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■After adjusting the steering

wheel

Steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel

is securely locked.

Adjustment procedure

Otherwise, the steering wheel

may move suddenly, possibly

causing an accident, and resulting

in death or serious injury. Also,

the horn may not sound if the

steering wheel is not securely

locked.

1 Hold the steering wheel and

push the lever down.

Sounding the horn

To sound the horn, press on or

close to the

mark.

2 Adjust to the ideal position by

moving the steering wheel

horizontally and vertically.

4

After adjustment, pull the lever up

to secure the steering wheel.

WARNING

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel

while driving.

Doing so may cause the driver to

mishandle the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

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Inside rear view mir-

Anti-glare function (vehi-

cles with manual anti-

glare inside rear view mir-

ror)

*

ror

*

: If equipped

The rear view mirror’s posi-

tion can be adjusted to

enable sufficient confirma-

tion of the rear view.

Reflected light from the head-

lights of vehicles behind can be

reduced by operating the lever.

Adjusting the height of

rear view mirror

The height of the rear view mir-

ror can be adjusted to suit your

driving posture.

Adjust the height of the rear

view mirror by moving it up and

down.

1 Normal position

2 Anti-glare position

Anti-glare function (vehi-

cles with auto anti-glare

inside rear view mirror)

Responding to the level of

brightness of the headlights of

vehicles behind, the reflected

light is automatically reduced.

WARNING

Changing automatic anti-glare

function mode on/off

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the

mirror while driving.

Doing so may lead to mishandling

of the vehicle and cause an acci-

dent, resulting in death or serious

injury.

When the automatic anti-glare func-

tion is in ON mode, the indicator

illuminates.

The function will set to ON mode

each time the power switch is

turned to ON.

Pressing the button turns the func-

tion to OFF mode. (The indicator

also turns off.)

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Digital Rear-view Mir-

*

ror

*

: If equipped

The Digital Rear-view Mir-

ror is a system that uses the

camera on the rear of the

vehicle and displays its

image on the display of the

Digital Rear-view Mirror.

■To prevent sensor error (vehi-

cles with auto anti-glare inside

rear view mirror)

The Digital Rear-view Mir-

ror can be changed

between optical mirror

mode and digital mirror

mode by operating the

lever.

To ensure that the sensors operate

properly, do not touch or cover

them.

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The Digital Rear-view Mir-

ror allows the driver to see

the rear view despite

obstructions, such as the

head restraints or luggage,

ensuring rear visibility.

Also, the rear seats are not

displayed and privacy of the

passengers is enhanced.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■Before using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror

●Make sure to adjust the mirror

before driving. (P.203)

• Change to optical mirror mode

and adjust the position of the

Digital Rear-view Mirror so that

the area behind your vehicle

can be viewed properly.

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Changing modes

WARNING

• Change to digital mirror mode

and adjust the display settings.

Operate the lever to change

between digital mirror mode and

optical mirror mode.

●As the range of the image dis-

played by the Digital Rear-view

Mirror is different from that of

the optical mirror, make sure to

check this difference before

driving.

System components

1 Digital mirror mode

Displays an image of the area

behind the vehicle.

will illuminate in this mode.

2 Optical mirror mode

Turns off the display of the Digital

Rear-view Mirror allows it to be

used as an optical mirror.

Camera indicator

Indicates that the camera is operat-

ing normally.

■Digital mirror mode operating

Icon display area

condition

Displays icons, adjusting gauge,

etc. (P.203)

The power switch is turned to ON.

When the power switch is changed

from ON to OFF or ACC, the image

will disappear after several seconds.

Select/adjust button

Press to change the setting of the

item you want to adjust.

■When using the Digital Rear-

view Mirror in digital mirror

mode

Menu button

●If it is difficult to see the Digital

Rear-view Mirror image because

water, snow, mud, etc. is stuck to

the camera lens, operate the Digi-

tal Rear-view Mirror camera

washer (P.253) or change to

optical mirror mode.

Press to display the icon display

area and select the item you want

to adjust.

Lever

Operate to change between digital

mirror mode and optical mirror

mode.

●When the back door is open, the

Digital Rear-view Mirror image

may not display properly. Before

driving, make sure the back door

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is closed.

●If the display is difficult to see due

to reflected light, close the elec-

tronic sunshade for the panoramic

moon roof (if equipped).

●Any of the following conditions

may occur when driving in the

dark, such as at night. None of

them indicates that a malfunction

has occurred.

• Colors of objects in the displayed

image may differ from their actual

color.

Adjusting the mirror

■ Adjusting the mirror height

• Depending on the height of the

lights of the vehicle behind, the

area around the vehicle may

appear white and blurry.

• Automatic image adjustment for

brighter surrounding image may

cause flickering.

If it is difficult to see the displayed

image or flickering bothers you,

change to optical mirror mode.

The height of the rear view mir-

ror can be adjusted to suit your

driving posture.

Change to optical mirror mode,

adjusting the height of the rear

view mirror by moving it up and

down.

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●The Digital Rear-view Mirror may

become hot while it is in digital

mirror mode.

This is not a malfunction.

●Depending on your physical con-

dition or age, it may take longer

than usual to focus on the dis-

played image. In this case,

change to optical mirror mode.

●Do not let passengers stare at the

displayed image when the vehicle

is being driven, as doing so may

cause motion sickness.

■ Display settings (digital mir-

ror mode)

■When the system malfunctions

Settings of the display in the dig-

ital mirror mode, on/off operation

of the automatic anti-glare func-

tion, etc. can be changed.

If the symbol shown in the illustra-

tion is displayed when using the

Digital Rear-view Mirror in digital

mirror mode, the system may be

malfunctioning. The symbol will dis-

appear in a few seconds. Operate

the lever, change to optical mirror

mode and have the vehicle

1 Press the menu button.

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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The icons will be displayed.

Icons

Settings

Select to enable/disable the

automatic anti-glare func-

*

tion.

Responding to the bright-

ness of the headlights of

vehicles behind, the

reflected light is automati-

cally adjusted.

The automatic anti-glare

function is enabled each

time the power switch is

changed to ON.

2 Press the menu button

repeatedly and select the

item you want to adjust.

3 Press

or

to

Select to display Home-

®

change the setting.

Link Training Tutorial to

assist customers to train

their Garage Door Opener

System. (P.440)

The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately 5

seconds or more.

Icons

Settings

Select to change the lan-

®

guage of the Homelink

Training Tutorial.

Select to adjust the bright-

ness of the display.

*

Select to adjust the area

displayed up/down.

: This is a function for the optical

mirror mode, however, the setting

can also be changed while using

the digital mirror mode.

Select to adjust the area

displayed to the left/right.

■ Enabling/disabling the

automatic anti-glare func-

tion (optical mirror mode)

Select to adjust the angle of

the displayed image.

Select to zoom in/out the

displayed image.

The automatic anti-glare func-

tion in the optical mirror mode

can be enabled/disabled. The

setting can be changed in both

the digital mirror mode and the

optical mirror mode.

 When using the digital mirror

mode

P.203

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malfunctioning, do not touch or

cover them.

 When using the optical mirror

mode

1 Press the menu button.

The setting display will be dis-

played.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■While driving

2 Press

or

to

●Do not adjust the position of the

Digital Rear-view Mirror or

adjust the display settings while

driving.

Stop the vehicle and operate

the Digital Rear-view Mirror

control switches.

Failure to do so may cause a

steering wheel operation error,

resulting in an unexpected acci-

dent.

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enable (“ON”)/disable

(“OFF”) the automatic anti-

glare function.

The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately 5

seconds or more.

■Adjusting the display (digital

mirror mode)

●Always pay attention to the

●The icons will disappear if a button

is not operated for approximately

5 seconds or more.

vehicle’s surroundings.

The size of the vehicles and other

objects may look different when in

digital mirror mode and optical

mirror mode.

●If the displayed image is adjusted,

it may appear distorted. This is not

a malfunction.

When backing up, make sure to

directly check the safety of the

area around your vehicle, espe-

cially behind the vehicle.

●If the brightness of the Digital

Rear-view Mirror is set too high, it

may cause eye strain. Adjust the

Digital Rear-view Mirror to an

appropriate brightness. If your

eyes become tired, change to

optical mirror mode.

Additionally, if a vehicle

approaches from the rear in the

dark, such as at night, the sur-

rounding area may appear dim.

●The brightness of the Digital Rear-

view Mirror will change automati-

cally according to the brightness

of the area in front of your vehicle.

■To prevent the light sensors

from malfunctioning

To prevent the light sensors from

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■Cleaning the camera with

washer fluid

WARNING

■To prevent causes of fire

●When cleaning the camera, it may

be difficult to see the image due to

the washer fluid. Therefore, take

care in the surrounding area while

driving.

If the driver continues using the

Digital Rear-view Mirror while

smoke or odor comes from the

mirror, it may result in fire. Stop

using the system immediately and

contact your Toyota dealer.

●If washer fluid remains on the

camera lens surface after clean-

ing, the image may be difficult to

see at night due to the height or

inclination of the headlights of the

vehicle behind. In this case,

Cleaning the Digital Rear-

view Mirror

change to optical mirror mode.

●Some dirts may not be removed

completely after cleaning. In this

case, rinse the camera lens with a

large quantity of water and then

wipe it clean with a soft cloth

dampened with water.

■ Cleaning the mirror surface

If the mirror surface is dirty, the

image on the display may be dif-

ficult to see.

Wipe the mirror surface gently

using a soft dry cloth.

●Washer fluid is sprayed onto the

camera lens surface. Therefore,

the ice, snow, etc. adhering

around the camera cannot be

removed.

■ Cleaning the camera

If it is difficult to see the Digital

Rear-view Mirror image

because water, snow, mud, etc.

is stuck to the camera lens,

operate the Digital Rear-view

Mirror camera washer or

change to optical mirror mode.

(P.253)

NOTICE

■To prevent the Digital Rear-

view Mirror from malfunction-

ing

●Do not use detergents, such as

thinner, benzene, and alcohol to

clean the mirror. They may dis-

color, deteriorate or damage the

mirror surface.

■The camera

●Do not smoke, use matches,

use cigarette lighters or allow

open flames near the mirror. It

may damage the mirror or

cause a fire.

The camera for the Digital Rear-

view Mirror is located as shown.

●Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the mirror.

■To prevent the camera from

malfunctioning

●Observe the following precau-

tions, otherwise the Digital

Rear-view Mirror may not oper-

ate properly.

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●Do not block the vent holes of

NOTICE

the mirror. Otherwise, the mirror

may be hot, leading to a mal-

function or a fire.

• Do not strike or hit the camera

or subject it to a strong impact,

as the camera installation posi-

tion and angle may be changed.

• Do not remove, disassemble or

modify the camera.

• When washing the camera,

rinse it with a large quantity of

water and then wipe it clean

with a soft cloth dampened with

water.

Do not strongly rub the camera

lens, as it may be scratched and

will not be able to transmit a

clear image.

• Do not allow organic solvent,

car wax, window cleaner or

glass coat to adhere to the cam-

era cover. If this happens, wipe

it off as soon as possible.

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• Do not apply hot water to the

camera in cold weather, as the

sudden change of temperature

may cause the camera to not

operate properly.

• When using a high pressure

washer to wash the vehicle, do

not directly spray the camera

and its surrounding area, as

doing so may cause the camera

to not operate properly.

●Do not subject the camera to a

strong impact as this could

cause a malfunction.

If this happens, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

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If you notice any symptoms

If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following

table for the likely cause and the solution.

If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

Clean the mirror surface

gently, using a soft dry

cloth.

The mirror surface is dirty.

Change to optical mirror

mode.

Sunlight or headlights are shin- (If the light is coming

ing directly into the Digital Rear- through the panoramic

view Mirror.

moon roof [if equipped],

close the electronic sun-

shade.)

• The vehicle is in a dark area.

• The vehicle is near a TV

tower, broadcasting station,

electric power plant, or other

location where strong radio

waves or electrical noise may

be present.

The image is

difficult to see.

Change to optical mirror

• The temperature around the mode.

camera is extremely high/low. (Change back to digital

• The ambient temperature is mirror mode when the

extremely low.

conditions have

improved.)

• It is raining or humid.

• Sunlight or headlights are

shining directly into the cam-

era lens.

• The vehicle is under fluores-

cent lights, sodium lights,

mercury lights, etc.

• Operate the dedicated

camera cleaning

washer and clean the

camera lens. (P.253)

• Change to optical mirror

mode.

Foreign matters such as water

droplets or dust is on the cam-

era lens.

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Symptom

Likely cause

Solution

The back door is not fully

closed.

Fully close the back door.

The image is

out of align-

ment.

Change to optical mirror

mode and have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

The camera or its surrounding

area has received a strong

impact.

The display is

Change to optical mirror

mode and have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

dim and

is

The system may be malfunc-

tioning.

displayed.

goes off.

Reducing the cabin tem-

perature is recom-

mended to reduce the

temperature of the mirror.

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The Digital Rear-view Mirror is

extremely hot.

(

will disappear when

the mirror becomes cool.)

If does not disappear

(The display will gradually

become more dim. If the tem-

perature continues to increase,

the Digital Rear-view Mirror will

turn off.)

is dis-

played.

even though the mirror is

cool, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Change to optical mirror

mode and have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toy-

ota dealer.

(To change to optical mir-

ror mode, press and hold

the menu button for

approximately 10 sec-

onds.)

The lever can-

not be oper-

ated properly.

The lever may be malfunction-

ing.

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Outside rear view mir-

rors

Adjustment procedure

1 To select a mirror to adjust,

turn the switch.

The rear view mirror’s posi-

tion can be adjusted to

enable sufficient confirma-

tion of the rear view.

■Defogging the mirrors

The outside rear view mirrors can

be cleared using the mirror defog-

gers. Turn on the rear window

defogger to turn on the outside rear

view mirror defoggers.

Left

(P.404)

Right

WARNING

2 To adjust the mirror, operate

■Important points while driving

the switch.

Observe the following precautions

while driving.

Failing to do so may result in loss

of control of the vehicle and cause

an accident, resulting in death or

serious injury.

●Do not adjust the mirrors while

driving.

●Do not drive with the mirrors

folded.

●Both the driver and passenger

side mirrors must be extended

and properly adjusted before

driving.

Up

Right

Down

Left

■When the mirror defoggers

are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror

surfaces, as they can become

very hot and burn you.

■Mirror angle can be adjusted

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

Folding the mirrors

Push the mirror back in the

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direction of the vehicle’s rear.

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