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Vehicle status information and indicators
ECO area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving, etc.).
Current acceleration
Reference operation range
A zone is displayed in blue under
the Eco area which can be used as
a reference operation range for
using the accelerator pedal accord-
ing to driving conditions such as
starting off and cruising.
The ECO Accelerator Guidance
display changes according to the
driving status, such as when start-
ing off or cruising.
It is easier to drive in an Eco-
friendly manner by driving accord-
ing to the display showing the
accelerator pedal operations and
staying within the reference opera-
tion range.
Eco Score
The following 3 E co driving meth-
ods are evaluated in 5 levels:
Smooth start-off acceleration, driv-
ing without sudden acceleration,
and smooth stopping. When the vehicle is stopped, an Eco score
out of 100 points
will be displayed.
Score result
Eco start status
Eco cruise status
Eco stop status
How to read the bar display:
After starting off, Eco Score display
does not start until the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately 19
mph (30km/h).
The Eco Score is r eset each time
the vehicle starts o ff to start a new
evaluation.
When the fuel cell system stops,
the current total sco re result is dis-
played.
*
*
: The score result is displayed only when “Eco Score” is selected for
“Trip Summary”. ( P.105)
ScoreBar display
Unrated
Low
High
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■ECO Accelerator Guidance/Eco
Score will not operate when
The ECO Accelerator Guidance/Eco
Score will not opera te in the follow-
ing situations:
●The fuel cell system indicator is
not operating.
●The vehicle is being driven using
the dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range.
■Driving support system
information display
Select to display the operational
status of the following systems:
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
( P.223)
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range
( P.237)
■Navigation system-linked
display (if equipped)
Select to display the following
navigation system-linked infor-
mation.
Route guidance
Compass display (north-up
display/heading-up display)
Select to enable selection of an
audio source or track on the dis-
play.
■Drive information
2 items that are selected using
the “Drive Info Items” setting
(average speed, distance and
total time) can be displayed ver-
tically.
The displayed information
changes according to the “Drive
Info Type” setting (since the sys-
tem was started or between
resets). ( P.105)
Use the displayed information as a
reference only.
Following items will be displayed.
“Trip”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the
average vehicle speed since fuel
cell system start
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance
driven since fuel cell system start
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed time since fuel cell system start
*
*
: These items are r eset each time
the fuel cell system stops.
“Total”
• “Average Speed”: Displays the
average vehicle speed since the
display was reset
*
• “Distance”: Displ ays the distance
driven since the display was
reset
*
• “Total Time”: Displays the elapsed
time since the display was reset
*
*
: To reset, display the desired item
Driving support system
information display
Audio system-linked dis-
play
Vehicle information dis-
play
1344-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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inside edge of the
trunk), condi-
tions (inside a met al bag, close to
metallic objects) and the radio
waves in the surrounding area.
( P.128)
■If the smart key system does
not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors
and trunk: P. 4 6 9
●Starting the fuel cell system:
P. 4 7 0
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.498)
■If the smart key system has
been deactivated in a custom-
ized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. ( P.121, 127,
469)
●Starting the fuel cell system and
changing power switch modes:
P. 4 7 0
●Stopping the fuel cell system:
P. 1 7 4
■Certification
P. 5 4 4
WARNING
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
●People with implantable car-
diac pacemakers, cardiac
resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable car-
dioverter defibrillators should
keep away from the smart key
system antennas. ( P.130)
The radio waves may affect the
operation of such devices. If
necessary, the entry function
can be disabled. Ask your Toy-
ota dealer for details, such as
the frequency of radio waves
and timing of the emitted radio
waves. Then, consult your doc-
tor to see if you should disable
the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical
device other than implantable
cardiac pacemakers, cardiac
resynchronization therapy-
pacemakers or implantable car-
dioverter defibrillators should
consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its
operation under the influence of
radio waves.
Radio waves could have unex-
pected effects on the operation
of such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details
on disabling the entry function.
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Driving
5-1.Before driving
■Starting the fuel cell system
P. 1 7 2
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
position to D.
Check that the shift position indica-
tor shows D.
2If the parking brake is set,
release the parking brake.
( P.183)
If the parking brake is in automatic
mode, the parking brake is release
automatically when shifting the shift
lever to any position other than P.
( P.184)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 Depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift position to P. ( P.178)
■Parking the vehicle
1 Depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle completely. 2
If the parking brake is
released, set the parking
brake. ( P.183)
3 Shift the shift position to P.
( P.178)
Check that the shif t position indica-
tor shows P and the parking brake
indicator is illuminated.
4 Press the power switch to
stop the fuel cell system.
5 Slowly release the brake
pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 Firmly depress the brake
pedal and shift the shift posi-
tion to D.
The hill-start assist control will be
activated.
2Set the parking brake.
( P.183)
3 Release the brake pedal and
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the
vehicle.
4 Release the parking brake.
( P.183)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that fuel cell vehicles
are similar to conventional vehicles,
and it is necessary to refrain from
activities such as sudden accelera-
tion. ( P. 8 9 )
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become fogged-
up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance
( P.102)
Eco-friendly driving may be
achieved more easily by staying
within the zone of Eco acceleration.
Also, by staying w ithin the zone of
Eco acceleration, i t will be easier to
obtain a good Eco score.
●When starting off:
Gradually depress the accelerator
pedal to stay withi n the zone of Eco
acceleration and accelerate to the
desired speed. By refraining from
excessive acceleration, a good eco
start score will be obtained.
●When driving:
After accelerating to the desired
speed, release the accelerator
pedal and drive at a stable speed
while staying within the zone of Eco
acceleration. By staying within the
zone of Eco acceleration, a good
eco cruise score will be obtained.
●When stopping:
By starting to release the accelera-
tor pedal early before decelerating,
a good eco stop score will be
obtained.
■Restraining the fuel cell system
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelera tor and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the fuel cell system output
may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed
on the multi-information display
and head-up display (if equipped)
while the system is operating.
( P.446)
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking
brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type
parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down
of the brake shoes periodically or
whenever the par king brake shoes
and/or drum are replaced. Have
your Toyota dealer perform the bed-
ding down operation.
■Operating your v ehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle
registration laws and confirm the
availability of the correct fuel.
( P.483)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
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Driving
WARNING
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if y ou are unfamil-
iar with the location of the brake
and accelerator pedals to avoid
depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the
brake pedal will result in sudden
acceleration that may lead to an
accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to dif-
ficulty in operating the pedals.
Make sure to operate the pedals
properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when mov-
ing the vehicle only slightly. This
allows you to depress the brake
and accelerator pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the
brake pedal using your left foot
may delay respon se in an emer-
gency, resulting in an accident.
●The driver should pay extra
attention to pedes trians as this
vehicle is powered only by an
electric motor (traction motor).
As there is no engine noise, the
pedestrians may misjudge the
vehicle’s movement. Even with
the acoustic vehicle alerting
system activate, d rive with care
as pedestrians in the vicinity
may still not notice the vehicle if
the surrounding area is noisy.
●During normal driving, do not
turn off the fuel cell system.
Turning the fuel cell system off
while driving will not cause loss
of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the
steering will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer
smoothly, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of a n emergency,
such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal
way: P. 4 3 2
●Using the brakes continuously
may cause the brakes to over-
heat and lose effectiveness
when driving down a steep hill.
●Do not adjust the positions of
the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view
mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of
vehicle control.
●Always check that all passen-
gers’ arms, heads or other parts
of their body are not outside the
vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit. Even if the legal
speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h)
unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving
over 85 mph (140 km/h) may
result in tire fa ilure, loss of con-
trol and possible injury. Be sure
to consult a tire dealer to deter-
mine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capabil-
ity tires or not before driving at
such speeds.
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration
and steering may cause tire
slippage and reduce your ability
to control the vehicle.
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Driving
WARNING
●If the vehicle is stopped on an
incline, in order to prevent acci-
dents caused by the vehicle roll-
ing forward or backward, always
depress the brake pedal and
securely apply the parking
brake as needed.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette
lighters, spray cans, or soft
drink cans in the vehicle when it
is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the fol-
lowing:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may
lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic
lenses and plastic material of
glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray
over the interior of the vehicle,
and may also caus e a short cir-
cuit in the vehicle’s electrical
components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in
the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter
is in a place such as the glove
box or on the floor, it may be lit
accidentally when luggage is
loaded or the seat is adjusted,
causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to
the windshield or windows. Do
not place containers such as air
fresheners on the instrument
panel or dashboard. Adhesive
discs or containers may act as
lenses, causing a fire in the
vehicle.
●Do not leave a door or window
open if the curved glass is
coated with a metallized film
such as a silver-colored one.
Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act a s a lens, caus-
ing a fire.
●Always apply the parking brake,
shift the shift position to P, stop
the fuel cell system and lock the
vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended while the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
If the vehicle is parked with the
shift position in P but the park-
ing brake is not set, the vehicle
may start to move, possibly
leading to an accident.
■When taking a nap in the vehi-
cle
Always turn the fuel cell system
off. Otherwise, if you accidentally
move the shift lever or depress
the accelerator pedal, causing the
vehicle to unintentionally move,
which can lead to an accident,
resulting in death o r serious injury.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive
more cautiously.
Braking distance increases
when the brakes are wet, and
this may cause one side of the
vehicle to brake d ifferently than
the other side. Also, the parking
brake may not securely hold the
vehicle.
●If the electronically controlled
brake system does not operate,
do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp
turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still pos-
sible, but the brake pedal
should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have
your brakes fixed immediately.
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Driving
Shutdown Due to Freezing Stop in
a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-
ual” may be displayed in the multi-
information display.
The fuel cell system is frozen and
cannot be started. Contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
●The power output will be tempo-
rarily limited until the fuel cell sys-
tem reaches full operating
temperature.
●When the traction battery is
extremely cold (below approxi-
mately -22˚F [-3 0˚C]) under the
influence of outsi de temperature,
it may not be poss ible to start the
fuel cell system. In this case, try to
start the fuel ce ll system again
after the temperat ure of the trac-
tion battery increases due to the
outside temperature increase etc.
■If the fuel cell system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P. 6 9 )
Contact your Toyota dealer.
●If a message related to start-up is
shown on the multi-information
display, read the message and fol-
low the instructions.
●Check that the fuel door is closed.
When the fuel doo r is open, the
fuel cell system cannot be started.
Close the fuel door before starting
the system. ( P.205)
■Sounds and vibrations specific
to a fuel cell vehicle
P. 7 5
■If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The fuel cell system cannot be
started using the smart key system.
Refer to P.471to res tart the fuel cell
system.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 1 8
■Conditions affecting operation
P.132
■Notes for the entry function
P.132
■If “Smart Key System Malfunc-
tion See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch off
and opening and closing the
doors, the steeri ng wheel will be
locked due to the steering lock
function. Operating the power
switch again automatically can-
cels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be
released, “Push Power Switch
while Turning Steering Wheel in
Either Direction” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating , the motor may
be suspended if the fuel cell sys-
tem is turned on and off repeat-
edly in a short period of time. In
this case, refrain from operating
the power switch. After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor
will resume functioning.
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after