
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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Steering wheel controls
Audio remote
control switches2Meter control switches
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control
(DRCC)
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control
(DRCC) vehicle-
to-vehicle distance
button
Lane Departure
Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA)
switch
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever
(below the steering wheel)
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light
1 controls
Windshield wiper and
washer controls
Meters/Multi-information display (MID)
“ENGINE
START STOP”
button
(Smart Key)
Hood lock release lever Fuel tank door release lever
Tire pressure warning reset switch
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
Heated steering wheel switch
1
Intelligent parking assist switch1,2
Automatic High Beam (AHB) switch
Birds Eye View Camera switch
1,2
Power back door switch1
Voice command switch2
Telephone
switches2
OVERVIEWInstrument panel
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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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(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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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Unlock
Lock
Rear door child safety locks
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened o\
nly from the
outside
Rear door
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “
SET” button
until the indicator blinks three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or repl\
aced, turn the
ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the
“ SET” button until indicator blinks
three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initializati\
on to complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for ti\
re inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the
light.
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURESStar Safety System
™
Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which combines Anti-
lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations
to these systems.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wh\
eel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing release\
s brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the tr\
action that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional c\
ontrol.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and \
then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there\
’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more qui\
ckly than
just the driver alone can.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops \
by
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all f\
our wheels.
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accele\
rator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are a\
pplied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles\
per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the acceler\
ator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without\
rolling
backward.
ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the A\
BS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of tracti\
on occurs
during a turn.
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