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When driving
■
Steering lock release
■ If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 83)
■ When the “POWER” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toy-
ota dealer immediately.
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the “POWER”
switch with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the “POWER” switch will automatically turn off.
■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving
conditions
It may take time until the “READY” indicator comes on.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
→P. 2 4
■ When the hybrid system is malfunctioning
→P. 349
■ Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 4 2
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is
released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently
turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “POWER” switch.
If the steering wheel lock does not
release, the “POWER” switch indicator
will flash green.
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■When the electronic key battery is discharged
→P. 322
■ Conditions affecting operation
→P. 40
■ Note for the smart key system
→P. 42
CAUTION
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any cir-
cumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehi-
cle, push and hold the “POWER” switch for more than 3 seconds.
However, do not touch the “POWER” switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. If the hybrid system stops while the vehicle is being driven, this could
lead to an unexpected accident.
NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long
periods without the hybrid system on.
■ When starting the hybrid system
●Do not race a cold engine.
● If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have the hybrid system
checked immediately.
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When driving
■
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Da ytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
For U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the “POWER” switch OFF. (The lights
turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the
driver’s door is opened.
● If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
headlight switch off and then back to the or position.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings of light sensor sensitivity can be changed. (Customizable features
→P. 421)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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s-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
Using the hands-free phone system for the first time
Before using the hands-free phone system, it is necessary to register
a cellular phone in the system. The phone registration mode will be
entered automatically when starting the system with no cellular
phone registered. Follow the procedure below to register a cellular
phone: Press the off-hook switch or the talk switch.
The introductory guidance and phone name registration instructions
are heard.
Register a phone name by either of the following methods.
a. Select “Record Name” by using , and say a name to
be registered.
b. Press the talk switch and say a name to be registered.
A voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard.
Select “Confirm” by using a voice command or .
A passkey is displayed and heard, and a voice guidance instruction
for inputting the passkey into the cellular phone is heard. Input the passkey into the cellular phone.
Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the oper-
ation of the phone.
Guidance for registration completion is heard.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Interior features
SetupSecurity
Set PIN Setting a PIN code
Phonebook Lock Locking the phone book
Phonebook
Unlock
Unlocking the phone book
Phone
Setup Pair Phone
Registering a cellular phone
to be used
Change Name Changing the registered
name of a cellular phone
Delete Deleting a registered cellular
phone
List phones Listing the registered cellular
phones
Select phone Selecting a cellular phone to
be used
Set Passkey Changing the passkey
System
Setup Guidance Vol-
ume
(Guidance Vol)
Setting voice guidance vol-
ume
Initialize Initialization
First menuSecond menuThird menuOperation detail
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■Using a short cut key
First menuSecond menuOperation detail
Dial “XXX (name)” - Dialing a number registered
in the phone book
Phone book add
entry - Adding a new number
Phone book change
name -Changing the name of a
phone number in the phone
book
Phone book delete
entry - Deleting phone book data
Phone book set
speed dial - Registering a speed dial
Phone book delete
speed dial - Deleting a speed dial
Phonebook Phonebook Unlock Unlocking the phone book
Phonebook Lock Locking the phone book
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■Automatic adjustment of volume
When vehicle speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) or more, the volume automatically
increases. The volume returns to the previous volume setting when vehicle
speed drops to 43 mph (70 km/h) or less.
■ When using a voice command
For numbers, say a combination of single digits from zero to nine, # (pound),
∗ (star), and + (plus).
Say a command correctly and clearly.
■ The system may not recognize your voice in the following situations:
●When driving on a rough road
● When driving at high speeds
● When air is blowing out of the vents onto the microphone
● When the air conditioning fan emits a loud noise
■ The following cannot be performed while driving:
●Operating the system with
● Registering a cellular phone to the system
■ Changing the passkey
(→P. 231)
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Setting a cellular phone
Registering a cellular phoneSelect “Pair Phone” by using a voice command or , and do the
procedure for registering a cellular phone. ( →P. 219)
Registering a cellular phone in the hands-free phone system allows
the system to function. The followin g functions can be used for reg-
istered cellular phones:
■ Functions and operation procedures
To enter the menu for each func tion, follow the steps below by
using a voice command or :
●Registering a cellular phone
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Pair Phone”
● Selecting the cellular phone to be used
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Select Phone”
● Changing a registered name
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Change Name”
● Listing the registered cellular phones
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “List Phones”
● Deleting a cellular phone
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Delete”
● Changing the passkey
1. “Setup” → 2. “Phone Setup” → 3. “Set Passkey”