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3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................144
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors..........................149
Back door...........................157
Smart entry & start
system .............................163
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................178
Rear seats .........................180
Head restraints ..................182
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................186
Inside rear view mirror .......188
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................190
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................193
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
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■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (P. 93)
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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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 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, 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 a forward driving position is
selected, 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.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-
engaged.
● 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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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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■Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfor-
mance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in
D. Shift the shift lever to B.
■If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over-
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 657)
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
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Hybrid transmission
While the power switch is in ON mode, depress the brake
pedal and while pressing the button move the shift lever.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.
Shifting the shift lever
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The hybrid system warning message is displayed and the vehicle
does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing