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NOTICE
Do not insert anything into the driv-
er’s side vent, attach anything to it,
or use sprays around the driver ’s side
vent. These things may cause the sys-
tem not to work properly.
∗: This system adopts the plasmacluster
technology, manufactured under license
from SHARP Corporation. “Plasmacluster
TM”
is a trademark of SHARP Corporation.
“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch
Push the “ECO HEAT/COOL” switch to
select the “ECO HEAT/COOL” (economi-
cal) mode of the air conditioning. The indi-
cator on the switch comes on and “ECO”
appears on the air conditioning display to
indicate that the mode is on.
The efficiency of the air conditioning is
limited because the consumption of elec-
tricity is reduced, achieving a reduction of
fuel consumption. As a result, it may take
longer than the usual amount of time for
the inside air temperature to reach the set
temperature. The “ECO HEAT/COOL” mode is canceled
in the following cases:
The temperature control is set at “LO”
(the lowest temperature) or “HI” (the
highest temperature).
The air flow is set in the floor/wind-
shield mode or windshield mode.
“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch is pushed
again.

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Consumption screen
1. Transition of fuel consumption in thepast 30 minutes
2. Regenerated energy in the past 30 minutes
3. Best fuel economy among average
4. Cruising range
5. Average fuel consumption The information listed above is dis-
played when you touch the “Consump-
tion” switch on the “Energy Monitor”
screen.
The displayed values on the screen indi-
cate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
When the “POWER” switch is set at ON,
the last previously used mode displayed
just before the “POWER” switch is turned
off will appear.
If “Reset All” is touched, all of the graph-
ics and values except the cruising range
will be reset.
If the electrical power source is discon-
nected from the navigation system screen,
the screen will automatically be set to the
initial mode.
1. Fuel consumption in the past 30 minutes
(“Consumption”)
The transition of fuel consumption in
the past 30 minutes is displayed in the
graph. 2. 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.
3. Best fuel economy (lowest fuel con- sumption) among average
(“Best”)
Best fuel economy among average is
displayed.
If the average fuel consumption is reset
by touching the “Reset” and the average
fuel consumption is the lowest, the value
is overwritten. 4. Cruising range (“Cruising Range”)
The distance the vehicle can travel with
the remaining fuel is calculated and
displayed based on the quantity of re-
maining fuel and past fuel consumption.
The cruising range display indicates the
approximate distance that you can drive
until the fuel gauge reaches “E”. It is
different from the actual distance traveled.
If the fuel gauge malfunctions, the mileage
figure will not appear.

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When the vehicle is refueled, the driving
range is recalculated.
The actual driving range varies with driv-
ing habits and road conditions. If fuel con-
sumption is good, the driving range will be
longer than indicated. If fuel consumption
is poor, the driving range will be shorter
than indicated.
If the low fuel level warning light comes
on, refuel the vehicle even if the display
indicates that the vehicle can be driven
further.5. Average fuel consumption (“Average”)
Average fuel consumption is displayed
based on total driving distance and to-
tal fuel consumption.
The calculation is reset by touching the
“Reset”. If the average fuel consumption
is the lowest, the value of the best fuel
economy among average is overwritten.
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 3 for the representative
screen.
The segments of the battery on the
screen indicate the status of the hybrid
battery. See “—Hybrid battery status” on
page 5 for details.
To reset the hour: Push the “H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the “M” button.
The “POWER” switch must be set at ACC
or ON.
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).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time indi-
cator will be reduced.
Clock

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Break−in period 275
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Fuel 275
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Operation in foreign countries 277
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Three −way catalytic converters 277
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Engine exhaust cautions 278
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Facts about engine oil consumption 279
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 280
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Brake system 281
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Electric power steering system 282
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 282
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Your Toyota’s identification 283
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Theft prevention labels 284
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Suspension and chassis 284
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Tire information 285
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Vehicle load limits 295
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Cargo and luggage 295
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Types of tires 298
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SECTION 2

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Keep the trunk lid closed while
driving. An open or unsealed trunk
lid may cause exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, open the windows and
close the trunk lid to ensure plenty
of fresh air enters the vehicle. If
you can smell exhaust fumes even
though there are no other vehicles
in the surrounding area, have your
vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer. Continued inhalation of ex-
haust fumes can lead to death by
gas poisoning.
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
of the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed de-
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions the
vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high −speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600
miles)
Facts about engine oil
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Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:
Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
359 in Section 7 −2 for instructions.
Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the hybrid system,
causing greater fuel consumption.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.
Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop−and− go driving
wastes fuel.
Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.
When parking, be sure to put the
transmission into the “P” position. In
the “N” position, the engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated. The
hybrid battery will be discharged requir-
ing unnecessary engine power to re-
charge.
Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal. This causes premature wear,
overheating and poor fuel economy.
Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the hybrid system, which, in turn,
wastes fuel.
Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.
Keep your vehicle tunedup and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-
er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
all lower engine performance and con-
tribute to poor fuel economy. For longer
life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance.
(For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner ’s Manu-
al Supplement”.)
CAUTION
Never turn off the hybrid system to
coast down hills. Your power steering
and brake booster do not function
when the hybrid system is off. In
addition, the emission control system
operates properly only when the hy-
brid system is operating.
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer