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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle......... 208
Cargo and luggage ....... 215
Vehicle load limits ......... 218
Trailer towing (without tow- ing package)................ 219
Trailer towing (with towing  package) ..................... 220
Dinghy towing ............... 230
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 231
EV drive mode .............. 236
Hybrid transmission ...... 238
Turn signal lever ........... 242
Parking brake ................ 243
Brake Hold .................... 246
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ............ 248
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 250
Fog light switch ............. 254
Windshield wipers and  washer......................... 254
Rear window wiper and  washer......................... 257
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 259
4-5. Using the  driving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 262
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 267LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
.................................... 275
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 285
Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range ... 288
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 299
Intuitive parking assist ... 308
RCD (Rear Camera Detec- tion) function ................ 315
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) .......................... 319
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static  objects) ...... 323
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 329
Driving mode s elect switch
.................................... 333
Driving assist systems ... 335
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................... 341
Winter driving tips .......... 343
5-1. Using the ai r conditioning 
system and defogger
Front automatic air condition- ing system ................... 348
Re ar automatic air condition-
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ng system ................... 358
Heated steering wheel/seat  heaters/seat ventilators 361
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 363
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Driving
Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 208
Cargo and luggage ..... 215
Vehicle load limits ....... 218
Trailer towing (without tow- ing package).............. 219
Trailer towing (with towing  package) ................... 220
Dinghy towing ............. 230
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 231
EV drive mode ............ 236
Hybrid transmission .... 238
Turn signal lever ......... 242
Parking brake .............. 243
Brake Hold .................. 246
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .......... 248
AHB (Automatic High  Beam)........................ 250
Fog light switch ........... 254
Windshield wipers and  washer....................... 254
Rear window wiper and  washer....................... 257
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 2594-5. Using the dr
iving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 .................................. 262
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 267
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 275
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 285
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 288
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 299
Intuitive parking assist . 308
RCD (Rear Camera Detec- tion) function .............. 315
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) ........................ 319
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 323
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 329
Driving mode select switch .................................. 333
Driving assist systems. 335
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................. 341
Winter driving tips........ 343 

2094-1. Before driving
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Driving
pery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to 
rain, as the road surface could be 
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when 
driving on an expressway in the 
rain, because there may be a 
layer of water between the tires 
and the road surface, preventing 
the steering and brakes from 
operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance 
(  P.108)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly 
manner by driving  while referring to 
the ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
play. Also, by using the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance it is easier to 
increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.
●When starting off:
While staying within the ECO 
Accelerator Guidance range, 
gradually depress the accelerator 
pedal and accelerate to the 
desired speed. If excessive accel-
eration is avoid ed, the “Start” 
score will increase.
●When driving:
After accelerating to the desired 
speed, release the accelerator 
pedal and drive at  a stable speed 
within the ECO Acce lerator Guid-
ance range. By keeping the vehi-
cle within the E CO Accelerator 
Guidance range, the “Cruise” 
score will increase.
●When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early 
releasing the accelerator pedal 
will cause the “Stop” score to 
increase.
■Restraining the hybrid system 
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake 
pedals are depressed at the same 
time, the hybrid  system output 
may be restrained.
●A warning message  is displayed 
on the multi-information display 
and head-up display (if equipped)  while the system is operating. 
(
 P.471)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
●When the following unusual oper-
ation is performed, the hybrid sys-
tem output may b e restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from 
R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D
*, or 
P to R* (D includes S) with the 
accelerator pedal depressed, a 
warning message appears on the 
multi-information display and 
head-up display (i f equipped). If a 
warning message is shown on the 
multi-information display and 
head-up display (if equipped), 
read the message and follow the 
instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is  depressed too much while the 
vehicle is in reverse.
*: Depending on the situation, the 
shift position may not be changed.
●When the TRAC is turned off 
( P.336), sudden start restraint 
control also does not operate. If 
your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow 
due to the sudden start restraint 
control operation, deactivate 
TRAC( P.336) so that the vehi-
cle may become able to escape 
from the mud o r fresh snow.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, 
observing the following precautions 
is recommended:
●For the first 200  miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500  miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 600  miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high  speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low  gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed  

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For example, if the “XXX” 
amount equals 1400 lbs. and 
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 
750 (5  150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined 
weight of luggage and cargo 
being loaded on the vehicle. 
That weight may not safely 
exceed the available cargo and 
luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing 
a trailer, load from your trailer 
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the 
available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle. 
( P.218) Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) (
P.518)
When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a 
total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity will 
be C lb. (kg) as follows:
B
*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. 
(kg)
*1: A = Weight of people
*2: B = Total load capacity
*3: C = Available cargo and luggage  load
In this condition,  if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of D 
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo 
and luggage load will be reduced E 
lb. (kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. 
(kg)
*4: D = Additional weight of people
*5: E = Available cargo and luggage 
WARNING
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum 
axle weight rating or the total 
vehicle weight rating.
●Even if the tota l load of occu-
pant’ weight and the cargo load 
is less than the total load capac-
ity, do not ap ply the load 
unevenly. Improper loading may 
cause deteriorat ion of steering 
or braking control which may 
cause death or serious injury.
Calculation formula for 
your vehicle
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B 

2184-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity
Weight of the removed sec-
ond center seat
If removing the second center 
seat, it is possible to load extra 
cargo equal to the weight of the 
removed seat.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load 
capacity) - (Total weight of occu-
pants) + (Weight of the removed 
second center seat)
Second center seat weight:
Fabric
17.76 lb. (8.06 kg)
Synthetic leather
17.89 lb. (8.12 kg)
■Total load capacity and seating 
capacity
These details are also described on 
the tire and loading information 
label. ( P.438)
NOTICE
■When loading cargo on the 
roof luggage carrier
Be careful not to scratch the sur-
face of the moon roof (if 
equipped).
Seating configuration 
variation (8-passenger 
models only)
A
B
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include 
total load capacity, seating 
capacity, TWR (Trailer 
Weight Rating) and cargo 
capacity.
 Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight):  P.518
Total load capacity means the 
combined weight of occu-
pants, cargo and luggage.
 Seating capacity:  P.519
Seating capacity means the 
maximum number of occu-
pants whose estimated aver-
age weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) 
per person.
 TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-
ing):  P.224, 518
TWR means the maximum 
gross trailer weight (trailer 
weight plus its cargo weight) 
that your vehicle is able to 
tow.
 Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase 
or decrease depending on the 
weight and the number of 
occupants. 

2194-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. It 
may not only cause damage to 
the tires, but also degrade steer-
ing and braking ability, resulting in 
an accident.
Trailer towing (with-
out towing package)
Toyota does not recom-
mend towing a trailer with 
your vehicle. Toyota also 
does not recommend the 
installation of a tow hitch or 
the use of a tow hitch carrier 
for a wheelchair, scooter, 
bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is 
not designed for trailer tow-
ing or for the use of tow 
hitch mounted carriers. 

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. 

2214-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a traile r safely, use 
extreme care and  drive the vehi-
cle in accordance with the trailer’s 
characteristics and operating con-
ditions. Failure to do so could 
cause an accident resulting in 
death or serious injury. Vehicle 
stability and braking performance 
are affected by trailer stability, 
brake setting and performance, 
and the hitch. Your vehicle will 
handle differently when towing a 
trailer.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Do not exceed the TWR, 
unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR 
or GAWR.
●Vehicles without spare tire: Do 
not tow a trailer when the tire 
installed is re paired with the 
emergency tire puncture repair 
kit.
●If the gross trailer weight is over 
2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway con-
trol device with sufficient capac-
ity is required.
●Adjust the tongue weight within 
the appropriate range. Place 
heavier loads as close to the 
trailer axle as possible.
●Do not exceed 65 mph (104 
km/h), the posted towing speed 
limit or the speed limit for your 
trailer as set fort h in your trailer 
owner’s manual, whichever is 
lowest. Slow down sufficiently 
before making a turn, in cross 
winds, on wet or slippery sur-
face, etc. to help  avoid an acci-
dent. If you experience a 
vehicle-trailer instability from 
reducing a certain speed, slow 
down and make sure you keep 
your vehicle speed under the 
speed of which you experience 
the instability.
●Do not make jer ky, abrupt or 
sharp turns.
●Do not apply the brakes sud-
denly as you may skid, resulting 
in jackknifing and loss of vehicle 
control. This is  especially true 
on wet or slippery surfaces.
●Do not exceed the trailer hitch 
assembly weight, gross vehicle 
weight, gross axle weight and 
trailer tongue w eight capacities.
●Do not use dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed 
range when towing.
●Slow down and downshift 
before descending steep or long 
downhill grades. Do not make 
sudden downshifts while 
descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer in stability is more 
likely on steep long downhills. 
Before descending steep or 
long downhill grades, slow 
down and downshift. Do not 
make sudden downshifts when 
descending steep or long down-
hill grades. Avoid holding the 
brake pedal down too long or 
applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the 
brakes to overheat and result in 
reduced braking efficiency.
●Vehicles with compact spare 
tire: Do not tow a trailer when 
the compact spare tire is 
installed on your vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with 
brakes that conform to any appli-
cable federal and s tate/provincial 
regulations.