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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
●Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accelerat ion and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) witho ut
having to use gaso line engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (tracti on battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits a t
traffic lights, will lead to high fuel and electricity consumption.
Check traffic reports before leav ing and avoid delays as much a s
possible. When driving in a traffic jam, gently release the brake
pedal to allow the vehicle to mov e forward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control exces-
sive electricity and fuel consumption.
◆Highway driving
● Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to re lease
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount o f
electrical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
● Electricity consumption will in crease significantly when drivin g at
high speeds in EV mode. If there will be a long distance to the
next external charging point after leaving a freeway, it is rec om-
mended to drive in HV mode while on the freeway and change to
EV mode after leaving the freeway.

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1392-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
Before charging, always check the following items.
● The parking brake is applied. ( P. 345)
● The headlights are switched off or set to AUTO, and lights such as
the emergency flashers and interi or lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The power switch is off. ( P. 3 3 2 )
Before charging, make sure that each part of the charging cable is in
good condition. ( P. 11 8 )
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is at tached to the
vehicle, even if the power switch is operated.
● If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving wi ll not be possi-
ble.
● When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position can-
not be changed from P to another position.
■ During charging
The followings occur, however, it does not indicate a malfuncti on.
● The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle.
● During charging, the sound of the fan may be heard from the cha rging
equipment cooling air intake vents. ( P. 142)
● During and after charging, the rear seat and its surrounding ar ea in which
the charging equipment is installed may get warm.
Confirm the following before charging
Inspecting the charging cable

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1973. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (U.S.A.) P. 660
*1Brake system warning light (Canada)
(Red)P. 660
*1Brake system warning light
(Yellow)P. 660
*1Charging system warning light
P. 660
*1Low engine oil pressure warning lightP. 660
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (U.S.A.) P. 660
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (Canada)P. 660
*1SRS warning light P. 661
*1ABS warning light (U.S.A.) P. 661
*1ABS warning light (Canada)P. 661
*1Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow)P. 661
*1, 2PCS warning light
P. 661
*1Slip indicator lightP. 661
*1High coolant temperature warning lightP. 662

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1993. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 344
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.) P. 346
Tail light indicator (Canada) P. 348
Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.) P. 345
Parking brake indicator (Canada)P. 345
Headlight high beam indicator P. 348
Fog light indicator (if equipped) P. 356
Security indicator P. 81
“READY” indicatorP. 332
Shift position indicatorsP. 338
*1, 2Slip indicator light P. 486
*1, 3VSC OFF indicatorP. 487
Cruise control indicator P. 410
Radar cruise control indicatorP. 399

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3. Instrument cluster
■Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the symbol dis-
plays listed here are only an example, and different symbols ma y be dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information displ ay.
Symbol displayPages
Smart key system P. 332
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) P. 664
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) systemP. 395
P. 395
Low engine oil pressure warning
(Canada only) P. 664

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4-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. ( P. 339)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 2 9 5 )
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Lift up and push down the head r estraints of the rear seats.
(
P. 2 9 9 )
Close the lid of rear seat auxiliary box if it is opened. (
P. 531)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat on ly.
Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return the seatback securely to
the locked position.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Before folding down the seatbacks
Folding down the seatbacks
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Returning the rear seatbacks
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4-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
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 firml y and shift
the shift position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the lugga ge compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not operate the rear 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 returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat back.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatbacks is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release lever. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.
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5Driving
5-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 314
Cargo and luggage ........... 326
Vehicle load limits ............. 329
Trailer towing..................... 330
Dinghy towing ................... 331
5-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 332
Hybrid transmission........... 338
Turn signal lever................ 344
Parking brake .................... 345
5-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 346
Automatic High Beam ....... 351
Fog light switch ................. 356
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 358
5-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 364 5-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 377
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 389
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 399
Driving mode select switch .............................. 415
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 417
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 421
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 424
Intuitive parking assist....... 429
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .............................. 439
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 451
Driving assist systems ...... 485
5-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 491