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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency:
● Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Turn off Eco drive mode ( P. 207)
● Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. ( P. 602)
■ When outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C)
The cooling and dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. enable/disable automatic operation of the air conditioning
compressor when the “AUTO” switch ON) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 602)

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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
(If equipped) • Indicates that the pre-collision
system is not currently func-
tional because the grille or the
sensor is dirty.
• This message also appears when the pre-collision system
is not functional due to over-
heating. • Check the grille
and the sensor and
clean them if they
are dirty.
• In case of over- heating, the system
will become func-
tional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar cruise
control sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with ice.
Clean the sensor.
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Indicates that the radar cruise
control system is unable to
judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance.
If the windshield
wipers are on, turn
them off or set
them to either the
intermittent or the
slow mode.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the high coolant temperatur e warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light ( P. 504) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” ( P. 525) is shown on the
multi-informat ion display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom- ized
setting
Meter and
instrument
panel
( P. 217) Sensor sensitiv-
ity for darkening
the brightness of
the meter, navi-
gation system
and instrument
panel depend-
ing on the out-
side brightness
0 -2 to +2 – – O
Sensor sensitiv-
ity for returning
the brightness of
the meter, navi-
gation system
and instrument
panel to the orig-
inal level
depending on
the outside
brightness 0 -2 to +2 – – O
Automatic
air
conditioning
system
( P. 332) Enable/disable
automatic
operation of the
air conditioning
compressor
when the
“AUTO” switch
ON
ON OFF – O O
Heating/cooling
operation mini-
mized in Eco
drive mode ON OFF – – O

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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................150
Back door precautions ............96
Child restraint system............ 162
Child-protectors .......................89
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ........ 167
Power window lock switch..... 125
Power window precautions ... 127
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 117
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater precautions ........ 376
12-volt battery precautions .... 443
Child-protectors .........................89
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 404
Interior ................................... 407
Seat belts .............................. 408
Clock ......................................... 233
Condenser ................................ 435
Console box ............................. 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 561
Hybrid system overheating.... 561
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Cup holders .............................. 366
Curtain shield airbags ............. 141
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 256
Deck board ............................... 381
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 352
Side mirrors........................... 352
Dimensions .............................. 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 329
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Multi-information ................... 226
Warning messages ............... 517
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 419
Door lock Back door ................................ 94
Side doors ............................... 88
Smart key system .. ................. 63
Wireless remote control .......... 86
Doors Back door ................................ 94
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 63, 86, 88
Rear door child-protector ........ 89
Side doors ............................... 88
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 183
Correct posture ..................... 139
Procedures............................ 182
Winter driving tips ................. 323D

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Eco drive mode switch ........... 207
Electric power steering........... 301
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
Replacing battery ................. 464
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 503
If a warning light turns on ..... 503
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 550
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 555
If you have a flat tire ............ 537
If you lose your keys............. 552
If you think something is wrong ................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ...... 561
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 494 Engine
Accessory mode....................197
Compartment ........................428
Hood......................................422
How to start the hybrid system ................................195
Identification number .............574
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................550
Ignition switch........................195
Overheating...........................561
“POWER” switch ...................195
Engine coolant Capacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine/power control
unit coolantCapacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine oil Capacity ................................575
Checking ...............................429
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Enhanced VSC .........................301
EPS ............................................301
EV drive mode switch ..............202
Event data recorder ...................25E

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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 419
General maintenance ............ 414
Maintenance data.................. 572
Maintenance requirements.... 411
Maintenance data ..................... 412
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................. 220
Meters ................................... 217
Speed unit select button........ 219
Trip information display ......... 232
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 336
Microphone
*............................ 395
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........... 119
Side mirror heater ................. 352
Side mirrors ........................... 123
Vanity mirrors ........................ 371
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 226
Navigation system (refer to “NAVIGATION
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 231
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 429
Opener
Back door ................................94
Fuel filler door ....................... 133
Hood...................................... 422
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 123
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch ..................... 352 Outside temperature
display .................................... 372
Overheating .............................. 561
Parking brake ........................... 215
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 253
PCS ........................................... 308
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 361
Wattage................................. 582
Power outlets ........................... 373
“POWER” switch ..................... 195
Power windows ........................ 125
Pre-collision system ................ 308
Radar cruise control system .................................... 273
Radiator .................................... 435
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 103
Folding down......................... 104
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Wattage................................. 582
Rear view mirror .............. 119, 123
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 352
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 265
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 348
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