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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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“PWR MODE” switch
Emergency flasher button
“ECO MODE” switch
“EV/HV” mode selection switch
Shift lever
“P” position switch
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
Power rearview mirror controls
Headlight cleaner switch
1
Fuel filler door opener
Mph or km/h button
Instrument panel light control
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”3For details, refer to the “Navigation System with Entune Quick Reference
Guide.”
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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Sm
Star
AC
ON
OF
With
oper
Pow
Remote Air Conditioning system operation
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will r\
elock
for safety.
* Dri all
NOT
Loc
Carr
Bac
Carr
lock
Will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes, or if a door
is opened.
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Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; hybrid system is not engaged.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wil\
l change the
operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting hybrid system)
ock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only, or
all doors. Grasping a passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
LockingUnlocking
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
All-door lockDriver door unlock*
Back door lock/unlock
Carry remote to
lock/unlock
Touch
Grasp
Push
Lock
Push
Unlock
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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
SeLights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Automatic light cutoff system
Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds, or when lock switch on remote is pushed after all doors are loc\
ked.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Auto*
Headlights
Parking lights
Turn
* If equipped DRL OFF
Headlights
Parking lights
OFF
Type A Type B
DRL
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If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child res\
traint
system, refer to the Owner's Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Do
If the Tire Pressure Warning indicator “ ” illuminates without blinking, adjust
tire pressures to factory-specified levels.* The light will turn off after a few
minutes. The warning light is designed to turn on when tire pressure is criticall\
y
low, but it may also come on due to temperature changes or changes in tire
pressure from natural air leakage.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
* Refer to load label on door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation specifications.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
Em
To o
Refe
Movi
outs
Rea
Do
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Door locks
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Emergency tire puncture repair kit
Tool location
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Moving the lever to lock position will allow the door to be opened only \
from the
outside.
Rear door
Doors-Child safety locks
LockUnlock
Side deck board Lock
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