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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( →P. 154)
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
● When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Up jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
■ Down jam protection function
● Never allow passengers to use hands, arms, cloths, etc., to intentionally
activate the down jam protection function.
● The down jam protection function may not work if a foreign object gets
caught just before the window completely opens. Be careful not to get
hands, arms, clothes, etc., caught in the window.
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1585-1. Before driving
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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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1725-2. Driving procedures
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Power switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the fuel cell system cannot be started.
When shift position N is selected, the fuel cell system cannot start. Select
the P position when starting the fuel cell system. (
→P. 180)
Press the power switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the fuel cell system will operate
normally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The fuel cell system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the fuel cell system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the fuel cell system
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1745-2. Driving procedures
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Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode c hanges each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“Accessory” will be displayed on
the main display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“Ignition On” will be displayed on
the main display.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON
mode (the fuel cell system is not operating) for more than an hour with the
shift position in P, the power switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave\
the
vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods
of time when the fuel cell system is not operating.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a fuel cell vehicle
→P. 8 0
■ Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 1 8
Changing power switch modes
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1775-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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If the electronic key battery is depleted
→P. 353
■ Operation of the power switch
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the
switch is pressed improperly, the fuel cell system may not start or the power
switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
■ Automatic P position selection function
●When the shift position is other than P, pressing the power switch with the
vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to change to P auto-
matically, and then the power switch will turn off.
● When turning the power switch off with the shift position other than P, firmly
depress the brake pedal and confirm that the shift position* has changed to
P before slowly releasing the brake pedal.
*: Even after the instrument panel display has been turned off, the shift
position indicator will continue to be displayed for several seconds.
■ If the shift control system malfunctions
The power switch will not be able to be turned off. In this occurs, the switch
can be turned off by applying the parking brake.
If the system malfunctions, have your vehicle serviced by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
→P. 436
WARNING
■ When starting the fuel cell system
Always start the fuel cell system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the fuel cell system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the fuel cell system in an emergency
If you want to stop the fuel cell system in an emergency while driving the
vehicle, press and hold the power switch for more than 2 seconds, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( →P. 361)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the fuel cell system off while driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steering will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over
and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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1895-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the\
light
switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.
■ 12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the 12-volt battery of the vehicle from discharging, if the
headlights and/or tail lights are on when the power switch is turned off the
12-volt battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the
lights after approximately 20 minutes. When the power switch is turned to ON
mode, the 12-volt battery-saving function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function
is canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically
20 minutes after the 12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is opened or closed
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 438)
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the fuel cell system
is off.
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2716-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
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■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Front interior lights
● Rear interior lights
● Personal lights
● Door courtesy lights
● Vanity lights
● Trunk light
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 438)
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the fuel cell system
is off.
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2736-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Open (press the button)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Front
Slide the armrest to the rear
most position.
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
Glove box
Console box