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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch∗
P. 294
P. 256
P. 300
Pre-collision braking off switch∗ P. 338
Parking brake pedal P. 257
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 481
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch∗
P. 302
P. 306
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
P. 259
P. 268
Audio system*2 P. 378
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 187
P. 258
SRS knee airbag P. 187
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 169
∗:If equipped
*1:Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. (→P. 5 4 8 )
■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light (→P. 5 3 9 ) g o o f f . I f t h e r e i s o n l y a s m a l l a m o u n t o f f u e l ,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 1.9 gal. [7.1 L,
1.6 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
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1-2. Charging
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Confirm that the charging indi-
cator is illuminated. (When the
charging timer function is in
use, the light will turn off sev-
eral seconds after illuminat-
ing.)
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illu-
minate when the charging con-
nector is inserted. (→P. 1 0 3 )
The amount of time until charg-
ing is completed can be
checked on the energy monitor
by turning the “POWER” switch
to ON mode. (→P. 9 3 )
The error warning indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has illumi-
nated during charging:
→P. 1 0 6
The charging indicator will turn
off when charging is com-
pleted.
STEP7
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message
shown on the multi-information display. (→P. 5 5 9 )
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds*1
An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “POWER” switch
off
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
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1-5. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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CAUTION
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 1 6 1 )
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1-9. Safety information
1
Before driving
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SRS airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbags
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Side impact sensors (rear)
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front impact sensors
Airbag sensor assembly
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1-9. Safety information
Before driving
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Fr ont passenger occupant classification system
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a f r o n t pa s s e n g e r o c c u pa n t c l a s s i f i c a -
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
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1-9. Safety information
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder lightFlashing*2
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder lightFlashing*2
Devices
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner