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CAUTION
■
When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the hybrid system. 
If the vehicle is in any shift position other than “P” or “N” the vehicle may
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time. 
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the hybrid system is operating
to prevent an accident caused by the vehicle moving.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, push the “P” position switch, stop the
hybrid system and lock the vehicle. 
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating.

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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Touch tracer display (if equipped)When the audio control switches,
climate control switches, “DISP”
switch or “TRIP” switch of the
steering wheel are touched, the
touch tracer display will appear
in front of the gauges, with the
touched switch highlighted to
allow the driver to identify the
switch that is being operated.
The switch can then be operated
by further presses.

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Instrument panel light controlThe brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the hybr id system and its components
The hybrid system may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warn-
ing light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the hybrid system after it has cooled completely. ( P. 548)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
Instrument cluster
Instrument panel
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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 178)
(if equipped)
“LKA” indicator 
( P. 235)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 206)Slip indicator ( P. 246)
(U.S.A.)Headlight indicator 
( P. 206)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator ( P. 126)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
( P. 206) Shift position indicators 
( P. 171)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator 
( P. 209) Power mode indicator
(P. 172)
Security indicator 
( P. 108)Eco Driving Mode indi-
cator ( P. 172)
Cruise main indicator 
( P. 214)EV-Drive Mode indicator
(P. 168)
Cruise “SET” indicator 
( P. 214)“READY” indicator 
( P. 162)
(if equipped)
Cruise main indicator 
(vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance mode) 
( P. 218)
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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and the SRS airbag warning
lights not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that
these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which
could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 496)
*: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may
be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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(if equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)
(if equipped)
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*: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The amount of charge remain-
ing in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is shown by 8 bars.Low
Full
Multi-information display*
When the vehicle is powered
by the gasoline engine
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow