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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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■ 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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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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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces 
● Sudden  braking,  acceleration  and  steering  may  cause  tire  slippage  and 
reduce your ability to control the vehicle. 
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine 
speed could cause the vehicle to skid. 
● After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that 
the  brakes  are  functioning  properly.  Wet  brake  pads  may  prevent  the 
brakes  from  functioning  properly.  If  the  brakes  on  only  one  sid e  are  wet 
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected. 
■ When shifting the shift lever 
● Do  not  let  the  vehicle  roll  backward  while  a  forward  driving  position  is 
selected, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.  
Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss o f vehicle 
control. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.  
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss o f vehicle 
control. 
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving 
backward. 
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss o f vehicle 
control. 
● Moving  the  shift  lever  to  N  while  the  vehicle  is  moving  will  disengage  the 
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid  system dis- 
engaged. 
● Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.  
Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may  lead to unex- 
pected  rapid  acceleration  of  the  vehicle  that  may  cause  an  acci dent  and 
result in death or serious injury. 

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■When encountering flooded roads 
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc.  Doing so may 
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle: 
● Engine stalling 
● Short in electrical components 
● Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be 
sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorize d repairer, or 
any reliable repairer check the following: 
● Brake function 
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid 
transmission, etc. 
● Lubricant  condition  for  the  bearings  and  suspension  joints  (where  possi- 
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 

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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. 

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Hybrid transmission (2ZR-FXE engine)
While  the  power  switch  is  in  ON  mode  and  the  brake  pedal 
depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release 
button on the shift knob. 
Shift  the  shift  lever  while  pushing  the  shift  release  button  on 
the shift knob. 
Shift the shift lever normally.
When  shifting  the  shift  lever  between  P  and  D,  make  sure  that  t he 
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: To  shift  the  shift  lever  from  P,  the  brake  pedal  must  be  depre ssed 
before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release  button is 
pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.
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Hybrid transmission (M20A-FXS engine)
While  the  power  switch  is  in  ON  mode  and  the  brake  pedal 
depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift relea se 
button on the shift knob. 
Shift  the  shift  lever  while  pushing  the  shift  release  button  on 
the shift knob. 
Shift the shift lever normally.
When  shifting  the  shift  lever  between  P  and  D,  make  sure  that  t he 
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.  
*: To  shift  the  shift  lever  from  P,  the  brake  pedal  must  be  depressed 
before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release  button is 
pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.
Shifting the shift lever