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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Set the parking brake and shift the shift position to P. Stop the
hybrid system.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift position to D or R, release the parking brake and
carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
■ When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC. ( P. 250)
Vehicles without multi-infor-
mation display
Vehicles with multi-informa-
tion display
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Vehicle specifications
Customizable features
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the parking brake set and the shift position in P.
■Changing using the multi-info rmation display (if equipped)
Press or of the meter control switches, select ,
and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select the item,
and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select the desired
setting, and then press .
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode,
press .
■Changing using the Entune Audio (if equipped)
Press the “SETUP” button.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle Cus-
tomization”.
Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your prefer ences. The settings of these fea-
tures can be changed using th e multi-information display,
Entune Audio or Entune Premiu m Audio with Navigation, or at
your Toyota dealer.
Some function settings are change d simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.
Customizing vehicle features
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2
3
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■Changing using the Entune Premium Audio with Navigation (if
equipped)
Press the “APPS” button on the navigation system.
Select “Setup” on the “APPS” screen.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle Cus-
tomization”.
Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.
Vehicles with multi-information display: Settings that can be
changed using the multi-information display
Vehicles with Entune Audio or Entune Premium Audio with Naviga-
tion: Settings that can be changed using the Entune Audio or
Entune Premium Audio with Navigation
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – =Not available
■Door lock ( P. 120, 539)
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Automatic door lockingShift position linkedSpeed linked–OO
Off–OO
Automatic door unlock-
ingShift position linkedDriver’s door linked–OO
Off–OO
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■Instrument cluster (P. 91)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Sensor sensitivity for
darkening the bright-
ness of the instrument
cluster depending on the
outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for
returning the brightness
of the instrument cluster
to the original level
depending on the out-
side brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
LanguageEnglishFrenchO–OSpanish
Units
(except for Canada)miles
(MPG USA)
km (km/L)
O–O
km
(L/100km)
miles
(MPG Imperial)
Pop-up displayOnOffO–O
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■Vehicle customization
●When the Speed linked door locking function and the Shift position linked
door locking function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift position to any position other than P, all the doors
will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the Speed linked door locking function would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the Speed linked door locking function will operate.
● When the smart key system is off, Smart door unlocking cannot be custom-
ized.
● When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic
door lock function is activated, the signals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzer) and the operation signal (emergency
flashers) settings.
■ In the following situations, customiz e mode will automatically be turned
off.
● A warning message appears after the customize mode screen is displayed.
● The power switch is turned off.
● The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
WARNING
■ Cautions during customization
As the hybrid system needs to be oper ating during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed
area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while customizing features.
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 496)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 190)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 492, 506)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Vehicles without multi-information display: P. 131
Vehicles with multi-information display: P. 521
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to \
P. 492, 506.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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Child-protectors....................... 123
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 409
Exterior ................................. 408
Interior................................... 412
Panoramic roof ..................... 411
Radar sensor ................ 228, 260
Seat belts .............................. 413
Climate remote control ........... 373
Clock ................................... 92, 388
Condenser ................................ 436
Console box ............................. 379
Coolant Capacity ................................ 559
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Cooling system ........................ 434 Hybrid system overheating......................... 546
Consumption screen ............... 108
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 212
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 216
Warning messages ............... 509
Cup holders.............................. 380
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 577 Daytime running light
system.................................... 194
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 368
Rear window ......................... 368
Windshield ............................ 368
Dimension ................................ 554
Dinghy towing.......................... 173
Display Drive information .................. 102
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 216
Energy monitor ............. 102, 108
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 229
Multi-information display ....... 100
Trip information....................... 94
Warning messages ............... 506
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 422
Door courtesy lights ............... 375 Location ................................ 375
Wattage ................................ 562D
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DoorsAutomatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 123
Back door.............................. 125
Door glasses ......................... 153
Door lock............................... 120
Open door warning buzzer ... 495
Open door warning light........ 495
Outside rear view mirrors...... 151
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Side doors............................. 120
Drive information ..................... 102
Driver’s seat belt reminder light......................................... 496
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 159
Correct posture ....................... 30
Driving in the rain .................. 159
Driving mode select switch ................................. 247
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 265
Dynamic radar cruise control Function ................................ 216
Warning message ......... 508, 509 ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 248
Eco drive mode........................ 247
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 11
Electric motor Location .................................. 74
Specification ......................... 556
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 493
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
Replacing the battery............ 464
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ............. 248
Emergency flashers ................ 484
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds................................ 492
If a warning light turns on ..... 492
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 506
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 541
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 537E