic mode 

I

J

A

Using automatic mode

B

C

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for functions other than that 
operated is maintained.

■

Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a 

while until warm or cool air is ready 

to flow immediately after the auto-

matic mode switch is pressed.

This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow 
so that priority is given to the 
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the 
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air 
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow 
mode operates in the following 
situations.



No passengers are detected 
in the rear seats



The windshield defogger is 
not operating

While operating, 

 illumi-

nates.

■

Manually turning front seat 
concentrated airflow mode 
on/off

In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to 

the front seats only and to all 
seats can be switched via switch 
operation. When the mode has 
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.

Press 

 on the air condition-

ing operation panel and switch 
the airflow.



Indicator illuminated: Airflow 
to the front seats only



Indicator off: Airflow to all the 
seats

■

Operation of automatic airflow 

control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable 

interior, airflow may be directed to 

seats without passengers immedi-

ately after the hybrid system is 

started and at other times depend-

ing on the outside temperature.

●

After the hybrid system is started, 

if passengers move around inside 

or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-

tem cannot accurately detect the 

presence of passengers and auto-

matic airflow control will not oper-

ate.

■

Operation of manual airflow 

control

Even if the function is manually 

switched to directing airflow to only 

the front seats, when a rear seat is 

occupied, it may automatically direct 

airflow to all seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow 

control

1

With the indicator off, turn the 

power switch off.

2

After 60 minutes or more elapse, 

turn the power switch to ON.

Front seat concentrated 
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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The air conditioning system can 
be switched between the indi-
vidual and synchronous modes.
The mode switches each time 
the “SYNC” switch is operated 
on the air conditioning operation 
panel or the “SYNC” is selected 
on the control screen.



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode



In the individual mode, the 
temperature for the driver, 
front passenger, and rear 
seats can be adjusted sepa-
rately.



In the synchronous mode, the 
driver’s side temperature con-
trol switch can be used to 
adjust the temperature for the 
driver, front passenger, and 
rear seats.

• To adjust the temperature for the 

front passenger seat separately 
from other seats: operate the 
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture control switch. (The “SYNC” 
of “PASSSYNC” display disap-
pears)

• To adjust the temperature for the 

rear seats separately from the 
front seats: when the synchro-
nous mode is on, operate the 
“REAR” switch. Then, operate the 
driver’s side or front passenger’s 
side temperature control switch 
upwards to increase the rear 
seats temperature and down-

wards to decrease the rear seats 
temperature. (The “SYNC” of 
“REAR SYNC” display on the 
front air conditioning operation 
panel and “SYNC” display on the 
rear air conditioning operation 
panel disappear)



Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode



In the individual mode, the 
temperature for the driver, 
front passenger, left-hand 
side rear seats, and right-
hand side rear seats can be 
adjusted separately by the 
corresponding temperature 
control switch on the front and 
rear air conditioning operation 
panels.



In the synchronous mode, the 
driver’s side temperature con-
trol switch can be used to 
adjust the temperature for the 
driver, front passenger, left-
hand side rear seats, and 
right-hand side rear seats.

• To adjust the temperature for the 

front passenger seat separately 
from other seats: operate the 
front passenger’s side tempera-
ture control switch. (The “SYNC” 
of “PASSSYNC” display disap-
pears)

• To adjust the temperature for the 

rear seats separately from the 
front seats: when the synchro-
nous mode is on, operate the 
“REAR” switch. Then, operate the 
driver’s side temperature control 
switch upwards to increase the 
rear seats temperature and 
downwards to decrease the rear 

Switching between the 
individual and synchro-
nous modes

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seats temperature. (The “SYNC” 
of “REAR SYNC” display on the 
front air conditioning operation 
panel disappears)
To adjust the temperature for the 
right-hand side rear seats sepa-
rately from the left-hand side rear 
seats, operate the passenger’s 
side temperature control switch. 
(The “SYNC” of “RIGHT SYNC” 
display on the rear air condition-
ing operation panel disappears)

• To adjust the temperature for the 

driver’s seat and passenger’s 
seat separately from the rear 
seats: when the synchronous 
mode is on, operate the passen-
ger’s side temperature control 
switch to adjust the front passen-
ger’s seat temperature. Then 
operate the “REAR” switch, and 
operate the driver’s side tempera-
ture control switch to adjust the 
rear seats temperature. (The 
“SYNC” of “REAR SYNC” display 
and the “SYNC” of “PASSSYNC” 
display on the front air condition-
ing operation panel disappear)
To adjust the temperature for the 
driver’s seat, operate the “REAR” 
switch again and operate driver’s 
side temperature switch.

Operate the “REAR” switch.

The modes between the rear air 
conditioning system and the front 
air conditioning system switches 
each time the “REAR” switch is 
operated.
The air conditioning system 

switches between individual and 
synchronous modes each time the 
“SYNC” switch is operated. 
(



P.355)

If the system is left untouched for 
approximately 6 seconds after 
changing to the rear air condition-
ing system, the control mode in the 
front control panel returns to the 
front.



Adjusting the temperature 
setting



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

Operate the driver’s or passen-
ger’s side temperature control 
switch upwards to increase the 
temperature and operate the 
switch downwards to decrease 
the temperature.



Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode

Operate the passenger’s side 
temperature control switch to 
adjust the right-hand rear seats 
temperature, and operate the 
driver’s side temperature control 
switch to adjust the left-hand 
side rear seats temperature. 
Operate the temperature con-
trol switch upwards to increase 
the temperature and operate the 
switch downwards to decrease 
the temperature.



Fan speed setting

Operate the fan speed control 
switch upwards to increase the fan 
speed and downwards to decrease 
the fan speed.
Touch the “OFF” switch to turn the 
fan off.

Changing the rear seat 
settings (if equipped)

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

Change the airflow mode

Operate the airflow mode control 
switch.
The airflow mode changes each 
time the switch is operated. 
(



P.359)



Using automatic mode

Press the “AUTO” switch. (



P.359)

■

Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume 
change according to the 
selected air flow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing 
the air outlets



Front center outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right, 

up or down



Front side outlets

1

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

2

Open the vent

3

Close the vent

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

WARNING

■

To not interrupt the wind-

shield defogger from operat-

ing

Do not place anything on the 

instrument panel which may cover 

the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow 

may be obstructed, preventing the 

windshield defoggers from defog-

ging.

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“AUTO” switch (automatic mode)

“OFF” switch

Left-hand side temperature control switch

Right-hand side temperature control switch (if equipped)

Fan speed control switch

Airflow mode control switch

■

Adjusting the temperature 
setting



Vehicles with “3-ZONE” mode

In the individual mode, operate 
the temperature control switch 
upwards to increase the rear 
seats temperature and down-
wards to decrease the rear 
seats temperature.
To change to the synchronous 
mode from the individual mode, 
press the “OFF” switch and then 
press the “AUTO” switch.



Vehicles with “4-ZONE” mode

To adjust the temperature for 
the left-hand side rear seats and 
right-hand side rear seats 
together, operate the rear left-
hand side temperature control 
switch upwards to increase the 
temperature and downwards to 
decrease the temperature. 
To adjust the temperature for 
the right-hand side rear seats 
separately from the left-hand 
side rear seats, operate the 
right-hand side temperature 
control switch. Then, operate 

Rear automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted accord-
ing to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

A

B

C

D

E

F

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the left-hand side temperature 
control switch to adjust the left-
hand rear seats. (The “SYNC” of 
“RIGHT SYNC” display on the 
rear air conditioning operation 
panel disappears)
To change to the synchronous 
mode from the individual mode, 
press the “OFF” switch and then 
press the “AUTO” switch.

■

Adjusting the fan speed set-
ting

Operate the fan speed control 
switch upwards to increase the 
fan speed and downwards to 
decrease the fan speed.

Press the “OFF” switch to turn off 
the fan.

■

Change the airflow mode

Press the airflow mode control 
switch.

The airflow mode changes as fol-
lows each time the switch is 
pressed.

1

Upper body

2

Upper body and feet

3

Feet

■

Ventilation and air conditioning 

odors

●

During use, various odors from 

inside the vehicle may enter into 

and accumulate in the air condi-

tioning system. This may then 

cause odor to be emitted from the 

vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from 

occurring: 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.

1

Press the “AUTO” switch. 
(“AUTO” appears on the dis-
play)

The dehumidification function 

begins to operate. Air outlets and 

fan speed are automatically 

adjusted according to the tempera-

ture setting.

2

Adjust the temperature set-
ting.

3

To stop the operation, press 
the “OFF” switch.

If the fan speed setting or air flow 

modes are operated, the automatic 

mode indicator goes off. However, 

automatic mode for functions other 

than that operated is maintained.

MODE

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the rear air condi-

tioning system on longer than 

necessary when the engine is not 

running.

Using the automatic mode

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automati-

cally according to the temperature 

setting. Therefore, the fan may stop 

for a while until warm or cool air is 

ready to flow immediately after the 

“AUTO” switch is pressed.



P.356

■

Location of air outlets

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

■

Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing 
the air outlets (side ceiling)

1

Direct air flow to up or down.

2

Direct air flow to the left or 
right and turns the knob to 
open or close the vent

To close the vent, move the knob 
rearward.

Changing the rear seat 
settings from the front 
control panel

Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the air conditioning 

system on longer than necessary 

when the hybrid system is off.

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*

: If equipped

Turns the heated steering wheel 
on/off

The indicator light comes on when 
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Each time the switch is pressed, 
the operation condition changes 
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 

segments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment 

Heated steering 

wheel

*

/seat heat-

ers

*

/seat ventilators

*



Heated steering wheel

Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel



Seat heaters

Warm up the seat upholstery



Seat ventilators

Maintain good ventilation by 
sucking air through the seat 
upholstery

WARNING

■

To prevent minor burn inju-

ries

Care should be taken if anyone in 

the following categories comes in 

contact with the steering wheel or 

seats when the heater is on:

●

Babies, small children, the 

elderly, the sick and the physi-

cally challenged

●

Persons with sensitive skin

●

Persons who are fatigued

●

Persons who have taken alco-

hol or drugs that induce sleep 

(sleeping drugs, cold remedies, 

etc.)

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

seat heaters and seat ventila-

tors

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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the functions when the 

hybrid system is off.

Heated steering wheel

Operating the seat heat-
ers

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lit) 



 Off

The level indicator lights up during 
operation.



Front



Rear (second outboard seats) 
(if equipped)

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

Each time the switch is pressed, 
the operation condition changes as 
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit) 



 Mid (2 seg-

ments lit) 



 Lo (1 segment lit) 



 

Off
The level indicator lights up during 
operation.

■

Operation condition

The power switch is in ON.

■

Air conditioning system-linked 

control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, 

the fan speed of the seat ventilator 

may increase according to the fan 

speed of the air conditioning sys-

tem.

WARNING

■

To prevent causes of over-

heating and minor burn inju-

ries

Observe the following precautions 

when using a seat heater:

●

Do not cover the seat with a 

blanket or cushion when using 

the seat heater.

●

Do not use seat heater more 

than necessary.

Operating the seat venti-
lators (front seats)

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Power switch illumination (



P.231)

Front interior lights/personal lights

*1

 (



P.364, 364)

Shift lever light (if equipped)

Open tray light

*2

 (if equipped)

Door courtesy lights

*1

 (if equipped)

Console tray light

*2

Second row personal lights (Type A)

*1

 (



P.364)

Second row personal lights (Type B)

*1

 (if equipped) (



P.364)

Third row interior light

*1

 (



P.364)

Outer foot lights (if equipped)

*1

:These lights turn on when a door is opened. When the shift lever is in a 

position other than P, these lights turn off.

*2

:When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these 

lights will reduce intensity.

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

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1

Turns the lights on/off linked 
to door positions

2

Turns the lights on

3

Turns the lights off

■

Front

Turns the lights on/off

■

Second row

Turns the lights on/off when the 
personal/interior light main 
switch is in the “DOOR” position.

When a door is opened while the 
personal/interior light main switch is 
in the “DOOR” position, the lights 
turn on.

When the personal/interior light 
main switch is in the off position, 
the second row personal lights will 
not turn on even if the switch is on.
When the personal/interior light 
main switch is in the on position, 
the second row personal lights will 
turn on even if the switch is off.



Type A



Type B (if equipped)

1

Turns the door position on

The rear interior light turns on/off 

Operating the per-
sonal/interior light main 
switch

Operating the personal 
lights

Third row interior light

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together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the 
front and rear interior light door 
position is on, the lights turn on.

2

Turns the light on

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off 

according to the power switch 

mode, the presence of the elec-

tronic key, whether the doors are 

locked/unlocked, and whether the 

doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery 

from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when 

the power switch is turned to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

■

The interior lights will turn on 

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the interior lights will 

turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20 

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off 

manually. However, in order to help 

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until 

safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on 

automatically depending on the 

force of the impact and conditions of 

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before 

the lights turn off) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P.552)

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is off.

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5-3.Using the storage features

Conversation mirror (



P.370)

Open tray (



P.370)

Glove box (



P.367)

Door pockets (



P.370)

Bottle holders (



P.369)

Auxiliary storage (7-passenger models)

Cup holders (



P.368)

Console box (



P.367)

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

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1

Unlock with the mechanical 
key

2

Lock with the mechanical key

3

Open (pull up the lever)

■

Glove box light

The glove box light turns on when 

the tail lights are on.

Press the button to open the 
console box.

■

Console box light

The console box light turns on when 

the tail lights are on.

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left 

in the vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or 

spray cans in the storage spaces, 

as this may cause the following 

when cabin temperature becomes 

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by 

heat or cracked if they come 

into contact with other stored 

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may 

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the 

lighter may catch fire or the 

spray can may release gas, 

causing a fire hazard.

■

When storage compartments 

are not in use

When driving or when the storage 

compartments are not in use, 

keep it closed.
In the event of sudden braking or 
sudden swerving, an accident 
may occur due to an occupant 
being struck by an open lid or the 
items stored inside.

Glove box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the 

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may 

occur due to an occupant being 

struck by the open glove box or 

the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of 

an accident or sudden braking.

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

Console box (type A)



Console box (type B)

Open the lid.



Console box (type C)



Second seats (8-passenger 
models)

Removing the second center 
seat. (



P.174)



Third seats (Vehicles without 
spare tire)

Also two cup holders are 
installed in the right side of the 
third seats.



Third seats (Vehicles with 
spare tire)

Also two cup holders are 
installed in the right side of the 
third seats.

■

Cup holder mats (Type A)

The mats can be removed.

Cup holders

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

Front



Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the 

cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored 

depending on its size or shape.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

cups or beverage cans in the cup 

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be 

stored in the cup holders even if 

the lid is closed.

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.

■

When not in use

Keep the cup holders closed. Inju-

ries may result in the event of 

sudden braking, sudden swerv-

ing or an accident.

Bottle holders

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the bottle 

holders

Do not place anything other than 

a bottle in the bottle holders.

Other items may be thrown out of 

the holders in the event of an 

accident or sudden braking and 

cause injury.

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not 

stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass 

and paper cups containing liquid 

in the bottle holders. The contents 

may spill and glasses may break.

■

Rear: When using the sliding 

door

Make sure items in the sliding 

door bottle holder will not interfere 

with the motion of the door before 

operating the door. Items that pro-

trude from the bottle holder may 

prevent door opening or damage 

the vehicle.

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

Front



Rear

Push the lid.



Driver’s side



Front passenger’s side

Door pockets

NOTICE

■

Rear: When using the sliding 

door

Make sure magazines are not 

bent or protruding from the sliding 

door pockets. Do not insert any-

thing too big so that the shape of 

the sliding door pockets is dis-

torted. Such objects may obstruct 

the opening/closing of the sliding 

doors, damage the sliding door 

pockets or the vehicle body, and 

may result in a malfunction.

Conversation mirror

Open tray

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

Front of console box (Type A)



Front of console box (Type B)

Open the lid.



Rear of console box



On the console box

Close the console box.



Under the console box

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open 

tray

Observe the following precautions 

when putting items in the open 

tray. Failure to do so may cause 

items to be thrown out of the tray 

in the event of sudden braking or 

steering. In these cases, the items 

may interfere with pedal operation 

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray 

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray 

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that 

may protrude over the tray’s 

edge.

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Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided for 
securing loose items.

To hang the cargo net, use the 
cargo net hooks and cargo 
hooks.



Pattern 1



Pattern 2



Type A



Type B (vehicles without 
spare tire only)

Engage the latch buckle.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

■

When cargo hooks are not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the 

hooks to their stowed positions 

when not in use.

Cargo net hooks

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the 

hooks to their stowed positions 

when not in use.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

cargo net hooks

Avoid hanging things other than a 

cargo net on them.

Side auxiliary box

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5-4.Using the other interior features

1

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

2

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

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.

■

Automatic light off to prevent 

12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when 

the power switch is turned to OFF, 

the lights will go off automatically 

after 20 minutes.

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

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the hybrid system may not stop nor-

mally.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the vanity lights on 

for extended periods while the 

hybrid system is off.

Power outlet (12 VDC)

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Please use as a power supply 
for electronic devices that use 
less than 120 VAC (power con-
sumption of 1500 W).

■

Using the power outlets



Rear of console box

Open the lid.



Luggage compartment

Open the lid.

■

When turning the power 
outlets on

1

Check that the parking brake 
is engaged, and press the 
power switch while depress-
ing the brake pedal.

2

Check that the READY indi-
cator is illuminated, and 
press the AC120V switch.

The power outlets can be used 

when the indicator on the AC120V 

switch is illuminated.
The power outlets are turned off/on 

each time the AC120V switch is 

pressed.

■

When connecting a device

Open the lid, and fully and 
securely insert the plug of the 
device into the power outlet.

NOTICE

■

When power outlet is not in 

use

To avoid damaging the power out-

let, 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

Do not use an accessory that 

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

hybrid system is off.

Power outlets (120 VAC) 
(if equipped)

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

Rear of console box



Luggage compartment

■

When turning the power 
outlets off

1

Turn the connected devices 
off.

2

Press the AC120V switch to 
turn the power outlets off.

3

Disconnect each plug from 
the power outlet.

4

Close the lid of each power 
outlet.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The READY indicator is illuminated.

■

Rules/regulations regarding 

idling stop

The engine will start automatically to 

charge the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) if its charge becomes low. 

In some municipalities, if the engine 

starts while the vehicle is parked or 

stopped, it may violate local rules or 

regulations regarding idling stop and 

you may be penalized. Make sure to 

check the local rules and regula-

tions before using the power outlets 

while the vehicle is parked or 

stopped.

■

Power outlets

●

When connecting a device, make 

sure that the total power con-

sumption of all devices connected 

to the 120 VAC power outlets is 

less than 1500 W. If a device is 

connected and the power con-

sumption is exceeded, a protec-

tion circuit will cut the power 

supply and the power outlets will 

not be able to be used.

●

Depending on the device to be 

used, the current flow may be high 

and the initial peak wattage may 

exceed 1500 W.

In this case, the protection circuit 

may operate, and the power out-

lets may not be able to be used.

●

Depending on the connected 

device, it may cause interference 

with TV and radio broadcasts.

●

The voltage of the power outlets 

cannot be measured with a com-

mercially available electrical tes-

ter. If it is necessary to check the 

voltage, have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

While a power outlet is being 

used, a cooling fan sound may be 

heard from near a rear seat. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Devices which may not operate 

correctly

The following 120 VAC devices may 

not operate properly even if their 

power consumption is less than 

1500 W:

●

Devices with high initial peak watt-

age

●

Measuring devices that process 

precise data

●

Devices that require an extremely 

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stable power supply

●

Devices that require a constant 

power supply from the power out-

let, such as a device with a timer.

■

When the 120 VAC power out-

lets cannot be used

If the AC120V switch is pressed but 

the switch indicator does not illumi-

nate, the protection circuit may have 

operated.
In this case, perform the appropriate 

procedures as follows.

●

Disconnect the plug of each 

device from the power outlets, 

check that the total power con-

sumption of all devices to be con-

nected to the power outlets is less 

than 1500 W and check that the 

devices are not malfunctioning, 

reconnect the devices and then 

press the AC120V switch again.

●

Check the charge of the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) 

(



P.122). If the charge is low, 

shift the shift lever to P, allow the 

engine to run to charge the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), and then 

press the AC120V switch again.

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun, 

use the air conditioning system to 

sufficiently ventilate or cool the 

interior, and then press the 

AC120V switch again.

●

If the vehicle has been stopped in 

a cold area, to protect the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), the 

power outlets may not be able to 

be used. In this case, drive the 

vehicle for a while to warm up the 

hybrid battery (traction battery), 

and then press the AC120V 

switch again.

If the power outlets cannot be used 

even after performing the appropri-

ate procedures above, have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

WARNING

■

For safe use

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, resulting in death or 

serious injury.

●

Do not use devices such as the 

following when driving:

• Devices which cannot be prop-

erly secured within the vehicle.

• Devices which may distract the 

driver and be a hinderance to 

safe driving, such as a TV, DVD 

player, etc.

• Unsecured devices which gen-

erate heat, such as a toaster, 

microwave, electric heater, 

electric kettle, coffee maker, 

etc., as they may cause burns 

or a fire in the case of sudden 

braking or an accident.

• Devices which may fall under 

the pedals and prevent the 

brake pedal from being 

depressed.

●

Do not use devices which pro-

duce steam while the windows 

are closed. Doing so may cause 

the windows to fog up, reducing 

visibility and making it difficult to 

drive safely. Also, the steam 

may damage or negatively 

affect other devices.

●

Do not connect a malfunctioning 

device to a power outlet, as 

doing so may cause the power 

outlets to become inoperable.

●

Do not disconnect the plug of a 

device while your hands are wet 

or insert a pin or other object 

into the power outlet. Also, if a 

liquid or snow is on the power 

outlet, dry the outlet before 

using it.

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WARNING

●

Do not attempt to modify, disas-

semble or repair a power outlet. 

Also, do not replace the 120 

VAC inverter with a commer-

cially available one. For infor-

mation on repairs, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

Be careful not to get any part of 

your body caught in the power 

outlet lid.

●

Do not let children touch the 

power outlets.

●

Keep the power outlets free of 

dust and foreign matter.

●

If the plug of a device fits 

loosely in a power outlet, even 

though it is fully inserted, 

replace the power outlet. For 

information on replacement, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

Using the power outlets while 

parked or stopped

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to an 

accident, possibly resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Make sure to engage the park-

ing brake and shift the shift 

lever to P.

●

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the READY indica-

tor is illuminated and a device is 

connected to a power outlet.

●

Make sure that the hood is 

closed. As the engine will start 

automatically depending on the 

condition of the vehicle, make 

sure that nothing is left near or 

contacting the exhaust pipes. 

Also, do not put your head or 

hands anywhere inside the 

engine compartment, as the 

cooling fan may operate sud-

denly. Keep hands and clothing 

(especially a tie, scarf, etc.) 

away from the fan as they may 

get caught in a fan.

●

Do not use the power outlets in 

an area with poor ventilation or 

an enclosed area, such as a 

garage without a ventilation or 

exhaust system, or in an area 

where the vehicle may become 

surrounded by snow, as the 

exhaust gasses may accumu-

late, causing a lack of oxygen.

●

Do not use the power outlets if 

the vehicle has a vehicle cover 

installed.

●

Do not sleep in the vehicle while 

using devices such as an elec-

tric heater.

■

Devices to be connected

Make sure to read any instruction 

manual which came with a device 

and observe any warnings on the 

device. Do not connect a device 

to a power outlet if the device is 

malfunctioning or its plug is dam-

aged.
Do not use power outlets for med-

ical devices, as the output of the 

power outlet may be cut, depend-

ing on the condition of the vehicle.

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The USB charging ports are 
used to supply 2.5A (USB Type-
A) or 3.0A (USB Type-C) of 
electricity at 5 V to external 
devices. Use the appropriate 
terminal for each charging port 
type.
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 prop-
erly. Refer to the manual 
included with the device before 
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging 
ports



In the console box

Open the console box lid.

NOTICE

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may lead to the 

power outlets not operating cor-

rectly or damage to the vehicle or 

a connected device.

■

To avoid short circuit or mal-

function

●

Do not set a device which gen-

erates heat near the interior 

components or on a seat. Heat 

may cause these parts to melt 

or burn.

●

Do not use devices which are 

sensitive to vibration or heat in 

the vehicle.

These devices may malfunction 

due to vibration while driving or 

heat while the vehicle is parked 

in the sun.

●

When not using a power outlet, 

make sure to close the cover. If 

foreign matter or a liquid enters 

the power outlet, it may cause a 

malfunction or short circuit.

●

Do not use a multi-point outlet 

adapter as doing so may over-

load the power outlet.

■

When the ambient tempera-

ture is high

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun, 

the power outlets may not be able 

to be used. Sufficiently ventilate 

the interior or use the air condi-

tioning system to cool the interior 

before attempting to use the 

power outlets.

■

When the ambient tempera-

ture is low

If the vehicle has been stopped in 

a cold area, to protect the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), the 

power outlets may not be able to 

be used. In this case, drive the 

vehicle for a while to warm up the 

hybrid battery (traction battery).

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the power outlets lon-

ger than necessary when the 

hybrid system is not running.

USB charging ports

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USB Type-A

USB Type-C



Rear of console box

Open the lid.

USB Type-A

USB Type-C



Luggage compartment

USB Type-A

USB Type-C

■

The USB charging ports can be 

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB 

charging ports may not operate 

correctly

●

USB Type-A: If a device which 

consumes more than 2.5 A at 5 V 

is connected

USB Type-C: If a device which 

consumes more than 3.0 A at 5 V 

is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer, 

such as a USB memory device, is 

connected

●

If the connected external device is 

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external 

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

■

When using the USB charging 

ports in the console box

The USB charging ports can be 

used while the console box lid is 

closed.

A

B

A

B

A

B

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the ports.

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A portable device can be 
charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible 
portable devices according to 
the Wireless Power Consortium, 
such as smartphones and 
mobile batteries, etc., on the 
charge area.

This function cannot be used 
with portable devices that are 
larger than the charging area. 
Also, depending on the portable 
device, it may not operate as 
normal. Please read the opera-
tion manual for portable devices 
to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark 
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

■

Name for all parts

Charge area

Operation indicator light

Power supply switch

NOTICE

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the ports.

●

Rear of console box: 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 exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in 

the vehicle. The temperature 

inside the vehicle may become 

high, resulting in damage to an 

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply 

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an 

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging 

ports for a long period of time 

when the hybrid system is off.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

A

B

C

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Using the wireless charger

1

Press the power supply 
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Switches on and off with each 

press of the power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off, the 

on/off state of the power supply 

switch is memorized.

2

Place the charging side of 
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try plac-

ing the portable device as close to 

the center of the charging area as 

possible.
When charging is complete, the 

operation indicator light (green) 

comes on.

■

Recharging function



When charging is complete 

and after a fixed time in the 
charge suspension state, 
charging restarts.



When the portable device is 
moved, charging is stopped 
for a moment and then it 
restarts.

■

Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

*

: Depending on the portable 

device, there are cases where the 
operation indicator light will con-
tinue being lit up orange even 
after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator 
light flashes

When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an 
orange color.
Handle the error based on the 
following tables.

Operation 

indicator 

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless 
charger power supply 
is off

Green 
(comes 
on)

On Standby (charging 
possible state)

When charging is com-
plete

*

Orange 
(comes 
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the 
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

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• Flashing repeatedly once 

every second (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times 

continuously (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 4 times 

continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge stan-

dard can be used on compatible 

devices.

However, not all Qi standard 

devices and compatibility are guar-

anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and 

smartphones, it is aimed for low 

power electrically supplied portable 

devices of no more than 5W.

■

When covers and accessories 

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where 

cover and accessories not able to 

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type 

of cover and accessory, it may not 

be possible to charge. When 

charging is not performed even with 

the portable device placed on the 

charge area, remove the cover and 

accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters 

the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and 

confirm that the noise has 

decreased. If the noise decreases, 

continuously pushing the power 

supply switch of the wireless char-

ger for 2 seconds, the frequency of 

the charger can be changed and the 

noise can be reduced.Also, on that 

occasion, the operation indicator 

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

If the power 
switch is in ACC: 
Turn the power 
switch to ON.
If the power 
switch is in ON: 
Turn the power 
switch off and 
then back to ON.
If the operation 
indicator light still 
blinks after per-
forming the 
above proce-
dure, contact 
your Toyota 
dealer.

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

A foreign sub-
stance is 
between the por-
table device and 
charge area.

Remove the for-
eign substance 
from between 
portable device 
and the charge 
area.

The portable 
device is out of 
sync due to the 
device being 
shifted from the 
center of the 
charge area.

Place the porta-
ble device near 
the center of the 
charge area.

Suspected 

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the 
wireless charger.

Stop charging at 
once and start 
charging again 
after for a while.

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light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless 

charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be 

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done. 

When the door is opened and 

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless 

charging device and portable 

device will get warmer, however 

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets 

warm while charging, charging 

may stop due to the protection 

function on the portable device 

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device 

drops significantly, charge again.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned 

on, while searching for the portable 

device a sound will be produced, 

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.404

■

Label indicating precautions for 

using the wireless charger

There is a label on the wireless 

charger. Follow the instructions on 

the label.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, 

for safety reasons, the driver 

should not operate the main part 

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac 

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or 

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult 

their physician about the usage of 

the wireless charger. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may 

have an affect on medical 

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a 

possibility of equipment failure 

and damage, catch fire, burns due 

to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic 

objects between the charging 

area and the portable device 

while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic 

objects, etc., to the charger area 

or portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc., 

and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices 

other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for 

disassembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong 

force

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Pull up the tab 

 of the sun-

shade and hook the shade on 
using the anchors.

To retract the sunshade, unhook 
the sunshade and retract it slowly.

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

In the following conditions, it may 

not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully 

charged

●

There is foreign matter between 

the charge area and portable 

device

●

The temperature of the portable 

device gets higher from 

charging

●

The charging surface of the por-

table device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable 

device is out of alignment with 

the charge area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other 

facility that generates strong 

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in 

contact with, or is covered by 

the following metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is 

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When other wireless keys (that 

emit radio waves) are being 

used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-
mentioned, when the charger 
does not perform normally or the 
operation display lamp is flashing 
continuously, it is considered that 
the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact authorized 
Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage 

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, 

such as credit cards, or mag-

netic recording media, etc., 

close to the charger while 

charging, otherwise, data may 

disappear under the influence of 

magnetism. Also, do not bring 

precision instruments such as 

wrist watches, etc., close to the 

charger, as such objects may 

break.

●

Do not leave portable devices in 

the cabin. The temperature 

inside the cabin may become 

high, when under the sun, and 

cause damage to the device.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

When the hybrid system is 

stopped, do not use the wireless 

charger for a long time.

Sunshades

A

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

Rear side windows



Rear quarter windows (if 
equipped)

Fold down the armrest for use.



Type A

An assist grip installed on the 
ceiling can be used to support 
your body while sitting on the 

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation 

of the sunshades

Observe the following precau-

tions:

●

Do not place anything where it 

may hinder the opening/closing 

of the sunshades.

●

Do not attach items to the sun-

shades.

●

Do not apply excessive load to 

the sunshades while they are 

hanging from the hooks.

●

Do not operate the sunshade for 

the rear side windows while the 

sliding door is opening/closing.

●

Do not store the sunshade in a 

tilted position. 

If stored in a tilted position, the 

sunshade screen may become 

creased.

■

To prevent damage to the 

sunshade

Observe the following precau-

tions:

●

Do not use the sunshade when 

either hook is detached. 

When the sliding door is 

opened/closed, the sunshade 

may be damaged.

●

Do not pull on the screen while 

the hooks are attached. 

The screen may be damaged.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

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seat.



Type B

An assist grip installed on the 
pillar can be used when getting 
in or out of the vehicle and oth-
ers.



Type A (rear of console box)



Type B (third seatback)



Type C (luggage compart-
ment)

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Type A: Do not use the assist grip 

when getting in or out of the vehi-

cle 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.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

grocery bag hooks

Type A and B: Do not hang any 

object heavier than 6.6 lb. (3 kg) 

on the grocery bag hook.

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The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.

■

Opening the refrigerator lid

Press the button to open.

■

Turning the refrigerator 
on/off

To turn the cooler mode on, 
press the cooler mode switch 

.

When turned on, the indicator on 
the switch comes on.

To turn the freeze mode on, 
press the freeze mode switch 

.

When turned on, the indicator on 
the switch comes on.

To turn the refrigerator off, press 
the switch which indicator is illu-
minated.

Cooler mode switch

Freeze mode switch

■

The refrigerator can be used 

when

The power switch is in ON.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be 

hanged on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or 

other hard or sharp objects on the 

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may 

become projectiles, causing death 

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Coat hooks

●

Do not hang heavy objects on 

the hooks.

●

When using the coat hook in the 

assist grip of the second seats, 

be careful not to get the hooked 

object caught in the sliding 

doors being opened or closed.

Refrigerator (if equipped)

A

B

A

B

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■

Things unsuitable for the refrig-

erator

●

Drinks in unsealed containers

●

Fragile things, perishables or any-

thing with strong odor

■

To use the refrigerator effec-

tively

●

Do not keep too many things in 

the refrigerator.

●

Cool things in advance before it is 

put in the refrigerator. Especially, 

hot things should be cooled off.

●

When storing watery things, wrap 

them up.

●

Before using the freeze mode, 

make sure that all items in the 

cooler box are suitable for freez-

ing.

●

To prevent the inside temperature 

from getting higher, avoid stop-

ping the hybrid system for a long 

time when using the refrigerator.

■

After using the refrigerator

Water droplets inside of the refriger-

ator may cause an odor. It is recom-

mended to frequently wipe off water 

droplets.

■

Cleaning the refrigerator

Clean the inside of the refrigerator 

using a soft cloth dampened with a 

diluted neutral detergent, and then 

make sure to dry.

■

Location of the compo-
nents

Vacuum port

Vacuum cleaner switch

Hose

Cleaning heads

■

Before using the vacuum 
cleaner



Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Make sure the power switch is 
in ON.



Make sure the vacuum dust 
bin is securely installed.



Make sure the pre-filter and 
main-filter are securely 
installed in the dust bin.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Always keep the refrigerator 

closed to reduce the chance of 

injury in case of an accident or 

sudden stop.

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the refrigerator on 

longer than necessary when the 

hybrid system is not running.

Vacuum cleaner (if 
equipped)

A

B

C

D

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■

When using the vacuum 
cleaner

1

Open the lid and install the 
hose and cleaning head.

Make sure that the hose and clean-

ing head are securely installed.

2

Press the switch.

The vacuum cleaner can be used 

when the indicator on the switch is 

illuminated.
The vacuum cleaner is turned 

off/on each time the switch is 

pressed.

■

After using the vacuum 
cleaner

1

Remove the hose and clean-
ing head and stow them.

2

Remove the access panel.

3

Rotate the handle counter-
clockwise, and lift up and pull 
the handle to take out the 
dust bin.

4

Open the lid and check the 
dust bin, and empty it if nec-
essary.

5

To reinstall the dust bin, 
make sure that the handle is 

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in “up” position and put the 
dust bin forward.

6

While pushing the handle 
down, rotate the handle 
clockwise to secure the dust 
bin.

■

Operating conditions of the 

vacuum cleaner

The power switch is in ON.

■

Vacuum filter

Toyota recommends checking or 

changing the filters after every 10 

uses.
Replace the filters if they are 

clogged. New filters are available at 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If the vacuum cleaner does not 

operate properly

Check the following:

●

The vacuum hose is securely 

installed

●

The dust bin is securely installed

●

The filters are not clogged

●

The vacuum hose is not damaged

●

The power switch is in ON, and 

the parking brake is set.

■

Cleaning the vacuum cleaner

Clean the vacuum cleaner using a 

soft cloth dampened with diluted 

neutral detergent, and then make 

sure to dry all the parts. Take care 

not to wet the filter.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vacuum cleaner

●

Do not use the vacuum cleaner 

without dust bin securely 

installed.

●

Do not use the vacuum cleaner 

without both pre-filter and main-

filter installed in the dust bin.

●

Do not vacuum liquids or other 

spills.

●

Do not apply excessive force to 

the vacuum hose.

●

Do not use alcohol or solvent to 

clean the vacuum cleaner.

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*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control 

system in your vehicle has 3 
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different 
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following 
pages to determine the method 
which is appropriate for the 
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is 

NOTICE

●

Do not get the pre-filter and 

main-filter wet, or clean the fil-

ters. If the filters get dirty, con-

tact your Toyota dealer to have 

the filters changed.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Make sure to use the vacuum 

cleaner with the power switch in 

ON.

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can 
be programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate 

garage doors, gates, entry 
doors, door locks, home 
lighting systems, security 
systems, and other devices.

System components

A

B

C

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operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Illuminates above each button 
selected.

HomeLink

®

 icon

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

 is oper-

ating.
When the menu button (



P.189) is 

pressed, the logo disappears even 
while the HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Setting icon

Press the menu button to change 
the setting.

Menu buttons

HomeLink

®

 buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

 

memory

●

The registered codes are not 

erased even if the 12-volt battery 

cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering 
a different code to a HomeLink

®

 

button that already has a code 

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at 

www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-

800-355-3515.

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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.

■

Conforming to federal safety 

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 com-

patible transceiver with any 

garage door opener or device that 

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures 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 program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or 
play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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■

Before programming 
HomeLink

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors, 
gates, or other devices may 
operate. For this reason, 
make sure that people 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 
successful 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.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

2

 through 

4

 must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Vehicles with Digital Rear 
view Mirror: Press the 
HomeLink

®

 button or menu 

button When the HomeLink

®

 

button is pressed: Home-
link

®

 Training Tutorial will be 

displayed to assist you pro-
gramming the HomeLink

®

.

When the menu button is pressed: 
Press the menu button 

 and 

select the “SET UP”. Homelink

®

 

Training Tutorial will be displayed 

to assist you programming the 
HomeLink

®

.

2

Press and release the 
HomeLink

®

 button you want 

to program and check that 
the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes (orange).

3

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.

Programming HomeLink

®

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4

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the remote con-
trol 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)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote 
control transmitter button at 2 
second intervals, repeatedly, 
until the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing 
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

5

Test the HomeLink

®

 opera-

tion by pressing the newly 
programmed button and 
observing the HomeLink

®

 

indicator light:



HomeLink

®

 indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a 
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or 
other device should operate 
when a HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes rapidly: The garage 
door opener or other device is 
equipped with a rolling code. 
To complete programming, 
firmly press and hold the 
HomeLink

®

 button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other 
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

6

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

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code 
system

Two or more people may be 
needed to complete rolling code 
programming.

1

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 

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door opener motor for details.

2

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

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after 

performing 

2

.

3

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 program-
ming.
If the garage door opener 
motor operates when the 
HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door 
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the 
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through 
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only 
available if the garage door 
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device 
compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

1

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

®

, both garage 

door operation indicators will 
flash rapidly (green) and the 
light on the garage door 
opener motor will blink twice, 
indicating that 2-way commu-
nication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 

presses of the HomeLink

®

 button 

after programming has been com-