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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 172
Trailer towing..................... 173
Dinghy towing.................... 187
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 188
EV drive mode................... 193
Hybrid transmission........... 195
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake .................... 200
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 201
Automatic High Beam ....... 205
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 215 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 218
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 228
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 243
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 252
Cruise control .................... 264
Intuitive parking assist ....... 268
Rear view monitor system ............................. 276
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 286
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 290
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 293
Driving assist systems ....... 296
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 302
Winter driving tips .............. 305
Utility vehicle precautions ...................... 309
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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 188, 189
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 576
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light . . . . . . P. 90
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 94
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 98
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544
Parking brake lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 306
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5491
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode, to indi- cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 535)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 536)
*1
(red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 535)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 536)
*1
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 535)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 537)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 535)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 537)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 535)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 537)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 535)*1Master warning light
(P. 537)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 536)*1
(if equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 537)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 536)
(amber)
(if equipped)
LDA warning light
( P. 538)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage ........... 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 172
Trailer towing..................... 173
Dinghy towing ................... 187
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 188
EV drive mode .................. 193
Hybrid transmission........... 195
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake .................... 200
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 201
Automatic High Beam ....... 205
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ..................... 211
Rear window wiper and washer ..................... 215 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 218
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 221
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 228
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 243
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 252
Cruise control .................... 264
Intuitive parking assist....... 268
Rear view monitor system ............................ 276
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 286
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 290
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 293
Driving assist systems ...... 296
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 302
Winter driving tips ............. 305
Utility vehicle precautions ..................... 309

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4-1. Before driving
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer per-
form the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 603)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
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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. Even
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● 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.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■ When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
● Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may lead to unex-
pected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and
result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.

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WARNING
■Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of
towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting
in death or serious personal injuries.
■ When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
●If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage
your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.