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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONHybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry4Key fob3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting 8Smart Key system (Smart entry and start) 5 6Smart Key unlock functions16Turning the Hybrid System ON7
OVERVIEWRear hatch14Engine maintenance15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release15Indicator symbols12 13Instrument cluster 12
Instrument panel 10 11
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating20 21Audio22 23AUX audio jack 24Clock24Cruise control21Cup and bottle holders25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Light Control Instrument panel24Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box24Parking brake25Power outlets25Seat adjustments Front18Seat adjustments Rear18Seats Head restraints18Tilt steering wheel19Window wiper & washer17
Windows 19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES24 Hour Roadside Assistance29Door locks26Doors Child safety locks 26Emergency flashers27Jump starting28Rear air vent27Seat belts26Seat belts Shoulder belt anchor26Spare tire & tools29Tire Pressure Warning System 27
1Programmable by customer. For dealer programmable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
2HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
While depressing brake pedal, push Park
button above the shift lever, when the vehicle is
at a complete stop.
Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob if inserted.
Information
In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short
trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water
pump may continue operating for a short time. This is
not a concern, but a standard operation of the vehicle
to ensure optimum performance.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the
Hybrid System will shut off.
Shifting
Park button
Shift lever
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or
from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a
beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.
NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its
original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICA T
OR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
*The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting.
Shift to “B” when engine braking is desired (i.e.,
downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park button
Reverse(Buzzer sounds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine br ake
Shift position
*
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid Syst e m
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