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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ 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 following: 
• Gas  may  leak  from  a  cigarette  lighter  or  spray  can,  and  may  le ad  to  a 
fire.
• The  temperature  inside  the  vehicle  may  cause  the  plastic  lense s  and 
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack. 
• Soft  drink  cans  may  fracture,  causing  the  contents  to  spray  ov er  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 acci dentally 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  fresheners  on  the  instrument  panel  or  da shboard. 
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire  in the vehi- 
cle. 
● Do  not  leave  a  door  or  window  open  if  the  curved  glass  is  coated  with  a 
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunligh t may cause 
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire. 
● Always  apply  the  parking  brake,  shift  the  shift  lever  to  P,  stop  the  hybrid 
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator  is illumi- 
nated. 
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the park ing brake is not 
set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an acci dent. 
● Do  not  touch  the  exhaust  pipe  while  the  “READY”  indicator  is  illuminated 
or immediately after turning the hybrid system off. 
Doing so may cause burns. 
     
        
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When taking a nap in the vehicle 
Always  turn  the  hybrid  system  off.  Otherwise,  if  you  accidental ly  move  the 
shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause  an accident or 
fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the veh icle is parked in 
a  poorly  ventilated  area,  exhaust  gases  may  collect  and  enter  t he  vehicle, 
leading to death or a serious health hazard. 
■ When braking  
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.  
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this ma y cause 
one  side  of  the  vehicle  to  brake  differently  than  the  other  sid e. Also,  the 
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. 
● If  the electronically controlled assist function does not operate, do not fol- 
low  other  vehicles  closely  and  avoid  downhill  or  sharp  turns  th at  require 
braking. 
In  this  case,  braking  is  still  possible,  but  the  brake  pedal  sh ould  be 
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance wi ll 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  t his  case,  the 
brake  pedal  should  be  depressed  more  firmly  than  usual  and  the  braking 
distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately. 
     
        
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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle 
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during 
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid 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. 
■ When parking the vehicle 
Always set the parking  brake,  and shift the shift lever to P. F ailure to do so 
may  cause  the  vehicle  to  move  or  the  vehicle  may  accelerate  sud denly  if 
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. 
■ 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 avoid 
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.  
■ 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  vehi- 
cle. 
● 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. 699, 729 
     
        
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■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. Frequently check behind when mov - 
ing  alongside  such  vehicles.  As  soon  as  such  vehicle  movement 
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly appl ying 
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braki ng.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider  the  total  combined  length  of  your  vehicle  and  trailer  and 
ensure  that  the vehicle-to-vehicle  distance  is  sufficient befor e  exe- 
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information 
To  maintain  engine  braking  efficiency  and  charging  system  perfo r- 
mance  when  using  engine  braking,  do  not  use  the  transmission  in 
D. Shift the shift lever to B.
■If the engine overheats 
Towing  a  loaded  trailer  up  a  long,  steep  incline  in  temperature s 
exceeding 30 C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the 
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is o ver- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the r oad and 
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( P. 757)
■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 l ever to P. 
     
        
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Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Check that the shift lever is in P. 
Firmly depress the brake pedal. 
 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information displ ay.  
If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started.
Press  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  hybrid  system  will  operate  nor- 
mally. 
Continue  depressing  the  brake 
pedal  until  the  “READY”  indicator 
is illuminated. 
The  hybrid  system  can  be  started 
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
If  the  “READY”  indicator  changes  from  a  flashing  light  to  a  sol id  light  and 
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.  
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.  
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if t he engine 
is  stopped.  (The  gasoline  engine  starts  or  stops  automatically  in  accor- 
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing  the  following  operations  when  carrying  the  elec- 
tronic  key  on  your  person  starts  the  hybrid  system  or  changes 
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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2
3
4
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Stop the vehicle completely. 
Set the parking brake ( P. 326), and shift the shift lever to P 
( P. 315). 
Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop.
Release  the  brake  pedal  and  check  that  “ACCESSORY”  on  the 
multi-information display is off. 
Modes  can  be  changed  by  pressing  the  power  switch  with  the  brak e 
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is press ed.) 
Off*
The  emergency  flashers  can  be 
used.  
The  multi-information  display  will 
not be displayed.
ACCESSORY mode
Some  electrical  components  such 
as the audio system can be used. 
“ACCESSORY” is displayed on the 
multi-information display.
ON mode 
All  electrical  components  can  be
used. 
“IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning  off the hybrid sys- 
tem, the power switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to  off.
Stopping the hybrid system
Changing power switch modes
1
2
3
4
IGNITION ON 
ACCESSORY 
     
        
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If  the  hybrid  system  is  stopped  with  the  shift  lever  in  a  position  other 
than P, the power switch will not be turned off but instead be  turned to 
ACCESSORY  mode.  Perform  the  following  procedure  to  turn  the 
switch off: 
Check that the parking brake is set. 
Shift the shift lever to P. 
Check  that  “ACCESSORY”  and  “Turn  power  OFF.”  are  displayed 
on  the  multi-information  display  and  then  press  the  power  switc h 
once. 
Check  that  “ACCESSORY”  and  “Turn  power  OFF.”  on  the  multi- 
information display is off.
■ Auto power off function 
If  the  vehicle  is  left  in ACCESSORY  mode  for  more  than  20  minut es  or  ON 
mode (the hybrid system is not  operating) for more than an hour with the shift 
lever  in  P,  the power  switch  will automatically turn  off. Howev er, this function 
cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt battery discharge. Do not l eave the vehicle 
with  the  power  switch  in ACCESSO RY  or  ON  mode  for  long  periods of  time 
when the hybrid system is not operating. 
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle 
 P. 121 
■ Electronic key battery depletion 
 P. 190
When  stopping  the  hybrid  system  with  the  shift  lever  in  a  posi- 
tion other than P
1
2
3
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*: To  improve  fuel  efficiency  and  reduce  noises,  set  the  shift  lever in D for 
normal driving.
 P.   4 3 2
■When  driving  with  cruise  control or  dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with 
full-speed range acti vated (if equipped) 
Even  when  performing  the  following  with  the  intent  of  enabling  engine  brak- 
ing,  engine  braking  will  not activate because  cruise  control  or  dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.  
● When  switching  the driving  mode to  sport mode  while  driving in D  position. 
( P. 432) 
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control) 
 P. 286 
■ Shift lock system 
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operati on of the shift 
lever in starting.  
The  shift  lever  can  be  shifted  from  P  only  when  the  power  switc h  is  in  ON 
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BPosition for engine braking
Selecting a driving mode