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INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel 9
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 10
Clock 22
Cruise control 20
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 20-21
EV-Drive Mode 12
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 23
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 23Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Lights1 & turn signals 15
LKA (Lane Keep Assist) 21
Moonroof 17
Multi-Information Display
2 22
Parking brake 12
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat heaters 16
Seat-Folding down rear seat 13
Seats-Head restraints 13
Solar ventilation system 17
Steering wheel switches 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 12
Transmission 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Door locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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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 indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
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
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
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Service indicators and reminders
Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-Information Display
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Speedometer
Fuel gaugeFront passenger occupant classification indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” or “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2
Immobilizer system indicator
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Electric power steering system warning1
READY indicator
Front fog light indicator
ECO Mode indicator
EV Drive Mode indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
1
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting hybrid system, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
Lane Keep Assist indicator
Pre-Collision System warning light1
High coolant temperature warning light1
Power Mode indicator
ECO Driving Indicator Light
EV indicator
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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 restraint
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
Door locks
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 may 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 Manual for tire inflation specifications.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Moving the lever to lock position will allow the door to be opened only from the
outside.
Rear door
Doors-Child safety locks
* If equipped
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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 restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Take up slack
Door locks
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 may 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 Manual for tire inflation specifications.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
Wheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Towing eyelet
Center auxiliary box*
Moving the lever to lock position will allow the door to be opened only from the
outside.
Rear door
JackJack handle
Doors-Child safety locks
Unlock
Center deck board*
* If equipped Lock
Lock
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