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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
about 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from
ON to ACC or OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake
Automatic transmission
“S” position:
+: Upshift
-: Downshift
“S” (Sequential) mode
Pull shift lever toward “-” and release to downshift
(increases power going uphill, or provides engine
braking downhill). Push shift lever toward “+” and
release to upshift. For best fuel economy during
normal driving conditions, always drive with the
shift lever in the “D” position.
Park
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Reverse
Neutral
Drive
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R
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D
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The ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal
depressed.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return
lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock release lever
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minutes set
:00-Minutes round off
Push to shift lever to the left from “D” position.
“S”
“D”
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®
)* (if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license
from HomeLink
®
* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com.
*HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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