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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 147
Inside rear view mirror....... 149
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 151
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 153
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing.................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode................... 181
Hybrid transmission........... 183
Turn signal lever................ 189
Parking brake .................... 190 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 191
Automatic High Beam ........ 196
Fog light switch .................. 202
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 204
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 207
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 212
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 216
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 229
Rear view monitor system ............................. 237
Driving mode select switch .............................. 247
Driving assist systems ....... 248
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 255
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 262
Winter driving tips .............. 265
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage ........... 167
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing ................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 174
EV drive mode .................. 181
Hybrid transmission........... 183
Turn signal lever................ 189
Parking brake .................... 190 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 191
Automatic High Beam ....... 196
Fog light switch ................. 202
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 204
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 207
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 209
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 212
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 216
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 229
Rear view monitor system ............................ 237
Driving mode select switch .............................. 247
Driving assist systems ...... 248
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 255
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 262
Winter driving tips ............. 265
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4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Vehicles without multi-information display
The smart key system indicator
light (green) will turn on. If the indi-
cator light does not turn on, the
hybrid system cannot be started.
Vehicles with multi-information display
will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. ( P. 184)
Performing the following operati ons when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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Driving
Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 563
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol- based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SC20HR11 or SC16HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 F (20 C):
12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the
hybrid system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
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If you have a flat tire ............. 524
If you lose your keys ............. 119
If you think something is wrong .............................. 491
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 551
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 485
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 486
If your vehicle overheats ....... 546
Energy monitor ................ 102, 108
Engine Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment ........................ 428
Engine switch........................ 174
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 424
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 174
Identification number ............ 556
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 537
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 485
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 174
Overheating .......................... 546
Power switch......................... 174 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 559
Checking............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 265
Engine coolant temperature warning light.......................... 495
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 557
Checking............................... 430
Oil pressure warning light ..... 492
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 265
Engine switch .......................... 174
Auto power off function ......... 178
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 177
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 485
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Engine switch light (power switch light) .............. 375
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 493
EV indicator ............................... 96
EV drive mode ......................... 181
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73
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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 481
Hill-start assist control............ 249
Hood ......................................... 424
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 383
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 147
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 557
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 79
Hybrid system ............................ 74 Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy monitor/consumption
screen......................... 102, 108
EV drive mode ...................... 181
High voltage components ....... 78
Hybrid System Indicator.......... 98
Hybrid system precautions ..... 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 262
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 537
Overheating .......................... 546
Power switch......................... 174
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................ 75
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 98
Hybrid transmission ................ 183 I/M test ...................................... 421
Identification
Engine .................................. 556
Vehicle .................................. 555
Ignition switch
(Power switch)....................... 174Auto power off function ......... 178
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 177
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 485
Starting the hybrid system .... 174
Ignition switch light
(power switch light) .............. 375
Illuminated entry system ........ 377
Immobilizer system ................... 83
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 585
Maintenance data ................. 416
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 448
Inside rear view mirror ............ 149
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 94
Interior lights ........................... 375
Switch ........................... 376, 377
Wattage ................................ 562I
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StuckIf the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 551
Sun visors ................................ 387
Sunshade Panoramic roof shades ......... 391
Switch Audio remote control
switches.............................. 276
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 196
Climate remote control switches.............................. 373
Clock adjustment buttons ..... 388
Cruise control switch..... 212, 216
DISP button ............................ 94
Door lock switch.................... 122
Driving mode select switch ... 247
Emergency flashers switch ... 484
Engine switch........................ 174
EV drive mode switch ........... 181
Fog light switch ..................... 202
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 393
Ignition switch ....................... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................... 229
Light switches ....................... 191
Meter control switches .......... 100
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 151 Panoramic roof shades......... 391
PCS switch ........................... 256
Power door lock switch ......... 122
Power switch ........................ 174
Power window switch ........... 153
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 207
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 368
Seat heater switches ............ 374
“SOS” button......................... 400
Talk switch ............................ 337
Telephone switches .............. 337
Tire pressure warning
reset switch ........................ 448
TRIP button ............................ 93
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance button ................... 219
VSC OFF switch ................... 250
Window lock switch .............. 153
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 204