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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON
mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the
shift position in P, the “POWER” switch will automatically turn off. However,
this function cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery from discharging. Do
not leave the vehicle with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode
for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not operating.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
→P. 4 2
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 2 3
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving
conditions
The “READY” indicator may flash for a long time when the hybrid system is
starting. Driving will become possible once the “READY” indicator has illumi-
nated. Wait until the “READY” indicator has illuminated.
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 1 9
■Notes for the entry function
→P. 1 2 0
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 1 7 9 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●The charging cable may be connected to the vehicle. (→P. 9 1 )

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■When the “POWER” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
To y o t a d e a l e r i m m e d i a t e l y.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the “POWER”
switch with the shift position in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact
your Toyota dealer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
→P. 5 3 5
■If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 4 9 3
■Operation of the “POWER” switch
●When operating the “POWER” switch, one short, firm press is enough. If
the switch is pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the
“POWER” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and
hold the switch.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the
“POWER” switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases.
After turning the “POWER” switch off, please wait a few seconds before
restarting the hybrid system.
■Automatically P position selection function
→P. 2 5 0

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●Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
•When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.*1
•When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving forward.*2
•When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving in reverse.*3
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from R to B by
moving the shift lever.
*1:Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely low
speeds.
*2:Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3:Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
■Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
position is in R.
■Automatically P position selection function
When the shift position is in a position other than P, pressing the “POWER”
switch with the vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to
change to P automatically, and then the “POWER” switch will turn off.
■If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. (→P. 5 9 4 )

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When driving
■About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
●The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
■When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the “POWER” switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will
not be canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
●When in Eco drive mode, if the power mode switch is pressed or the
operation is reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be
pressed.
■After charging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
→P. 4 7 3
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 3 9 )

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NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
■Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-
tions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.
●When the “P LOCK MALFUNCTION” warning message appears on the
multi-information display. (→P. 5 4 8 )
●When the shift position indicator remains off.
■Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will temporarily not be
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid 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. 5 8 )

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■System check display
■Ending display
→P. 2 4 3
■Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on when driving power is lower than the
upper limit of Eco driving. It will turn off when the acceleration exceeds the
Eco driving accelerator upper limit or when the vehicle is stopped.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions:
●The shift position is anything other than D.
●The driving mode is set to power mode. (→P. 2 4 7 )
●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light is also displayed when 5-minute consumption, 1-
minute consumption or monthly fuel consumption record is displayed.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be set to activated or deactivated. (→P. 2 7 7 )
■Hybrid System Indicator display when in EV mode
The movement of the bar in response to the operation of the accelerator
pedal may differ in accordance with the status of the hybrid battery (traction
battery). However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
After switching the “POWER” switch to
ON mode, “welcome to PRIUS” is dis-
played while system operation is
checked. When the system check is com-
plete, the normal screen will return.

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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. 2 6 8 )
■To u c h t r a c e r d i s p l a y ( i f e q u i p p e d )
●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.
To u c h i n g a n y o f t h e o t h e r s w i t c h e s w i l l n o t d i s p l a y t h e t o u c h t r a c e r d i s -
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