
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1,2 6-7
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS FEATURES & OPERATIONS (continued)
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Air conditioning/heating 24
Audio
22
Auto lock/unlock
1 12
Bird’s Eye View Camera
with Perimeter Scan function 29
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA) 27
Clock 12
Door locks
1,2 12
Driver Easy Speak 23
ECO drive mode 11
EV drive mode 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 23
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Hybrid transmission 11
Intelligent parking assist 28
Lights
1,2 & turn signals1 19
Moonroof1 14
Multi-Information Display (MID)2 20
Panoramic moonroof 14
Parking brake 12
Power Liftgate (back door)
1,2 15
Power outlets-12V DC 21
Power outlets-120V AC 21
Rear seat entertainment system 23
Rear view monitor system 26
Seat adjustments-Front 16
Seat adjustments-Rear 17
Seat heaters/ventilators 25
Seats-Head restraints 17Seats-Stowing &
returning 3rd row seats 17
Steering lock release
21
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 13
Steering wheel-Hearer 25
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 16
USB charge-ports 21
USB media/AUX port 20
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch 26
Windows-Power
1 18
Windshield wipers & washers1 18
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 40
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 36-39
Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) 33-36
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 31-33
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) 30
Sensors 30
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 46-55
Floor mat installation
45
Rear door child safety locks 42
Seat belt reminder indicator 41
Seat belts 41
Seat belts-3rd row center 41
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 41
Spare tire & tools 43
Star Safety System
TM 44-45
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 42
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Automatic High Beam (AHB)
indicator
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, \
2019 Owner’s
Manual.
Airbag SRS warning1
Air Bag ON/OFF indicator1
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
Brake system warning1
BSM outside rear view mirror
indicator4
Brake system warning1
(yellow indicator)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
indicator4
EV indicator
EV drive mode indicator
ECO drive mode indicator1
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed cruise
control SET indicator
Electric power steering system
warning1
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC)(vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode) indicator/DRCC
SET indicator
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Instrument cluster
Indicator symbols
Engine coolant temperature gauge Shift position and
shift range
Hybrid System Indicator Multi-Information Display (MID)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Outside temperature
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer/trip meter display
Instrument panel light control button
Service indicators and reminders
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front Fog light indicator4
Fuel tank door position
“READY” indicator
Pre-Collison System (PCS) warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Intelligent parking assist indicator4
Headlight low/high beam
indicator
Low fuel level warning
Parking brake warning
1
Slip indicator1,3
Security indicator
Tire Pressure Warning1
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF
indicator1
2nd and 3rd row seat belt reminder
indicator (warning buzzer)
Vehicle proximity notification
system warning1
Land Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) indicator
[white/green/amber
3 indicator]
1
If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
Park position selected and the brake pedal depressed, push the “POWER”
switch.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wi\
ll change the operation
mode in succession from:
Smart Key
Push and hold
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
PANIC BUTTON
Smart Key system
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(1)
Put the shift lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and “
” will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline \
engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power fo\
r the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking for\
ce
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In add\
ition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fu\
el economy,
reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are shown on the Multi-Information Display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on\
the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking en\
ergy.
5. Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Hybrid Synergy Drive System
TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips tha\
t involve
frequent accelerating.
Use EV drive mode when driving short distances to reduce noise late at n\
ight in resi-
dential areas or to cut emissions when parking in a small garage or und\
erground car
park. *
The engine switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to sh\
ift from
Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
+
-
Hybrid transmission
EV drive mode
ECO drive mode
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
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LockUnlock
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and\
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Clock
Press “H” for Hours and “M” for minutes to
set or change the time.
HoursMinutes
FEATURES & OPERATIONS Auto lock/unlock
Door locks
Parking brake
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect a
vehicle or pedestrian in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\
stem will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\
on. Do not use
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\
attempt
to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as the syste\
m may not
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \
such as
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\
dstorm or
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\
a vehicle
may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventing the syst\
em from
operating or engaging properly.
Refer to the Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situation\
s in which the
system may not operate properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/\
PD operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-I\
nformation
Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and m\
ay apply
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is dep\
ressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines tha\
t the
possibility of a frontal collision with a preceding vehicle is extremely\
high, the
system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to he\
lp the
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD)
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