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3-1. Key information
Keys ...................................188
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors..........................193
Back door...........................201
Smart entry & start
system .............................207
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................262
Rear seats .........................264
Head restraints ..................266
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................270
Inside rear view mirror .......272
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................274
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................277
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 284
Cargo and luggage............ 295
Trailer towing..................... 296
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 305
EV drive mode................... 312
Hybrid transmission
(2ZR-FXE engine) ........... 315
Hybrid transmission
(M20A-FXS engine) ........ 319
Turn signal lever................ 324
Parking brake .................... 325
Brake Hold ........................ 330
4-3. Operating the
lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 333
Automatic High Beam ....... 338
Fog light switch ................. 343
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 345
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 348
4-4. Refueling
Opening the
fuel tank cap .................... 350
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■Regenerative braking
● In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the rech arging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
• The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D, B
(2ZR-FXE engine) or S (M20A-FXS engine).
• The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift leve r in D, B
(2ZR-FXE engine) or S (M20A-FXS engine).
● While the GPF system (P. 531) is operating to regenerate the exhaust gas
filter, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may not be rechar ged.
■ EV indicator
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions*:
● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction bat tery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. Howeve r, if t h e
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (trac tion battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or To yota authorized
repairer, or any r eliable repairer.
The EV indicator comes on when the
vehicle is driven using only the electric
motor (traction motor) or the gasoline
engine is stopped.

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Hybrid system precautions
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt -
age system (about 600 V*1 or 650 V*2 at maximum) as well as
contains parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid sys-
tem is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehi-
cle.
*1: 2ZR-FXE engine
*2: M20A-FXS engine
Warning label
Service plug
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
High voltage cables (orange)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Power control unit
Air conditioning compressor

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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death o r serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● 2ZR-FXE engine (for Guadelope, Martinique, F. Guiana and Greenland): If
a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline elec-
trolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large am ount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical at tention.
● 2ZR-FXE engine (except for Guadelope, Martinique, F. Guiana and
Greenland): Do not touch the batte ry if liquid is leaking from or adhering to
it. If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic electrolyte) from th e hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes i nto contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it of f immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
● 2ZR-FXE engine (except for Guadelope, Martinique, F. Guiana and
Greenland): If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery ( traction bat-
tery), do not approach the vehicle. Even in the unlikely event that the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is damaged, the internal cons truction of
the battery will prevent a large amount of electrolyte from lea king out.
However, any electrolyte that does leak out will give off a vap or. This vapor
is an irritant to skin and eyes and could cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
● 2ZR-FXE engine (except for Guadelope, Martinique, F. Guiana and
Greenland): Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the
electrolyte. The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
● If a fire occurs in the Hybrid Electric Vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as
possible. Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for e lectric fires.
Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. Th is may
cause a fire. ( P. 674)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

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WARNING
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
● 2ZR-FXE engine (except for Guadelope, Martinique, F. Guiana and
Greenland): Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium-ion battery.
● Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are col-
lected through any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authori zed repairer,
or any reliable repairer. Do not dispose of the battery yoursel f.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occ ur, resulting
in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is haz-
ardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage p art,
resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with you r Hybrid
Electric Vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or
modified in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat gen eration,
smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be
aware of these dangers.
● If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high vo ltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer
or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not dispo sed of properly,
it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

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■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
( P. 749)
2ZR-FXE engine
M20A-FXS engine
● The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 284
Cargo and luggage ............ 295
Trailer towing ..................... 296
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 305
EV drive mode ................... 312
Hybrid transmission
(2ZR-FXE engine) ........... 315
Hybrid transmission
(M20A-FXS engine) ......... 319
Turn signal lever ................ 324
Parking brake .................... 325
Brake Hold ......................... 330
4-3. Operating the
lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 333
Automatic High Beam ........ 338
Fog light switch .................. 343
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 345
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 348
4-4. Refueling
Opening the
fuel tank cap .................... 350
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 355
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) ..... 369
LTA
(Lane Tracing Assist)....... 387
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 402
Dynamic radar cruise
control with
full-speed range ............... 410
Cruise control..................... 427
Driving mode select ........... 432
Speed limiter ...................... 434
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 437
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ................... 456
RCTA (Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert) ..................... 469
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake) .............................. 477
Parking Support Brake
function (static objects) .... 485
Parking Support Brake
function
(rear-crossing vehicles) ... 489
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System).... 492
GPF (Gasoline Particulate
Filter) system .................. 531
Driving assist systems ....... 532
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
driving tips ....................... 540
Winter driving tips .............. 543

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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.