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The rear seat entertainment system is de-
signed for the rear passengers to enjoy
audio and DVD video separately from the
front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can
be operated when the ignition key is in
the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The rear passengers can enjoy all modes
(AM and FM radio, cassette tape player,
compact disc player with changer and
DVD player) on the rear seat entertain-
ment system only if a cassette tape and
a compact disc are loaded in the front
audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can
play DVD video, audio CD, video CD, CD
text, dts−CD or DVD audio only when a
disc is loaded in the DVD player.
You can enjoy videos and sound when
your personal audio system is connected
to the input terminal adapter on the rear
console box. For details, refer to the
manufacturer ’s instructions. You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment
system with commercial hea
dphone. See
“—Headphone ja cks” on page 244 in this
Section for details.
You can also enjoy the rear seat enter-
tainment system with a wireless head-
phone. The wireless headphone can be
used within rear seat. If the signal be-
comes weak, the headphone will mute.
For details, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
With some wireless headphone generally
available in the market, it may be difficult
to catch sound properly. Toyota recom-
mends the use of Toyota genuine wireless
headphone.
You can purchase a wireless headphone
at a Toyota dealer.CAUTION
Do not drive with using the head-
phone. Otherwise, you may be hard
to hear the sound from the outside
while using the headphone and may
cause an accident.
Conversational speech on some
DVDs is recorded at a low volume
to emphasize the impact of sound
effects. If you adjust the volume
assuming that the conversations
represent the maximum volume lev-
el that the DVD will play, you may
be startled by louder sound effects
or when you change to a different
audio source. Be sure to adjust the
volume with this in mind.
Make sure the volume is not in-
creased, before you turn on the
headphone.

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2. Remove the discharged batteries and
put in the new batteries as shown.
Install the cover.
NOTICE
Be sure that the positive side and
negative side of the controller bat-
tery should be faced correctly.
 Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause rust.
 Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside of the controller, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
 Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the controller battery insertion.
 Close the battery case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
controller operates properly. If the control-
ler still does not operate properly, contact
your Toyota dealer. The DVD player can play audio CDs,
DVD video discs, CD texts, dtsCDs
and video CDs.
For appropriate discs for this player, see
“Audio/video system operating hints” on
page 245 in this Section.
The DVD player works when the ignition
key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To turn on the DVD player, a disc must
be loaded in the player.
To turn off the player, eject the disc.
Error messages
If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-
tem will display one of the three following
error messages.
If “DISC CHECK” appears on the
screen:
It indicates that the disc is dirty,
damaged or it was inserted upside down.
Clean the disc or insert it correctly.
If “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on
the screen: It indicates that the DVD re-
gion code is not set properly.
If “DVD ERROR” appears on the
screen: There is a problem inside the
player. Eject the disc. Set the disc again.
If the malfunction still exists, take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
—DVD player

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To select the DVD mode, push the
“DVD” button on the controller.
You can also select the DVD mode on the
mode selection screen mentioned above.
The “DVD Hint!” screen appears when
the DVD mode is first selected after
you turn the ignition key to the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
Push the “OK” switch when you read the
message.
—Selecting the DVD mode

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1. Outside temperature
(“OUTSIDE TEMP”)
The outside temperature display indi-
cates the outside air temperature.
The displayed temperature ranges from
− 30 C ( −22 F) up to 50 C (122 F). If the
temperature does not appear or it shows
“ −−”, take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
2. Average fuel consumption (“AVG”)
Average fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on total driving
distance and total fuel consumption
with the hybrid system turned on.
The calculation is reset by pushing and
holding the “INFO” button for about 1 sec-
ond when the average fuel consumption is
displayed. 3. Current fuel consumption
The current fuel consumption is calcu-
lated and displayed based on distance
and fuel consumption for 2 seconds
with the hybrid system turned on. 4. Driving time (“E/T”)
The elapsed time is displayed.
When the hybrid system is turned on,
driving time is counted from 0:00. Up to
11:59 (11 hours, 59 minutes) can be dis-
played. When the driving time exceeds
11:59, the counter returns to 0:00.
The calculation is reset when the ignition
switch is turned off.
1. Push the “INFO” button to display the “Information Menu” screen.
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The displayed values on the screen indi-
cate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last
previously used mode displayed just be-
fore the ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source is discon-
nected from the navigation system screen,
the screen will automatically be set to the
initial mode.
1. Regenerated energy in the past 30 minutes
The regenerated energy in the past 30
minutes is indicated with symbols.
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 4
symbols will be shown. The energy of 50
Wh illuminates a 50 W bulb for an hour. 2. Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes
Fuel consumption in the past 30 min-
utes is displayed. 3. Average fuel consumption
(“AVERAGE”)
Average fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on total driving
distance and total fuel consumption.
The calculation is reset by touching the
“Reset” switch. The trip distance is also
reset. 4. Outside temperature (“OUTSIDE TEMP”)
Outside temperature is displayed.
The displayed temperature ranges from
− 30 C ( −22 F) up to 50 C (122 F). If the
temperature does not appear or it shows
“ −−”, take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
The outside temperature is also displayed
on the “Energy Monitor” screen.
5. Current fuel consumption (“Current”)
The current fuel consumption is calcu-
lated and displayed based on distance
and fuel consumption. 6. Trip distance
The trip distance is displayed.
The calculation is reset by touching the
“Reset” switch. The average fuel con-
sumption is also reset.
Up to 6499 km or 6499 miles can be
displayed. When the trip distance exceeds
6499 km or 6499 miles, the distance re-
turns to 0 km or 0 mile.

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Energy Monitor screen
Touching the “Energy” switch turns on
the “Energy Monitor” that displays the
hybrid system operating condition.
The arrow on the screen indicates the
movement of the energy. See “Energy
monitor” on page 2 for the representative
screen.
The segment of the battery on the screen
indicates the status of the traction battery.
See “—Traction battery status” on page 4
for details.
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o’clock).The direction is indicated on the inside
rear view mirror.
If the ignition switch was turned off with
the system on, the system will automati-
cally turn back on when the ignition switch
is turned on.
Push the “COMP” switch to turn the com-
pass system on and off.
Clock Compass

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The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.
Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE
S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast
South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The ignition switch is turned off imme-
diately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The auxiliary battery has been discon-
nected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to “CALIBRATING THE COMPASS”
below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automati-
cally while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see “CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS” below.
The compass sensor is on the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
malfunction of the compass sensor.

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The threeway catalytic converter is an
emission control device installed in the
exhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the
exhaust gas.
CAUTION
Keep people and combustible mate-
rials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.
Do not idle or park your vehicle
over anything that might burn easi-
ly such as grass, leaves, paper or
rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the threeway catalytic
converter may cause it to overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent
this and other damage, observe the
following precautions:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
 Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creat-
ing an excessive load on the three
way catalytic converter.
 Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
 Keep your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition system
or fuel systems could cause an ex-
tremely high threeway catalytic
converter temperature.
If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a checkup as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
threeway catalytic converter sys-
tem best.
 To ensure that the threeway cata-
lytic converter and the entire emis-
sion control system operate proper-
ly, your vehicle must receive the
periodic inspections required by the
Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For
scheduled maintenance information,
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.
 Do not apply a coating agent such
as an antirust undercoating to the
exhaust pipe.
Threeway catalytic converters