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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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■Switches
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 116
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Instrument panel light control dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . P. 217
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 2541
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 478)
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 480)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 478)*1High coolant
temperature warning
light ( P. 480)
*1Charging system
warning light ( P. 478)*1
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light ( P. 480)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 478)*1Master warning light
(P. 480)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 479)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 481)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 479) Open door warning light
(
P. 480)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 479) Low fuel level warning
light (
P. 480)
*1, 2PCS warning light
(P. 479) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (
P. 480)
*1Slip indicator light
(P. 479) Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(
P. 480)
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Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter
control switches to select and pressing or .
■Energy monitor
The current vehicle hybrid system condition is displayed. (P. 97)
■Hybrid System Indicator
The hybrid system power output and regenerative charging condi-
tions are displayed. ( P. 9 9 )
■Eco score/Hybrid System Indicator
The eco-driving total count is displayed. ( P. 9 9 )
■Fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per
minute
The fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per min-
ute is displayed. ( P. 9 9 )
■Distance to empty/Average vehicle speed after hybrid system
started/Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started
The possible driving range estimated from the remaining fuel
amount, average vehicle speed after the hybrid system is started,
and average fuel consumption are displayed. ( P. 100)
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) vehicle sway
warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associ-
ated with a decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the
decrease in attention using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system. The display is enabled when the operating conditions
of the vehicle sway warning function are met. (
P. 217)
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OFF display
The OFF display is displayed.
Drive information
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each component
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 114
Back door .......................... 119
Smart key system ............. 124
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 131
Rear seats......................... 135
Head restraints.................. 138
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
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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode On
Off
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)
■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
Indicator
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To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. ( P. 362)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
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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