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■ Breaking in your new  Toyota 
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following prec autions is recom- 
mended: 
● For the first 300 km (200 miles):  
Avoid sudden stops. 
● For the first 800 km (500 miles): 
Do not tow a trailer. 
● For the first 1600 km (1000 miles): 
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds. 
• Avoid sudden acceleration. 
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. 
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country 
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm  the availability 
of the correct fuel. ( P. 769) 
■ Eco-friendly driving 
 P. 168
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When starting the vehicle 
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped  with the  “READY” 
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creepi ng. 
     
        
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Trailer towing
2ZR-FXE  engine  for  Guadeloupe,  Martinique,  F.  Guiana  and 
Svalbard
Toyota  does  not  recommend 
towing a trailer with your vehi- 
cle. 
Toyota  also  does  not  recom- 
mend  the  installation of a  tow 
hitch or the use of a tow hitch
carrier  for  a  wheelchair, 
scooter,  bicycle,  etc.  Your 
vehicle  is  not  designed  for
trailer towing or for the use of
tow hitch mounted carriers.
Except for 2ZR-FXE engine for Guadeloupe, Martinique, F. Guiana 
and Svalbard
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi - 
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling,  per- 
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safet y 
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment
and  cautious  driving  habits.  For  your  safety  and  the  safety  of 
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer. 
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle  in 
accordance  with  the  trailer’s  characteristics  and  operating  con - 
ditions. 
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction 
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes. 
Ask  your  local  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer for further details before t owing, 
as there are additional legal requirements in some countries. 
     
        
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■ Changing a driving mode when in EV drive mode 
EV  drive  mode  can  be  used  in  conjunction  with  “ECO”  mode  and  “S PORT” 
mode. 
However,  EV  drive  mode  may  be  automatically  canceled  when  used  in  con- 
junction with “SPORT” mode. 
■ Fuel economy 
The  hybrid  system  is  designed  to  achieve  the  best  possible  fuel   economy 
during  normal  driving  (using  the  gasoline  engine  and  electric  m otor  [traction 
motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower  fuel econ- 
omy.
WARNING
■ Caution while driving 
When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the are a around the 
vehicle. Because  there  is  no  engine  noise,  pedestrians, people  riding  bicy- 
cles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware  of the vehi- 
cle starting off or approaching them, so take extra care while  driving. 
Therefore, take extra care while driving even if the acoustic v ehicle alerting 
system is active. 
     
        
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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 
     
        
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■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P 
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.  
If  the  shift  lever  cannot  be  shifted  with  your  foot  on  the  brak e  pedal  while 
pressing  the  button  on  the  shift  knob,  there  may  be  a  problem  w ith  the  shift 
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyot a retailer  or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediatel y.   
The  following  steps  may  be  used  as  an  emergency  measure  to  ensu re  that 
the shift lever can be shifted. 
Releasing the shift lock: 
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch off.
Depress the brake pedal. 
■ About engine braking  
When  shift  position  B  is  selected,  releasing  the  accelerator  pe dal  will  apply 
engine braking. 
● When  the  vehicle  is  driven  at  high  speeds,  compared  to  ordinary  gasoline- 
fueled vehicles, the engine braki ng deceleration is felt less than that of other 
vehicles. 
● The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected. 
If  the  vehicle  is  driven  continuously  in  the  B  position,  fuel  e fficiency  will 
become low. Usually, select the D position. 
Remove the cover. 
Remove  the  cover  using  flathead 
screwdriver.  To  prevent  damage  to  the 
cover, tip the screwdriver with a rag. 
Press  the  shift  lock  override  button 
while  pressing  the  button  on  the  shift 
knob.  
The  shift  lever  can  be  shifted  while  the
button is pressed.
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*1: To  improve  fuel  efficiency  and  reduce  noises,  set  the  shift  lever in D for 
normal driving.
*2: By selecting shift ranges using S mode, you can control accele rating force 
and engine braking force. 
 P. 432
To enter S mode, shift the shift lever to S position. Shift ranges can be 
selected by operating the shift lever. 
Upshifting 
Downshifting
The  selected  shift  range,  from  S1 
to  S6,  will  be  displayed  on  the 
multi-information display. 
The  initial  shift  range  in  S  mode  is 
4.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral 
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 ( P. 320)
Selecting a driving mode
Selecting shift ranges in the S position
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2 
     
        
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn  the  power  switch  off  and  ensure  that  all  the  doors  and  win- 
dows are closed. 
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types 
 P. 779 
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline 
To  help  prevent  incorrect  fueling,  your  vehicle  has  a  fuel  tank   opening  that 
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle 
     
        
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WARNING
■When refueling the vehicle 
Observe  the following precautions while refueling  the  vehicle.  Failure to  do 
so may result in death or serious injury. 
● After  exiting  the  vehicle  and  before  opening  the  fuel  door,  touch  an 
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It  is important to 
discharge  static  electricity  before  refueling  because  sparks  re sulting  from 
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refuel ing. 
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.  
A  whooshing  sound  may  be  heard  when  the  fuel  tank  cap  is  loosen ed. 
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the  cap. In hot 
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and  cause injury. 
● Do  not  allow  anyone  that  has  not  discharged  static  electricity from  their 
body to come close to an open fuel tank. 
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel. 
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled. 
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle. 
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire. 
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically 
charged. 
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a p ossible ignition 
hazard. 
■ When refueling 
Observe  the  following precautions  to  prevent fuel  overflowing f rom the  fuel 
tank: 
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. 
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off. 
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling 
Do not spill fuel during refueling.  
Doing  so  may  damage  the  vehicle,  such  as  causing  the  emission  c ontrol 
system to operate abnormally, or damaging fuel system component s, or the 
vehicle’s painted surface.