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1-9. Safety informationCorrect driving posture........ 185
SRS airbags ........................ 187
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 202
Child restraint systems........ 208
Installing child restraints...... 213
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle............... 228
Power (ignition) switch ........ 242
Hybrid transmission ............ 249
Turn signal lever ................. 259
Parking brake ...................... 260
Horn .................................... 261
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 262
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 267
Multi-information display ..... 271
Head-up display .................. 290 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ................. 297
Fog light switch................... 303
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 305
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 309
Headlight cleaner switch .... 312
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 313
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 317
Driving assist systems ........ 333
Hill-start assist control ........ 338
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ............................ 340
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 349
Vehicle load limits............... 354
Winter driving tips ............... 355
Trailer towing ...................... 360
Dinghy towing ..................... 361
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 430
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 433
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 436
General maintenance.......... 439
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 444
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 445
Hood ................................... 448
Positioning a floor jack ........ 451
Replacing the tire ................ 454
Engine compartment ........... 464
12-volt battery ..................... 476
Tires .................................... 481
Tire inflation pressure ......... 490
Wheels ................................ 494
Electronic key battery.......... 497
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 499
Light bulbs........................... 511 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 528
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 529
If you think something is wrong ............................... 536
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 537
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 550
If you have a flat tire ........... 574
If the hybrid system will not start ...................... 596
If you lose your keys........... 598
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 599
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 601
If your vehicle overheats .... 607
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 615
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Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
P. 297
P. 259
P. 303
Pre-collision braking off switch P. 341
Parking brake pedal P. 260
Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 483
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
Rear window wiper and
washer switch
P. 305
P. 309
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 262
P. 271
Audio system*2 P. 382
Navigation system*1
SRS driver airbag
Horn
P. 187
P. 261
SRS knee airbag P. 187
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 169
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
*2: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operationsIndicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera-
tion (e.g. a lid opens).
ITOPP105
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Hybrid warning messageA message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 550)
■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 541) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 1.9 gal. [7.1 L,
1.6 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
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The names of each part of the charging cable
*: The shape of the plug differs in accordance with the voltage and the
target region.
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device)
Plug
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Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button
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Safety functionsThe CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) has the following
safety features.
■ Electrical leakage detection function
If an electrical leakage is de tected during charging, the power
source will be automatically interr upted, thus preventing fires or
electrical shocks caused by electrical leakage.
If the power source is interrupted, the error warning indicator will illumi-
nate.
If the power source is interrupted: P. 107
■ Electrical leakage test function
The electrical leakage detection function can be tested prior to
charging to confirm that it is operating correctly.
When the test button is pressed while the plug is connected to an exter-
nal power source, the error warning indicator should illuminate.
(P. 108)
■ Conditions for supplying current to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is designed to
prevent electrical current from being supplied to the charging con-
nector when it is not connected to the vehicle, even if the plug is
inserted into the outlet.
■ Charging cable
The charging cable may become hard in low temperatures.
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The charging environment
For safe charging, the following charging equipment and settings are recom-
mended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect the plug to a weatherproof outlet, and
ensure that the plug remains waterproof while the plug is connected.
● Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to an at least 15A branch circuit
with an over-current protection in accordance with the National Electric\
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when working with the plug, con- nect to a outlet with a Ground-Fault Ci rcuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or that
has an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker installed.
CAUTION
■ Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the following precautions when charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that fulfills the requirements, or failure to
observe regulations while charging could lead to an accident, possibly
resulting in death or serious injury.