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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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Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with the brake
pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
“ACCESSORY”
“POWER ON”
1 OFF
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACC*
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
meter.
3 ON
All electrical components can be used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on the
meter.
*: Setting can be customized. ( P.567)
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC for more than
20 minutes or ON (the EV system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift position in P, the power switch
will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the power switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time when the EV system is not operating.
WARNING
■Stopping the EV system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the EV system in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the power
switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P.506)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the EV system
off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, how-ever, power assist to the steering
will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
●If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a warn- ing message will be shown on the multi-information display and a
buzzer sounds.
●When restarting the EV system
after an emergency shutdown, press the power switch.
Changing power switch
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Rotary shifter
Operate the dial shift slowly and
securely.
To switch to N, hold down the dial shift
and hold it for a while.
To switch to R or D, hold down the dial
shift and turn left or right according to
the arrow on the shift position indicator.
Release the rotary shifter after each
shifting operation to allow it to return to
its regular position.
When shifting from P to N, D or R, from
N, D or R to P, from D to R, or from R to
D, ensure that the brake pedal is being
depressed and the vehicle is stationary.
Shift position indicator
Meter display:
The current shift position is illuminated.
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of sudden acceleration, as this could result in the vehicle skid-ding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possi-
ble
If any of the following situations occur, shift control system malfunctions are
possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake, and then contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
●When the warning message indicat-ing the shift control system mal-
function appears on the multi- information display. ( P.523)
●The display indicates that no shift position is selected for more than a
few seconds.
Shift position display and
how to change the shift
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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
shows P and that the parking brake indicator is illuminated before opening the door and exiting the vehicle.

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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
brake indicator light will stay on for about 15 seconds.This does not indicate a malfunction.

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■When the parking brake switch
malfunctions
Automatic mode (automatic brake set- ting and releasing) will be turned on
automatically.
■Parking the vehicle
 P. 2 5 4
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking brake engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is displayed on the
multi-information display. (with the vehi- cle reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])
■If the brake system warning light comes on
 P. 5 1 5
■Usage in winter time
 P. 2 4 1
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be released unintentionally and there is
the danger of the vehicle moving that may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the park-
ing brake switch. Objects may interfere with the switch and may lead the parking brake to
unexpectedly operate.
■Parking brake automatic lock function
Never use the automatic parking
brake engagement function in place of normal parking brake operation. This function is designed to reduce
the risk of a collision due to the driver forgetting to engage the parking brake. Over-reliance on this function
to park the vehicle safely may lead to an accident resulting in death or seri-ous injury. ( P.229)
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift position to P, set the parking
brake and make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
■When the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged
The parking brake system cannot be activated. ( P.544)
■When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake set will lead to brake compo- nents overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase
brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if this occurs.

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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.
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■When an inspection at any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when the brake hold switch is pressed with the
brake hold system operating conditions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If “Brake Hold Malfunction Press
Brake to Deactivate Visit Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on
the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for cau-
tion. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indicator
flashes
 P. 5 2 1
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a steep
incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.
■When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires
has been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not
designed for use when parking the vehicle for a long period of time. Turn-ing the power switch off while the sys-
tem is holding the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to move. When operating the
power switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift position to P and set the parking brake.