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721-1. For safe use
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
Important points while driving
Keep the back door closed.
If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional as soon as possible.
When parking
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system operating for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi-
cle.
Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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781-2. Hybrid system
There is an air intake vent on the
side of the lower part of the rear
left seat for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If the vent becomes
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery output.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning light comes on, or the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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. 372) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel about
7.0 L [1.8 gal., 1.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.)
Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate electromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic 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) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
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2Instrument cluster
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators ........................... 90
Gauges and meters ............. 95
Multi-information display ...... 98
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 102
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902. Instrument cluster
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
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912. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light (P. 369)
*1, 3
Slip indicator light
(P. 371)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 369)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 371)
*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 369)
*2
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 371)
*1
(Red)
High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 370)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator light
(P. 371, 377)
*1Hybrid system warning
light (P. 370)*1Low traction battery
warning light (P. 372)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 370)Open door warning light
(P. 372)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 370)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 372)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 370)Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 372)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 371)*5Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 372)
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922. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or ON mode (vehicles with
a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the hybrid system on, or after a few sec-
onds. 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 any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light turns on to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes
quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
*5: The light illuminate on the center panel.
*2Tire pressure warning
light (P. 372)*1P position request warn-
ing light (P. 373)
*1Hybrid system overheat
warning light (P. 373)
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932. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
(P. 191)*1, 3
Slip indicator (P. 214)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 194)
*1“TRC OFF” indicator
(P. 214)
Tail light indicator
(P. 193)
*1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 215)
*2Front fog light indicator
(P. 198)EV drive mode indicator
(P. 186)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 198)
*1“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 189)
*2
(Green)
Smart entry & start sys-
tem indicator light
(P. 180)EV indicator (P. 75)
*2
(Green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 209)“READY” indicator
(P. 176, 180)
*2
“SET” indicator
(P. 209)
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
(P. 50)
*4
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942. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or ON mode (vehicles with
a smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the hybrid system on, or after a few sec-
onds. 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 any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
*2: If equipped
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
WARNING
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately if this occurs.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes or turns on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely.
(P. 420)