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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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*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 492
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 202
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204, 207
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 210
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 366
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 368
Entune Audio
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 273
Hands-free system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
Entune Premium Audio with Navigation
*1, 2
P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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For safety and security
■After the 12-volt battery has dischar ged or when the terminal has been
removed and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent under the rear
seat.
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 486)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
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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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Instrument cluster
The items displayed on Hybrid System Indicator can be changed by
operating the DISP button. Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking
brake, and then press the P position switch.After pressing the DISP button
to display the “SET” screen on
the trip information display,
press and hold the DISP button
for 1 second or more.
The “SET” display and Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator will flash.
Press the DISP button while the
display is flashing to select the
items to be displayed.
The display items will flash.Display all
Display Hybrid System Indi-
cator and EV indicator
Display Hybrid System Indi-
cator only
Display none
Display Eco Driving Indicator
Light only
Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second or more to complete
the setup.
If setup is not completed by pressing and holding the DISP button for 1
second or more, or if nothing is operated within approximately 10 seconds,
the screen will return and the settings will be lost.
Changing Hybrid System Indica tor settings (vehicles without
multi-information display)
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Operation of each component
■Before flattening the seatbacksStop the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ( P. 184)
Slide the rear seats as far back as possible. ( P. 142)
■Flattening the seatbacks
Move the front seat forward
and remove the head
restraint. ( P. 145)
Tilt the front seatback to the
same height as the rear seat
cushion.
To return the seats, reverse the procedure.
After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to replace
the head restraint.
Flattening the seatbacks
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ Seat adjustment
●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Manual seats: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.
● When returning the seats to their upright positions, be careful not to catch
the seat belts.
■ Flattening the seats
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not flatten the seats while driving.
● In a flat place, apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to
P.
● Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats while flattening.
● Do not allow children to flatten the seats.
● Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-
gage compartment.
● Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place.
● Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the
seats.