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To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and push
the lever up to lock the steering wheel
in position.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
When you move the steering wheel, an
electrical motor noise may be heard. This
is the power steering motor noise, and is
not a malfunction.
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger ’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object
seen in a convex mirror will look smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror.
When you touch the rear window defogger
switch, the heater panels in the outside
rear view mirrors will quickly clear the
mirror surface. (See “Rear window and
outside rear view mirror defoggers” on
page 118.)
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For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 418.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wiper if the
rear window is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
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To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the “CLIMATE” button to display
air conditioner screen and touch the
switch.
Operating the steering switch can also de-
fog or defrost the rear window. (See “Cli-
mate remote control” on page 297.)
The hybrid system must be in the “IG−
ON” mode.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear the surface.
An indicator will come on to indicate the
defogger is operating.
Touch the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
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(d) Electric Power Steering SystemWarning Light
This light comes on when the power
steering control system fails.
CAUTION
If this light comes on, take your ve-
hicle to the Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. In this case, you may feel
the heavy steering wheel maneuver-
ing. Drive your vehicle while gripping
the steering wheel firmly.
(e) Hybrid System Warning Light ()
This light comes on if there is a problem
in the electric motor, inverter unit, hybrid
battery, etc.
If this light is on, stop your vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Even if the hybrid system warning light
comes on, you can temporarily increase
the vehicle speed by depressing the ac-
celerator pedal. Immediately pull up your
vehicle to a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer. (f) Hybrid Battery Warning Light
This light comes on in the following
cases.
a. The hybrid battery voltage drops when
the hybrid transaxle is left in “N” position.
The system works properly if you put the
hybrid transaxle in “P” position and the
light goes off.
b. The hybrid battery is discharged.
If this light comes on with the “READY”
light on in case of b., stop your vehicle
in a safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
(g) Automatic Headlight Leveling Sys-
tem Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in the automatic headlight
leveling system.
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The vehicle stability control system
helps provide integrated control of the
systems such as antilock brake sys-
tem, brake assist system, hybrid system
control, etc. This system automatically
controls the brakes and hybrid system
to help prevent the vehicle from skid-
ding when cornering on a slippery road
surface or operating steering wheel
abruptly.
This system activates when the vehicle
speed is more than about 15 km/h (9
mph).CAUTION
Do not rely exclusively on the ve-
hicle stability control system. Even
if the vehicle stability control sys-
tem is operating, you must always
drive carefully and attentively to
avoid death or serious injury. Reck-
less driving will result in an unex-
pected accident. If the slip indicator
light flashes, sounding an alarm,
special care should be taken while
driving.
Only use tires of specified size. The
size, manufacturer, brand and tread
pattern for all 4 tires should be the
same. If you use tires other than
specified, or mixed types or size,
the vehicle stability control system
may not function correctly. When
replacing the tires or wheels, con-
tact your Toyota dealer. (See
“Checking and replacing tires” on
page 407.)
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Slip indicator light
If the vehicle is going to skid during driv-
ing, the slip indicator light blinks and an
alarm sounds intermittently. Special care
should be taken while driving.
The slip indicator light blinks in the follow-
ing conditions also.
The vehicle tires are racing. Utmost
care is required when driving.
When the anti−lock brake system is
operating. See “Brake system” on page
325 for details.
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1. Multi−information display*
(See page 163 for details.)
2. “DISPLAY” button The display adjustment screen is
shown.
(See page 237 for details.)
3. “INFO” button The information menu screen is shown.
(See page 166 for details.)
4. “CLIMATE” button The air conditioning operation screen is
shown.
(See page 286 for details.)
5. “AUDIO” button The audio operation screen is shown.
(See page 242 for details.)
6. “INFO” button (on the steering pad) The trip information screen is shown.
(See page 168 for details.)
7. Speech command button (on the steer- ing pad)
(See page 235 for details.)
8. Telephone button (on the steering pad) (See page 171 for details.)
*: In this manual, English version screens are shown as an example.
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1. Multi−information display*
(See page 163 for details.)
2. “DISPLAY” button The display adjustment screen is
shown.
(See page 237 for details.)
3. “INFO” button The information menu screen is shown.
(See page 166 for details.)
4. “CLIMATE” button The air conditioning operation screen is
shown.
(See page 286 for details.)
5. “AUDIO” button The audio operation screen is shown.
(See page 242 for details.)
6. “INFO” button (on the steering pad) The trip information screen is shown.
(See page 168 for details.)
7. Speech command button (on the steer- ing pad)
(See page 184 for details.)
8. Telephone button (on the steering pad) (See page 171 for details.)
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Fuel consumption screen
Touch the “Consumption” switch. Average
fuel consumption, momentary fuel con-
sumption and recovered energy are
shown.
1.Indicates the past momentary fuel con-
sumption every 5 minutes.
2. Indicates the energy recovered for 5
minutes with symbols. One symbol re-
fers to 50 Wh or the energy by which
a 50 W bulb illuminates for an hour.
Up to 4 symbols will be shown.
3. Indicates the current momentary fuel
consumption.
4. Indicates the average fuel consumption
after being reset. When the “Reset”
switch is touched or more than 10 L
(2.6 gal., 2.2 Imp.gal.) fuel is supplied,
the average fuel consumption is reset.
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Steering switch operation
(Type 1 and Type 2)
The trip information screen appears direct-
ly by pressing the “INFO” button on the
right side of the steering pad. Each press
changes the “Energy Monitor” and “Con-
sumption” screens alternately.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSITION
The function returning to the previous
screen from the audio or air conditioner
screen is selectable. Select “ON” or
“OFF” and then touch “OK”.
ON:The previous screen automatically re-
turns from the audio or air condition-
er screen 20 seconds after the end
of audio or air conditioner screen op-
eration.
OFF: The audio or air conditioner screen
remains on. BACKGROUND COLOR
Select the desired background color
and touch “OK”.
Handsfree system allows you to make
or receive a call without taking your
hands off the steering wheel by con-
necting your cellular phone.
This system supports Bluetooth. Bluetooth
is a wireless data system by which you
can call without your cellular phone being
connected with a cable or placed on a
cradle.
If your cellular phone does not support
Bluetooth, this system cannot function.
CAUTION
While you are driving, do not use a
cellular phone or connect the Blue-
tooth phone.
NOTICE
Do not leave your cellular phone in
the vehicle. The temperature indoor
may be high and damage the phone.
Handsfree system