
2104-1. Before driving
for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle 
registration laws and confirm the 
availability of the correct fuel. 
(  P.520)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so m ay 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 illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle 
from creeping.
■When driving  the vehicle
●Do not drive if y ou are unfamil-
iar with the location of the brake 
and accelerator pedals to avoid 
depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the  accelerator pedal instead of the 
brake pedal will result in sudden 
acceleration that may lead to an 
accident.
• When backing up, you may twist  your body around, leading to a 
difficulty in operating the pedals. 
Make sure to operate the pedals 
properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct  driving posture even when mov-
ing the vehicle only slightly. This 
allows you to depress the brake 
and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using  your right foot. Depressing the 
brake pedal using your left foot 
may delay respon se in an emer-
gency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra 
attention to pedestrians when 
the vehicle is powered only by 
the electric motor (traction 
motor). As there is no engine 
noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement. 
Even though the vehicle is 
equipped with the Acoustic 
Vehicle Alerting System, drive 
with care as pedestrians in the 
vicinity may still not notice the 
vehicle if the surrounding area 
is noisy.
●Do not drive the vehicle over or 
stop the vehicle near flammable 
materials such as leaves, paper 
or rags.
The exhaust system and 
exhaust gases can be 
extremely hot. These hot parts 
may cause a fire i f there is any 
flammable material nearby.
●During normal driving, do not 
turn off the hybrid system. Turn-
ing the hybrid s ystem off while 
driving will not cause loss of 
steering or braking control, how-
ever, power assist to the steer-
ing will be lost. This will make it 
more difficult to steer smoothly, 
so you should pull over and stop 
the 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 
vehicle in the normal way: 
 P.459
●Use engine braking (downshift) 
to maintain a safe speed when 
driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously 
may cause the brakes to over-
heat and lose effectiveness. 
( P.238) 

2204-1. Before driving
■Before towing
Check that the fo llowing conditions 
are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires 
are properly inflated. ( P.525)
●Trailer tires are inflated according 
to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-
ommendation.
●All trailer lights work as required 
by law.
●All lights work each time you con-
nect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper 
height for the coupler on the 
trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is 
hitched.
Do not drive if th e trailer is not 
level, and check for improper 
tongue weight, overloading, worn 
suspension, or other possible 
causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely 
loaded.
●The rear view mirr ors conform to 
all applicable fede ral, state/provin-
cial or local regulations. If they do 
not, install rear view mirrors 
appropriate for towing purposes.
Trailer towing (with 
towing package)
Your vehicle is designed 
primarily as a passenger-
and-load-carrying vehicle. 
Towing a trailer can have an 
adverse impact on handling, 
performance, braking, dura-
bility, and fuel consump-
tion. For your safety and the 
safety of others, you must 
not overload your vehicle or 
trailer. You must also 
ensure that you are using 
appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equip-
ment has been installed 
correctly and used properly, 
and that you employ the 
requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and 
braking performance are 
affected by trailer stability, 
brake performance and set-
ting, trailer brakes, the hitch 
and hitch systems (if 
equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use 
extreme care and drive the 
vehicle in accordance with 
your trailer’s characteris-
tics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not 
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a 
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.
Contact your Toyota dealer for 
further information about addi-
tional requirements such as a 
towing kit, etc. 

2324-2. Driving procedures
■When the ambient temperature 
is low, such as during winter 
driving conditions
When starting the hybrid system, 
the flashing time of the “READY” 
indicator may be long. Leave the 
vehicle as it is u ntil the “READY” 
indicator is steady on, as steady 
means the vehicle is able to move.
■Sounds and vibrations specific 
to a hybrid vehicle
 P.81
■If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The hybrid system cannot be 
started using the smart key system. 
Refer to P.506to re start the hybrid 
system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P.128
■Conditions affecting operation
 P.166
■Note for the entry function
 P.166
■Steering lock function
●After turning the  power switch to 
OFF and opening and closing the 
doors, the steer ing wheel will be 
locked due to the steering lock 
function. Operating the power 
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be 
released, “Push Power Switch 
while Turning the Steering Wheel 
in Either Direction” will be dis-
played on the multi-information 
display.
Check that the shift lever is set in 
P. Press the power  switch shortly 
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor 
from overheating , the motor may 
be suspended if the hybrid system 
is turned on and off repeatedly in 
a short period of ti me. In this case, 
refrain from operating the power 
switch. After about 10 seconds, 
the steering lo ck motor will 
resume functioning.
■If there is a malfunction in the 
smart key system
If “Smart Key System Malfunction 
See Owner’s Manual” is displayed 
on the multi-information display, the 
system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If the “READY” indicator does 
not come on
In the event that  the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after 
performing the proper procedures 
for starting the vehicle, contact your 
Toyota dealer immediately.
■When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display
 P.261
■If the hybrid sys tem is malfunc-
tioning
 P.86
■Electronic key battery
 P.447
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly 
and firmly, the power switch mode 
may not change o r the hybrid sys-
tem may not start.
●If attempting to res tart the hybrid  

2374-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
■Situations in which EV drive 
mode cannot be turned on
It may not be po ssible to turn EV 
drive mode on in t he following situa-
tions. If it cannot be turned on, a 
buzzer will sound and a message 
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.
●The temperature of the hybrid sys-
tem is high. 
The vehicle has been left in the 
sun, driven on a hill, driven at high 
speeds, etc.
●The temperature of the hybrid sys-
tem is low. 
The vehicle has been left in tem-
peratures lower than about 32°F 
(0°C) for a long period of time etc.
●The gasoline engine is warming 
up.
●The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low.
The remaining batt ery level indi-
cated in the Energy monitor dis-
play is low. ( P.122)
●Vehicle speed is high.
●The accelerator pedal is 
depressed firmly or the vehicle is 
on a hill etc.
●The windshield defogger is in use.
Use the EV drive mode when it 
becomes available.
■Switching to EV drive mode 
when the gasoline engine is 
cold
If the hybrid system is started while 
the gasoline engine  is cold, the gas-
oline engine will star t automatically 
after a short peri od of time in order 
to warm up.
In this case, you will become unable 
t o  s w i t c h  t o  E V  d r i v e  m o d e .  A f t e r  t h e  
hybrid system has started and the 
“READY” indicator has illuminated, 
press the EV drive mode switch 
before the gasoline engine starts to 
switch to EV drive mode.
■Automatic cancelation of EV 
drive mode
When driving in EV drive mode, the 
gasoline engine may automatically 
restart in the follo wing situations. 
When EV drive mode is canceled, a 
buzzer will sound, the EV drive 
mode indicator will flash and go off 
and a message will be shown on the 
multi-informat ion display.
●The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes low.
The remaining batt ery level indi-
cated in the Ener gy monitor dis-
play is low. ( P.122)
●Vehicle speed is high.
●The accelerator pedal is 
depressed firmly or the vehicle is 
on a hill etc.
Drive the vehicle for a while before 
attempting to turn on the EV drive 
mode again.
■Possible driving distance when 
driving in EV drive mode
EV drive mode’s possible driving 
distance ranges from a few hundred 
meters to approximately 0.6 mile (1 
km). However, depending on vehi-
cle conditions, there are situations 
when EV drive mode cannot be 
used. 
(The distance tha t is possible 
depends on the hybrid battery [trac-
tion battery] level a nd driving condi-
tions.)
■Fuel economy
The hybrid system is designed to 
achieve the best possible fuel econ-
omy during normal driving (using 
the gasoline engine and electric 
motor [traction motor]). Driving in 
EV drive mode more than neces-
sary may lower fuel economy.
■If “EV Mode Unavailable” is 
shown on the multi-information 
display
The EV drive mode is not available. 
The reason the EV drive mode is 
not available (the vehicle is idling,  

2384-2. Driving procedures
battery charge is low, vehicle speed 
is higher than the EV drive mode 
operating speed range or accelera-
tor pedal is depressed too much) 
may be displayed. Use the EV drive 
mode when it becomes available.
■If “EV Mode Deactivated” is 
shown on the multi-information 
display
The EV drive mode has been auto-
matically canceled. The reason the 
EV drive mode is not available (the 
battery charge is low, vehicle speed 
is higher than the EV drive mode 
operating speed range or accelera-
tor pedal is depressed too much) 
may be displayed. Drive the vehicle 
for a while before attempting to turn 
on the EV drive mode again.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and  reduce noise, shift the shift lever 
to D for normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking 
force.
■When driving with dynamic 
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when perform ing the following 
actions with the intent of enabling 
engine braking, engine braking will 
not activate because dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed range 
will not be canceled.
●While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. ( P.241)
●When switching th e driving mode 
to sport mode while driving in D 
position. ( P.333)
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode, 
pay special attention to the area 
around the vehicle. Because 
there is no engine noise, pedestri-
ans, people riding bicycles or 
other people and vehicles in the 
area may not be aware of the 
vehicle starting off or approaching 
them, so take extra care while 
driving. Therefore, take extra care 
while driving even if the Acoustic 
Vehicle Alerting System is active.
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.
Shift position purpose 
and functions
Shift 
positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid  system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 

2484-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4-3.Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the   switch 
turns on the lights as follows:U.S.A.
Canada
1  The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and 
daytime running lights 
( P.248) turn on.
2  The headlights and all 
lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 
on.
3  The headlights, daytime 
running lights ( P.248) and 
all the lights listed above turn 
on and off automatically. 4
 (U.S.A. only) Off
■AUTO mode can be used when
The power switch is in ON.
■Daytime running light system
●Vehicles without projector head-
lights (type A): The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate using the 
same lights as the low beam 
headlights and illu minate dimmer 
than the low beam headlights.
●Vehicles without projector head-
lights (type B): The daytime run-
ning lights illuminate using the 
same lights as the parking lights 
and illuminate brighter than the 
parking lights.
●Vehicles with projector headlights: 
The daytime runn ing lights illumi-
nate using the same lights as the 
parking lights and illuminate 
brighter than the parking lights.
●To make your vehicle more visible 
to other drivers  during daytime 
driving, the daytime running lights 
turn on automatically when all of 
the following conditions are met. 
(The daytime running lights are 
not designed for use at night.)
• The hybrid system is operating
• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the   
or 
* position
• The fog lights are not illuminated
*: When the surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain 
on after they illumi nate, even if the 
parking brake is set again.
●For the U.S.A.:  Daytime running 
lights can be turned off by operat-
ing the switch.
●Compared to turning on the head-
lights, the daytime running light 
system offers greater durability 
and consumes less  electricity, so 
it can help improve fuel economy.
Headlight switch
The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.
Turning on the headlights
A
B 

2594-4. Refueling
4
Driving
4-4.Refueling
Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the power 
switch to OFF.
 Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
 P.528
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded 
gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, 
your vehicle has a fuel tank opening 
that only accommodates the spe-
cial nozzle on unle aded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank 
cap
The fuel tank of your vehicle 
has a special structure, 
which requires a reduction 
in fuel tank pressure before 
refueling. After the opener 
switch has been pressed, it 
will take several seconds 
until the vehicle is ready for 
refueling.
Before refueling the vehi-
cle
WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions 
while refueling the vehicle. Failure 
to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
●After exiting the vehicle and 
before opening the fuel door, 
touch an unpainted metal sur-
face to discharge any static 
electricity. It is important to dis-
charge static electricity before 
refueling because sparks result-
ing from static electricity can 
cause fuel vapors to ignite while 
refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the 
fuel tank cap and turn it slowly 
to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be 
heard when the f uel tank cap is 
loosened. Wait until the sound 
cannot be heard before fully 
removing the cap. In hot 
weather, pressurized fuel may 
spray out of the  filler neck and 
cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has 
not discharged static electricity 
from their body to come close to 
an open fuel tank.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that 
are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling 
the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to 
ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or 
touch any person or object that 
is statically charged. This may 
cause static electricity to build 
up, resulting in a possible igni-
tion hazard. 

2604-4. Refueling
1Press the opener to open the 
fuel filler door.
The fuel filler doo r will open within 
about 10 seconds of the switch 
being pressed. Before refueling is 
possible, a message will be shown 
on the multi-information display in 
the instrument cluster to indicate 
the progress of the fuel filler door  opener.
2
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly 
to open it and put it into the 
holder on the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be 
opened
 P.503
After refueling, turn the fuel tank 
cap until you hear a click. Once 
the cap is released, it will turn 
slightly in the opposite direction.
WARNING
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions 
to prevent fuel overflowing from 
the fuel tank:
●Securely insert the fuel nozzle 
into the fuel  filler neck.
●Stop filling the tank after the fuel 
nozzle automatically clicks off.
●Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
●Finish refueling within 30 min-
utes. If more than 30 minutes 
passes, the internal valve 
closes. In this condition, fuel 
may overflow during the refuel-
ing process. Press the fuel filler 
door opener switch again.
●Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehi-
cle, such as causing the emis-
sion control system to operate 
abnormally or damaging fuel 
system components or the vehi-
cle’s painted surface.
Opening the fuel tank capClosing the fuel tank cap