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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 200
Cargo and luggage ............ 211
Trailer towing ..................... 212
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 221
EV drive mode ................... 228
Hybrid transmission ........... 231
Turn signal lever ................ 235
Parking brake .................... 236
Brake hold ......................... 241
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 244
Automatic High Beam ........ 249
Fog light switch .................. 254
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 256
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 259
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 261
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 267
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 274
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 289
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 301
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ............................... 307
Cruise control..................... 322
Driving mode select ........... 328
Speed limiter ...................... 330
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 335
• BSM function ................. 341
• RCTA function ............... 346
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 351
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ........................... 363
Driving assist systems ....... 402
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 409
Winter driving tips .............. 412
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 587
● Use engine braking (shift lever to B) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 2 3 2 )
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire: P. 612, 632
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■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-
ditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 166
■ Note for the entry function
P. 167
■ If the hybrid system does not start
● The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 9 9 )
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not
start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
“Shift to P Position to Start.” will be displayed on the multi-information dis-
play.
■ Steering lock
After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
“Push POWER Switch while Turning The
Steering Wheel in Either Direction.” will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the power switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
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■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the “Entry & Start System Malfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is
displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 606
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 561
■ Operation of the power switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may
not change or the hybrid system may not start.
● If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After turning the
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid sys-
tem.
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
P. 648
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WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If a hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or
open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activa-
tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
● If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or
press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 587)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the power switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds.
● When restarting the hybrid system after an emergency shutdown while
driving, press the power switch. When restarting the hybrid system after
stopping the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P and then press the power
switch.
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■The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
● Front corner sensors/front center sensors:
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or less
● Front side sensors/rear side sensors:
• The shift lever is in a position other than P.
• Vehicle speed is approximately 10 km/h (6 mph) or less
• Steering wheel is turned approximately 90° or more
● Rear corner sensors/rear center sensors:
The shift lever is in R.
■ Sensor detection information
● The sensor detection areas are limited to the areas around the vehicle bum-
pers.
● Depending on the shape of the obstacle and other factors, the detection dis-
tance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
● Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sensor.
● There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and display. Even
when traveling at a low speed, if you come too close to an obstacle before
the display and buzzer activate, the display and buzzer may not activate at
all.
● Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected when
approached, even if they have been detected once.
● It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio system or air
flow noise of the air conditioning system.
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“IPA Cancelled, Take
Over.”
The S-IPA switch was
turned off.
Turn the S-IPA switch
on.
The power steering
temporarily over-
heated.
Turn the power switch
off, wait for a little
while, and then start
the hybrid system
again.
The vehicle moved
during exit parallel
parking assist opera-
tions and before the
automatic steering
started.
Manually park the vehi-
cle or redo the opera-
tions with the correct
procedures.
The shift lever was
shifted to a position
other than R after the
automatic steering
began and before the
vehicle enters a park-
ing space.
Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another
parking space.
The shift lever was
shifted to R during
detection of a parking
space.
Park the vehicle manu-
ally or detect another
parking space.
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