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*1: These lights  turn on when  the power  switch  is turned to  the  “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the power switch is tu rned to ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is  on, or after a
few  seconds.  There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  a  system  if  a  light  does  not
come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota  dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light turns on when the system is off.
*4: When  the  outside  temperature  is  approximately  37°F  (3°C)  or  lo wer,  the
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
*4Low  outside  tempera-
ture indicator (P. 99)
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should  a  safety  system  light  suc h  as  the  ABS  or  SRS  warning  lig ht  not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that  these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, whic h could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your  Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs. 
         
        
        
     
        
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.  
● Drive information
Displays  information  such  as  the
hybrid  system  operating  condi-
tions and fuel consumption.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as chang-
ing  the  date/time  and  screen  set-
tings.
●Warning messages ( P.   4 8 8 )
Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
● Menu icons
Select a menu icon to  display its content.
Drive information ( P. 104)
Select to display various drive data.
ECO ( P. 104)
Displays the fuel consumption information.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status ( P. 241)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA. 
Settings display ( P. 108)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents 
         
        
        
     
        
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) warning sensitivity
LDA warning sensitivity can be set to 2 different levels.
■EV Indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
■ECO savings settings
The  gasoline  price  and  fuel  consumption  comparison  settings  can
be set and changed.
■Date (clock)
The  date,  time,  and  clock  mode  (12  or  24  hour)  settings  can  be
changed.
■Units
Select to change the units of m
easure displayed on the multi-in for-
mation display.
■Language
Select to change the language displayed.
■Operation guide
Select to display/not d isplay the menu icons.
■Tr i p   s u m m a r y
Select  to  display/not  display  the  trip  summary  display  when  the
hybrid system is turned off.
■Initialize Display
Select to reset the mete r display settings.
Screen settings 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
■Eco score
Eco  score  should  be  used  as  a  guide  only.  Always  drive  safely  i n  accor-
dance with road and traffic conditions.
■ The information display at low temperatures
Allow  the  interior  of  the  vehicle  to  warm  up  before  using  the  liquid  crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display  monitor may
respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 
For  example,  there  is  a  lag  between  the  driver’s  shifting  and  t he  new  gear
number  appearing  on  the  display. This  lag  could  cause  the  drive r  to  down-
shift  again,  causing  rapid  and  excessive  engine  braking  and  pos sibly  an
accident resulting in death or injury.
■ Cautions during setting up the display
As  the  hybrid  system  needs  to  be  running  during  setting  up  the  display,
ensure  that  the  vehicle  is  parked  in  a  place  with  adequate  vent ilation.  In  a
closed  area  such  as  a  garage,  exhaust  gases  including  harmful  c arbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead  to death or
a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■ During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid sy stem is oper-
ating while setting up the display features. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  door  opening  and  an  occupant  f alling  out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be  opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seate d in the rear
seats.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Lower  the  back  door  using  the
back  door  handle,  and  make  sure
to  push  the  back  door  down  from
the outside to close it.
■Luggage compartment light (if equipped)
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is op ened.
When closing the back door
WARNING
■Caution while driving
● Keep the back door closed while driving. 
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while  driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. 
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death  or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driv ing.
● Before  driving  the  vehicle,  make  sure  that  the  back  door  is  fully closed. If
the  back  door  is  not  fully  closed,  it  may  open  unexpectedly  whi le  driving,
causing an accident.
● Never  let  anyone  sit  in  the  luggage  compartment.  In  the  event  o f  sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or seriou s injury. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
■When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If  a  child  is  accidentally  locked  in  the  luggage  compartment,  they  could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door. 
Doing  so  may  cause  the  back  door  to  move  unexpectedly,  or  cause  the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back d oor.
■ Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resu lting in death
or serious injury.
● Remove  any  heavy  loads,  such  as  snow  and  ice,  from  the  back  doo r
before  opening  it.  Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  the  back  door  to  suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
● When  opening  or  closing  the  back  door,  thoroughly  check  to  make  sure
the surrounding area is safe. 
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let t hem know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weat her as it
may move abruptly in strong wind. 
         
        
        
     
        
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WARNING
●Do  not  pull  on  the  back  door  damper  stay  to  close  the  back  door ,  and  do
not hang on the back door damper stay. 
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
● If  a  bicycle  carrier  or  similar  heavy  object  is  attached  to  the  back  door,  it
may  suddenly  shut  again  after  being  opened,  causing  someone’s  hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an acces sory part
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.
● The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not  opened  fully.  It  is  more  difficult  to
open  or  close  the  back  door  on  an
incline  than  on  a  level  surface,  so
beware  of  the  back  door  unexpectedly
opening  or  closing  by  itself.  Make  sure
that  the  back  door  is  fully  open  and
secure  before  using  the  luggage  com-
partment.
● When  closing  the  back  door,  take  extra
care  to  prevent  your  fingers  etc.  from
being caught.
● When closing the back door, make sure
to  press  it  lightly  on  its  outer  surface.  If
the  back  door  handle  is  used  to  fully
close  the  back  door,  it  may  result  in
hands or arms being caught.