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1-2. Charging
Before driving
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Inspecting the charging cable
Inspecting the electrical leakage detection function
Check that the electrical leakage det ection function operates properly
by following the procedure below.
In the unlikely event that the elec trical leakage detection function
does not operate properly, contac t your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Insert the charging cable into the outlet of the external power
source. Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device).
If the error warning indicator illu-
minates when the test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
Press the reset button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device).
Check that the error warning indicator turns off. Charging cannot be
carried out while the error warning indicator is illuminated.
Charging can be continued by following the normal procedure. If not
charging, put away the charging cable.
For safety, inspect the charging cable on a routine basis (at least
once a month).
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Hybrid System IndicatorHybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■ Names and meaning of each icons
When EV Mode Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status (P. 5 8 )
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
driving the vehicle using only the
electric motor (traction motor).
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
When HV Mode Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
Average speed*
Average fuel consumption*
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*: The current amount since the trip
meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button.
EV driving range ( P. 58)

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When driving
EV driving ratio indicator
The ratio of the distance driven using only power charged from an
external power source against other driving conditions is displayed
on the EV driving ratio screen. Two separate EV driving ratios can be
used: EV driving ratio (1) and EV driving ratio (2).
Calculation can be started or finished at any time via the reset operation.
■ Switching the display
Press the “TRIP” button to switch
between the EV driving ratio (1)
screen and the EV driving ratio
(2) screen.

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When driving
■
Resetting the data
Press and hold the “TRIP” button
while the screen you want to
reset is being displayed.
The bar display, percent display,
driving distance, electricity con-
sumption and fuel consumption
will be reset.
Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty
■ Switching the display
The display changes as follows
each time the “TRIP” button is
pressed. Also, if the button is
kept pressed down while the trip
meter is being displayed, the trip
meter will be reset to 0.

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■Display items
● Odometer
● Trip meter
● Distance to empty Displays the total distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and
B can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Displays the estimate
d maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “POWER” switch off. If the
vehicle is refueled without turning the “POWER”
switch off, the display may not be updated.

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When driving
■
Driving in Eco drive mode
The multi-information display will automatically switch the display to Hybrid
System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being shown.
(P. 268)
■ Touch tracer display (if equipped)
● The touch tracer display can be set to not display even if the steering
switches are touched.
● Only the circular, rubber-covered switches have a built-in touch sensor.
Touching any of the other switches will not display the touch tracer dis-
play.
■ Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. There are times
when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle oper-
ation and driving conditions are the same.
■ When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
● Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
● Average vehicle speed
● EV driving ratio
● Clock
● Display settings
● Trip meter

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■When driving on snowy roads or in other bright environments
When the highest level of brightness has been reached, the display can b\
e
made even brighter by pressing and holding “ ” on the brightness control
button.
Pressing “ ” on the brightness control button or turning the “POWER” switch
off will cause the brightness level to revert to the original level.
■ Display speed setting function
The speedometer can be set to display only when a desired vehicle speed is
reached.
Press and hold the “HUD” main switch while the vehicle is stopped
and while the head-up display is showing only the speedometer.
The speedometer will begin to flash.
Set the desired display speed on the speedometer by pressing “ ”
and “ ” on the display position adjustment button.
Press “ ” to raise the speed and “ ” to lower. The speed will change
by 1 mph (1.6 km/h) each time the button is pressed, and continu-
ously by 10 mph (16 km/h) when the button is pressed and held.
Press and hold the “HUD” main switch to finish setting.
■ Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through
sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
■ When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The head-up display settings will be reset.
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■Cruise control can be set when
● The shift position is in D.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
● The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● Enhanced VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.