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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 182
Power (ignition) switch ........ 195
EV drive mode .................... 202
Hybrid transmission ............ 205
Turn signal lever ................. 214
Parking brake ...................... 215
Horn .................................... 216
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 217
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 222
Multi-information display ..... 226
Head-up display .................. 246
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 253
Fog light switch ................... 259
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 261
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 265
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 268 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 273
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...... 290
Driving assist systems ........ 301
Hill-start assist control ........ 306
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..... 308
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 317
Vehicle load limits............... 322
Winter driving tips ............... 323
Trailer towing ...................... 328
Dinghy towing ..................... 329
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Telephone switches*1, 2 “DISP” button
P. 227Audio remote
control switches
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Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch
P. 269
P. 273
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button P. 273
Talk switch*1, 2
“TRIP” button P. 227, 231
Climate remote control switches P. 343
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)switch
P. 290
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 182
Power (ignition) switch ............................. 195
EV drive mode ................. 202
Hybrid transmission ......... 205
Turn signal lever .............. 214
Parking brake ................... 215
Horn ................................. 216
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 217
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 222
Multi-information display............................ 226
Head-up display ............... 246 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 253
Fog light switch ................ 259
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 261
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 265
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 268
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 273
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............................ 290
Driving assist systems ..... 301
Hill-start assist control ...... 306
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 308
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 317
Vehicle load limits ............ 322
Winter driving tips ............ 323
Trailer towing ................... 328
Dinghy towing .................. 329
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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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Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock.
● Energy monitor ( P. 4 4 )
● Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 227)
● 5-minute/1-minute fu el consumption (P. 5 2 )
● Monthly fuel consumption record/eco savings record ( P. 5 5 )
● Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( P. 231)
● Clock ( P. 233)
● Calendar ( P. 233)
● Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( P. 273)
● LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) display (if equipped) (P. 290)
● Warning messages ( P. 517)
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Head-up display contents
●Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
●Hybrid System Indicator
Provides assistance for Eco-friendly driving.
●Turn-by-turn navigation*
Displays a notification of upcoming intersections during navigation
system route guidance. ( P. 250)
●Dynamic radar cruise control*
Displays the approach warning. ( P. 273)
●PCS (Pre-Collision System)*
Indicates that there is a possibility of collision. ( P. 308)
●LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist)*
Displays a warning message that alerts the driver of a deviation from
the lane through use of the lane departure warning function.
(P. 290)
*: If equipped