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5-1. Before driving
Driving
5-1.Before driv in g
■Before starting the EV system
Check that the charging cable is
disconnected. ( P.121, 129)
■Starting the EV system
 P. 2 4 3
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is set,
release the parking brake.
( P.254)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode, the parking brake will be released automatically. ( P.254)
3Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate
the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 Depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake. ( P.254)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift position to P. ( P.248)
■Parking the vehicle
1 Depress the brake pedal to stop
the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is released,
set the parking brake. ( P.254)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
( P.248)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indica-
tor is illuminated.
4 Press the power switch to stop
the EV system.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on
your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
■Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Firmly depress the brake pedal
and shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be acti-
vated.
2 Set the parking brake. (P.254)
3 Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
4 Release the parking brake.
( P.254)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will be acti- vated. ( P.406)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Driving the vehicle
The specified procedures
should be observed to ensure
safe driving:
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WARNING
●Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerator pedal
depressed. Changing the shift position to any position other than P or N may lead
to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an acci-dent and result in death or serious
injury. After changing the shift position, make sure to confirm the current
shift position displayed on the shift position indicator inside the meter.
■If you hear a squealing or scrap-ing noise (brake pad wear indica-tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.Rotor damage may result if the pads
are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake
pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift position is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpect-
edly, causing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to
the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent acci-dents caused by the vehicle rolling
forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as
needed.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink
cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun.Doing so may result in the follow-
ing:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette
lighter or spray can, and may lead 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, caus-
ing the contents to spray over 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 accidentally
when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containers such as air fresh-
eners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or con-tainers may act as lenses, causing
a fire in the vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window
open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a sil-ver-colored one. Reflected sunlight
may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.

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5-2. Driving procedures
Driving
5-2.Driving pro cedu res
1Check that the charging cable is
disconnected. ( P.121, 129)
2 Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set. ( P.254)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the EV system
cannot be started.
When the shift position is in N, the EV system cannot start. Shift the shift posi-
tion to P when starting the EV system. ( P.248)
4Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one short, firm press is enough.It is not necessary to press and hold the
switch. If the “READY” indicator turns on, the EV system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-nated.
The EV system can be started from any
power switch mode.
5 Check that the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the “READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
In the following situations, the power
switch is illuminated.
●When the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened.
●When the power switch is in ACC or
ON.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to off.
Also, in the following situation, the
power switch flashes.
●When depressing the brake pedal
while carrying the electronic key.
■If the EV system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have
been deactivated. ( P. 7 5 ) Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●The charging cable may be connected to the vehicle. ( P. 1 1 8 )
●If a message related to start-up is shown on the multi-information dis-play, read the message and follow the
instructions.
●The smart entry & start system may
not be operating properly. ( P.543)
●If the door is unlocked with the
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following oper-
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person
starts the EV system or
changes power switch modes.
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mechanical key, the EV system can-
not be started using the smart entry & start system. However, if the elec-tronic key is carried inside the vehicle
and the doors are locked ( P.188), the EV system can be started.
■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving
conditions
●When starting the EV system, the
flashing time of the “READY” indicator may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the traction battery is extremely cold (below approximately -30°C [-22°F]) under the influence of the out-
side temperature, it may not be possi- ble to start the EV system. In this case, try to start the EV system again
after the temperature of the traction battery increases due to the outside temperature increase, etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to
an battery electric vehicle
 P. 8 4
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The EV system cannot be started using
the smart entry & start system. Refer to P.544 to restart the EV system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 1 8 2
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 2 0 4
■Note for the entry function
 P. 2 0 5
■Steering lock function (if equipped)
●After turning the power switch off and opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to
the steering lock function. Operating the power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push Power Switch while
Turning the Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the multi-information display.Check that the shift position is in P.
Press the power switch shortly and firmly while turning the steering wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, operation of the
motor may be suspended if the EV system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case,
refrain from operating the EV system. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■If the “READY” indicator does not
come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the EV system is malfunctioning
 P. 9 0
■Electronic key battery
 P. 4 9 9
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may not
change or the EV system may not start.
●If attempting to restart the EV system immediately after turning the power switch off, the EV system may not
start in some cases. After turning the power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the EV sys-
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Driving
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized set-ting, refer to P.542.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake. (P.254)
3 Press the P position switch.
( P.248)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P and the parking brake indica- tor is illuminated.
4 Press the power switch.
The EV system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished (the shift
position indicator will be extinguished a few seconds after the meter display).
5 Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“POWER ON” is not shown on
the meter.
■When the shift control system mal-
functions
When attempting to turn the power switch off while there is a malfunction in
the shift control system, the power switch mode may change to ACC. In this case, ACC may be turned off by apply-
ing the parking brake and pressing the power switch again. If there is a mal-function in the system, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Automatic P position selection
function
 P. 2 5 0
WARNING
■When starting the EV system
Always start the EV system while sit- ting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the EV system under any cir-cumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving (some models)
If EV system failure occurs while the
vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Otherwise,
the steering lock function will activate and this may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the EV system
If the EV system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunc-tion with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be oper-
ating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer immediately.
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■When N is selected while driving
When selecting N while traveling at a speed above a certain level, hold the rotary shifter at the N position.
■Automatic P position selection
function
In the following situations, the shift posi- tion is automatically changed to P.
●When pressing the power switch with
the vehicle stopped while the power
swi t ch i s i n ON a n d t h e s h if t po si t i on is in a position other than P (after the shift position has been changed to P,
the power switch will turn off)*
●If the driver’s door is opened and all of
the following conditions are met, while the shift position is in a position other than P:
• The power switch is in ON. • The driver is not wearing the seat belt.• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift
position is changed to P, operate the
rotary shifter again.
●When the vehicle is stopped after the EV system has been stopped in an
emergency while driving
●When voltage of the 12-volt battery
drops while the shift position is in a position other than P*: When the power switch is pressed
while driving at extremely slow
speeds, such as immediately before
stopping the vehicle, the shift position
may automatically change to P. Make
sure that the vehicle is completely
stopped before pressing the power
switch.
■If the shift position cannot be
shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt bat- tery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. ( P.544)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.567)
WARNING
■For the rotary shifter
●Do not remove the rotary shifter knob or use anything but a genuine
Toyota rotary shifter knob. Also, do not hang anything on the rotary shifter.
Doing so could prevent the rotary shifter from returning to position, causing unexpected accidents to
occur when the vehicle is in motion.
●In order to prevent the shift position
from accidentally being changed, do not touch the rotary shifter when not using it.
■P position switch
●Do not press the P position switch
while the vehicle is moving. If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for
example, directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop suddenly when the shift position
switches to P, which could lead to an accident.
●In order to prevent the shift position from accidentally being changed, do not touch the P position switch
when not using it.
NOTICE
■When exiting the vehicle (driver’s seat only)
Check that the shift position indicator
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Driving
ing brake manually. (P.254)
■Turning the automatic mode
off
While the vehicle is stopped and
depressing the brake pedal, press
and hold the parking brake switch
until a buzzer sounds and message
is shown on the multi-information
display.
■Parking brake operation
●When the power switch is not in ON, the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
●When the power switch is not in ON, automatic mode (automatic brake set-
ting and releasing) is not available.
■Parking brake automatic release function
When all of the following conditions are
met in manual mode, the parking brake can be released by depressing the accelerator pedal.
●The driver’s door is closed
●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift position is in a forward driv-
ing position or reverse driving position
●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illu-minated.
When depressing the accelerator pedal, depress it slowly.
If the parking brake is not released when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, release the parking brake manually.
■Parking brake automatic lock func-tion
The parking brake will be set automati- cally under the following conditions:
●The brake pedal is not depressed
●The driver’s door is open
●The driver’s seat belt is not fastened
●The shift position is in a position other
than P or N (The shift position is in P during advanced park operation.) (If
equipped)
●The malfunction indicator lamp or
brake system warning light are not illuminated
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on the
multi-information display
If the parking brake is operated repeat- edly over a short period of time, the sys-
tem may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal
operation will return after about 1 min- ute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information
display
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after oper-
ating the switch several times, the sys- tem may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a
motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■Parking brake indicator light
●Depending on the power switch mode, the parking brake indicator light will
turn on and stay on as described below:ON: Comes on until the parking brake
is released. Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the system
is holding the brake, the brake hold
operated indicator (yellow) comes
on.
■Brake hold system operating con-
ditions
The brake hold system cannot be turned on in the following conditions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●“Parking Brake Unavailable” or “Park-
ing Brake Malfunction Visit Your
Dealer” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
If any of the conditions above are detected when the brake hold system is
enabled, the system will turn off and the brake hold standby indicator light will go off. In addition, if any of the conditions
are detected while the system is holding the brake, a warning buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display. The parking brake will then be set automatically.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the system has started holding the brake,
the parking brake will be set automati- cally. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on
the multi-information display.
●The brake hold function may not hold
the vehicle when the vehicle is on a steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply
the brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information dis-play will inform the driver of this situa-
tion. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
●To turn the system off while the sys-
tem is holding the brake, firmly depress the brake pedal and press the button again.
■When the parking brake is set auto-
matically while the system is hold- ing the brakes
Perform any of the following operations
to release the parking brake:
●Depress the accelerator pedal. (The
parking brake will not be released automatically if the seat belt is not fas-tened.)
●Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Make sure that the parking brake indica-
tor light goes off. ( P.254)
Brake Hold
The brake hold system keeps
the brake applied when the
shift position is in D or N with
the system on and the brake
pedal has been depressed to
stop the vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is depressed
with the shift position in D to
allow smooth start off.
Enabling the system