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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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WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces 
Do not accelerate or shift the shift lever suddenly.  
Sudden  changes  in  engine  braking  may  cause  the  vehicle  to  spin  or  skid, 
resulting in an accident. 
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock 
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking 
brake and depress the brake pedal.  
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal 
when  the  shift  lock  override  button  is  pressed  and  the  shift  le ver  is  shifted 
out  of  P,  the  vehicle  may  suddenly  start,  possibly  leading  to  a n  accident 
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge 
If  the  shift  lever  is  in  N,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  batter y)  will  not  be 
charged. To  help  prevent  the  battery  from  discharging,  avoid  le aving the  N 
position selected for an extended period of time. 
     
        
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■Shift ranges and their functions (S mode) 
● You  can  choose  from  6  levels  of  accelerating  force  and  engine  braking 
force. 
● A  lower  shift  range  will  provide  greater  accelerating  force  and  engine  brak- 
ing  force  than  a  higher  shift  range,  and  the  engine  revolutions   will  also 
increase. 
■ 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.  
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4. 
● 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. 
■ 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.
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WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces 
Do not accelerate or shift the shift lever suddenly.  
Sudden  changes  in  engine  braking  may  cause  the  vehicle  to  spin  or  skid, 
resulting in an accident. 
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock 
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking 
brake and depress the brake pedal.  
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal 
when  the  shift  lock  override  button  is  pressed  and  the  shift  le ver  is  shifted 
out  of  P,  the  vehicle  may  suddenly  start,  possibly  leading  to  a n  accident 
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge 
If  the  shift  lever  is  in  N,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  batter y)  will  not  be 
charged. To  help  prevent  the  battery  from  discharging,  avoid  le aving the  N 
position selected for an extended period of time. 
     
        
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Parking brake
The  parking  brake  is  set  or  released  automatically  according  to shift 
lever operation.  
Even  when  in  automatic  mode,  the  parking  brake  can  be  set  and 
released manually. (P.   3 2 6 ) 
Turns  automatic  mode  on 
(while  the  vehicle  is  stopped, 
pull  and  hold  the  parking  brake 
switch until “EPB Shift Interlock 
Function Activated.”  will  be  dis- 
played  on  the  multi-information 
display).
• When  the  shift  lever  is  moved 
out  of  P,  the  parking  brake  will 
be  released,  and  the  parking
brake indicator light and parking 
brake lamp turn off. 
• When  the  shift  lever  is  moved
into  P,  the  parking  brake  will  be 
set,  and  the  parking  brake  indi- 
cator  light  and  parking  brake
lamp turn on. 
Operate the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
Turns  automatic  mode  off  (while  the  vehicle  is  stopped,  press  a nd 
hold  the  parking  brake  switch  until  “EPB  Shift  Interlock  Functi on 
Deactivated.” will be displayed on the multi-information displa y).
A selections can be made as desired from the following modes.
Automatic mode 
     
        
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The parking brake can be set and released manually.  
Pull the parking brake switch to 
set the parking brake
The  parking  brake  indicator  light 
and  parking  brake  lamp  will  turn
on. 
Pull  and  hold  the  parking  brake 
switch if an emergency occurs and
it is necessary to operate the park- 
ing brake while driving.
Push  the  parking  brake  switch 
to release the parking brake
Operate  the  parking  brake  switch 
while  depressing  the  brake  pedal. 
Make  sure  that  the  parking  brake 
indicator  light  and  parking  brake
lamp turn off.
If  the  parking  brake  indicator  light  and  parking  brake  lamp  fla shes, 
operate the switch again. ( P. 685)
Manual mode 
     
        
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■Parking brake operation 
● When  the  power  switch  is  not  in  ON  mode,  the  parking  brake  cannot  be 
released using the parking brake switch. 
● When  the  power  switch  is  not in the  ON  mode, automatic  mode (automatic 
brake setting and releasing) is not available. 
■ Automatic release function 
The parking brake is automatically released when slowly depress  the acceler- 
ator pedal.  
The  parking  brake  will  be  released  automatically  under  the  foll owing  condi- 
tions: 
● The driver’s door is closed. 
● The driver’s seatbelt is fastened. 
● Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position. 
● The  malfunction  indicator  lamp  or  brake  system  warning  light  is  not  illumi- 
nated. 
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually re lease the park- 
ing brake. 
■ If  “EPB  Frequently  Operated,  Wait  a  Minute.”  is  displayed  on  the 
multi-information display 
If  the  parking  brake  is  operated  repeatedly  over  a  short  period  of  time,  the 
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this h appens, refrain 
from  operating  the  parking  brake.   Normal  operation  will  return after  about  1 
minute. 
■ If “EPB Activation Incomplete.” or “EPB Unavailable” is displayed on the 
multi-information display 
Operate  the  parking  brake  switch.  If  the  message  does  not  disap pear  after 
operating the switch several  times, the system may  be malfuncti oning. Have 
the  vehicle  inspected  by  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or Toyo ta  authorized 
repairer, or any reliabl e repairer immediately. 
■ Parking brake operation sound 
When  the  parking  brake  operates,  a  motor  sound  (whirring  sound)  may be 
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction. 
     
        
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■ Parking brake indicator light and parking brake lamp 
● Depending  on  the  power  switch  position/mode,  the  parking  brake indicator 
light and parking brake lamp will  turn on and stay on as described below: 
ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released. 
Not in ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds. 
● When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking 
brake  indicator  light  and  parking  brake  lamp  will  stay  on  for  a bout  15  sec- 
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction. 
■ Changing the mode 
When changing the automatic mode on/off, the message will be sh own on the 
multi-information display and the buzzer sounds. 
■ Parking the vehicle 
 P. 285 
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer 
A  buzzer  will  sound  if  the  vehicle  is  driven  with  the  parking  b rake  engaged. 
“EPB Applied.” is displayed on  the multi-information display. 
■ Warning messages and buzzers 
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malf unction or 
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning mess age is shown on 
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the  instructions. 
■ If the brake system warning light comes on 
 P. 685 
■ Usage in winter time 
 P. 544