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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the hybrid system
P. 180
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 186)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 189)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P. ( P. 186)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 189)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 186)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Interior features
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Owing to the function of the system, the
lights shown in the following illust ration automatically turn on/off
according to the presence of the el ectronic key, whether the doors
are locked/unlocked, whether the do ors or glass hatch (if equipped)
are opened/closed, and “POWER” switch mode.
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Personal/interior lights ( P. 372)
Front door courtesy light
Personal/interior light or interior light ( P. 372, 373)
Interior light ( P. 373)
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3-6. Using the
storage features
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Interior features
Glove box
Unlock with the key
Lock with the key
Open (pull lever)
■Power back door main switch ( vehicles with power back door)
The power back door main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 80)
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box
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Pull the lock release lever to
remove the side table.
Stow the side table in the con-
sole box.
Push down on the end to engage
the pins in the holes and close
the console box door.
Make sure that the side table is
securely locked in position.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Side table
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3-7. Other interior features
3
Interior features
Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink®.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink
®
Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
® control but-
tons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink® in view while pro-
gramming.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, hom e lighting systems, and
security systems, and other devices.
STEP1
: If equipped
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Test the operation of the HomeLink® by pressing the newly
programmed button. Check to se e if the gate/device operates
correctly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for
assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
® buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the programming
instructions.
Operating the HomeLink®
Press the appropriate HomeLink® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light on the HomeLink® transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink® continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long
as the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 out-
side buttons for 20 seconds until
the indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
® memory.
STEP5
STEP6
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Interior features
■
Circling calibration
When C appears on the display,
drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The 12-volt battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle
is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tire • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■ If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.