How to connect to Bluetooth in Toyota?
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Toyota Vehicle
Bluetooth functionality is a must have for any modern vehicle. How any given company goes about integrating it will be different though. As a result, the process for actually connecting your device to your vehicle can require a completely different set of steps. But don’t worry, we’re here to walk you through it.
Here’s how to connect to Bluetooth in your Toyota.
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Connecting Your Smartphone to Toyota Bluetooth
Once you know what to do, connecting your device via Bluetooth is pretty straightforward. Choose either Android or iPhone and follow those directions. Remember that you’ll need to create a Toyota EntuneTM account to utilize phone apps in your Toyota vehicle.
Android Directions
On Your Android:
- Select “Settings”
- Turn on “Bluetooth”
- Press “Scan for devices”
On Your Toyota Touchscreen
- Push “SETUP”
- Select “Bluetooth”
- Pick “Add New Device”
- Press “Make this system discoverable”
Select “Car Multimedia” on your Android. Accept the paring request on your phone and hit “Accept” on your Toyota touchscreen. Your phone and Toyota are now paired!
iPhone Directions
On Your iPhone:
- Select “Settings”
- Turn on “Bluetooth”
On Your Toyota Touchscreen
- Push “SETUP”
- Select “Bluetooth”
- Pick “Add New Device”
- Press “Make this system discoverable”
Hit “Car Multimedia” on your iPhone, and then select “Pair.” Back on your Toyota touchscreen, press “Accept.” Your iPhone and Toyota have successfully paired.
EntuneTM App Suite and Hands-Free Bluetooth
To utilize apps on your phone with your Toyota, you’ll need a USB cable. The Bluetooth set up earlier was specifically for hands-free EntuneTM operation. It enables voice command functionality for your EntuneTM, that way you can keep your eyes and focus where it’s needed most: on the road.
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How to reset Toyota Camry maintenance light?
Resetting the Maintenance Required Light in your Toyota Camry
Dashboard lights coming on is always a little spooky. Even if you take good care of your car, sometimes things just happen. However, not all dash lights mean something is terribly wrong; some are just reminders. The maintenance required light is one of them. But that doesn’t mean you want it on all the time. Here’s how to reset a Toyota Camry maintenance light.
Resetting Toyota Camry Maintenance Light
- Make sure odometer (ODO) is displaying total mileage (usually the ‘A’ display).
- Turn off vehicle, if on.
- While vehicle is off, press and hold ODO reset / readout button
- Continuing to hold down ODO button, turn the key in ignition. until dash lights come on. Do not start the vehicle .
- ODO display will blink a few times then start show all zeros.
- After ODO has begun to display zeros, release ODO button and turn the key back to ‘off’ position.
- ‘MAINT REQD’ light will now be off.
What ‘MAINT REQD’ Means
The ‘MAINT REQD’ light comes on every 5000 miles from the last time it was reset. It in no way indicates any system malfunction; it is simply a mileage counter intended to remind the user that an oil change is necessary. If you’ve always had your Toyota serviced by a technician, he or she resets it after every oil change. It should be noted that 5000 miles is not necessarily the mileage at which you should change your oil. Consult the owner’s manual and your regular mechanic to determine how often the oil in your Camry should be changed.
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What is Toyota HomeLink?
If you’re shopping for a new vehicle and have been looking at Toyota models, you might’ve encountered a feature known as HomeLink. If you’re curious as to what exactly this feature is, we can certainly answer that for you. HomeLink is a type of rearview mirror that comes on many Toyota models, equipped with buttons and technology that lets you link your vehicle to certain aspects of your home, most notably your garage door. READ MORE: about Other Toyota Technologies
HomeLink Features
As mentioned, the primary function of the HomeLink rearview mirror is the integrated garage door opener. Rather than having a clunky opener clipped to your visor, your HomeLink mirror comes with some buttons that allow you to sync your Toyota vehicle to your garage, letting you press a simple button and open or close it. However, garage doors aren’t the only things that HomeLink can adjust.
You can also set up your HomeLink system to control property gates, exterior lighting, interior lights, your alarm system and much more. Another added bonus of the HomeLink functions over your clunky old garage opener is that this doesn’t require batteries, so you never have to worry about getting home and realizing you can’t get your car in the garage until you run back out for new batteries.
How to Program
If you ever have issues programming your HomeLink, you can, of course, give us a call here at the shop. However, it’s not as difficult as it might seem. The video below will walk you through the process of programming your HomeLink system, but you can also find more detailed instructions for your specific Toyota model by clicking one of the links on the HomeLink Toyota page – which you can find right here.
What does the VSC light on my Toyota mean?
How to Fix the VSC Light in Your Toyota
Your heart always tends to skip a beat when you notice a new light is on in your instrument panel. Then you usually ask yourself a bunch of questions that you don’t have answers to: Was this light on before and I just didn’t notice? Can I keep driving? How do I fix this? Will it be expensive? One light that comes on quite a bit for many Toyota owners is the VSC OFF light.
Well, here’s what the VSC light on your Toyota means and how to fix it.
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What does VSC mean?
VSC is short for ‘Vehicle Stability Control,’ which is the stability control system that Toyota uses in their vehicles. Stability control helps your vehicle maintain traction and control by reducing-or completely cutting-power sent to your wheels. It does this by automatically applying brake pressure on up to three wheels. The purpose of the system is to keep your vehicle headed where your wheels are pointed. It’s an essential safety feature that been mandated by law-at least in the USA-since 2012. Naturally, VSC OFF means that the stability control on your Toyota is off.
VSC Light Easy Fix
There will be a button either by your shifter or your steering wheel (depending on the model year of the Toyota) that has the same icon as the light in your gauges. Once you’ve located it:
- Make sure you are completely stopped. Put the car in park if you can.
- Press and hold the VSC button for a few seconds.
- The TRAC OFF and VSC OFF indicator light will come on. Both systems are now off.
- Press the VSC button again. Both lights will turn off and the systems are now reengaged.
If the VSC OFF light is still on, it may be a bug with your vehicle’s computer or a malfunction with your vehicle’s VSC system. Take your vehicle into your local Toyota service center to have a certified technician run the codes and pinpoint the issue. It is safe to drive your Toyota while the VSC OFF light is on, however, we recommend cautious driving, especially in poor weather.
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How to Pair Your iPhone to Toyota Entune
Step by Step Instructions on Pairing Your Phone to Bluetooth
Today’s vehicles offer us a number of conveniences all designed to make our everyday tasks easier. From driver-assistance technologies to innovative infotainment systems there are few things that vehicles can’t do nowadays. One of the best additions to models across the market is Bluetooth. Now we can safely use our phones to make calls, reply to messages and even play our music. Pairing your phone to Toyota Bluetooth is simple and quick. Take a look at our step by step instructions on pairing your phone to Bluetooth and start utilizing your vehicle’s convenient and stress-free features.
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Pairing Smartphone and Bluetooth Directions
Before trying to pair your phone to Bluetooth in your Toyota, make sure that your vehicle is in park.
- Turn iPhone Bluetooth ON
- Go to SETTINGS
- Select BLUETOOTH
- Turn Bluetooth toggle to ON position
- Turn on Bluetooth on the Entune system
- Select the APPS button
- Select SETUP
- Press BLUETOOTH
- Choose ADD to connect iPhone
- Connect Toyota Entune to your iPhone
- Select TOYOTA VEHICLE from Bluetooth devices list
- Entune system will confirm it’s paired to iPhone
- You may be prompted to verify PIN matches on both Entune and iPhone screen
Once you are connected you can now enjoy hands-free calling, audio streaming, SMS text, and various other features through your Entune infotainment system in your Toyota. To see phone compatibility and more pairing instructions check out Toyota’s Bluetooth Support page here.
Be sure to check out our blog for more tips and tricks or to read more information on Toyota’s various technology and safety features. If you have any issues pairing your smartphone to Bluetooth in your Toyota, please feel free to contact us and will be happy to assist you. Interested in the Entune system from Toyota? Stop by for a test drive and try it out for yourself
Toyota Entune 3.0 Features
At the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, Toyota showed off the future of driver-vehicle interaction including the new third-generation Entune 3.0. It will have more features, more functions, and greater connectivity than ever before and is leading the way in personal mobility in vehicles. Toyota’s new Entune 3.0 will have many features that will make just about everything more convenient for the driver and passengers of Toyota vehicles. Take a look at Entune 3.0’s features.
Toyota Battery Life Expectancy and Replacement
How Long Does a Toyota Battery Last?
Chances are you haven’t thought about your Toyota’s battery in a while. Don’t worry, our vehicle’s battery is usually forgotten about unfortunately until something goes wrong. We all know a vehicle’s battery is important because without it our vehicle won’t start and if it doesn’t start then that means we are not driving anywhere. It is important though that we take care of our battery, have it tested and of course replaced when it is time but how long does a Toyota battery last?
We look at all the things you need to know about your Toyota battery include its life expectancy, warning signs and more.
On average, new vehicle batteries last 3 to 5 years, assuming that they are properly cared for. To maximize battery life, there are a few things that you can do.
- Periodically clean the terminals
- Avoid draining your battery
- Avoid short trips
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How Long Does a Toyota Prius Battery Last?
The Toyota Prius is a little different than the normal Toyota vehicle as it has two batteries. A high-voltage battery is used to run the car and a low voltage battery is used to run the computers. The low voltage battery is basically a standard car battery, which means that it will need replacing every 3 to 5 years. The high voltage battery is what makes the hybrid powertrain go and it is a nickel metal hydride until that should last for 150,000 miles.
Toyota Battery Service near Chicago, IL
If you are in the Chicago and surrounding area and are looking for battery service for your Toyota vehicle then contact us at Arlington Toyota. We sell TrueStart batteries which include free installation and we often run service specials on battery tests which provide you with accurate diagnostic battery test information on the health of your battery. You may view our service specials through our website as well as schedule a service appointment. Contact us today if you have any questions.
What are Toyota SofTex Seats?
Toyota SofTex vs Leather vs Cloth Seats
The interior can say a lot about a vehicle and certain materials and colors can really add that extra sporty, modern or luxury look that you are wanting. Choosing a vehicle is half of the fun because once you choose your perfect vehicle then you have to decide on exterior color, trim, interior options and more. Toyota has a couple of interior upholstery options that can fit into any lifestyle. While many of us know the basic qualities and differences between leather and cloth, many may not know what Toyota’s SofTex material offers. Find out the differences between Toyota’s SofTex, leather and cloth seating and choose for yourself what material is the best option for you.
Toyota SofTex Interior
Toyota’s SofTex interior is a synthetic leather seat material that is designed for wear, easy cleaning and resisting spills. SofTex weighs about half as much as genuine leather and is soft to the touch. SofTex leather generates about 85% fewer CO2 emissions and 99% fewer Volatile Organic Compounds than conventional synthetic leather. SofTex material also does not include any animal-based material. A benefit of SofTex seats that customers love is that SofTex material reflects sunlight which means they do not get warm like traditional leather seats do.
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Cloth Seating
Toyota Leather Interior
Aside from giving off a luxury, classic look on the interior of your vehicle, leather seats have many benefits to customers. Leather seats are easy to clean and stains such as spilled drinks or any other liquid do not soak into the leather material as they do with cloth seats. Leather seats also help to minimize the level of allergens within a vehicle and provide extra comfort to passengers due to the supportive and thick material. Some downsides of leather seats include heating up in the summer months and being cold in winter months but with the addition of heated and cooled seats, this can quickly solve the problem. Leather seats do have to be properly maintained as well as they can fade and look worn over time.
Toyota Cloth Interior
Cloth upholstery is often a popular choice because of its affordability as it is the option with the lowest cost. Cloth seats are also comfortable and due to the material, there is no sticking, sliding around or burning associated with cloth seats. Cloth materials also don’t have to be maintained but cloth is easier to stain and absorbs odor, while leather doesn’t stain or absorb odor.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Test Drive
Choosing an interior fabric comes down to your preference though your lifestyle should be taken into account. While leather seats may cost a little more the added features of the leather material may be worthwhile to you and your lifestyle. Contact us at Arlington Toyota to talk with a team member about interior options and come visit us and try out the various interior options for yourself.
How to Clean Foggy Headlights
How to Clean Your Toyota Headlights with Household Items
Headlights are essential for lighting up your vehicle’s front end so you can easily see the road ahead. Of course they are also essential for other drivers to be able to see you driving during the night or whenever visibility is low. Headlights may be something that is forgotten quite easily but over time your headlights will become yellow or foggy due to oxidization. There are numerous products that one can buy to clean their headlights but did you know that you can also use a number of household items to clean them? Check out our how to clean your Toyota headlights with household items. Be sure to check out our blog for more Toyota tips.
How to Clean Headlights with Baking Soda
Put about 5 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl and apply enough warm water to form a paste. After you’ve give your headlights a basic cleaning, apply the baking soda paste to your headlights with a corner of your sponge. Polish your headlights with a clean cloth using small circular motions. Repeat this step as often as needed until you see the results you want. Wash the headlights with dish soap and warm water after and your headlights will be sparkling like new.
How to Clean Headlights with Vinegar
Take off your headlights cover and immerse it in a white vinegar bath and leave it there for about an hour. Use a rough sponge to rub away the grime and re-install the cover. The vinegar’s acidity should loosen any caked-on filth.
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How to Clean Headlights with Toothpaste
Take some toothpaste and apply some directly on your headlights. Start from the middle and spread out toward the corners of the headlights, making circular motions with a soft, dry cloth. Continue until the toothpaste is completely wiped away and see the sparkling results.
Cleaning your headlights is easy and with the ability to clean them with household products, chances are that you will have something in your home to clean them with at any time. Remember to make sure that your headlights are clean and clear to help keep not only yourself but drivers around you safe while driving in poor visibility situations. If you have a cracked or scratched headlight, give us a call at Arlington Toyota and let us help get you some new headlights.
Easy Steps to Clean Coffee Stains
How to Remove Coffee Stains From Car Seats
If coffee is an essential part of your morning then you have probably been there when you accidentally spill coffee of your car seats. Don’t worry, it’s a common accident but if you leave the stain untreated it can look unsightly and it can even start to give off a stale odor. No need to get upset or frustrated, we are here to help. Here are steps on how to remove coffee stains from car seats .
- Try to soak up as much as possible with a paper towel, old towel or whatever else you have. Try to get to this right away before the coffee stain dries.
- Use a diluted all purpose cleaner to apply to the affected area. Spray it on, let it sit for a moment then work it in with a microfiber towel. You may need to repeat this step.
- A designated upholstery cleaning product should be applied to the area and worked over with a damp microfiber towel or an appropriate brush.
- After cleaning, use a wet vac with warm water to extract the area. If you do not have a wet vac, using a vacuum cleaner will be just as suitable.
If you do not have designated upholstery cleaner to apply to the coffee stain, then another option would be to mix a solution of 2 parts water, 1 part white vinegar and a squirt of liquid dish soap into a small bowl. This mixture can then be used to clean the coffee stain.
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How to Remove Coffee Stains From Leather Seats
If you have leather seats in you vehicle, then handling a coffee spill is quite different than cloth. While leather is durable, it is also still prone to staining and getting dirty. Here are steps on how to remove coffee stains from leather seats.
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- Wipe up as much of the spill as you can, immediately.
- Ideally, you should use a cleaner made specifically for leather to keep your seats clean and to protect them.
- If you do not have leather cleaner, you can combine I part white vinegar and 2 parts linseed oil in a bowl or spray bottle.
- Use a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub the leather.
- Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to wipe off the cleaning agent.
So if you spill your coffee on your way to work, don’t let it ruin your day. Just remember these quick and easy steps to ensure that your seats remain in their best condition. Remember to look for any spots that splashed up when your coffee spilled as well and clean those as soon as you can. If you have a spill or stain that cannot be undone, then let the professionals help. See our detailing center at Arlington Toyota and let us help you get your car looking like new again.
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