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WARNING
●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the
EV system and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unat-tended while the “READY” indicator
is illuminated. If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake
is not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an acci-dent.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the EV system off. Other-
wise, you may accidentally move the shift position or depress the accelera-tor pedal, causing the vehicle to unin-
tentionally move, which can lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive
more cautiously. Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may
cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
●If the electronically controlled brake
system does not operate, do not fol- low other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require
braking. In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the
other(s) will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual
and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■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 EV 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.
■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
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When the following unusual opera-
tion is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the EV system
output may be restrained.
• When the shift position to R*.
• When the shift position is shifted
from P or R to forward drive shift
position such as D*.
When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.
NOTICE
■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.528)
■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:
●Short in electrical components
●Traction battery damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have any autho-rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of transmission fluid, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
●Components connected to the trac-tion battery.
If the shift control system is damaged
by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P
to other positions. In this case, con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift position to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate sud-
denly if the accelerator pedal is acci- dentally depressed.
■When involved in a minor acci-dent
Damage to the traction battery or bat-
tery peripheral components could cause malfunctions. Even if it is a minor accident, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Sudden start restraint con-
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31041 mm (41.0 in.)
4 569 mm (22.4 in.)
5 439 mm (17.3 in.)
6 100 mm (4.0 in.)
7 381 mm (15.0 in.)
■Tire information
●Increase the tire inflation pressure to
20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi) greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P.559)
●Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the val- ues recommended by the manufac-turer of your trailer.
■Trailer lights
Please consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer when installing
trailer lights, as incorrect installation may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
■Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components should not be used for towing trailers for
the first 800 km (500 miles).
■Safety checks before towing
●Check that the maximum load limit for
the towing hitch/bracket hitch ball is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that you will not be towing a load that exceeds the maxi-
mum permissible axle capacity.
●Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
●Supplementary outside rear view mir- rors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the extending arms of these mirrors on
both sides of the vehicle so that they always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
■Maintenance
●Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight bur- den placed on the vehicle compared to normal driving.
●Retighten all bolts securing the hitch-ing ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, pass- ing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal
immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
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If you make no extreme correction with
the steering or brakes, your vehicle and
trailer should stabilize.
●After the trailer swaying has stopped: • Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.• Check the load in the trailer.
Make sure the load has not shifted. Make sure the tongue weight is appro-priate, if possible.
• Check the load in the vehicle. Make sure the vehicle is not over-loaded after occupants get in.
If you cannot find any problems, the
speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular
vehicle-trailer combination. Drive at a
lower speed to prevent instability.
Remember that swaying of the towing
vehicle-trailer increases as speed
increases.
Your vehicle will handle differently
when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious
injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
■Checking connections
between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the
operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after
driving for a brief period as well as
before starting off.
■Practicing driving with a cou-
pled trailer
 Get the feel for turning, stopping
and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area
with no or light traffic.
 When reversing with a coupled
trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you
and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to
turn it right. Always rotate a little
at a time to prevent steering
error. Have someone guide you
when reversing to lessen the risk
of an accident.
■Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle
distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the
distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent
to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer.
Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the
vehicle may spin out of control. This
NOTICE
■When the rear bumper strength- ening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not
come directly in contact with that area.When steel and aluminum come into
contact, there is a reaction similar to corrosion, which will weaken the sec-tion concerned and may result in
damage. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attach-ing a steel bracket.
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical sys-tem and cause a malfunction.
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is especially true when driving on
wet or slippery road surfaces.
■Sudden acceleration/steering
input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing
may result in the trailer colliding
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in
advance when approaching turns
and take them slowly and carefully
to avoid sudden braking.
■Important points regarding
turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel
closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To
make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would nor-
mally do.
■Important points regarding
stability
Vehicle movement resulting from
uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The
vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Fre-
quently check behind when moving
alongside such vehicles. As soon
as such vehicle movement occurs,
immediately start to decelerate
smoothly by slowly applying the
brakes. Always steer the vehicle
straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length
of your vehicle and trailer and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle
distance is sufficient before execut-
ing lane changes.
■If the EV system overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long,
steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30°C (85°F) may result
in the EV system overheating. If the
EV system coolant temperature
gauge indicates that the EV system
is overheating, turn the air condi-
tioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe
place. ( P.549)
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under
the wheels of both the vehicle and
trailer. Firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift position to P.
WARNING
F o l l o w a l l t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s d e s c r i b e d i n this section. Failure to do so could cause an accident resulting in death
or serious injury.
■Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded. ( P.554)
■Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds
for trailer towing.
■Before descending hills or long
declines
Reduce speed and downshift. How- ever, never downshift suddenly while
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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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radar equipped vehicles, etc., or other
location where strong radio waves or electrical noise may be present
●When a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
●When in a location or near objects which strongly reflect radio waves, such as the following:
• Tunnels • Truss bridges• Gravel roads
• Rutted, snow-covered roads •Walls• Large trucks
• Manhole covers • Guardrail• Metal plates
●When near a step or protrusion
●When a detectable vehicle is narrow, such as a small mobility vehicle
●When a detectable vehicle has a small front or rear end, such as an unloaded truck
●When a detectable vehicle has a low front or rear end, such as a low bed
trailer
●When a detectable vehicle has
extremely high ground clearance
●When a detectable vehicle is carrying
a load which protrudes from its cargo area
●When a detectable vehicle has little
exposed metal, such as a vehicle which is partially covered with cloth, etc.
●When a detectable vehicle is irregu-larly shaped, such as a tractor, side-
car, etc.
●When the distance between the vehi-
cle and a detectable vehicle has become extremely short
●When a detectable vehicle is at an angle
●When snow, mud, etc., is attached to a detectable vehicle
●When driving on the following kinds of roads:• Roads with sharp curves or winding
roads • Roads with changes in grade, such as sudden inclines or declines
• Roads which is sloped to the left or right• Roads with deep ruts
• Roads which are rough and unmain- tained• Roads which frequently undulate or
are bumpy
●When the steering wheel is being
operated frequently or suddenly
●When the vehicle is not in a constant
position within a lane
●When parts related to this system, the
brakes, etc., are cold or extremely hot, wet, etc.
●When the wheels are misaligned
●When driving on slick road surfaces,
such as when it is covered with ice, snow, gravel, etc.
●When the course of the vehicle differs from the shape of a curve
●When the vehicle speed is exces-sively high when entering a curve
●When entering/exiting a parking lot, garage, car elevator, etc.
●When driving in a parking lot
●When driving through an area where
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tact your vehicle, such as tall grass,
tree branches, a curtain, etc.
■Situations in which the lane may not be detected
●When the lane is extremely wide or narrow
●Immediately after changing lanes or passing through an intersection
●When driving in a temporary lane or lane regulated by construction
●When there are structures, patterns, shadows which are similar to lane lines in the surrounding
●When the lane lines are not clear or driving on a wet road surface
●When a lane line is on a curb
●When driving on a bright, reflective road surface, such as concrete
■Situations in which some or all of the functions of the system cannot
operate
●When a malfunction is detected in this
system or a related system, such as the brakes, steering, etc.
●When the VSC, TRC, or other safety related system is operating
●When the VSC, TRC, or other safety related system is off
■Changes in brake operation sound and pedal response
●When the brakes have been operated, brake operation sounds may be heard
and the brake pedal response may change, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
●When the system is operating, the brake pedal may feel stiffer than
expected or sink. In either situation the brake pedal can be depressed fur-ther. Further depress the brake pedal
as necessary.
■Situations in which the driver moni- tor may not operate properly (if equipped)
In situations such as the following, the driver monitor camera may not be able
to detect the driver’s face, and the func-
tion may not operate properly.
●When the inside of the vehicle is hot,
such as after the vehicle has been parked in the sun
●When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of following vehi-cle, shines onto the driver monitor
camera
●When the brightness inside the vehi-
cle changes frequently due to the shadows of surrounding structures, etc.
●When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle, is shining onto the driver’s face
●When light, either inside or outside of the vehicle, is being reflected from the lenses of eyeglasses or sunglasses
●When there are multiple faces in the detection range of the driver monitor
camera, such as when a front or rear passenger is leaning toward the driver’s seat
●When the driver monitor camera is being blocked by the steering wheel, a
hand holding the steering wheel, an arm, etc.
●When the driver is wearing a hat
●When the driver is wearing an eye-
patch
●When the driver is wearing eye-
glasses or sunglasses that do not easily transmit infrared rays
●When the driver is wearing contact lenses
●When the driver is wearing a face mask
●When the driver’s is laughing or their eyes are only slightly open
●When the driver’s eyes, nose, mouth, or shape of their face is blocked
●When the driver is wearing makeup which makes it difficult to detect their eyes, nose, mouth, or shape of their
face