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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror....... 149
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 153
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing.................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode................... 179
Hybrid transmission........... 181
Turn signal lever................ 187
Parking brake .................... 1884-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 189
Automatic High Beam ........ 194
Fog light switch .................. 200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 202
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 205
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 207
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise
control.............................. 214
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 227
Rear view monitor
system ............................. 235
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 245
Driving assist systems ....... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ........................... 253
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 260
Winter driving tips .............. 263
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage ........... 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing ................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode .................. 179
Hybrid transmission........... 181
Turn signal lever................ 187
Parking brake .................... 188
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 189
Automatic High Beam ....... 194
Fog light switch ................. 200
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 202
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2054-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 207
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 210
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 214
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 227
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 235
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 245
Driving assist systems ...... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................... 253
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 260
Winter driving tips ............. 263
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Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the power switch indicator turns green. If the indicator does not
turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift the shift
position to P when starting the hybrid system. (P. 182)
Press the power switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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Driving
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
●Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 561
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-
based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SC20HR11 or SC16HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68F (20C):
12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the
hybrid system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
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If you have a flat tire ............. 521
If you lose your keys ............. 119
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 489
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 484
If your vehicle overheats ....... 543
Energy monitor ................ 102, 108
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 176
Compartment ........................ 425
Engine switch........................ 174
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 72
Hood ..................................... 421
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 174
Identification number ............ 554
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 534
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 174
Overheating .......................... 543
Power switch......................... 174Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 431
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Engine coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 493
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 555
Checking............................... 427
Oil pressure warning light ..... 490
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 263
Engine switch .......................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 176
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 176
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Engine switch light
(power switch light) .............. 373
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 246
Warning light......................... 491
EV indicator ............................... 96
EV drive mode ......................... 179
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 72
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High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 478
Hill-start assist control............ 247
Hood ......................................... 421
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 381
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 147
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 77
Specification ......................... 555
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 78
Hybrid system ............................ 73
Emergency shut off system .... 78
Energy
monitor/consumption
screen......................... 102, 108
EV drive mode ...................... 179
High voltage components ....... 77
Hybrid System Indicator.......... 98
Hybrid system precautions ..... 77
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 260
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 534
Overheating .......................... 543
Power switch......................... 174
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................ 74
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 98
Hybrid transmission ................ 181I/M test ...................................... 418
Identification
Engine .................................. 554
Vehicle .................................. 553
Ignition switch
(Power switch)....................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 176
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 176
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Ignition switch light
(power switch light) .............. 373
Illuminated entry system ........ 375
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 583
Maintenance data ................. 414
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 445
Inside rear view mirror ............ 149
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 94
Interior lights ........................... 373
Switch ........................... 374, 375
Wattage ................................ 560I
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Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 548
Sun visors ................................ 385
Sunshade
Panoramic roof shades ......... 389
Switch
Audio remote control
switches.............................. 272
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 194
Climate remote control
switches.............................. 371
Clock adjustment buttons ..... 386
Cruise control switch..... 210, 214
DISP button ............................ 94
Door lock switch.................... 122
Driving mode select switch ... 245
Emergency flashers switch ... 482
Engine switch........................ 174
EV drive mode switch ........... 179
Fog light switch ..................... 200
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 391
Ignition switch ....................... 174
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 227
Light switches ....................... 189
MPH or km/h button ................ 93
Meter control switches .......... 100
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 151Panoramic roof shades......... 389
PCS switch ........................... 254
Power door lock switch ......... 122
Power switch ........................ 174
Power window switch ........... 153
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 205
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 366
Seat heater switches ............ 372
“SOS” button......................... 398
Talk switch ............................ 337
Telephone switches .............. 337
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 445
TRIP button ............................ 93
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ................... 217
VSC OFF switch ................... 248
Window lock switch .............. 153
Windshield wipers and
washer switch..................... 202