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1764-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart entr y & start system)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the power switch to the “START” position to start the hybrid
system.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 188)
Set the parking brake. (P. 192)
Turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.
Release the brake pedal and check that the “READY” indicator is
off.
Starting the hybrid system
Stopping the hybrid system
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Driving
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be
used.
“START”
For starting the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other
than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
“ACC”. Perform the following procedure to turn the hybrid system off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 188)
Turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.
Changing power switch positions
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When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a posi-
tion other than P
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1784-2. Driving procedures
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 188)
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 7 6
When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-
ditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 82)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
When the steering lock cannot be released
If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
When starting the hybrid system, the
power switch may seem stuck in the
“LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key
while turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.
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Driving
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 370
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the power switch is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
WARNING
When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the power switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the hybrid system off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the power switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the hybrid system.
An accident may result if the hybrid system is stopped while driving.
(P. 361)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the power switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods
of time without the hybrid system operating.
When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
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Driving
If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 82)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
When the steering lock cannot be released
Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Toy-
ota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 370 Check that the shift lever is securely set
in P. The hybrid system may not start if
the shift lever is displaced out of P. The
smart entry & start system indicator light
(green) will flash quickly.
The smart entry & start system indicator
light (green) will flash quickly.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the power switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 335
Operation of the power switch
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the power
switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-
tem.
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 413
WARNING
When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
If a hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or
open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activa-
tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 3 seconds, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 361)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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1964-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically when the parking brake lever is released, if hybrid sys-
tem is operating. (However, these lights will dim when the headlight switch is
operated manually or the automatic headlight system turns on the tail lights.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to
or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
When the light switch is in
or : The headlights turn off automati-
cally if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
When the light switch is in : The headlights and tail lights turn off auto-
matically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or . The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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Driving
Light reminder buzzer
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the key is removed from the power switch and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
Battery-saving function
In all conditions following below, the headlights and the other remaining lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle bat-
tery from being discharged:
The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
The light switch is in or .
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: The power switch is in the
“ACC” or the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: The power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: When the power switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When the power switch is turned
to ON mode.
When the light switch is operated.
When the door is opened or closed.
Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 439)
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.