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For safety and security
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 36)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■Important points while driving
●Keep the back door closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is
closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi\
-
cle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
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■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel le\
vel
warning light ( P. 496) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about
1.8 gal. [7 L, 1.5 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on hybrid vehicles incorporate electromag-
netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.
WARNING
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys-
tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe
burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
● The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug
access hole located in the luggage
compartment. The service plug is used
only when the vehicle is serviced and is
subject to high voltage.
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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators .......................... 86
Gauges and meters ............ 91
Multi-information display ... 100
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 108
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Warning lights and indicators
Vehicles without multi-information display
Vehicles with multi-information display
The units used on the meter and some indicators may differ depend-
ing on the target region.
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 492)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 493)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 492)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 493)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 492)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 493)
*1Charging system
warning light ( P. 492)*1, 2
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 493)
*1
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 492)*1Slip indicator light
(P. 494)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning
light ( P. 492)*1High coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 495)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 493)*1
(If equipped)
Parking lock system
warning light ( P. 494)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 493)
(If equipped)
Parking lock system
warning message
(P. 494)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 493)*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning
light ( P. 494)
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2. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light ( P. 495)*1
(U.S.A.)
(If equipped)
Maintenance required
reminder light ( P. 496)
*1
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request
indicator light (P. 495)
*1
Tire pressure warning
light (P. 497)
*1
(U.S.A.)
(If equipped)
Hybrid system overheat
warning light ( P. 495) Open door warning light
(
P. 495)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 495) Low fuel level warning
light (
P. 496)
*1
(If equipped)
Master warning light
(P. 496) Seat belt reminder light
(
P. 496)
*1
(If equipped)
Go to service warning
light ( P. 502)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Smart key system
warning light ( P. 503)
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 189)
(Green)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 212, 216)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 191)
(If equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 216)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 191) “SET” indicator
(
P. 212, 216)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 193)
*1, 2
Slip indicator ( P. 249)
Fog light indicator
( P. 202)
(If equipped)
EV indicator ( P. 9 6 )
Security indicator
( P. 83) EV drive mode indicator
(
P. 181)
“READY” indicator
( P. 174) Shift position indicators
(
P. 183)
*1
(If equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 96)*1, 3
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 256)
“ECO MODE”
indicator ( P. 247)
*4
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (P. 5 3 )
“PWR MODE” indicator
( P. 247) VSC OFF indicator
(
P. 250)