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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle .............168 
Cargo and luggage ............176 
Trailer towing .....................177 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Power (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without a smart  
entry & start system)........178 
Power (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smart 
entry & start system)........182 
EV drive mode ...................188 
Hybrid transmission ...........190 
Turn signal lever ................194 
Parking brake.....................195 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch.................196 
Fog light switch ..................201 
Windshield wiper  
and washer ......................203 
Rear window wiper  
and washer ......................207 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ...................................209 
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense 
Toyota Safety Sense .........212 
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety  
system) ............................218 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ................................231 
Automatic High Beam ........236 
4-6. Using the driving support  
systems 
Cruise control .................... 240 
Driving assist systems....... 244 
4-7. Driving tips 
Hybrid vehicle driving  
tips .................................. 250 
Winter driving tips.............. 253 
5-1. Basic Operations 
Audio system types ........... 258 
Steering wheel audio  
switches .......................... 260 
USB port............................ 261 
5-2. Using the audio system 
Optimal use of the audio  
system............................. 262 
5-3. Using the radio 
Radio operation ................. 264 
5-4. Playing audio CDs and  
MP3/WMA discs 
CD player operation .......... 269 
5-5. Using an external device 
Listening to an iPod........... 277 
Listening to a USB  
memory device ................ 284
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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle ............. 168 
Cargo and luggage ............ 176 
Trailer towing ..................... 177 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Power (ignition) switch  
(vehicles without a smart 
entry & start system)........ 178 
Power (ignition) switch  
(vehicles with a smart 
entry & start system)........ 182 
EV drive mode ................... 188 
Hybrid transmission ........... 190 
Turn signal lever ................ 194 
Parking brake .................... 195 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch ................ 196 
Fog light switch .................. 201 
Windshield wiper  
and washer ...................... 203 
Rear window wiper  
and washer ...................... 207 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ................................... 209 
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 212 
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety  
system) ............................ 218 
LDA (Lane Departure  
Alert) ................................ 231 
Automatic High Beam ........ 236 
4-6. Using the driving support  
systems 
Cruise control..................... 240 
Driving assist systems ....... 244 
4-7. Driving tips 
Hybrid vehicle driving  
tips ................................... 250 
Winter driving tips .............. 253 

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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch 
or the use of a tow hitch carrier of a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, 
etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use
of tow hitch mounted carriers. 

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■ Situations in which the system may not operate properly 
● In some situations such as the following, a vehicle may not be detected by 
the front sensor, preventing the  system from operating properly: 
• If an oncoming vehicle is approaching your vehicle 
• When approaching the side or front of a vehicle 
• If a preceding vehicle has a small rear end, such as an unloaded truck 
• If a vehicle ahead is carrying a load which protrudes past its rear bumper 
• If a vehicle ahead is irregularly shaped, such as a tractor or side car 
• If the sun or other light is shining directly on a vehicle ahead 
• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden swerving, 
acceleration or deceleration)
• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle 
• If a preceding vehicle has a low rear 
end, such as a low bed trailer 
• If a vehicle ahead has extremely high 
ground clearance 
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle 
or emerges from beside a vehicle 

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● High beam may be turned on or off when unexpected by the driver. 
● In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestrians to the high beam. Therefore, you shoul d consider turning the high beams on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam system. 
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.) • The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.• The windshield is cracked or damaged.• The front sensor is deformed or dirty. • The front sensor temperature is extremely high. • Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lightsor fog lights.• Vehicles ahead have headlights or tail lights that are either switched off,dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness anddarkness. • When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-pavedroads, gravel tracks, etc.).• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a windingroad.• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror. • The back of a vehicle ahead is highly reflective, such as a container on atruck.• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.• The vehicle is listing or titling, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, etc.• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or dis- tress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby. 
■ If the Automatic High Beam indicator comes on in yellow 
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional. 
WARNING
■ Limitations of the Automatic High Beam 
Do not rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking care to 
observe your surroundings and turning high beam on or off manually if nec-
essary.
NOTICE
■ Notes when using the Automatic High Beam system 
Observe the following to ensure that the Automatic High Beam functions 
correctly. 
● Do not overload the vehicle. 
● Do not modify the vehicle. 

500Alphabetical index
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Tools ................................. 416, 432 
Top strap .................................... 70
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 397 
Towing eyelet ........................ 399 
Trailer towing ........................ 177
Toyota Safety Sense................ 212
Traction control ....................... 244
Trailer towing ........................... 177
Transmission ........................... 190
Hybrid transmission .............. 190 
If the shift lever cannot  
be shifted from P ................ 192
Trip meters ............................... 101
Turn signal lights ..................... 194
Replacing light 
bulbs ........................... 384, 386 
Turn signal lever ................... 194 
Wattage................................. 473 
USB memory ............................ 284 
USB port ................................... 261 
Vanity lights 
Vanity lights .......................... 312 
Wattage ................................ 473
Vanity mirrors .......................... 312
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 465
Vehicle Stability Control  
(VSC) ...................................... 244 
VSC 
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 244 
Warning buzzers 
Brake system ........................ 404
Electric power steering ......... 405
Hybrid system ....................... 405
Hybrid system overheat ........ 408 
Key reminder ........................ 181 
Open door ............................. 407
P position request ................. 408
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety 
system)............................... 218
Seat belt reminder ................ 407 
Smart entry & start system ... 135
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