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ItemPage no.
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATIONHybrid Synergy Drive System 2Keyless entry 4Key fob3Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System 9Shifting8Smart Key 5-6Smart Key unlock functions16Tu r n i n g the Hybrid System ON 7
OVERVIEWEngine maintenance15Fuel tank door opener and cap14Hood release15Indicator symbols12-13Instrument cluster12Instrument panel10-11
Rear hatch14
FEATURES/OPERATIONSAir Conditioning/Heating 20-21Audio 22-23AUX audio jack 24Clock 24Cruise control 21Cup and bottle holders 25
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)217Light Control-Instrument panel 24Lights & turn signals16Luggage storage box 24Parking brake 25Power outlets 25Seat adjustments-Front18Seat adjustments-Rear18Seats-Head restraints18Tilt steering wheel19Window wiper & washer17
Windows19
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESDoor locks 26Doors-Child safety locks 26Emergency flashers 27Jump starting 28Rear air vent 27Seat belts 26Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 26Spare tire & tools 29Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g System reset 27
1Programmable by customer.For dealer-programmable
features, please visit your Toyota dealer.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep
brake pedal depressed and push Park button
above the shift lever.
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
astandard operation of the vehicle to ensure
optimum performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WA R N I N G: 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.ALWAY S CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHEC
KING INDICATOR 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 brake
Shift position
*
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid Syst e m
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Headlight indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
2
Service indicators and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph) Brake system warning
1
Charging system warning2
Low fuel level indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking
performance.
Indicator symbols
Master warning1
High coolant temperature warning2
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
1
For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Instrument cluster” Section 2-5, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
2For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers-- --
Multi-information display” Section 2-5, 2007 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” Section 2-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.4For details, refer to “Hybrid transaxle” Section 2-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual.5For details, refer to “Smart Key system” Section 2-1, 2007 Owner’s
Manual.
Driving ready light
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Tu r n signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
3
Slip indicator
Hybrid System warning2
Vehicle Stability Control warning1
Tr a c t i o n battery warning2
Electric power steering system
warning2
Smart Key system warning5
Ta i l light indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
2
Running mode position indicator4
Automatic Air Conditioner indicator
Recirculate mode indicator
Windshield air flow indicator
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers indicator
Hybrid vehicle immobilizer/Theft deterrent
system indicator
Low Tire Pressure Wa r n i n g1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator