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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Plug-in hybrid
systemPlug-in hybrid system features, charging method, etc.
3Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
4Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
5DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................12
How to search ..............................13
Pictorial index ...............................14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................30
For safety drive ....................32
Seat belts .............................34
SRS airbags.........................39
Exhaust gas precautions .....50
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off
system ...............................51
Riding with children..............53
Child restraint systems ........54
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ..............75
Double locking system .........80
Alarm ...................................81
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
features ............................. 88
Plug-in hybrid system
precautions ..................... 101
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
driving tips ....................... 108
EV driving range................ 111
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment .......... 113
Charging cable .................. 118
Smart lid & connector
locking system ................ 128
Power sources that
can be used .................... 136
Charging methods ............. 139
Charging tips ..................... 144
Things to know before
charging .......................... 147
How to charge ................... 152
Using the charging timer
function ........................... 163
Solar charging system....... 175
When normal charging
cannot be carried out ...... 179
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
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1-1. For safe use
Before driving....................... 30
For safety drive .................... 32
Seat belts ............................. 34
SRS airbags......................... 39
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 50
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................... 51
Riding with children.............. 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system .............. 75
Double locking system ......... 80
Alarm ................................... 81
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301-1. For safe use
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Before driving
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
Floor mat
1
*
2
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift position in P, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it does
not interfere with the floor mat.
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.
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Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor down while pressing the
release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor up.
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.
The pretensioners help the seat
belts to quickly restrain the occu-
pants by retracting the seat belts
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal or
side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a minor side impact, a rear
impact or a vehicle rollover.
Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
Release button1
2
Seat belt pretensioners
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WARNING
■Pregnant women
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. ( P. 34)
■ When children are in the vehicle
P. 6 7
■ Seat belt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( P. 34)
Women who are pregnant should posi-
tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoid-
ing belt contact with the rounding of the
abdominal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only the pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.