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■Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid s ystem is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic .
■ Precautions when the 12-volt batte ry is discharged (vehicles with a
smart key system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the 12-volt battery has been disco nnected and
reconnected. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock
or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery
has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12- volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the power switch off.
If the power switch was in ACCESSORY or ON mode before the 12-volt bat-
tery was discharged, the audio system and/or air conditioning system may
operate when the 12-volt battery is reconnected.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
● Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the 12-volt batt ery is
depleted, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
● Some systems may require initialization. ( P. 565)
■ When removing the 12-vo lt battery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the 12-volt battery terminals, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gr adually even when
the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the dra ining effects of
certain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a lon g time, the 12-volt
battery may discharge, and the hybrid system may be unable to s tart. (The
12-volt battery recharges automatically while the hybrid system is operating.)

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9-2. Customization
■Changing by using the multimedia systemPress the “SETUP” button.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings t hat can
be changed for details.
■Changing by using the navigation system
Press the “APPS” button.
Select “Setup” on the “Apps” screen and select “Vehicle”.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings t hat can
be changed for details.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your prefe rences. Programming these pref-
erences requires specialized equipment and may be performed
by your Toyota dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.
Customizing vehicle fea tures (audio system)
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Settings that can be changed using the audio system
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■
Smart key system*1 and wireless remote control (P. 127, 136)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
Customizable Features
1
2
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On Off O O
Operation signal
(Buzzer)
*2On Off — O
Operation buzzer vol-
ume
*2Level 5 Off to level 7 O O
Time elapsed before auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if door is not
opened after being
unlocked 60 seconds
Off
OO
30 seconds
120 seconds
Open door warning
buzzer
*2OnOff —O
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 376
ABS ........................................... 265
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 77
Air conditioning filter .............. 449
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 376
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 42
Airbag warning light .............. 481
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 47
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 45
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 52
General airbag precautions ........................... 42
Indicators ................................ 52
Knee airbag precautions ......... 42
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 46
Proper driving posture ........................... 28, 42
Seat cushion airbag precautions ........................... 42
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 47
Side airbag precautions .......... 42
SRS airbags............................ 39 Antenna .................................... 299
Anti-lock brake system ........... 265
Assist grips .............................. 396
Audio input .............................. 284
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 366
Audio input............................ 284
AUX port ............................... 284
CD player.............................. 300
Cord hook ............................. 284
iPod ...................................... 306
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 300
Optimal use .......................... 297
Portable music
player ................................. 284
Radio .................................... 298
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 283
Type...................................... 280
USB memory ........................ 311
USB port ............................... 284
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 449
Automatic air conditioning system .......... ...................... 376
Automatic High Beam ............. 246
AUX port ................................... 284
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 390
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Back door ................................. 136
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 544
Battery
Checking ............................... 431
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 81
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 522
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 274
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 330
Portable player...................... 317
Set up ................................... 322
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 330
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 335
Set up ................................... 323
Bottle holders .......................... 392
Brake Fluid ...................................... 542
Parking brake........................ 207
Brake assist ............................. 265
Break-in tips ............................. 174 Care
Exterior ................................. 400
Interior .................................. 403
Seat belts.............................. 406
Cargo capacity......................... 185
CD player.................................. 300
Chains ...................................... 275
Child-protectors ...................... 131
Child restraint system
Booster seats, installation....... 68
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 66
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 52
Infant seat, definition .............. 61
Infant seats, installation .......... 65
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 71
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 65
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 74
LATCH anchors ...................... 71
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SeatsAdjustment ............................ 150
Adjustment precautions ........ 150
Child seats/child restraint system
installation ............................ 59
Cleaning................................ 403
Front seat adjustment ........... 150
Front seat adjustment precautions ......................... 150
Head restraint ....................... 155
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 384
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 94 Sensor
Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 226
Front sensor ......................... 226
Laser sensor ......................... 226
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 226
Monocular camera sensor .... 226
PCS
(Pre-Collision system) ........ 226
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 204
Transmission ........................ 202
Shift lock system ..................... 204
Side airbags ............................... 40
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 465
Wattage ................................ 544
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding ............ 161
Defogger ............................... 378
Smart key system
Entry function........................ 141
Starting the hybrid system ....... ................. 188, 192
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Storage location.................... 506
Spark plug ................................ 541
Specifications .......................... 536
Speedometer.............................. 99
Steering
Column lock release ..... 190, 195
Steering wheel Adjustment............................ 158
Audio switches...................... 283

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Stop lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 464
Storage feature ........................ 388
Storage precautions ................ 183
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 533
Sun visors ................................ 393
Switch
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 246
Cruise control........................ 251
Eco drive mode switch .......... 203
Emergency flasher switch ..... 468
EV drive mode switch ........... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 212
Hazard light switch................ 468
Headlight switch.................... 208
Ignition switch ............... 188, 192
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 243
Light switches ....................... 208
PCS (Pre-Collision system) switch ..... ............... 234
Power door lock switch ......... 130
Power switch................. 188, 192
Power window switch............ 163
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 218
Steering wheel audio
switches.............................. 283
VSC OFF switch ................... 266
Window lock switch............... 163
Wiper and washer ......... 214, 218 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 464
Switch ................................... 208
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .. ............... 88
Theft prevention labels ........... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 91
Tire inflation pressure............. 444
Tire information Glossary ............................... 555
Size....................................... 551
Tire identification number ..... 550
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 553
Tires Chains .................................. 275
Checking............................... 435
If you have a flat tire ............. 505
Inflation pressure .................. 543
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 436
Information............................ 548
Replacing.............................. 505
Rotating tires ........................ 435
Size....................................... 543
Snow tires ............................. 276
Spare tire .............................. 505
Tire pressure warning system ....... ................. 436, 483
Tools ......................................... 506
Total load capacity .................. 185
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 187
Emergency towing ................ 472
Trailer towing ........................ 186T