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4-1. Before driving
When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the engine
WARNING
■If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,
etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehicle for-ward or backward, causing an acci-
dent.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there
for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to
avoid damaging the wheels, under- side of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a
flat tire ( P.452, 463)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so
may cause the following serious dam- age to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle
becomes flooded or stuck in mud or sand, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of
oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmission, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint con-
trol (Drive-Start Control
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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
 Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the 12-
volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Perform the following according to
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-faces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before enter-
ing a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
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Alphabetical Index
Battery (traction battery)................ 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............ 270
Enabling/disabling the Blind Spot
Monitor..................................... 272
Bottle holders ............................... 361
Brake
Brake hold .................................. 203
Emergency brake signal ............ 336
Fluid ........................................... 494
Parking brake ............................. 200
Regenerative braking ................... 76
Warning light .............................. 439
Brake assist .................................. 336
Break-in tips .................................. 176
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control99, 105
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............ 270
Enabling/disabling the Blind Spot
Monitor..................................... 272
C
Care ....................................... 376, 379
Aluminum wheels ....................... 376
Exterior....................................... 376
Interior ........................................ 379
Seat belts ................................... 379
Chains ........................................... 346
Child restraint system .................... 49
Points to remember...................... 49
Riding with children ...................... 48
Child safety ..................................... 48
12-volt battery precautions. 395, 479
Airbag precautions ....................... 43
Back door precautions ............... 139
Child restraint system .................. 49
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 356
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Installing child restraints ............... 49
Power window lock switch.......... 171
Power window precautions ........ 170
Rear door child-protectors.......... 139
Removed electronic key battery pre-
cautions.................................... 418
Seat belt precautions ................... 48
Child-protectors ............................ 139
Cleaning................................. 376, 379
Aluminum wheels .......................376
Exterior ....................................... 376
Interior ........................................379
Radar sensor.............................. 227
Seat belts ...................................379
Clock ..................95, 98, 100, 104, 105
Coat hooks .................................... 373
Condenser ..................................... 393
Console box .................................. 362
Consumption screen .................... 123
Cooling system .............................391
Engine overheating .................... 481
Hybrid system overheating......... 481
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................252
Cup holders ...................................361
Current fuel consumption .... 107, 114
Curtain shield airbags ....................38
Customizable features ................. 498

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Alphabetical Index
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 391
Engine switch (power switch) ... 189,
191
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 430
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 336
Warning light .............................. 442
EV drive mode .............................. 195
EV indicator .................................... 76
Extended headlight lighting function
..................................................... 208
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .... 398
Vehicles with a spare tire ........... 463
Vehicles without a spare tire ...... 452
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake.......................................... 494
Hybrid transmission ................... 493
Washer ....................................... 393
Fog lights
Switch ........................................ 218
Wattage ...................................... 495
Front fog lights
Switch ........................................ 218
Wattage ...................................... 495
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs .................. 424
Wattage ...................................... 495
Front seat center airbags............... 38
Front seats .................................... 157
Adjustment ................................. 157
Cleaning ..................................... 379
Correct driving posture................. 33
Head restraints........................... 160
Seat heaters............................... 356
Front turn signal lights................. 200
Replacing light bulbs ..........424, 425
Turn signal lever ......................... 200
Wattage ...................................... 495
Fuel ................................................ 224
Capacity ..................................... 490
Fuel gauge ...........................95, 100
Information ................................. 497
Refueling .................................... 224
Type ........................................... 490
Warning light .............................. 442
Fuel consumption
Average fuel economy ....... 107, 114
Current fuel consumption ... 107, 114
Fuel economy........................ 107, 114
Fuel filler door ............................... 224
Refueling .................................... 224
Fuel gauge ...............................95, 100
Fuses ............................................. 418
G
Gauges.....................................95, 100
Glove box ...................................... 361
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system ......................................... 335