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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
■
When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 88)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to
indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be
a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights
do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 178)Driving ready indicator
( P. 160, 164)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 205)EV drive mode indica-
tor (P. 172)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 204)Shift position indicator
( P. 176)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 204)“ECO MODE” indicator
( P. 176)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 208)EV drive indicator lamp
( P. 194)
(if equipped)
Immobilizer system indi-
cator ( P. 110)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 217)
(if equipped)
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 217)
*1,2
Slip indicator ( P. 222)
SRS airbag
on-off indica-
tor (P. 130)*1

350 4-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 118)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver 's view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: Driver's and front passen
ger's seat belt buzzer:
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” or “START” position (vehicles without a smart
key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system), the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a
speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still
unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 sec-
onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a dif-
ferent tone for 20 more seconds.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact
sensors, side impact sensors, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passen-
ger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle
switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring
and power sources. ( P. 438)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system wa rning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power st eering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.

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Alphabetical index
Heaters
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Side mirrors .......................... 247
Hill-start assist control ........... 221
Hood ......................................... 364
Horn .......................................... 180
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 30
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 35
High voltage components ....... 29
Hybrid system indicator ........ 197
“POWER” switch .................. 164
Vehicle Proximity
Notification System .............. 25
I/M test ...................................... 359
Identification Engine .................................. 498
Tire ....................................... 509
Vehicle.................................. 497
Ignition switch ................. 160, 164
Illuminated entry system ........ 323
Immobilizer system ................. 110
Indicator lights ........................ 184
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 528
Inside rear view mirror.............. 94
Interior lights
Switch ................................... 322
Wattage ................................ 505
iPod .......................................... 268
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 366
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 463
Jack handle.............................. 463 Keyless entry..............................61
Keys
Electronic key ..........................44
Engine switch ................160, 164
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 479
If you lose your keys .............478
Ignition switch................160, 164
Key battery ............................401
Key number .............................44
Keyless entry...........................61
Keys ........................................44
Mechanical key .......................44
“POWER” switch ...................164
Wireless remote control key ........................................61
Knee airbag ..............................116
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............415
Wattage .................................505
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................415
Wattage .................................505
Lights
Emergency flasher switch .....428
Fog light switch .....................208
Hazard light switch ................428
Headlight switch ....................204
Instrument panel light switch ..................................204
Interior lights switch...............322
Parking light switch ...............204
Personal light switch .............322
Replacing light bulbs .............415
Side marker light switch ........204
Tail light switch ......................204
Turn signal lever....................178
Wattage .................................505
Load capacity ...........................230
Lock steering column ......162, 168
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