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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 140
Inside rear view mirror....... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 144
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 146
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle ............. 150
Cargo and luggage............ 161
Vehicle load limits ............. 165
Trailer towing..................... 166
Dinghy towing.................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 168
EV drive mode................... 173
Hybrid transmission........... 175
Turn signal lever................ 180
Parking brake .................... 181 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 182
Automatic High Beam ........ 185
Fog light switch .................. 191
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 192
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 195
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 227
Rear view monitor system ............................. 241
Driving mode select switch .............................. 251
Driving assist systems ....... 252
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 259
Winter driving tips .............. 262
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 150
Cargo and luggage ........... 161
Vehicle load limits ............. 165
Trailer towing..................... 166
Dinghy towing ................... 167
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 168
EV drive mode .................. 173
Hybrid transmission........... 175
Turn signal lever................ 180
Parking brake .................... 181 4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 182
Automatic High Beam ....... 185
Fog light switch ................. 191
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 192
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 194
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 195
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 198
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 205
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 217
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 227
Rear view monitor system ............................ 241
Driving mode select switch .............................. 251
Driving assist systems ...... 252
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 259
Winter driving tips ............. 262
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4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system 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. 176)
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough.
It is not necessary to press and
hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following operations 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
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the door and windows
are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. ( P. 545)
■Fuel types
P. 545
■ 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.
(After charging the battery, turn on the high
beam headlights for 30 seconds with the
power switch off, and turn the headlights
off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
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If you have a flat tire ............. 506
If you lose your keys ............. 113
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 533
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Energy monitor .................. 96, 103
Engine Accessory mode ................... 169
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch........................ 168
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 409
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 168
Identification number ............ 538
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 519
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 168
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine coolant temperature warning light.......................... 480
Engine oil Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine switch .......................... 168 Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Engine switch light (power switch light) .............. 368
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................ 252
Warning light......................... 479
EV indicator ............................... 99
EV drive mode ......................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73
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High mounted stoplightReplacing .............................. 466
Hill-start assist control............ 253
Hood ......................................... 409
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 376
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 28
Horn .......................................... 140
Hybrid battery (traction battery)Location .................................. 78
Specification ......................... 539
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .......................... 79
Hybrid system ............................ 74 Brake Override System......... 151
Drive-Start Control ................ 151
Emergency shut off system .... 79
Energy
monitor/consumption
screen........................... 96, 103
EV drive mode ...................... 173
High voltage components ....... 78
Hybrid System Indicator........ 101
Hybrid system precautions ..... 78
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 259
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 519
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Vehicle proximity
notification system ................ 75
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 101
Hybrid transmission ................ 175 I/M test ...................................... 406
Identification
Engine .................................. 538
Vehicle .................................. 537
Ignition switch (Power switch)....................... 168Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Ignition switch light
(power switch light) .............. 368
Illuminated entry system ........ 370
Immobilizer system ................... 83
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization Item to initialize ..................... 567
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 433
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 92
Interior lights ........................... 368 Switch ........................... 369, 370
Wattage ................................ 544I
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StuckIf the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
Sun visors ................................ 380
Sunshade Panoramic roof shades ......... 384
Switch Audio remote control switches.............................. 272
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 185
Clock adjustment buttons ..... 381
Cruise control switch............. 227
Door lock switch.................... 116
Driving mode select switch ... 251
Emergency flashers switch ... 470
Engine switch........................ 168
EV drive mode switch ........... 173
Fog light switch ..................... 191
Garage door opener switches.............................. 386
Ignition switch ....................... 168
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 221
Light switches ....................... 182 Meter control switches ............ 94
MPH or km/h button................ 91
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 144
Panoramic roof shades......... 384
Power door lock switch ......... 116
Power switch ........................ 168
Power window switch ........... 146
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 194
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 362
Seat heater switches ............ 367
Talk switch ............................ 333
Telephone switches .............. 333
Tire pressure warning reset switch ........................ 433
TRIP button ............................ 92
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................... 234
VSC OFF switch ................... 254
Window lock switch .............. 146
Windshield wipers and washer switch..................... 192