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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 198
Inside rear view mirror....... 200
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 202
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 204
Moon roof .......................... 208
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 214
Cargo and luggage............ 225
Vehicle load limits ............. 228
Trailer towing..................... 229
Dinghy towing.................... 230
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 231
EV drive mode................... 237
Hybrid transmission........... 240
Turn signal lever................ 246
Parking brake .................... 247
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 248
Automatic High Beam ....... 253
Fog light switch ................. 258
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 260
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 266 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 268
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 273
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 304
Cruise control .................... 319
Driving mode select switch .............................. 324
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 326
• The Blind Spot Monitor function.......................... 331
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 334
Intuitive parking assist ....... 339
Intelligent Clearance Sonar ............................... 350
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) ........... 363
Rear view monitor system ............................. 398
Driving assist systems ....... 408
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 415
Winter driving tips .............. 418
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 747
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 752
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 691, 705
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 748
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 735
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Parking lights
*1/side marker lights/
LED accent lights
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246, 248
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 654, Watts: P. 754)
*1: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
*2: If equipped
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 214
Cargo and luggage ........... 225
Vehicle load limits ............. 228
Trailer towing..................... 229
Dinghy towing ................... 230
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 231
EV drive mode .................. 237
Hybrid transmission........... 240
Turn signal lever................ 246
Parking brake .................... 247
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 248
Automatic High Beam ....... 253
Fog light switch ................. 258
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 260
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 266
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 268 4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 273
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 281
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 293
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 304
Cruise control .................... 319
Driving mode select switch .............................. 324
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 326
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 331
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 334
Intuitive parking assist....... 339
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .............................. 350
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 363
Rear view monitor system ............................ 398
Driving assist systems ...... 408
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 415
Winter driving tips ............. 418
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■Restraining sudden star t (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.
• When the shift position is shifted from R to D/B, D/B to R, N to R, P to D/
B
*, P to R* with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message
appears on the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in
reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trou-
ble escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC
(→P. 410) to cancel Drive Start Control so that the vehicle may become
able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( →P. 747)
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
→P. 755
■ 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.
■ Gasoline price setting screen
After refueling more than approximately 1.3 gal. (5 L, 1.1 Imp.gal.) and turn-
ing the power switch to ON mode, the gasoline price setting screen will be
automatically displayed on the multi-information display. ( →P. 128)
The fuel tank of your vehicle has a special structure, which
requires a reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. After
the opener switch has been pressed, it will take several seconds
until the vehicle is ready for refueling.
Before refueling the vehicle
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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.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
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Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.
The fuel filler door will open within
about 10 seconds of the switch
being pressed. Before refueling is
possible, a message will be shown
on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster to indicate
the progress of the fuel filler door
opener.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open and hang it on the back of
the fuel filler door.
NOTICE
■Refueling
● Finish refueling within 30 minutes. If more than 30 minutes passes, the
internal valve closes. In this condition, fuel may overflow during the refuel-
ing process.
Press the fuel filler door opener switch again.
● Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
Opening the fuel tank cap
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■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Using the lever to open the fuel filler door may not allow for an adequate
reduction in fuel tank pressure before refueling. To prevent fuel from spilling
out, turn the cap slowly when removing it.
During refueling, fuel may spill out from the filler opening due to air being dis-
charged from inside the fuel tank. Therefore, fill the fuel tank carefully and
slowly.Open the back door and remove the
cover underneath the luggage compart-
ment light.
Pull the lever backward and check that
the fuel lid opens.
NOTICE
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When refueling
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When refueling your vehicle, make sure
that the fuel filler door lock is not pushed
by the fuel nozzle boot, etc., as this may
cause a valve to close, possibly resulting
in a fuel spill.
If the fuel filler door lock has been
pushed, operate the fuel filler door
opener switch in the vehicle before con-
tinuing to refuel.