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5-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing.................... 171
5-2. Driving procedures Power switch ..................... 172
Transmission ..................... 179
Turn signal lever................ 185
Parking brake .................... 186
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 187
Automatic High Beam ....... 190
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 195
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel door........ 198 5-5. Using the driving
support systems
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 203
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 216
Intuitive parking assist ....... 223
Driving assist systems ....... 232
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 238
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 245
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 253
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MIRAI_OM_USA_OM62023UParking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Warning buzzer/warning message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 371, 376
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Headlights/parking lights/side marker lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 360
Fuel door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Trunk opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 141
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 261
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
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Fuel cell system
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Regenerative braking
In the following situations, the vehicle generates electricity from the decelera-
tion of the vehicle while driving.
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D.
■ Charging the traction battery
Because electricity generated by the fuel cell stack and regenerative braking
charges the traction battery, the battery does not need to be charged from an
outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long time, the trac-
tion battery will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle
at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km).
If the traction battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the fuel cell system, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
→P. 403
■ Parking
Because there is no engine sound or vibration, it is easy to mistake the fuel
cell vehicle for being off when it is actually still running, as indicated by the
“READY” indicator being illuminated. For safety, make sure to always shift the
shift position to P and apply the parking brake when parked.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling, and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle or any of its components yourself.
• Humming sound
• High pitch soundOperation of the motor
Sounds may come from the motor com-
partment.
(In particular, sounds may be heard when
accelerating or decelerating.)
Blowing and draining soundExhaust water or air is being purgedSounds may come from the rear of the
vehicle.
May also occur periodically while parked
when it is cold to prevent freezing.
(Sounds may be heard when vehicle is
stopped, fuel cell system is stopped, park-
ing.)
Noticeable soundsSource of the sounds
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WARNING
■Precautions in case of an accident
In the event of an accident, observe the following precautions. Failure to do
so can cause fire or electric shocks, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents. Shift the
shift position to P and apply the parking brake.
● Check for hydrogen gas leakage.
Hydrogen leaks will cause a warning message to be shown on the multi-
information display. Larger leaks may also be audible.
● If a large amount of hydrogen gas leaking is noticed, turn off the power
switch, exit the vehicle, and stay far away from it. Display warning signs
and keep sources of fire away from the vehicle. If possible, get assistance.
When the above is done, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not touch the high-voltage parts, cables (orange), or connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be the strong alkaline
electrolyte from the traction battery. If it comes into contact with your skin
or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water, and seek
immediate medical attention.
● If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it with a Class A, B, or C fire extin-
guisher. If using water, apply a large amount from a hydrant.
● In case of a vehicle fire, the hydrogen gas in the hydrogen tanks is
released via the hydrogen tank valves toward the rear of the vehicle
angled downward, in order to reduce the damage to the hydrogen tanks.
Keep away from the vehicle.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels lifted. If the
wheels are touching the ground, the electric motor (traction motor) may
continue to generate electricity. This may cause a fire.
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
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Hydrogen leak warning
light ( →P. 369)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 370)
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Brake system warning
light (→P. 369)Parking brake warning
light (→P. 371)
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Charging system
warning light ( →P. 369)Open door warning light
(→P. 371)
*1High coolant
temperature warning
light ( →P. 369)Low fuel level warning
light (→P. 371)
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Brake system warning
light (→P. 369)Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( →P. 3 7 1 )
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SRS warning light
(→P. 370)*1
Master warning light
(→P. 371)
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ABS warning light
(→P. 370)*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( →P. 371)
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(Red/
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Electric power steering
system warning light
( →P. 370)*3Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control
warning light ( →P. 372)
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PCS warning light
(→P. 370)
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5Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage ........... 166
Vehicle load limits ............. 169
Trailer towing..................... 170
Dinghy towing ................... 171
5-2. Driving procedures Power switch ..................... 172
Transmission ..................... 179
Turn signal lever................ 185
Parking brake .................... 186 5-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 187
Automatic High Beam ....... 190
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 195
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel door ....... 198
5-5. Using the driving support systems
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 203
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 216
Intuitive parking assist....... 223
Driving assist systems ...... 232
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 238
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 245
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 253
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Driving the vehicle
→P. 1 7 2
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
( → P. 179)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 186)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. ( →P. 180)
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 186)
Shift the shift position to P. ( →P. 180)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the fuel cell system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Firmly set the parking brake and t hen shift the shift position to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the fuel cell system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type par king 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. 418)