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4-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 270
4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 275
Back door .......................... 281
Smart key system.............. 286
4-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 295
Rear seats ......................... 297
Head restraints .................. 299
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 302
Inside rear view mirror....... 304
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 306
4-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 308 5-1. Before driving
Driving 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
4Operation of each
component5Driving
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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
■If the vehicle is not used for a long time
●The 12-volt battery may discharge. In this event, charge the 12 -volt battery.
( P. 593)
In order to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from becoming
extremely low in charge, charge the hybrid battery (traction ba ttery) from
external power source or start the hybrid system at least once every 2 or 3
months, and turn the power switch off after the gasoline engine has
stopped automatically. (If the gasoline engine does not start up even after
approximately 10 seconds have pass ed since the “READY” indicator came
on, the power switch can be turned to off without any further action.)
● When the vehicle is left with the charging cable connected, the electricity
consumption amount of the 12-volt battery increases due to cont rols, such
as the system checking, operating. When the charging cable is n ot needed,
immediately remove it from the vehicle.
■ Sounds and vibrations sp ecific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehic le is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, app ly the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parke d.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid sy stem is
operating and are not a malfunction.
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) when the
hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emi tted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. ( P. 97)
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification syst em may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
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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
