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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions ... 38
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 63
Smart key system (without entry function) ....... 81
Wireless remote control ....... 87
Side doors ............................ 89
Back door ............................. 95 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 101
Rear seats .......................... 104
Head restraints ................... 107
Seat belts............................ 111
Steering wheel .................... 119
Inside rear view mirror ........ 120
Outside rear view mirrors ... 124
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 126
Moon roof with Solar Panel ................................ 129
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 134
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 138
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 140
SRS airbags ....................... 142
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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Window lock switch P. 126
Power window switches P. 126
Door lock switch P. 89
Inside lock button P. 89
Pictorial indexInterior
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 219
Headlight cleaner switch P. 267
Hood lock release lever P. 419
Ventilation switch P. 343
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 124
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 232
MPH or km/h button P. 218
Power (ignition) switch P. 194
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Head-up display switches P. 245
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 32
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 63
Smart key system (without entry function) .... 81
Wireless remote control ..... 87
Side doors .......................... 89
Back door ........................... 95 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ....................... 101
Rear seats........................ 104
Head restraints................. 107
Seat belts ......................... 111
Steering wheel ................. 119
Inside rear view mirror ..... 120
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 124
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 126
Moon roof with Solar Panel.............................. 129
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 134
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 138
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 140
SRS airbags ..................... 142
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 156
Child restraint systems..... 162
Installing child restraints... 167
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
right side of the rear seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) output.
Emergency shut off system When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off syst em blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize t he risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off sy stem activates, your vehicle will
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displa yed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 513)