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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............168
Cargo and luggage ............176
Trailer towing .....................177
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........178
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........182
EV drive mode ...................188
Hybrid transmission ...........190
Turn signal lever ................193
Parking brake.....................194
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................195
Fog light switch ..................200
Windshield wiper
and washer ......................202
Rear window wiper
and washer ......................206
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................208
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense .........211
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................215
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................223
Automatic High Beam ........228
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 233
Driving assist systems....... 237
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 243
Winter driving tips.............. 246
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 250
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 252
USB port............................ 253
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system............................. 254
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation ................. 256
5-4. Playing audio CDs and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation .......... 261
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod........... 269
Listening to a USB
memory device ................ 276
4Driving
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage ............ 176
Trailer towing ..................... 177
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 178
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 182
EV drive mode ................... 188
Hybrid transmission ........... 190
Turn signal lever ................ 193
Parking brake .................... 194
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 195
Fog light switch .................. 200
Windshield wiper
and washer ...................... 202
Rear window wiper
and washer ...................... 206
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 208
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 211
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 215
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 223
Automatic High Beam ........ 228
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 233
Driving assist systems ....... 237
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 243
Winter driving tips .............. 246
1694-1. Before driving
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Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift lever to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 237)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( →P. 243)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1600 km (994 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 466)
Starting off on a steep uphill
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■ If the PCS warning light flashes
The pre-crash safety system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be
a malfunction in the system.
● In the following situations, the warning light will be cleared and the system
will become operational when normal operating conditions return:
• When the area around the front sensor is hot, such as after the vehicle
has been parked in the sun
• When the windshield is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice
• If the area in front of the front sens or is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open
● If the PCS warning light continues to flash, the system may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equi pped professional immediately.
■ If the TRC and VSC are disabled
● If the TRC and VSC are disabled (→P. 239), pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking are also disabled. However, the pre-crash warning function
will still operate.
● The PCS warning light illuminates.
2404-6. Using the driving support systems
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■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ If the slip indicator comes on
It may indicate a malfunction in the systems. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is moved to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
● The emergency flashers are off.
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The emergency flashers are turned on.
● The brake pedal is released.
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
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WARNING
■ The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten t he vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or roads with uneven surfaces
■ TRC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
■ When the TRC/VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRC/VSC systems off unless necessary.
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Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench* or hard metal bar.
*: If a wheel nut wrench is not
equipped, a wheel nut wrench can
be purchased at any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle being
towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 440
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
● Vehicles with a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench is installed in the lug-
gage. ( →P. 408, 423)
● Vehicles without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be purchased
at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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Back door
Back door .............................. 128
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 130
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb............... 381
Wattage................................. 465
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 334
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ...................... 443
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 246
Warning light ......................... 396
Bottle holders........................... 300
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 462
Parking brake ........................ 194
Regenerative braking .............. 77
Warning light ......................... 396
Brake assist.............................. 237
Break-in tips ............................ 169
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................... 98
Care................................... 310, 314
Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts .............................. 315
CD player .................................. 261
Chains....................................... 247
Child restraint system ............... 55
Baby seats definition............... 56
Baby seats installation ............ 66
Child seats definition............... 56
Child seats installation ...... 66, 67
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchors ......................... 69
Installing CRS with seat
belts...................................... 66
Installing CRS with top strap... 70
Junior seats definition ............. 56
Junior seats installation .......... 68
Child safety ................................ 54
12-volt battery
precautions................. 338, 446
Airbag precautions .................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 131
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 37
Installing child restraints ......... 65
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 126
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 363
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions........ 294
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.