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1142. Instrument cluster
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*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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator 
light (P. 448)Low fuel level warning 
light (P. 449)
*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning 
light (P. 448)Driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light (P. 450)
*1Automatic headlight 
leveling system warning 
light (P. 449)Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder light 
(P. 450)
*1
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
P position request 
indicator light (P. 448)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Smart entry & start 
system warning light 
(P. 455)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system overheat 
warning light (P. 449)*1
(If equipped)
Master warning light 
(P. 450)
(Yellow)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
(P. 449)*1Tire pressure warning 
light (P. 450)
Open door warning light 
(P. 449)
(If equipped)
Go to service warning 
light (P. 451) 
     
        
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1893-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position 
● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen- 
gers are not injured by the moving seat. 
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid 
injury. 
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism. 
■ Seat adjustment 
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not 
recline the seat more than necessary. 
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the 
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of 
an accident. 
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- 
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 
● Manual seats: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in 
position. 
● When returning the seats to their upright positions, be careful not to catch 
the seat belts. 
■ Flattening the seats 
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury. 
● Do not flatten the seats while driving. 
● In a flat place, apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to 
P. 
● Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied. 
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of 
the seats while flattening. 
● Do not allow children to flatten the seats. 
● Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug- 
gage compartment. 
● Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats. 
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. 
● After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place. 
● Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the 
seats. 
     
        
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1923-3. Adjusting the seats
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Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 234)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(P. 187)
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the second seat.
Uncouple and stow the second center seat belt. (P.  4 0 )
Lower the head restraint of the second seat. (P. 199)
Pull the lever (either   or  )
and tilt the seatback forward.
Press the seat-folding button.
The seats will be folded forward.
Gently rock the seats back and
forth to ensure that they are
securely locked.
Before folding down the seatbacks
Folding down the seatbacks
1
2
3
4
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2 
     
        
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1933-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Pull the lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to 
their original positions, lift them up
until they lock.
■ Adjusting the position of the outboard seat back and forward 
■ Seat belts for the outboard seats
3
The seat cannot be locked if it slides for- 
ward as far as possible. After operating, 
return the seat to a lockable position, and 
secure it firmly in place. 
When the seat belts for the outboard 
seats are not in use, position the seat belt 
plates below the seat belt hangers and 
stow the seat belts as shown in the illus-
tration.
II33WG027a
Plate
Seat belt  
hanger 
     
        
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1943-3. Adjusting the seats
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WARNING
■When operating the seats 
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury. 
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. 
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift 
the shift position to P. 
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback. 
● Do not operate the seat if it is occupied. 
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of 
the seats during operation. 
● Do not allow children to operate the seat. 
● After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place. 
■ Reclining adjustment 
● To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not 
recline the seat more than necessary.  
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the 
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of 
an accident. 
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- 
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 
● After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position. 
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position 
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury. 
● Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly push- 
ing it back and forth. 
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. 
● Re-couple the second center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. (P. 39) 
● When using the seat belts, ensure that the seat belts are not in the seat 
belt hangers. ( P. 193, 197) 
■ After tilting the second seatback forward when getting in or out of the 
vehicle etc.  
Slide the seat backward and raise the seatback, and check that the seat is 
securely locked.  
If the seat is not locked, the seat may unexpectedly move and cause death
or serious injury. 
     
        
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1973-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Pull the seatback angle adjust- 
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to 
their original positions, lift them up 
until they lock.
■ Seat belts 
■ Stowing the seat belt buckles 
■ Seatback strap
Folding down the seatbacks
When the seat belts are not in use, posi- 
tion the seat belt plates below the seat
belt hangers and stow the seat belts as 
shown in the illustration. 
The buckle can be stowed when the seat- 
belt is not in use. 
The folded third seat can be raised from 
the luggage compartment.
Plate
Seat belt hanger 
     
        
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau- 
tions, cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■ Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment 
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compartment: 
● Receptacles containing gasoline 
● Aerosol cans 
■ Storage precautions 
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may prevent t he pedals from being depressed properly, 
may block the driver’s vision, or may re sult in items hitting the driver or pas- 
sengers, possibly causing an accident. 
● Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possible. 
● Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher than 
the seatbacks. 
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed 
directly behind the front seats. 
● Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed 
for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts prop- 
erly fastened. 
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations. 
• At the feet of the driver 
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the luggage cover (if equipped) 
• On the instrument panel 
• On the dashboard 
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment. 
■ Load and distribution 
● Do not overload your vehicle.  
● Do not apply loads unevenly. 
Improper loading may cause deteriorati on of steering or braking control 
which may cause death or serious injury. 
     
        
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3686-1. Maintenance and care
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■Caring for leather areas 
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to 
maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior. 
■ Shampooing the carpets 
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge 
or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep- 
ing the carpet as dry as possible. 
■ Seat belts 
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also 
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
WARNING
■ Water in the vehicle 
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent, and in the luggage com-
partment. 
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo- 
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire. 
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 
( P. 47) 
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel) 
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect 
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, 
resulting in death or serious injury.