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Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. ( P. 207) To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ For the shift positions
●When the “POWER” switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.
● When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not oper-
ating), the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will
be changed to N even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that
position.
● When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed
from P to D, N or R.
● When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be
changed from P to other position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait
until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and
then operate the shift lever again.
● The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the
shift lever or by pressing the P position switch in any of the following situa-
tions, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the
shift position will automatically change to N. When this happens, select an
appropriate shift position.
● Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to other
position by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B by moving the shift lever.

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About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
● The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
■ When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
■ When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the “POWER” switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will
not be canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
● When in Eco drive mode, if the power mode switch is pressed or the
operation is reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be
pressed.
■ Switching the drive mode when in EV drive mode
P. 204
■ After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 442
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 602)

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 214)“ECO MODE”
indicator (P. 207)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 253)Power mode indicator
(P. 207)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 253)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 269, 273)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 256)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 273)
Fog light indicator
(P. 259)
(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 269, 273)
Security indicator
(P. 137)
(if equipped)
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) indicator
(P. 290)
“READY” indicator
(P. 195)Slip indicator
(P. 302, 306)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 227)EV indicator ( P. 227)
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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. 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 your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashesfaster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 202)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 309)
Shift position indicators
(P. 205)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
( P. 156)
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CAUTION
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If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 503)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. 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 your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)(yellow)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1*2
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■Setting the gasoline price
Select “GASOLINE PRICE”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select gasoline price by pressing
the “DISP” or “TRIP” button.
Press and hold the button to
change the amount continuously.
If neither button is operated for
approximately 5 seconds, the set-
ting will be changed and the
screen will return to the previous
display.
STEP 1
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Switching the fuel consumption display
Select “FUEL CONSU. DISP.”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select “CONSUMP.” or “ECO
SAVINGS”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to finish setting.
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■Setting the comparison consumption
Select “COMP. CONSUMP-
TION”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select the comparison consump-
tion by pressing the “DISP” or
“TRIP” button.
Press and hold the button to
change the amount continuously.
If neither button is operated for
approximately 5 seconds, the set-
ting will be changed and the
screen will return to the previous
display.
STEP 1
STEP 2