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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key (P. 161) in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
Unlocks the door
Opens the windows and moon
roof
*1 (turn and hold)*2
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
*1: If equipped
*2: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer. ( P. 752)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 178) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and
wireless remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the
doors can be opened and the hybr id system can be started by
following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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7108-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the power switch
as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 628)
■ Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step above. The
hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. ( P. 227)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 752)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
(P. 178)
WARNING
■ When using the mechanical key an d operating the power windows or
moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window or moon
roof.
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7479-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty 12-volt battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight
(Total load capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Tire related termMeaning

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9-2. Customization
■Power windows and moon roof* ( P. 198, 202)
*: If equipped
■
Reverse warning buzzer ( P. 236)
■Turn signal lever (P. 240)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (open)OffOn––O
Mechanical key linked opera-
tion (close)OffOn––O
Wireless remote control linked
operation (open only)OffOn––O
Mechanical key, wireless
remote control linked opera-
tion signal (buzzer)
OnOff––O
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Signal (buzzer) when the shift
position is in RIntermittentSingle––O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Times of flashing of the lane
change signal flashers3
Off
––O5
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9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
The following items must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the 12-volt battery being reconnected,
or maintenance being performed on the vehicle.
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window• When functioning abnormallyP. 199
Moon roof (if
equipped)• When functioning abnormallyP. 204
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (if equipped)• After reconnecting or changing the 12-volt batteryP. 356
S-APGS (Simple
Advanced Parking
Guidance System) (if
equipped)
• After reconnecting or changingthe 12-volt batteryP. 385
Message indicating
maintenance is
required (U.S.A. only)• After the maintenance is per-formedP. 579
Tire pressure warn-
ing system
• When rotating the tires on vehi-cles with differing front and rear
tire inflation pressures
• When changing the tire size
P. 6 0 7

784Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 468
Bluetooth® phone .................... 470
Deleting the call history......... 490
Making a call ......................... 473
Managing the contacts.......... 486
Message function.................. 480
Phone settings ...................... 485
Receiving a call..................... 476
Speaking on the phone ......... 477
Bottle holders .......................... 530
Brake Fluid ...................................... 733
Parking brake........................ 241
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Warning light ......................... 655
Brake assist ............................. 404
Brake Override System ........... 209
Break-in tips ............................. 210
Brightness control Instrument cluster
light control ........................... 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 322
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 569
Camera sensor ..................... 271
Exterior ................................. 568
Interior................................... 574
Radar sensor ........................ 270
Seat belts .............................. 575
Water-repellent coating......... 569
Cargo capacity ......................... 222
Catch protection function ....... 199
Cargo hooks............................. 534 CD player.................................. 440
Chains ...................................... 415
Child restraint system............... 58
Fixed with a LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 71
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 65
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 50
Points to remember ................ 59
Riding with children ................ 57
Types of child restraint system installation
method ................................. 61
Using an anchor
bracket ................................. 74
Child safety ................................ 57 12-volt battery precautions ... 599
Airbag precautions.................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 173
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 61
Moon roof precautions .......... 205
Power window lock switch .... 198
Power window precautions ... 200
Rear door child-protectors .... 168
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 630
Riding with children ................ 57
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 70
Seat heater precautions ....... 523
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789Alphabetical index
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High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 657
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 642
Hill-start assist control............ 405
Hood ......................................... 588
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 534
Coat hooks............................ 552
Grocery bag hook ................. 535
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 192
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 82
Specification ......................... 729
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 83
Hybrid system ............................ 78 Brake Override System......... 209
Drive-Start Control ................ 210
Emergency shut off system ......... ......................... 83
Energy monitor/consumption
screen......................... 117, 153
EV drive mode ...................... 231
High voltage components ....... 82
Hybrid System Indicator........ 119
Hybrid system precautions ..... 82
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 411
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 706
Overheating .......................... 717
Power switch......................... 225
Regenerative braking.............. 80
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Vehicle proximity notification system ................ 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 119
Hybrid transmission ................ 234 I/M test ...................................... 584
Identification
Engine .................................. 728
Vehicle .................................. 727
Ignition switch
(Power switch)....................... 225Auto power off function ......... 227
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 227
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 647
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Illuminated entry system ........ 527
Immobilizer system ................... 89
Indicators ................................. 100
Initialization Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 356
Items to initialize ................... 760
Maintenance data ................. 579
Moon roof ............................. 204
Power windows..................... 199
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 385
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 608
Inside rear view mirror ............ 194
Instrument cluster light control ...................................... 94
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .... 346
Interior lights ........................... 525 Switch ........................... 526, 527
Wattage ................................ 736
Intuitive parking assist ........... 335I

790Alphabetical index
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JackPositioning a floor jack .......... 590
Vehicle-equipped jack... 674, 689
Jack handle ...................... 674, 689
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 203
Power windows ..................... 199
Keyless entry Smart key system ................. 176
Wireless remote control ........ 160
Keys .......................................... 160 Electronic key ....................... 160
Engine switch........................ 225
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 708
If you lose your keys ..... 161, 164
Key number plate.................. 160
Keyless entry ........................ 160
Keys ...................................... 160
Mechanical key ..................... 160
Power switch......................... 225
Replacing the battery ............ 628
Warning buzzer..................... 177
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 160
Knee airbags .............................. 36 Language
(multi-information display)... 142
LATCH system ........................... 61
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ........... 289
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 588
Hood lock release lever ........ 588
Shift lever.............................. 234
Turn signal lever ................... 240
Wiper lever ........................... 254
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs ............ 642
Light Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 247
Door courtesy lights .............. 525
Fog light switch ..................... 252
Headlight switch ................... 242
Illuminated entry system ....... 527
Interior lights ................. 526, 527
Interior light list ..................... 525
Luggage compartment light..................................... 172
Personal lights ...................... 526
Replacing light bulbs ............ 636
Shift lever light ...................... 525
Turn signal lever ................... 240
Vanity lights .......................... 542
Wattage ................................ 736
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 636
Wattage ................................ 736
Luggage cover ......................... 537
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