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◆When stopped/during start off  
The  gasoline  engine  stops*  when  the  vehicle  is  stopped.  During 
start  off,  the  electric  motor  (traction  motor)  drives  the  vehic le.  At 
slow  speeds  or  when  traveling  down  a  gentle  slope,  the  engine  i s 
stopped* and the electric motor (traction motor) is used. 
When  shift  lever  is  in  N,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)   is  not 
being charged.
*: When  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  requires  charging  o r the  engine 
is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically  stop.  
( P. 120)
◆During normal driving 
The  gasoline  engine  is  predominantly  used.  The  electric  motor 
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery)  as nec- 
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply 
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of t he 
hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  is  added  to  that  of  the  gasol ine 
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking) 
The  wheels  operate  the  electric  motor  (traction  motor)  as  a  pow er 
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged . 
When  driving  with  the  gasoline  engine  stopped,  a  sound,  which 
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in  order 
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will  stop 
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 25 km/h (15 mph).
Acoustic vehicle alerting system 

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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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■ Charging the 12-volt battery 
 P. 752 
■ After  the  12-volt  battery  has  discharged  or  when  the  terminal  has  been 
removed and installed during exchange, etc. 
The  gasoline  engine  may  not  stop  even  if  the  vehicle  is  being  d riven  by  the 
hybrid  battery  (traction  battery).  If  this  continues  for  a  few  days,  contact  any 
authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  an y  reliable 
repairer. 
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle 
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehic le is able to 
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, app ly the parking 
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked. 
The  following  sounds  or  vibrations  may  occur  when  the  hybrid  sy stem  is 
operating and are not a malfunction: 
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment. 
● Sounds  may  be  heard  from  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery) when  the 
hybrid system starts or stops. 
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the 
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when  the hybrid sys- 
tem is started or stopped. 
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open. 
● Sounds  may  be  heard  from  the  transmission  when  the  gasoline  engine 
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling. 
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply. 
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is 
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released. 
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops. 
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (P. 124) 

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■ Alarm-operated door lock 
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door ma y automatically 
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle: 
● When  a  person  remaining  in  the  vehicle  unlocks  the  door  and  the alarm is 
activated. 
● While the alarm is  activated,  a person remaining  in the  vehicle unlocks  the 
door. 
● When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly 
Do  not  modify  or  remove  the  system.  If  modified  or  removed,  the   proper 
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed. 

1652. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Symbols on multi-information displayPages 
Charging system warning light P. 681 
Low engine oil pressure warning light P. 681 
High engine coolant temperature warning light P. 686 
Smart entry & start system P. 305
Hybrid system overheat warning light P. 759 
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control P. 687
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should a safety system light such as ABS and SRS airbag warning  light not 
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that  these sys- 
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, whic h could result 
in  death  or  serious  injury.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  any  a uthorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  repairer. 

1812. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Navigation/multimedia system screen (type B) (if equipped) 
Gasoline engine 
Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
Electric motor (traction motor) 
Front tires 
Rear tires
The  image  shows  all  the  arrows  as  an  example.  The  actual  displa y  will 
vary depending on conditions.
■ Color of the hybrid battery (traction battery) on the display 
It  will  be  green  or  blue  when  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  batt ery)  is  being 
charged, and yellow when the hybrid battery (traction battery)  is being used. 
■ Remaining charge amount warning of hybrid battery (traction battery) 
● The  buzzer  sounds  intermittently  when  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery) 
remains  without  charging  while  the  shift  lever  is  in  N,  or  the  remaining 
charge amount drops below a certain level. If the remaining cha rge amount 
drops further, the buzzer sounds continuously. 
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display and the 
buzzer  sounds,  follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  screen  to  perform 
troubleshooting. 
■ Color of the gasoline engine on the multimedia system screen 
It will be blue when the engine is warming up, and it will turn  to orange when 
the warming up is finished. 

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■ Electronic key battery depletion 
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message 
will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  when  the  hyb rid  system 
stops. 
● As  the electronic key  always  receives radio waves, the  battery will become 
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following  symptoms indi- 
cate  that  the  electronic  key  battery  may  be  depleted.  Replace  t he  battery 
when necessary. ( P. 645) 
• The  smart  entry  &  start  system  or  the  wireless  remote  control  does  not 
operate. 
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on. 
The  battery  can  be  exchanged  by  the  users.  ( P.  645)  However,  as  there 
may  be  damage  to  the  key  when  exchanging,  it  is  recommended  to  have 
the  battery  exchanged  at  any  authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyo ta  autho- 
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● To  avoid  serious  deterioration,  do  not  leave  the  electronic  key  within  1  m 
(3 ft.) of the following electr ical appliances that produce a magnetic field: 
•TVs 
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers 
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones 
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers 

3034-1. Before driving
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Driving
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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.