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Spark ignition system of your Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobiletwoway radio system
As the installation of a mobile twoway radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system / sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, antilock brake
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensi oner sys-
tem and Toyota hybrid system, be sure to check with
your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is
scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they
are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to
have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten-
sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service
shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your
vehicle.
CAUTION
When your vehicle or battery needs to be dis-
posed of, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid vehicle batteries must be collected
through Toyota dealers. If your vehicle is dis-
posed of without dismantling, someone could
receive an electric shock by touching the high
voltage parts of the hybrid vehicle battery. If the
battery is not disposed of properly, its contents
can cause death or serious injury.

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2.Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Running mode selector lever
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Auxiliary boxes
10. Tilt steering lock release lever 11. Hood lock release lever
12. Parking brake pedal
13. Window lock switch
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1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switch
3. Rear window defogger switch
4. Trip meter reset button
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Multiinformation display
7. km/h or MPH button
8. Security indicator light
9. Clock
10. Car audio 11. Air conditioning controls
12. Auxiliary box
13. Power outlet
14. Ignition switch
15. Cruise control switch
16. Power rear view mirror control switch
17. Instrument panel light control dial
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4.Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and Multiinformation display
or
orBrake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗1
High coolant temperature warning light (in red)∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Antilock brake system warning light∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light Turn signal indicator lights SRS warning light
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When you put the running mode selec-
tor lever in “B” position and release
your foot from the accelerator pedal,
engine braking will be applied. Howev-
er, during the high speed driving you
may feel that deceleration by engine
braking is less than that of ordinary
vehicle.
Drive your vehicle without hard accel-
eration if the output control warning
light
() is on.
The hybrid vehicle battery temperature is
low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery
capacity is decreased with the selector
lever at “R” during driving. If this occurs,
the output control warning light comes on.
If the output control warning light is on,
the hybrid system output is limited. Drive
your vehicle without hard acceleration.
Vehicle performance might be reduced sig-
nificantly especially when backing up.
Be sure to put the running mode selec-
tor lever in “P” position when parking.
With the selector lever in “N” position, the
hybrid vehicle battery assembly is not
charged, even if the gasoline engine is
operating. You cannot run your vehicle if
the selector lever is left in “N” position for
a long time because the hybrid vehicle
battery assembly will be discharged. When you leave your vehicle, apply the
parking brake with the running mode
selector lever in “P” position and be
sure to remove the key and lock all the
doors.
When you leave the the ignition key in the
“ACC” or “ON” position if the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating, the hybrid system
may not start because the auxiliary bat-
tery will be discharged.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle, be
sure to shut off the hybrid system.
Be sure to put the running mode
selector lever in “P” position be-
cause the vehicle can start with the
“READY” light on and the engine
stopped (no engine sound and
vibration). When the “READY” light
is on, if you leave your vehicle with
the running mode selector lever in
a position other than “P” and “N”,
the vehicle will creep and start
abruptly with the accelerator pedal
being depressed by mistake. It may
cause death or serious injury.
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If the multiinformation display shows
a message, the master warning light
() comes on in the instrument clus-
ter. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
When you leave your vehicle, or stop
or park for a while, put the selector
lever in “P”.
Charging is necessary. With the selec-
tor lever in “N” position, charging will
not be applied. The electric generator
operates in “P”, “D” or “B” position. If
you continue driving, put the selector
lever in “D” or “B” position and depress
the accelerator pedal. Do not leave it
in “N” position. When driving in traffic
jam, run in “D” position.

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Do not put the luggage on the package
tray behind the rear seatback.
An air vent is provided on the package
tray behind the rear seatback to cool
the hybrid vehicle battery. If this vent
is covered with something, the hybrid
vehicle battery will overheat resulting in
a reduction of the output performance
of the hybrid system.
Do not apply water or put foreign ob-
jects over the air vent. Otherwise, it
may affect the hybrid vehicle battery
adversely and cause damage.
You may hear a cooling fan noise from
the air vent.For vehicle repairs or maintenance, be
sure to consult your Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle is beyond repair because
of accident or something, be sure to
consult your Toyota dealer.
As sealed NickelMetal hydride batteries
are used, be sure to consult your Toyota
dealer when disposing of your vehicle.
CAUTION
If you are involved in an accident,
follow these precautions.
Move the vehicle to a safe place
and perform the followings to re-
duce the risk of high voltage elec-
tricity leakage.
 Depress the brake pedal and put the
selector lever in “P” position.
 Apply the parking brake.
 Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”
and remove the key.
If your vehicle has experienced ma-
jor damage, you may get an electric
shock. To prevent this, never touch
the high voltage parts (hybrid ve-
hicle battery assembly, etc.) or
cables (orange color) connecting
these parts. If some exposed elec-
tric wiring is protruding inside or
outside of the vehicle, an electric
shock may also occur. Never touch
them.
If the fluid leaks or gets in some
part of the vehicle, never touch it
because it may be electrolyte
(strong alkali) from the hybrid ve-
hicle battery. If it gets on your skin
or eyes, wash off immediately with
a large amount of water, if possible,
with boric acid solution, and get
immediate medical attention in or-
der to help avoid serious injury.
If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish
it using a fire extinguisher for the
exclusive use on electric fires. As
a small amount of water may be
dangerous, use a large amount of
water, for example from a fire hy-
drant, or wait for a firefighting
team arrival.

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12.Keys
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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with builtin transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the trunk. A transponder chip for the hybrid vehicle
immobiliser system has been placed in the
head of the master and sub keys. These
chips are required for the system to func-
tion correctly, so be careful not to lose
these keys. If you make your own dupli-
cate key, you will not be able to cancel
the system or start the hybrid system.
To protect items locked in the trunk when
using valet parking, leave the sub key
with the attendant.
Since the doors and trunk can be locked
without a key, you should always carry a
spare master key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
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NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:

When starting the hybrid system,
do not use the key with a key ring
resting on the key grip and do not
press the key ring against the key
grip. Doing so may prevent the hy-
brid system from starting.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
All the doors lock and unlock simulta-
neously with either front door. In the driv-
er’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-
cession will unlock all the doors simulta-
neously.The driver ’s window can be opened and
closed from outside the vehicle using a
key. For details, see “Power windows” on
page 28 in this section.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-
SIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
The driver ’s door can be opened by pull-
ing the inside door handle even if the lock
knob is depressed.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the ve-
hicle.
The door cannot be locked if you leave
the key in the ignition switch.
14.Side doors—