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2
When driving
NOTICE
■
When driving the vehicle
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 419)
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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. 87)
■ When the “POWER” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota 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. 398
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 3
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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2-4. Using other driving systems
2
When driving
Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the front wheels from spinning
when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)
Provides integrated control of the ABS, VSC, TRAC and EPS systems.
Maintains vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road surfaces by
controlling the brakes, hybrid system output, and steering assist.
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3-2. Using the audio system
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode: Select radio
stations
CD mode: Select tracks,
files (MP3 and WMA) and
discs
iPod
® player mode:
Selects a song
USB memory player mode: Selects a file and
folder
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
Turn the power on, selects
an audio source
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Fuse block
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
2 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse
3 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
4 RDI FAN 40 A Electric cooling fans
5 CDS FAN 40 A Electric cooling fans
6 RR DEF 50 A Rear window defogger, MIR HTR
7 HTR SUB1 50 A PTC heater
8 HTR SUB2 50 A PTC heater
9 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
10 ABS MTR1 50 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
11 ABS MTR2 40 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
12 EPS 80 A Electric power steering system
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4
Maintenance and care
13 DC/DC
120 AHTR, RR DEF, HTR SUB1, HTR
SUB2, RDI FAN, CDS FAN, TAIL,
PANEL, FR FOG, CIG, RADIO
No.2, ECU-ACC, PWR OUTLET,
GAUGE No.1, ECU-IG No.1, ECU-
IG No.2, H-LP LVL, WASH, A/C
No.2, S-HTR, WIP, P/SEAT, DOOR
No.2, POWER, RR DOOR LH, RR
DOOR RH, ECU-B No.2, OBD,
FUEL OPN, PWR, STOP, S/ROOF,
TI&TE, A/C, AM1
14 STR LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
15 IG2 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, GAUGE
NO.2, INJ, IGN
16 HAZ 15 A Emergency flashers
17 ETCS 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, hybrid system
18 BATT FAN 10 A Hybrid battery fan
19 ABS MAIN
NO.3 10 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
20 ABS MAIN
NO.1 10 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
21 ABS MAIN
NO.2 10 AElectronically controlled brake sys-
tem
22 AM2 7.5 A Main body ECU
23 EFI MAIN 30 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle control
system, EFI NO.3
24 AMP 25 A Audio system
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11 PWR25 A Power windows
12 DOOR NO.2 25 A Main body ECU
13 S/ROOF 30 A Moon roof
14 TAIL 15 AFront side marker/parking lights,
stop/tail lights, rear side marker
lights, license plate lights, front turn
signal lights, main body ECU
15 PANEL 7.5 ANavigation system, seat heaters,
emergency flashers, air condition-
ing system, audio system, clock,
glove box light, instrument panel
lights, steering switches, rear win-
dow defogger
16 ECU IG NO.1 10 A Main body ECU, electric moon
roof, tire pressure warning system,
auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror, starting system, navigation sys-
tem
17 ECU IG NO.2 7.5 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, electric power steering sys-
tem, shift lock control system
18 A/C NO.2 10 AAir conditioning system, rear win-
dow defogger
19 WASH 10 A Windshield wipers and washer
20 S-HTR 20 A Seat heaters
21 GAUGE NO.1 10 A Emergency flashers, back-up lights
22 WIP 25 A Windshield wipers and washer
23 H-LP LVL 7.5 A No circuit
24 INJ 15 A No circuit
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398 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system.
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.