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shift position is in P)
For details, refer to the “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
■Seat positions that can be memo-rized ( P.208)
The adjusted positions other than the position adjusted by lumbar support switch can be recorded.
■Operating the driving position
memory after turning the power switch to OFF
Recorded seat positions can be acti-
vated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■In order to correctly use the driving
position memory function
If a seat position is already in the fur- thest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly differ-ent when it is recalled.
■When recalling the driving position
Take care so that a head restraint does not contact the ceiling or a sun visor.
■If the 12-volt battery is discon-nected
The memorized positions are erased.
■When the recorded seat position cannot be recalled
The seat position may not be recalled in
some situations when the seat position is recorded in a certain range. For details, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Jam protection function
While the driving position is recalled or
the power easy access system is oper- ating, if an object is stuck behind the front seat, the front seat will stop and
then slightly move forward. When the jam protection function operates, the seat stops at a position other than the
set seat position. Check the seat posi- tion.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to but-
ton “1” or “2” before performing the
following:
Carry only the key you want to reg-
ister, and then close the driver’s
door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle,
the driving position cannot be
recorded properly.
1 Check that the shift position is in
P.
2 Turn the power switch to ON.
3 Recall the driving position that
you want to record.
4 While pressing the recalled but-
ton, press and hold the door
lock switch (either lock or
unlock) until the buzzer sounds.
If the driving position could not be regis-
tered, the buzzer sounds continuously
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so
that the seat does not strike the rear passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
Registering/recall/canceling
an electronic key to driving
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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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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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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.
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Driving
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
P. 2 3 4
■If a message about a shift operation is shown
To prevent the shift position from being selected incorrectly or the vehicle from moving unexpectedly, the shift position
may be changed automatically or oper- ating the rotary shifter may be required. In this case, change the shift position
following the messages on the multi- information display.
■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 4 7 4
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
●Do not leave the power switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time without the EV system on.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “POWER ON” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display while the EV system is not operating, the power switch is not OFF. Exit the vehicle after turn-
ing the power switch off.
Transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose and
functions
Shift positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the EV sys-
tem
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the
power is not transmit-
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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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tor pedal is released, becomes
stronger than usual.
■When Regeneration Boost cannot be used In the following cases, the system does not operate.
●When “X-MODE” is activated (If equipped)
●When the brake system or EV system is malfunctioning
●When regenerative braking is limited
regenerative braking may be restricted
in the following situations:
• When the amount of charge of the
traction battery is high • When the temperature of the traction battery is low or extremely high
• When the temperature of the electric motor or power control unit is extremely high
• When regenerative braking is continu- ally used for a long time
■Regenerative Braking
●The vehicle cannot be stopped by just releasing the accelerator pedal. Step on the brake pedal when the vehicle is
stopped.
●If the power switch is turned off and
then the EV system is restarted, the Regeneration Boost will be turned off.
●When driving at high speeds, the feel-ing of deceleration due to regenera-
tive braking is smaller than in a normal car.
●The maximum deceleration varies depending on the vehicle speed.
●Regeneration Boost cannot be used when the following message is dis-played on the multi-information dis-
play. When decelerating, firmly step on the brake to decelerate.
• “Regeneration Boost Unavailable XMODE Activated”• “Regeneration Boost Temporarily
Unavailable Press Brake to Deceler- ate”
• “Regeneration Boost Temporarily
Unavailable See Owner’s Manual”
■Stop lights turning ON
When the regenerative braking force exceeds a certain level, the stop lights
turns on.
It is suited for driving that suppress
vehicle driving power and improves
power consumption.
Press the switch to switch over to
Eco mode.
Press the switch again to return to
Normal driving mode.
The Eco mode ON state is memo-
rized even if the power switch is
turned OFF.
■Eco mode drive automatic cancel- ation
Eco mode is automatically canceled
when snow mode or “X-MODE” is selected and the vehicle returns to nor-
mal mode. (If equipped)
■When Eco mode is not available
Eco mode cannot be activated when “X-MODE” is selected. (If equipped)
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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.