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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 32
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ............ 63
Smart key system (without entry function) ....... 80
Wireless remote control ....... 86
Side doors ............................ 88
Back door ............................. 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 100
Rear seats .......................... 103
Head restraints ................... 106
Seat belts............................ 110
Steering wheel .................... 118
Inside rear view mirror ........ 119
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows................... 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel ....................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 139
SRS airbags ....................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 162
Installing child restraints ..... 167
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 259
Daytime running lights(for Canada)
and headlights
Parking lights
Front side marker lights
P. 253, 256
P. 253
P. 253
Hood P. 422
Windshield wipers P. 261Outside rear view mirrors
P. 123
Moon roof with Solar Panel
P. 128
Front turn signal lights P. 214
Daytime running lights
(for the U.S.A.)
P. 256
Side turn signal lights P. 214
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Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches
P. 119
P. 387
Sun visors P. 370
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 141
Rear interior light P. 361
Vanity mirrors P. 371
Front interior/personal lights P. 360
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 395
“SOS” button
Moon roof switch
Auxiliary box
P. 395
P. 128
P. 369
Assist grips P. 378
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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 32
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 38
Energy monitor/ consumption screen......... 44
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 58
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 60
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entry function) ......... 63
Smart key system (without entry function) .... 80
Wireless remote control .............................. 86
Side doors .......................... 88
Back door ........................... 94 1-4. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ....................... 100
Rear seats........................ 103
Head restraints................. 106
Seat belts ......................... 110
Steering wheel ................. 118
Inside rear view mirror ..... 119
Outside rear view mirrors ............................ 123
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................ 125
Moon roof with Solar Panel .................... 128
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 133
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 137
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 139
SRS airbags ..................... 141
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 156
Child restraint systems..... 162
Installing child restraints ........................ 167
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Air conditioning on/off
Switch the air conditioning ( ) to off when it is not needed.
Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode.
Doing so will help to reduce t he burden on the air conditioner
and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut
out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are
warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
■ Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump-
tion.
Also, as snow tires can cause lar ge amounts of friction, their use
on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is
appropriate for the season.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption.
Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack
can also cause poor fuel consumption.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover,
frequently driving s hort distances will ca use the engine to
repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.
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Power windows
Window lock switchPress the switch down to lock
the passenger windows.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
Press the switch again to unlock
the passenger windows.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
One-touch closing*
Closing
One-touch opening
*
Opening
*: To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the oppo-
site direction.
■ The power windows can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
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■Operating the power wi ndows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “POWER” switch is tur ned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the relevant door.
●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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