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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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GPF (Gasoline Par ticulate Filter) system
■If  “Exhaust  filter  full.  See owner’s  manual.”  is  shown  on  the multi-infor- 
mation display 
● The message may be displayed while high load driving with particulate mat- 
ter accumulating. 
● Hybrid system output (engine speed) is restricted when a certain amount of 
particulate  matter  accumulates,  however,  it  is  possible  to  driv e  the  vehicle 
unless the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. 
● Particulate  matter  can  accumulate  more  quickly  if  the  vehicle  is  frequently 
driven short trips or at low s peeds, or if the hybrid system is regularly started 
in  an  extremely  cold  environment.  Excessive  accumulation  of  par ticulate 
matter can be prevented by periodically driving long distances  continuously 
with intermittent releasing of the accelerator pedal, such as w hen driving on 
highways and freeways. 
■ If  the  malfunction  indicator  lamp  comes  on  or  “Engine  Maintenance 
Required. Visit Your Dealer.” is  shown on the multi-information display 
The  amount  of accumulated  particulate matter has exceeded a  cer tain level. 
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or  Toyota autho- 
rized repairer, or any reli able repairer immediately.
The  GPF  system  collects  particulate  matter  in  the  exhaust  gas 
by using an exhaust gas filter.  
The  system  will  operate  to  regenerate  the  filter  automatically, 
depending on the vehicle conditions.
NOTICE
■ To prevent the GPF system from not operating properly 
● Do not use fuel other than the specified type 
● Do not modify the exhaust pipes 

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Hybrid batter y (traction batter y) air intake  
vent and filter
Remove  the  dust  from  the  air 
intake  vent  with  a  vacuum 
cleaner, etc.
Make sure to only use a vacuum to 
suck  out  dust  and  clogs.  Attempt-
ing  to  blow  out  dust  and  clogs 
using  an  airgun,  etc.,  may  push  it 
into the air intake vent. ( P. 644)
If  dust  and  clogs  cannot  be  completely  removed  with  the  air  intake 
vent cover installed, remove the cover and clean the filter. 
Turn the power switch off. 
Using  a  Phillips  screwdriver, 
remove the clip.
To  prevent  the  fuel  economy  from  being  affected,  visually 
inspect  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  air  intake  vent  p eri- 
odically for dust and clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if “M ainte- 
nance  required  for  Traction  battery  cooling  parts.  See  owner’s 
manual.” is displayed on the multi-information display, clean t he 
air intake vent using the following procedures:
Cleaning the air intake vent
If dust and clogs cannot be completely removed
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Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the air intake vent 
● Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of the hybrid battery 
(traction  battery).  If  charging/discharging  of  the  hybrid  batte ry  (traction  bat- 
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be dri ven using the 
electric  motor  (traction  motor)  may  be  reduced  and  the  fuel  eco nomy  may 
be reduced. Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically. 
● Improper  handling  of  the  air  intake  vent  cover  and  filter  may  result in dam- 
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter , contact any 
authorized  Toyota  retailer  or  Toyota  authorized  repairer,  or  an y  reliable 
repairer. 
■ If  “Maintenance  required  for  Traction  battery  cooling  parts  See owner’s 
manual.” is shown on the multi-information display 
● If  this  message  is  shown  on  the  multi-information  display,  remove the air 
intake vent cover and clean the filter. ( P. 640) 
● After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the 
warning message is no longer displayed.  
After  the  hybrid  system  is  started,  it  may  be  necessary  to  driv e  the  vehicle 
up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disap pears. If 
the  warning  message  does  not  disappear  after  driving  for  approp riately  20 
minutes,  have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  any  authorized  Toyota  re tailer  or 
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■ When cleaning the air intake vent 
● Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off 
to stop the hybrid system. 
● Do  not  use  water  or  other  liquids  to  clean  the  air  intake  vent.  If  water  is 
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other compo nents, a mal- 
function or fire may occur. 
■ When removing the air intake vent cover 
Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent.  (P. 126) 

806Alphabetical index
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Front turn signal lights 
Replacing light bulbs ..... 657, 666
Turn signal lever ................... 324
Wattage................................. 778 
Fuel 
Capacity ................................ 769
Emergency 
shut off system ................... 124
Fuel gauge ............................ 166
Gas station information ......... 816
Information ............................ 779 
Refueling ............................... 350 
Type ...................................... 769
Warning light ......................... 685
Fuel filler door .......................... 352
Opener .................................. 352
Refueling ............................... 350 
When the fuel filler door  
cannot be opened ............... 353
Fuses ........................................ 648 
Gas station information .......... 816 
Gauges...................................... 166
Glove box ................................. 563
GPF (Gasoline Particulate  
Filter) system ......................... 531 
Grocery bag hooks .................. 566 
Hands-free system  
(for cellular phone)*
Head restraints ........................ 266 
Headlight cleaners................... 345
Headlights ................................ 333
Automatic headlight 
leveling ............................... 337 
Automatic High Beam ........... 338 
Extended headlight lighting 
system ................................ 334
Light switch ........................... 333
Manual headlight leveling 
dial...................................... 335
Replacing light bulbs............. 666 
Heated steering wheel............. 557 
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................ 548
Heated steering wheel .......... 557
Outside rear view mirrors...... 552 
Seat heaters ......................... 557 
High coolant temperature 
warning light .......................... 686
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 666
Hill-start assist control............ 533 
Hood ......................................... 596
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