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■Instrument panel
Power switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 188, 192
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes  . . . . . . .  P. 188, 192
Emergency stop of the hybrid system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . .  P. 469
When the hybrid system will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 518
Warning message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 488
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . .  P. 202
Precautions against towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 472
When the shift lever does not move  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 204
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 99
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 99
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 94
When the warning lights come on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 480
Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 103
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 103
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 4881
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2334-5. Toyota Safety Sense C
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Driving
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WARNING
●If the brake pedal is being depressed, the system may determine  that the
driver  is  taking  evasive  action  and  possibly  delay  the  operation  timing  of
the pre-collision braking function.
● While driving, such as when driving through a railway crossing, the system
may determine that the possibility of a collision with an objec t, such as rail-
way crossing barrier, is high and operate the pre-collision bra king function. 
To move the vehicle in an emergency, such as if the system operates in a
railway  crossing,  perform  the  following  operations  and  then  take  the  nec-
essary measures to ensure your safety.
• If the vehicle has been stopped, depress the accelerator pedal.
• If the vehicle is decelerating, fully depress the accelerator pedal. 
(P. 236)
• Disable the pre-collision system. ( P. 234)
■ When to disable the pre-collision system
In  the  following  situations,  disable  the  system,  as  it  may  not  operate  prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or ser ious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When  transporting  the  vehicle  via  truck,  boat,  train  or  similar   means  of
transportation
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on  and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chass is dyna-
mometer  or  speedometer  tester,  or  when  using  an  on  vehicle  whee l  bal-
ancer
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair  kit is used 
     
        
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2544-6. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accid ent resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a stee p hill.
● During emergency towing 
     
        
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial  towing service before towing.
● A  warning  message  for  the  hybrid  system  is  shown  on  the  multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If  your vehicle needs to be towed
If  towing  is  necessary,  we  recommend  having  your  vehicle
towed  by  your  Toyota  dealer  o r  commercial  towing  service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use  a  safety  chain  system  for  all  towing,  and  abide  by  all  stat e/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing 
     
        
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4738-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Do  not  tow  with  a  sling-type  truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Us e  a  towing  dolly  under  the
front wheels. 
     
        
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4748-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If  your  vehicle  is  transported  by  a
flatbed  truck,  it  should  be  tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.
If  you  use  chains  or  cables  to  tie
down  your  vehicle,  the  angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do  not  overly  tighten  the  tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
If  a  tow  truck  is  not  available  in  an  emergency,  your  vehicle  m ay  be
temporarily  towed  using  cables  or  chains  secured  to  the  emergen cy
towing eyelets. This should only  be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for short distance at u nder 18 mph (30 km/h).
A  driver  must  be  in  the  vehicle  to  steer  and  operate  the  brakes .  The
vehicle’s  wheels,  drive  train,  a xles,  steering  and  brakes  must  be  in
good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing 
     
        
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4758-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 505)
Remove the eyelet cover usi ng a flathead screwdriver.
To  protect  the  bodywork,  place  a  rag  between  the  screwdriver  an d  the
vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole  and  tighten  partially  by
hand.
Tighten  down  the  towing  eyelet
securely  using  a  wheel  nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Emergency towing procedure
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4768-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being to wed
and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system :  Enter  the  vehicle  being  towed
and start the hybrid system.
If the hybrid system does not start, turn the power switch to O N mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake. 
When the shift lever  cannot be shifted: P.   2 0 4
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes an d steering will not
function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 506)
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