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INDEX
OVERVIEW
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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Charge port 8
Engine maintenance 10
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 17
Audio 18
Auto lock/unlock111
Clock22
Cruise control20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control20-21
EV/HV Mode 13
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)323
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System11
Lights1& turn signals 16
Multi-Information Display 222
Parking brake 13
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat heaters17
Seats-Folding down rear seats14
Seats-Head restraints 14
Steering wheel switches19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel13
Transmission 12
Windows-Power15
Wipers & washers 15
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor24
Emergency tire puncture repair kit25
Star Safety SystemTM26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
“
E
“
“
S
“
T
P
H
F
M
In
1
2
3
Steering wheel audio controls2
Voice command button1,2
Steering wheel climate controls
Multi-Information Display button
“TRIP” button
Cruise control
1/Dynamic Radar Cruise Control switch1
Distance switch1
Telephone controls2
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Wiper and washer controls
Charging timer switch
Head-Up Display switches
1
Power button
Multi-Information Display
Audio
2/Navigation system2,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger
airbag ON/OFF indicator
2If th
Low tire pressure warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Master warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check engine indicator
1
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid s\
ystem, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Starting your vehicle
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the hybrid system areshown on the Multi-Information Display.
Tips for improved fuel economy
-Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
-When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
-Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
-When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ener\
gy.
-Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes\
, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“POWER” switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.(1) Depress the brake pedal, and
press the “POWER” switch
briefly and firmly.
(2) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the
light remains steady and a
beep sounds, you may begin
driving.
fer
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Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector
Temperature setting display
Air outlet display
Fan speed display
Fan speed control
Windshield defogger
Rear defogger
Micro dust and pollen filter mode (turns off automatically after 3 minu\
tes)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Airflow vent
Use “ ” or “ ” mode to reduce window fogging.
Air intake control (switch between outside air and recirculated air mod\
e)
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air inta\
ke
and fan to adjust automatically.
Climate control OFF
Seat heaters
Push
Push
Driver seat
Front passenger seat
30
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Type 2 (additional functions)2
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Seek station/
CD track select Push to
display audio
screen Touch screen display
Type 1
Turn to
tune radio
stations
manually or
select
tracks or
files
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX
mode.
USB/AUX port
Po
Low
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Ste
Aud
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P
a
“
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Access to
navigation
system
1
1Refer to the “
Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference Guide .”2Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”
Push to select
radio or media
mode
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Multi-Information Display
Push “DISP” to change between the following information screens:
(1) Energy monitor
(2) Hybrid system indicator
(3) 5-minute/1-minute interval fuel consumption display
(4) Fuel consumption history display
(5) EV driving ratio
Push and hold “DISP” to set up the displays.
Clock
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on adjusting time.
H-Hour set
M- Minute set
:00- Round off
minutes
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