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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................182
Rear seats .........................184
Head restraints ..................188
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................191
Inside rear view mirror .......193
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................196
3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ..................199
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............204
Cargo and luggage ............213
Trailer towing .....................215
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........216
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........220
EV drive mode ...................229
Hybrid transmission ...........232
Turn signal lever ................236
Parking brake.....................237
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 238
Fog light switch ................. 244
Windshield wiper
and washer ..................... 246
Rear window wiper
and washer ..................... 250
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 252
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 255
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................... 262
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 279
Automatic High Beam ....... 287
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 293
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 299
Driving assist systems....... 303
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 310
Winter driving tips.............. 313
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 204
Cargo and luggage ............ 213
Trailer towing ..................... 215
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 216
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 220
EV drive mode ................... 229
Hybrid transmission ........... 232
Turn signal lever ................ 236
Parking brake .................... 237
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 238
Fog light switch .................. 244
Windshield wiper
and washer ...................... 246
Rear window wiper
and washer ...................... 250
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 252
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 255
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 262
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 279
Automatic High Beam ........ 287
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 293
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 299
Driving assist systems ....... 303
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 310
Winter driving tips .............. 313
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Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and
then shift the shift lever to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 303)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 310)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
● For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• 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. 601)
Starting off on a steep uphill
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■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are me t, the hill-start assist control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline).
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released.
■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
● The emergency flashers are off.
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The emergency flashers are turned on.
● The brake pedal is released.
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
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WARNING
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten t he vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
■ When the VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle
being towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Enter the vehicle being
towed and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to ON mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 3 4
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
● Vehicles with a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench is installed in the lug-
gage. ( P. 539, 557)
● Vehicles without a wheel nut wrench: Wheel nut wrench can be purchased
at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
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Audio system (without a
Navigation/Multimedia
system) ................................... 320
Bluetooth® audio ................... 354
CD player .............................. 330
iPod ....................................... 339
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 330
Optimal use ........................... 324
Radio..................................... 326
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 322
USB memory......................... 347
USB port ............................... 323
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 474
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 386
Automatic High Beam ............. 287
Automatic light control
system .................................... 238
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 406
Back door
Back door.............................. 159
Luggage compartment
light..................................... 161
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 500
Wattage ................................ 600
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 445
If the 12-volt battery
is discharged ...................... 576
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 313
Warning light ......................... 517
Bluetooth®*
Audio system ........................ 371
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 374
Bottle holders .......................... 403
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 597
Parking brake........................ 237
Regenerative braking.............. 88
Warning light ................. 517, 520
Brake assist ............................. 303
Break-in tips ............................ 205
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control......................... 115, 118
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*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 430
Maintenance data ................. 590
Maintenance requirements ... 427
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 518
Manual headlight
leveling dial ............................ 240
Meter ................................. 114, 117
Indicators .............................. 111
Instrument cluster light
control......................... 115, 118
Meters ........................... 114, 117
Multi-information
display ........................ 121, 125
Warning lights ....................... 109
Warning message ................. 531
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 193
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers............................ 390
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 196
Vanity mirrors ........................ 407
MP3 disc*................................. 330
Multi-information
display ............................ 121, 125
Drive information ........... 122, 127
Energy monitor...................... 133
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........ 293
Settings ................................. 128
Switching the display .... 121, 126
Warning message ................. 531
Multimedia system*
Navigation system*
Odometer.......................... 117, 122
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 593
Opener
Back door.............................. 160
Fuel filler door ....................... 254
Hood ..................................... 433
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 196
Adjusting and folding ............ 196
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 390
Outside temperature
display ............................ 117, 121
Overheating.............................. 581
P position request warning
light......................................... 523
Parking brake ........................... 237
Operation .............................. 237
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 517
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system)................................... 262
Function ................................ 262
PCS switch ........................... 266
Warning light ......................... 519
Warning messages ............... 277
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*: For vehicles with navigation/multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.