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2. Instrument cluster
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outsid e rear view mirror indicators 
(if equipped) ( P. 349)
• When the BSM function is enabled on the   screen of the multi-i nfor-
mation display, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If  the  BSM  outside  rear  view  mirror  indicators  do  not  illuminat e  or  do  not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
●
Indicators are also displayed on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
● In  order  to  confirm  operation,  the  BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When  the  power  switch  is  in  ON
mode,  the  BSM  function  is  enabled
on  the    screen  of  the  multi-infor-
mation display.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should  a  safety  system  light  such  as  the ABS  and  SRS  warning  li ght  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.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The  engine  may  be  overheating  if  the  high  coolant  temperature  warning
light  comes  on  or  flashes.  In  this  case,  immediately  stop  the  vehicle  in  a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely . (P. 656) 

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Instrument cluster
■Insert displays of the driving support systems
Insert  displays  are  linked  wit h  the  operation  of  the  following  sys-
tems and used to show some of the information shown on the mult i-
information display on the head-up display.
*: If equipped
■
Master warning light insert display
When  the  master  warning  light
(  P.  595)  is  illuminated  or
flashing,  an  insert  display  is
shown  on  the  head-up  display
to inform the driver.
When  the  master  warning  light
is  illuminated  or  flashing,  check
the  message  displayed  on  the
multi-information  display  and
perform  the  corresponding  trou-
bleshooting procedure. 
( P. 603)
Insert display
SystemDisplayed information
PCS (Pre-Collision System)* ( P. 296)Pre-collision warning
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* (P. 307)
Lane  departure  alert  function
display
Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing
Vehicle  sway  warning  function
display
Dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-
speed range
* (P. 326)Approach warning display
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ( P. 322)Road signs
Parking Support Brake function* 
(  P.   3 7 3 )Operation display 
(symbol display) 

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1893-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. 
Turn the power switch off.
When  the  indicator  on  the  key  surface  is  turned  off,  push  and  h old    or
 for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the   button on the k ey. 
The  setting  changes  each  time  an  operation  is  performed,  as  sho wn  below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, w ait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step  .)
■ Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical k ey. 
( P. 647)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning  light flashes
and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) is not fully c losed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Conditions  affecting  the  operation  of  the  smart  key  system  or  w ireless
remote control
P. 198
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 690)
Multi-information 
displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver’s door handle
to  unlock  only  the  driver’s
door.
Exterior:  Beeps  three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold  the  passenger’s  door
handle  or  back  door  opener
to unlock all the doors.
Hold the front door handle or
back  door  opener  to  unlock
all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice 
Interior: Pings once
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
WARNING
■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.
● 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
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■After returning the seatback  to the upright position
Observe  the  following  precautions.  Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  death  or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat back.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked  in  position  by  lightly  pushing  it
back and forth.
If  the  seatback  is  not  securely  locked,
the  red  marking  will  be  visible  on  the
seatback  lock  release  lever.  Make  sure
that the red marking is not visible. 

2153-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Responding  to  the  level  of  brightness  of  the  headlights  of  vehi cles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing  automatic  anti-glare
function mode
On/off
When  the  automatic  anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The  function  will  set  to  ON  mode
each  time  the  power  switch  is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the  button turns  the func-
tion  to  OFF  mode.  (The  indicator
also turns off.)
■ To  prevent  sensor  error  (vehicles  with  auto  anti-glare  inside  rear  view
mirror)
Indicator
To  ensure  that  the  sensors  operate  prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing  so  may  lead  to  mishandling  of  the  vehicle  and  cause  an  ac cident,
resulting in death or serious injury. 

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2314-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the  “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creepi ng.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. 
• Accidentally  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  instead  of  the  b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When  backing  up,  you  may  twist  your  body  around,  leading  to  a  diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals  properly.
• Make  sure  to  keep  a  correct  driving  posture  even  when  moving  t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and  accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress  the  brake  pedal  using  your  right  foot.  Depressing  the  brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency,  result-
ing in an accident.
● The  driver  should  pay  extra  attention  to  pedestrians  when  the  v ehicle  is
powered only  by the electric  motor (traction motor). As there i s  no engine
noise,  the  pedestrians  may  misjudge  the  vehicle’s  movement.  Eve n
though  the  vehicle  is  equipped  with  the  vehicle  proximity  notif ication  sys-
tem,  drive  with  care  as  pedestrians  in  the  vicinity  may  still  n ot  notice  the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammabl e materials
such as leaves, paper or rags. 
The  exhaust  system  and  exhaust  gases  can  be  extremely  hot. Thes e  hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turni ng the hybrid
system  off  while  driving  will  not  cause  loss  of  steering  or  bra king  control,
however,  power  assist  to  the  steering  will  be  lost.  This  will  m ake  it  more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop t he vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
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2354-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
● Do  not  leave  glasses,  cigarette  lighters,  spray  cans,  or  soft  d rink  cans  in
the vehicle when it is in the sun. 
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may le ad to a fire.
• The  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  may  cause  the  plastic  lenses  and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft  drink  cans  may  fracture,  causing  the  contents  to  spray  ov er  the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do  not  leave  cigarette  lighters  in  the  vehicle.  If  a  cigarette  lighter  is  in  a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit acci dentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
● Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do n ot place con-
tainers  such  as  air  fresheners  on  the  instrument  panel  or  dashb oard. Adhe-
sive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
● Do  not  leave  a  door  or  window  open  if  the  curved  glass  is  coate d  with  a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunligh t may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator  is illumi-
nated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the p arking brake is
not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an  accident.
● Do  not  touch  the  exhaust  pipe  while  the  “READY”  indicator  is  illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid system off. 
Doing so may cause burns.