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For your information ........................
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Reading this manual ...................... 10
How to search ................................ 11
Pictorial index ................................ 12
1-1. For safe use Before driving ........................ 24
For safe driving ..................... 25
Seat belts .............................. 27
SRS airbags .......................... 34
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system.................. 43
Exhaust gas precautions....... 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............... 49
Child restraint systems .......... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ..................... 65
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ......... 71
Hybrid system precautions .... 75
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 79
Alarm ..................................... 81
2-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators............................................ 84
Gauges and meters .............. 89
Multi-information display  (4.2-inch display)................. 92
Multi-information display (7-inch  display)............................. 102
Head-up display ................. 112
Energy monitor/consumption  screen .............................. 1173-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 128
3-2. Opening, closing and locking  the doors
Side doors .......................... 131
Back door ........................... 135
Smart key system .............. 146
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ......................... 153
Rear seats.......................... 154
Driving position memory .... 159
Head restraints................... 162
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel  and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 165
Inside rear view mirror ....... 166
Digital Rearview Mirror....... 167
Outside rear view mirrors ... 177
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 179
Moon roof ........................... 182
Panoramic moon roof......... 185
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle.............. 190
Cargo and luggage ............ 197
Vehicle load limits .............. 200
T r
ailer towing...................... 201
Dinghy towing .................... 212
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ....... 213
EV drive mode ................... 218
Hybrid transmission ........... 220
Turn signal lever................. 223
1For safety and security
2Vehicle status information 
and indicators
3Before driving
4Driving 

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For safety and security
For safety and security
.1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................. 24
For safe driving .............. 25
Seat belts ....................... 27
SRS airbags ................... 34
Front passenger occupant  classification system .... 43
Exhaust gas precautions ..................................... 48
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 49
Child restraint systems... 50
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 65
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features .. 71
Hybrid system precautions ..................................... 75
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sys tem ........79
Alarm.............................. 81 

791-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
1-5.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after 
the power switch has been 
turned off to indicate that the 
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing 
after the power switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the 
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion  of the key is in 
contact with a  metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key registered to the 
security system (key with a built-in 
transponder chip) of another vehi-
cle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key 
has not been previously 
registered in the vehicle’s 
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.
This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft 
but does not guarantee 
absolute security against all 
vehicle thefts.
Operating the system 

801-5. Theft deterrent system
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■Certification for the immobilizer system
Except for vehicles sold in Canada
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified  or removed, the 
proper operation of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 

1473-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
●When an interior alarm sounds 
continuously
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be 
activated in order to prevent the 
electronic key battery and the 
12-volt battery from being dis-
charged while the vehicle is not 
operated for a long time.
●In the following situations, the 
smart key system may take some 
time to unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in 
an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 
m) of the outside of the vehicle for 
10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not  been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not 
been used for 14 days or longer, 
the doors canno t be unlocked at 
any doors except the driver’s door. 
In this case, take hold of the 
driver’s door handle, or use the  wireless remote c
ontrol or the 
mechanical key, to unlock the 
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to 
battery-saving mode
When battery-saving mode is set, 
battery depletion is minimized by 
stopping the electronic key from 
receiving radio waves.
Press   twice while pressing and 
holding  . Confirm that the elec-
tronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is 
set, the smart key system cannot be 
used. To cancel the function, press 
any of the electronic key buttons.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak 
radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between 
the electronic key  and the vehicle 
may be affected, preventing the 
smart key system, wireless remote 
control and immobilizer system from 
operating proper ly. (Ways of cop-
ing: P.489)
●When the electronic key battery is 
depleted
●Near a TV tower,  electric power 
plant, gas station, radio station, 
large display, airpo rt or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio 
waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is c overed by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which  aluminum foil is 
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- num foil inside
SituationCorrection 
procedure
An attempt was 
made to lock the 
vehicle while a door 
was open.Close all of 
the doors 
and lock the 
doors again.
SituationCorrection procedure
The power switch 
was turned to ACC 
while the driver’s 
door was open (or 
the driver’s door was 
opened while the 
power switch was in 
ACC).
Turn the 
power 
switch off 
and close 
the driver’s 
door.
The power switch 
was turned off while 
the driver’s door was 
open.Close the 
driver’s 
door. 

2134-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
4-2.Driving procedures
1 Check that the parking brake 
is set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in 
P.
3 Firmly depress the brake 
pedal.
 and a message  will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
4 Press the power switch 
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch, 
one short, firm press is enough. It is 
not necessary to press and hold the 
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, 
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake 
pedal until the “READY” indicator is 
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started  from any power switch mode.
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Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the 
“READY” indicator is off.
■If the hybrid system does not 
start
●The immobilizer system may not 
have been deactivated. ( P. 7 9 )  
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is 
shown on the multi-information 
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature 
is low, such as during winter 
driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system, 
the flashing time of the “READY” 
indicator may be  long. Leave the 
vehicle as it is until the “READY” 
indicator is steady on, as steady 
means the vehicle is able to move.
■Sounds and vibrations specific 
to a hybrid vehicle
 P. 7 3
■If the 12-volt b attery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be started 
using the smart key system. Refer 
to P.491to r estart the hybrid system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.128
Power (ignition) 
switch
Performing the following 
operations when carrying 
the electronic key on your 
person starts the hybrid 
system or changes power 
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem 

4867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the 
cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be 
functioning properly. 
( P.489)
 There may not be sufficient 
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
 There may be a malfunction 
in the immobilizer system. 
( P.79)
 There may be a malfunction 
in the steering lock system.
 The hybrid system may be 
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or 
a blown fuse. However, 
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure 
is available to start the hybrid 
system. ( P.487)
NOTICE
●Securely tighten the spare tire 
clamp bolt to hold the spare 
wheel carrier by the hook.
●Stow the flat tire in the spare tire 
location. Failure to do so may 
cause damage to the spare tire 
carrier. Proper storage reduces 
the possibility of i njury in a colli-
sion or during sudden braking.
●Have the flat tire repaired and 
the spare tire replaced with it as 
soon as possible.
■Proper storage of the spare 
tire
●If the hoist assembly is slanted 
when stowing a tire, the hoist 
assembly may become stuck in 
the wheel opening and the tire 
may not be raised properly, 
causing damage to the wheel or 
the wire cable.
●Do not attempt to turn the spare 
tire clamp bolt without a tire on 
the hoist assembly, as doing so 
may cause the wire cable to slip 
off of the shaft inside the unit 
and the wire cable may not be 
able to be raised or lowered. If 
the spare tire c lamp bolt has 
been turned without a tire on the 
hoist assembly and the wire 
cable cannot be raised or low-
ered, contact your Toyota 
dealer.
If  the hybrid system 
will not star t
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary 
depending on the situation. 
Check the following and 
perform the appropriate 
procedure:
The hybrid system will not 
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is 
being followed. ( P.213) 

560Alphabetical Index
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Rear automatic air conditioning  system ................................ 348
Seat heaters ......................... 352
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
High-voltage components ....... 75
Hill-start assist control .......... 319
Hood Open .................................... 408
Hooks Cargo net hooks ................... 364
Coat hooks ........................... 377
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 24
Horn ......................................... 165
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Location.................................. 75
Specification ......................... 508
Warning message .................. 78
Hybrid battery (traction battery)  air vents .................................. 77
Hybrid system .......................... 71 Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System............................................. 73
Emergency shut off system .... 78
Energy monitor/consumption  screen ................................ 117
EV drive mode...................... 218
High voltage components....... 75
Hybrid system precautions ..... 75
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 486
Overheating.......................... 498
Power (ignition) switch ......... 213
Regenerative braking ............. 72
Starting the hybrid system.... 213
Hybrid System Indicator .. 90, 115
Hybrid transmission .............. 220 S mode ................................. 222
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 325
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I/M test ..................................... 404 Identification
Engine ..................................506
Vehicle ..................................504
Ignition switch (power switch) ...............................................213Auto power off fun ction .........216
Changing the power switch  modes.................................216
If your vehicle has to be stopped  in an emergency .................452
Immobilizer system ..................79
Indicators ..................................86
Initialization Items to initialize ...................538
Maintenance .................401, 412
Power windows ....................179
Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................424
Inside rear view m irror ...166, 167
Instrument panel light control .92
Interior lights...........................356 Front interior light .................356
Rear interior light ..................356
Intuitive parking assist Function................................286
Warning message.................289
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JackPositioning a floor jack .........409
Vehicle-equipped jack ..........475
Jack handle .............................475
Jam protection function Electronic roof sunshade ......186
Moon roof .............................182
Panoramic moon r oof ...........186
Power back door ..................140
Power windows ....................179