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2-1. Electric vehicle system
Electric Vehicle system
12-volt battery
Provides electricity to various vehicle systems such as the SRS airbags, headlights,
wipers, etc.
*: AWD models only
■When braking (regenerative
braking)
The battery electric motor (traction
motor) charges the traction battery.
The driving range can be extended
by actively using this regenerative
braking to store electricity in the
traction battery.
The battery electric vehicle is
driven using electricity, which is
received from an external power
source and stored in the traction
battery. Not only public charging
stations, but also household sock-
ets can be used for charging. Pro-
cedures are different from refueling
a conventional vehicle. Therefore,
make sure to read the following
thoroughly.
 Charging equipment (P.95)
 AC charging cable (P. 9 8 )
 Power sources that can be used
( P.112)
 Things to know before charging
( P.118)
 How to charge your vehicle
( P.121, 129)
 When charging cannot be per-
formed normally ( P.152)
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy
is converted to electric energy and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
traction battery.
●The accelerator pedal is released
while driving with the shift position in D.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery is charged from the
traction battery when the EV system is operated or while the traction battery is being charged.
If the vehicle has not been used for a long time, the 12-volt battery may become low due to self-discharge. If this
occurs, follow the correct procedures. ( P.544)
■When not using the vehicle for an
extended period of time
●When the vehicle will not be used for
an extended period of time, charge the traction battery once a month. This protects the traction battery from
extreme voltage decline due to self discharging.
●When the vehicle will not be used for an extended period of time, the 12-volt battery will be charged from the
traction battery to reduce the risk of the 12-volt battery discharged. In this case, the cooling fan may operate,
however it is not a malfunction.
●To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged, do not leave the charging port lid open or the charging cable connected to the vehicle.
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5-4. Using the driving support systems
■ECB (Electronically Con-
trolled Brake System)
The electronically controlled sys-
tem generates braking force corre-
sponding to the brake operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when
the brakes are applied suddenly, or
if the brakes are applied while driv-
ing on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of
braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system
detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding
when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■Trailer Sway Control
Helps the driver to control trailer
sway by selectively applying brake
pressure for individual wheels and
reducing driving torque when trailer
sway is detected.
■TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and
prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or
accelerating on slippery roads
■Active Cornering Assist (ACA)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from
drifting to the outer side by perform-
ing inner wheel brake control when
attempting to accelerate while turn-
ing
■Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward
movement of the vehicle when
starting on an uphill
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to
reduce the amount of effort needed
to turn the steering wheel
■Emergency brake signal
When the brakes are applied sud-
denly, the stop lights automatically
flash to alert the vehicle behind.
■The Secondary Collision
Brake
When the SRS airbag sensor
detects a collision and the system
operates, the brakes and brake
lights are automatically controlled
to reduce the vehicle speed and
help reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary colli-
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and per-
formance, the f ollowing sys-
tems operate automatically in
response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however,
that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be
relied upon too heavily when
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving
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6-2. Using the interior lights
doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■The interior lights will turn on auto-matically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear impact, the interior lights will turn on automati-
cally. The interior lights will turn off auto- matically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off man- ually. However, in order to help prevent further collisions, it is recommended that
they be left on until safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on auto-
matically depending on the force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before the
lights turn off) can be changed. (Customizable features: P.572)
■Front interior lights
1 Turns the door-linked function
off
2 Turns the door-linked function
on (door position)
The lights turn on/off according to the
opening/closing of the doors.
3 Turns the lights on/off
Press the switch to turn on/off the front
interior lights/personal lights, and rear
interior lights.
■Rear interior lights
1 Turns the light on
2 Turns the door-linked function
on (door position)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the EV system is off.
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6-4. Using the other interior features
Interior features
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the arm- rest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that must not be hung on the hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy,
these items may become projectiles, causing death or serious injury.
Assist grips
WARNING
■Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when get- ting in or out of the vehicle or rising
from your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.

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7-1. Maintenance and care
following:
●If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them with a cloth soaked in water or
lukewarm water as soon as possible.
●If the windows are very dirty, do not
open and close them repeatedly.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle. Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc., to malfunction or
catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P. 3 9 ) An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not let the wireless charger
( P.446) get wet. Failure to do so may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause
electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gaso-line, alkaline or acidic solutions,
dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
●Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water
comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio sys-tem above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact
the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P.276)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use a glass cleaner to clean
the rear window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defog-ger heater wires or antenna. Use a
cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
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7-1. Maintenance and care
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
 To remove dust from the fabric,
use a vacuum cleaner or adhe-
sive tape.
However, please remove the dust near
the passenger airbag ornament by
hand.
 Use a cloth dampened with
water to gently wipe the fabric
clean.
Do not use detergents to clean the fab-
ric.
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8-1. Essential information
8-1.Esse ntial informa tion
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To
turn them off, press the switch once
again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the EV system is not operating (while the “READY” indica-
tor is not illuminated), the 12-volt bat- tery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear impact, the emergency flashers will
turn on automatically. The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approximately 20 min-
utes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn
on automatically depending on the force
of the impact and conditions of the colli-
sion.)
1 Steadily step on the brake pedal
with both feet and firmly depress
it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeat- edly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle.
2 Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the EV system.
If the shift position cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possi-
ble.
4 To stop the EV system, press
and hold the power switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to
stop the vehicle in the normal
way, stop the vehicle using the
following procedure:
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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
■ABS warning light
■Inappropriate pedal operation warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The SRS airbag system; or
 The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The ABS; or
 The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in:
 The Brake Override System;
 The Drive-Start Control
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Indicates that the shift position was changed and Drive-Start C on-
trol was operated while depressing the accelerator pedal.
 Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being
depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is
operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake pedal.