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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Hor n
■After adjusting the steering wheel 
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. 
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. 
( oP.   1 6 9 )
To   s o u n d   t h e   h o r n ,   p r e s s   o n   o r
close to the   mark. 
         
        
        
     
        
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When driving
Multi-information display
The  multi-information  display  presents  the  driver  with  a  variety  of
driving-related data, including the clock.
●Energy monitor ( oP.   5 2 )
●Hybrid System Indicator ( oP.   2 7 3 )
●EV driving ratio indicator ( oP.   2 7 6 )
●5-minute/1-minute fuel consumption ( oP.   6 2 )
●Monthly fuel consumption record ( oP.   6 5 )
●Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty ( oP.   2 7 8 )
●Clock ( oP.   2 8 0 )
●Calendar ( oP.   2 8 0 )
●Dynamic radar cruise control display (if equipped) ( oP.   3 1 7 )
●Warning messages ( oP.   5 5 0 ) 
         
        
        
     
        
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Clock
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
Adjusts the hours.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29  o 1:00
1:30 to 1:59  o 2:00
Setting up the displays
Press the “DISP” button  until  the
“SETTINGS” screen appears.
Calendar will be displayed.
While the vehicle is stopped, press and hold the “DISP” button
until the screen changes.
The  selected  item  will  change  each  time  the  “DISP”  button  is
pressed.
STEP 1 
STEP 2  
         
        
        
     
        
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■Selecting 12h/24h clock display
Select “CLOCK”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select “12h” or “24h”.
Press  and  hold  the  “DISP”  button
to finish setting.
STEP 1 
STEP 2  
         
        
        
     
        
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■Driving in Eco drive mode
The  multi-information  display  will  automatically  switch  the  display  to  Hybrid
System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being shown. 
( oP.   2 7 3 )
■To u c h   t r a c e r   d i s p l a y   ( i f   e q u i p p e d )
●The  touch  tracer  display  can  be  set  to  not  display  even  if  the  steering
switches are touched.
●Only  the  circular,  rubber-covered  switches  have  a  built-in  touch  sensor.
To u c h i n g   a n y   o f   t h e   o t h e r   s w i t c h e s   w i l l   n o t   d i s p l a y   t h e   t o u c h   t r a c e r   d i s -
play.
■Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■Engine speed
On  hybrid  vehicles,  engine  speed  is  precisely  controlled  in  order  to  help
improve  fuel  efficiency  and  reduce  exhaust  emissions  etc.  There  are  times
when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle oper-
ation and driving conditions are the same.
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
●Average fuel consumption
●Distance to empty
●Average vehicle speed
●EV driving ratio
●Clock
●Display settings
●Trip meter 
         
        
        
     
        
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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
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When driving
■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■Automatic light off system
●When  the  headlights  come  on:  The  headlights  and  tail  lights  turn  off  30
seconds  after  a  door  is  opened  and  closed  if  the  “POWER”  switch  is
turned  to  ACCESSORY  mode  or  turned  off.  (The  lights  turn  off  immedi-
ately if   on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
●When  only  the  tail  lights  come  on:  The  tail  lights  turn  off  automatically  if
the  “POWER”  switch  is  turned  to  ACCESSORY  mode  or  turned  off  and
the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to   or  . 
The  sensor  may  not  function  properly  if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing  that  blocks  the  sensor  is  affixed  to
the windshield. 
Doing  so  interferes  with  the  sensor
detecting  the  level  of  ambient  light  and
may  cause  the  automatic  headlight  sys-
tem to malfunction. 
Air  conditioning  operation  may  also  be
interrupted.
ITO23P105 
         
        
        
     
        
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When driving
■The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid tank.
Increases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases  the  intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Washer/wiper  dual  opera-
tion
The  wipers  will  automatically
operate a  couple  of  times  after
the washer squirts.
If  the  headlights  are  on,  the
headlight  cleaner  will  operate
once. 
         
        
        
     
        
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CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When  it  is  cold,  do  no  use  the  washer  fluid  until  the  windshield  becomes
warm.  The  fluid  may  freeze  on  the  windshield  and  cause  low  visibility.  This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do  not  operate  the  switch  continually  as  the  washer  fluid  pump  may  over-
heat.
■When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
■To   p r e v e n t   1 2 - v o l t   b a t t e r y   d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the wipers on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.