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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 180
Power (ignition) switch ........ 192
EV drive mode .................... 199
Hybrid transmission ............ 202
Turn signal lever ................. 211
Parking brake ...................... 212
Horn .................................... 213
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 214
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 219
Multi-information display ..... 223
Head-up display .................. 243
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 250
Fog light switch ................... 256
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 258
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 262
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 265 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) .............................. 286
Driving assist systems ........ 296
Hill-start assist control ........ 301
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 303
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 311
Vehicle load limits............... 316
Winter driving tips ............... 317
Trailer towing ...................... 322
Dinghy towing ..................... 323
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 180
Power (ignition) switch ..... 192
EV drive mode ................. 199
Hybrid transmission ......... 202
Turn signal lever .............. 211
Parking brake ................... 212
Horn ................................. 213
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 214
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 219
Multi-information display............................ 223
Head-up display ............... 243 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 250
Fog light switch ................ 256
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 258
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 262
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 265
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 266
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 270
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............................ 286
Driving assist systems ..... 296
Hill-start assist control ...... 301
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 303
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 311
Vehicle load limits ............ 316
Winter driving tips ............ 317
Trailer towing ................... 322
Dinghy towing .................. 323

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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles
are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the approach warning ( P. 277) will not be activated, and a fatal or serious
accident may result.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the radar sen-
sor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and a fatal or serious
accident may result:
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly

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CAUTION
■When the sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary in any of the following situations.
●When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the lug-
gage compartment etc.)
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Handling the radar sensor
Observe the following to ensure the pre-collision system can function effec-
tively:
●Keep the sensor and grille cover clean at all times.
Clean the sensor and grille cover with a soft cloth so you do not mark or
damage them.
● Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact.
If the sensor has moved out of position, the system may malfunction or
operate incorrectly. If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong
impact, always have the area inspected and adjusted by your Toyota
dealer.
● Do not disassemble the sensor.
● Do not attach accessories or stickers to the sensor, grille cover or sur-
rounding area.
● Do not modify or paint the sensor and grille cover.

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Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the av ailable amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150)
= 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That wei ght may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trai ler, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle. ( P. 316)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.

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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 447)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 825 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for trai ler towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
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Alphabetical index
Tonneau cover......................... 377
Tools......................................... 523
Touch tracer display ............... 215
Total load capacity .................. 316
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 323
Emergency towing ................ 486
Trailer towing ........................ 322
TRAC ........................................ 296
Traction control ....................... 296
Trailer towing........................... 322
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 202
P position switch................... 205
Trip information....................... 229
Trip meter................................. 214
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 570
USB port
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Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 365
Wattage ................................ 570
Vanity mirrors .......................... 365
Vehicle control and operation
data recording ......................... 24
Vehicle identification
number................................... 561
Vehicle proximity notification system ..................................... 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 296
VSC ........................................... 296 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................493
Open door ............................498
Seat belt reminder .................498
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................495
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................497
Brake system ................493, 496
Charging system .... ...............494
Cruise control ........................497
Electric power steering system ................................495
High coolant temperature ......494
Hybrid system .......................495
Low fuel level ........................498
Low tire pressure...................499
Malfunction indicator lamp ....495
Open door .............................498
Pre-collision system ..............496
Radar cruise control. .............497
Seat belt warning light ...........498
Slip indicator..........................496
SRS airbags ..........................495
Tire pressure warning light ....499U
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