OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Smart Key system1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Air conditioning/heating 22-23
Audio 18-19
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 10
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert BSM w/RCTA) 29
Clock 25
Color Dual Multi-Information
Display (MID)
2 24
Door locks 14
Color Head-up Display (HUD) 25
Driving mode select switch 11
EV drive mode switch 11
Front and Rear Parking Assist
with Automated Braking 26
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 28
Hybrid Synergy Drive System 10
Hybrid transmission 11
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) 30-31
Intuitive Parking Assist 27
Lights
1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof 14
Parking brake 12
Power outlet-12V DC 20
Qi wireless charger 20
Rear view monitor system 28
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat heaters 22
Seats-Folding down rear seat 13
Seats-Head restraints 13 Floor mat installation
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Rear door child safety locks 44
Safety Connect 44
Seat belts 43
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 43
Spare tire & tools 46
Star Safety System
™ 48-49
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 45
Tire repair kit & tools 47
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
42
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 39-41
Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) 35-38
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection (PCS w/PD) 33-35
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 32
Sensors 32
Steering lock release
12
Steering wheel-Heater 21
Steering wheel switches &
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 17
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 12
USB charge-ports 21
USB media/AUX Port 21
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch 26
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers 15
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 50-52
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power Mode indicator
READY indicator
Open door warning
VSC OFF indicator
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Turn signal indicator
Parking brake indicator
Shift position indicators
Steering Control indicator Smart Key system indicator
Fog light indicator4
Heated steering wheel indicator4
Fuel tank door position
Headlight low/high beam
indicators
High coolant temperature warning
1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low tire pressure warning1
Security indicator
Low fuel level warning
Master warning
1
Intuitive Parking Assist indicator4
Front and Rear Parking Assist with
Automated Braking OFF indicator1,2,4
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Steering
Assist indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) Sway Control
indicator
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
Malfunction/
Check Engine indicator1
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
warning light1,2,4
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1,3
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder indicator
Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA)
indicator1,4
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the Hybrid system, there may be
a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
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TIPS FOR IMPROVED FUEL ECONOMY
STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline engine
and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for the
vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel economy,
reduced vehicle emissions.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the Audio Multimedia System screen or the navigation system (if
equipped).
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. When possible, link trips to reduce engine cold starts.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking energy.
5. Minimize use of the air conditioning.
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
Auto lock/unlock
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
(1) Depress the brake pedal, and “”
will be displayed on the Multi-Information
Display.
(2) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and
firmly
(3) The “READY” light will blink. After
a few seconds, when the light remains
steady and a beep sounds, shift the
gear to the desired position and you may
begin driving.
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 45 seconds after turning the “POWER” switch to OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System (TPMS)
The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be displayed
on the multi-information display (MID).
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on,
take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or
changes in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been
initialized recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should
turn off the light.
Until Complete
The tire pressure warning system can be selected on of the multi-information
display (MID).
System rest initialization
(1) Select and then push and hold “”.
(2) Select “Maintenance System” and then push “
”.
(3) Select “TPMS” then push and hold “
” until the message is displayed on the
multi-information display (MID) and the tire pressure warning light illuminates.
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Tire repair kit & tools (if equipped)
TOOL LOCATION
Tire repair kit components
Sticker
2WD models
4WD models
JackJack
Towing eyelet
Towing eyelet Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Emergency tire
puncture repair kit
Jack handle
Jack handle
Hose Air release cap
Power plug Air pressure gauge Compressor switch
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Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SMART STOP TECHNOLOGY (SST)
Star Safety System™
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Refer to the Brake Override System section in the Owner’s Manual for more
information on Smart Stop Technology.
ENHANCED VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC)
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC,
VSC and EPS.
Enhanced VSC helps to maintain directional stability when loss of traction occurs
during a turn.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
BRAKE ASSIST (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. EBD responds to sudden stops by
redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of all four wheels. Your vehicle comes standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which combines Anti-
lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD), Smart Stop Technology (SST), Traction Control (TRAC) and Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC).
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and important information on limitations
to these systems.
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