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(k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bag and front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving. If the light stays on, it indicates that the
SRS driver and front passenger airbag
system and/or front passenger occupant
classification system and “AIRBAG ON”
and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights have a
problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side
airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag
system have a problem.
(l) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi
−information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 in this Section for
instructions.)
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light and master warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the hybrid system.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on. The SRS warning light goes
off after about 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position briefly and firmly.
All of the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the red brake system warning light
and driver ’s seat belt reminder light go off
when the “READY” light comes on.
The driver ’s seat belt reminder light goes
off when the driver ’s seat belt is fastened.
The red brake system warning light goes
off when the parking brake is released.

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The following modes are displayed
when you push the mode button with
the ignition switch on. Each time you
push the button, the display toggles
through these modes.
In case your vehicle has a system mal-
function or if there is some information
to relate to inform, a warning message
appears on the display. See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 for details.
(a) Odometer and trip meter (enlarged
character)
(b) Energy monitor
(c) Outside temperature
(d) Current fuel consumption
The displayed values of the fuel consump-
tion indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and
road conditions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last
previously used mode is just before the
ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the multi −information
display, the display will automatically be
set to the initial mode.
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When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the display
will be reduced.
You can adjust the brightness of the dis-
play. To adjust the brightness, see “Instru-
ment panel light control” on page 134.
CAUTION
Be sure to adjust the display only
when the vehicle is stopped.
(a) Odometer and two trip meters
The odometer and two trip meters ap-
pear on the display.
See “—Odometer and two trip meters” on
page 154 for details.
(b) Energy monitor
The operating condition of the hybrid
system appears on the display.
See “Energy monitor” on page 2 for de-
tails. (c) Outside temperature
(“OUTSIDE TEMP”)
Outside temperature appears on the
display.
The displayed temperature ranges from
− 30 C ( −22 F) up to 50 C (122 F). If the
temperature does not appear on the dis-
play or it shows “ −−”, take your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
(d) Current fuel consumption (“CURRENT”)
The current fuel consumption is calcu-
lated and displayed based on distance
and fuel consumption for 2 seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be
shown in some cases.

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These meters appear on the multiinfor-
mation display.
1. Odometer—Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since
the last time each trip meter was set
to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected.
3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change
the meter display.
Every time you push lightly on the trip
meter reset knob, the display toggles
as shown in the illustration.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the meter A reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.
—Odometer and two trip meters
Standard
character
Enlarged
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MessageStatusAction
(m)Transmission is out of the “P” position
when starting the hybrid system.Shift the transmission to the “P” position when starting
the hybrid system.
(n)Fuel door is left open.Close the fuel door.

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(m)
This message is to remind the driver
that the transmission is not in the “P”
position when starting the vehicle.
If the transmission is not in the “P” posi-
tion, the message appears with the master
warning light and warning tone when you
turn the ignition to “START”.
If the message appears, put the trans-
mission in the “P” position and turn
the ignition to “START” again. For the
hybrid system starting procedure, see
“How to start the hybrid system” on
page 326 in Section 3.
(n)
This message is to remind the driver
that the fuel filler door is open.
The message appears with the master
warning light and warning tone in the fol-
lowing cases.
1. When you start the vehicle with the fuel door left open after refueling.
2. When you leave the fuel door open for more than 30 minutes during refueling. In case 1, stop the vehicle and close
the fuel lid. In case 2, the internal valve
in the fuel tank is closed. You must
remove the fuel nozzle, tighten the fuel
tank cap and close the fuel door. If
refueling is not completed you must
start refueling from the beginning.
CAUTION
Do not continue to refuel in case 2.
Fuel may spray out of the fuel open-
ing if you refuel the vehicle.

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(b) Normal driving
1. Start the hybrid system as instructed in “How to start the hybrid system” on
page 326 in Section 3. The transmis-
sion must be in “P”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting. (c) Using engine braking
To use engine braking intentionally, down-
shift the transmission to “B” position and
take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
During high speed driving you may feel
that engine braking is less effective than
that of ordinary vehicle.
Do not continue normal driving with the
transmission in “B” for a long time.
This may cause decreased fuel econo-
my.CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
tion.
When turning the hybrid system off, put
the transmission in the “P” position.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into “P” position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(f) Good driving practice
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the hybrid
system on. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.

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The trip information indicates the fol-
lowing information.
1. Outside temperature
2. Average fuel consumption
3. Current fuel consumption
4. Driving time
5. Air conditioning system on—The air conditioned temperature is displayed.
Air conditioning system off—The air
conditioned temperature is not dis-
played.
Every time you push the “INFO” button,
the display toggles through this informa-
tion.
The displayed values in the trip informa-
tion indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and
road conditions.
You can adjust the air conditioned temper-
ature while the trip information is operat-
ing. When 5 seconds has been passed
after adjusting the temperature or when
pushing the “INFO” button, the display will
be back to the trip information.
Tr ip in f o rmat io n (t yp e A)