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■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing 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. 451) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
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 1.8 gal. [7 L,
1.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
ConditionDisplay
When the vehicle is charging the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status Low Full

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These images are examples only, and may va
ry slightly from actual conditions.
ConditionDisplay
When the vehicle is charging the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status Low Full

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Trip information screenDisplay Audio system
Press “CAR”.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “History” screen is displayed, touch “Trip Infor-
mation”.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started
Cruising range ( P. 5 1 )
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Navigation system
Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Consump-
tion”.
If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, touch “Trip Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started
Cruising range (P. 5 1 )
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Past record screenDisplay Audio system
Press “CAR”.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Trip Information” screen is displayed, touch
“History”.
Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Displays a maximum of 5 past
record of the total average fuel
consumption.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Navigation system Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Consump-
tion”.
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, touch “Past Record”.
Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Displays a maximum of 5 past
record of the total average fuel
consumption.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving th e fuel economy. (P. 187)
■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 203)
■ When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow-
ing down.
■ Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible.
When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to
allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse
of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive
gasoline consumption.
■ Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be reta ined when slowing down.

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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 depending on which warning light
comes on. ( P. 459)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds 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
lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then
closing the door with the
electronic key still inside
the vehicle
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again