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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator will come on and the “TRAC OFF” is displa yed on the
multi-information display.
Press again to turn the systems back on.
Pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision braking will also be disabled. The
PCS warning light will come on and the message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. ( P. 237)
■ When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disab led even if has not been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems
Any of the following conditions may occur when the above system s are oper-
ating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
● Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
● A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
● The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated .
● The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activat ed.
■ ECB operating sound
ECB operating sound may be heard in the following cases, but it does not
indicate that a malfunction has occurred.
● Operating sound heard from motor compartment when the brake ped al is
operated.
● Motor sound of the brake system heard from the front part of th e vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
● Operating sound heard from the motor compartment when 1 or 2 mi nutes
passed after the stop of the fuel cell system.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring so und) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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Winter driving tips
●Use washer fluid that are appropr iate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and tha t chains
match the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fr ozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to p revent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ic e or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a ma n-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
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system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 306
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters .................... 315
6-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 317• Interior lights ................. 318
• Personal lights .............. 318 6-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 320 • Glove box...................... 321
• Console box .................. 321
• Cup holders .................. 322
• Bottle holders ................ 324
• Auxiliary box ................. 324
Trunk features ................... 325
6-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 327• Sun visors ..................... 327
• Vanity mirrors................ 327
• Clock ............................. 328
• Armrest ......................... 329
• Coat hooks.................... 329
• Assist grips ................... 330
• Power outlet .................. 331
• USB charging ports....... 332
• Wireless charger ........... 334
Garage door opener.......... 343
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
Turn the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating,
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
fuel cell system is off.
Heated steering wheel
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■Operation condition
The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.
■ Timer
The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after abo ut 30 minutes.
■
Front seats
Each time the switch is
touched, the intensity of the
seat heater changes:
Hi (strong) Lo (weak) Off
During operations, the operation
conditions are displayed.
■
Rear seats HI: Strong
The indicator light comes on.
Low: Weak
The indicator light comes on.
■Operating condition
The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mod e.
■ When not in use (rear seats)
Turn the seat heater off by returning the switch to its level p osition.
The indicator light turns off.
Seat heaters
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Interior lights list
*1: When the power switch is in ON mode, the footwell lights will turn on. How-
ever, if the instrument panel light control switch is turned to minimum, the
footwell lights will turn off. ( P. 113)
*2: When shifting the shift position is in a position other than P, the brightness
of the footwell light will reduce intensity.
Front interior light ( P. 318)
Personal lights ( P. 318)
Rear interior light ( P. 318)Door courtesy lights
Footwell lights
*1, 2
Shift lever lights
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Front
When the switch is pressed
to the fully pushed in posi-
tion, the lights become linked
to the doors
The light will turn on and off due
to the opening and closing of a
door.
When the button is pressed,
the light will turn on
When the switch is pressed again, the light will turn off.
■
Rear
Turns the light on
Links to the doors
When the front interior lights is
linked to the doors, the lights will
turn on and off due to the open-
ing and closing of the rear door.
Turns the lights on/off
Push the switch, and when it is in
the pushed position, the light
comes on.
Interior lights
Personal lights
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■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the following lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes:
●Front interior lights
● Rear interior lights
● Personal lights
● Door courtesy lights
● Vanity lights
● Trunk light
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be c hanged.
(Customizable features: P. 489)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt b attery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the fuel cell system
is off.