3234-2. Driving procedures
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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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■ Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles without manual headlight
leveling dial)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensur e that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ 12-volt battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off a utomatically after
20 minutes in order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from being dis-
charged:
● The headlights and/or tail lights are on.
● The power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
● The light switch is in or .
This function will be canceled in any of the following situatio ns:
● When the power switch is turned to ON mode.
● When the light switch is operated.
● When a door is opened or closed.
■ If “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on the
multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 781)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybri d system is
off.
3774-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Operational conditions for each pre-collision function
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines t hat the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision with a detected object is high.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
• If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconn ected and
then the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of ti me
• If the shift lever is in R
• When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collis ion warning
function will be operational)
The operation speeds and operation cancellation for each functi on is listed
below.
● Pre-collision warning
● Pre-collision brake assist
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
VehiclesApprox. 10 to 180 km/h
(7 to 110 mph)
Approx. 10 to 180 km/h (7
to 110 mph)
For region A: Bicy-
clists and pedestrians
Approx. 10 to 80 km/h
(7 to 50 mph)
Approx. 10 to 80 km/h (7
to 50 mph)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
VehiclesApprox. 30 to 180 km/h
(20 to 110 mph)
Approx. 30 to 180 km/h
(20 to 110 mph)
For region A: Bicy-
clists and pedestrians
Approx. 30 to 80 km/h
(20 to 50 mph)
Approx. 30 to 80 km/h (20
to 50 mph)
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■If the Parking Support Brake has operated
If the vehicle is stopped due to operation of the Parking Suppo rt Brake, the
Parking Support Brake will be disabled and the PKSB OFF indicat or will illu-
minate. If the Parking Support Brake operates unnecessarily, br ake control
can be canceled by depressing the brake pedal or waiting for ap proximately 2
seconds for it to automatically be canceled. Then, the vehicle can be oper-
ated by depressing the accelerator pedal.
■ Re-enabling the Parking Support Brake
To re-enable the Parking Support Brake when it has been disabled due to oper-
ation of the Parking Support Brake, either enable the system ag ain (P. 478),
or turn the engine switch off and then back to ON.
Additionally, if any of the following conditions are met, the s ystem will be re-
enabled automatically and the PKSB OFF indicator will turn off:
● The P shift position is selected
● The object is no longer detected in the traveling direction of the vehicle
● The traveling direction of the vehicle changes
■ If “Parking Support Brake Unavailable” and “Parking assist unavailable.
Clean parking assist sensor” is displayed on the multi-informat ion dis-
play and the PKSB OFF indicator is flashing
● A sensor may be covered with ice, snow, dirt, etc. Remove any ice, snow,
dirt, etc., from the sensor to return the system to normal.
If this message continues to be displayed even after cleaning t he sensor, or
is displayed even though the sensor is clean, have the vehicle inspected
any authorized Toyota retailer, Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
● It is possible the sensor may be frozen.
Once the ice melts, the system will return to normal.
● Water may be continuously flowing over the surface of the sensor.
When the system judges there is no problem, the system will ret urn to nor-
mal.
■ If a 12-volt battery terminal has been disconnected and reconnected
The system needs to be initialized. To initialize the system, d rive the vehicle
straight ahead for 5 seconds or more at a speed of approximatel y 35 km/h
(22 mph) or more. Additionally, fo r vehicles with the Parking Support Brake
function, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right w ith the vehicle
stopped.
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When the Simple Intelligent Parking Assist System cannot be oper-
ated, or when operation is stopped, canceled, etc., the one of the fol-
lowing message is displayed on the multi-information display. T ake
appropriate action according to the display.
■When it is not possible to operate
Multi-information display messages
MessageSituation/Handling method
“IPA System Check Visit
Your Dealer”
The system may be malfunctioning.
Turn the power switch off and then start
the hybrid system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer if the message is displayed
again.
“Currently Unavailable”
There may be a system failure.
Power steering equipment is temporarily
overheating.
Turn the power switch off, wait for a lit-
tle while, and then start the hybrid sys-
tem again.
The hybrid system is not operating.
Start the hybrid system.
Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to a sensor.
Remove any ice, snow, dirt, etc.
The sensor is frozen.
Once the sensor thaws, the system will
return to normal.
The 12-volt battery has been removed and
reinstalled.
Drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5
seconds or more at a speed of approxi-
mately 35 km/h (22 mph) or higher.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle driving tips
◆Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the acce l-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improv ing
the fuel economy. ( P. 4 3 2 )
◆Use of Hybrid System Indicator
The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid Syst em
Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 168)
◆Shift lever operation
Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic, etc. Shift the shift lever to P when parking. Wh en
using the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. I n the
N, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener -
ated. Also, when using the air conditioning system, etc., the h ybrid
battery (traction battery) power is consumed.
◆Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation
● Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) witho ut
having to use gasoline engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption. Battery power can be restored by driving with the
accelerator pedal slightly released.
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol -
lowing points:
5565-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and t hat of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns
● Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer: Do not touch the glass at the lower
part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield
wiper de-icer is on.
■ nanoe™ generator (if equipped)
Do not disassemble or repair the generator because it contains high voltage
parts.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized rep airer, or any
reliable repairer if the generator needs repair.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
hybrid system is off.
■ To prevent damage to the nanoe™ (if equipped)
Do not insert anything into the passenger’s side vent, attach a nything to it,
or use sprays around the passenger’s side vent. These things ma y cause
the generator not to work properly.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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Interior features
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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of the
steering wheel and front seats, respectively.
WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.