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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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Clock adjustment buttons P. 233
MPH or km/h button P. 219
Power (ignition) switch P. 195
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Head-up display switches P. 246

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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any st atic electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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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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Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
■ Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. ( P. 208)
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine
Without an exhaust heat recovery system
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
With an exhaust heat recovery system
7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit2.2 qt. (2.1 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non- silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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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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Floor mats................................. 379
FluidBrake ..................................... 580
Washer .................................. 438
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Switch.................................... 259
Wattage ................................. 582
Foot lights................................. 359
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Switch.................................... 259
Wattage ................................. 582
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 156
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 508
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 100
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Wattage ................................. 582
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Switch.................................... 214
Wattage ................................. 582
Fuel Capacity ................................ 574
Fuel gauge ............................ 217
Information ............................ 583
Refueling ............................... 133
Type ...................................... 583
Fuel door................................... 133
Fuel filler door .......................... 133
Fuses......................................... 466 Garage door opener ................ 387
Gauges...................................... 217
Glove boxes ............................. 364
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Hazard lights Switch ................................... 494
Head restraints Adjustment ........................... 106
Headlight cleaner ..................... 268
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 268
Replacing light bulbs ............. 478
Switch ................................... 253
Wattage................................. 582
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 332
Seat heaters.......................... 375
Side mirrors........................... 352
Hill-start assist control ............ 306
Hood.......................................... 422
Hooks Cargo .................................... 381
Horn .......................................... 216
Hybrid system Eco savings record ................. 55
Emergency shut off system..... 39
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 44
High voltage components ....... 38
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 227
Ignition switch ....................... 195
Monthly fuel consumption record .............. 55
“POWER” switch ................... 195
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