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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering 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. Plug-in hybrid systemPlug-in hybrid system features .............................. 32
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ........................ 44
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 52
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips .......................... 67
EV driving range................... 70
Plug-in Hybrid Applications ........................ 74
1-2. Charging Charging equipment ............. 77
Power sources that can be used ................................... 81
How to charge ...................... 84
When normal charging cannot be carried out ....... 102
Inspecting the charging cable ................................ 107
1-3. Key information Keys ................................... 109 1-4. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) .......... 112
Smart key system (without entry function) ..... 130
Wireless remote control ...... 136
Side doors .......................... 138
Back door ........................... 144
1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 150
Rear seats .......................... 153
Head restraints ................... 156
Seat belts............................ 160
Steering wheel .................... 169
Inside rear view mirror ........ 170
Outside rear view mirrors ... 173
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows................... 175
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap... 178
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 183
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Window lock switch P. 175
Power window switches P. 175
Door lock switch P. 138
Inside lock button P. 138
Pictorial indexInterior
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 262
Headlight cleaner switch P. 309
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 173
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 178
MPH or km/h button P. 261
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Clock adjustment buttons P. 277
Charging timer switch P. 90
Power (ignition) switch P. 240
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Head-up display switches P. 287
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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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1-2. ChargingCharging equipment........... 77
Power sources that can be used ................................. 81
How to charge .................... 84
When normal charging cannot be carried out ..... 102
Inspecting the charging cable .............................. 107
1-3. Key information Keys ................................. 109
1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ....... 112
Smart key system (without entry
function) ......................... 130
Wireless remote control ... 136
Side doors ........................ 138
Back door ......................... 144 1-5. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ....................... 150
Rear seats........................ 153
Head restraints................. 156
Seat belts ......................... 160
Steering wheel ................. 169
Inside rear view mirror ..... 170
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 173
1-6. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................ 175
1-7. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 178
1-8. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 183
1-9. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 185
SRS airbags ..................... 187
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 201
Child restraint systems..... 207
Installing child restraints... 212
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
There are air intake vents on the
side of the rear right seatback
and on the front corner of the left
rear seat cushion for the purpose
of cooling the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If the vents
become blocked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) may over-
heat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery (traction 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.