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Owners Manual_USA_M62084_enperforming the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If the fuel cell system is mal-
functioning
P. 4 5 1
■Electronic key battery
P. 4 2 3
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the power switch mode
may not change or the fuel cell
system may not start.
●If attempting to restart the fuel cell
system immediately after turning
the power switch off, the fuel cell
system may not start in some
cases. After turn ing the power
switch off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the fuel cell
system.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.468.1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake.
( P.183)
3 Press the P position switch.
( P.178)
Check that the shif t position indica-
tor shows P and the parking brake
indicator is illuminated.
4 Press the power switch.
The fuel cell system will stop, and
the meter disp lay will be extin-
guished (the shift position indicator
will be extinguished a few seconds
after the meter display).
5 Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the meter.
■Stopping the fuel cell system in
cold temperatures
●When the power switch is pressed
and the fuel cell system is stopped
WARNING
■When starting the fuel cell
system
Always start the fuel cell system
while sitting in the driver’s seat.
Do not depress the accelerator
pedal while starting the fuel cell
system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If fuel cell system failure occurs
while the vehicle is moving, do not
lock or open the doors until the
vehicle reaches a safe and com-
plete stop. The steering lock func-
tion will activate and this may lead
to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the fuel cell
system
If the fuel cell system becomes
difficult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the fuel cell sys-
tem
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Modes can be changed by
pressing the power switch with
the brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)“ACCESSORY”
“IGNITION ON”
1 OFF
The emergency flashers can be
used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such
as the audio sys tem can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the meter.
3 ON
All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the meter.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC for more
than 20 minutes or ON (with fuel cell
system not operating) for more than
an hour with the s hift position in P,
the power switch will automatically
turn off. However, this function can-
not entirely prevent the 12-volt bat-
tery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the power switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of time
when the fuel cell system is not
operating.
WARNING
■Stopping the fuel cell system
in an emergency
●If you want to stop the fuel cell
system in an emergency while
driving the vehicle, press and
hold the power switch for more
than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession. ( P.432)
However, do not touch the
power switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turn-
ing the fuel cell system off while
driving will not cause loss of
steering or braking control, how-
ever, power assist to the steer-
ing 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.
●If the power switch is operated
while the vehicle is running, a
warning message will be shown
on the multi-info rmation display
and a buzzer sounds.
●When restarting the fuel cell
system after an emergency
shutdown, press the power
switch.
Changing power switch
modes
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■Automatic P position selection
function
In the following situations, the shift
position is automatically changed to
P.
●When pressing the power switch
with the vehicle stopped while the
power switch is in ON and the shift
position is in a position other than
P (after the shift position has
changed to P, the power switch
will turn off)
*
●If the driver’s door is opened and
all of the followin g conditions are
met, while the shift position is in a
position other than P
• The power switch is in ON.
• The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
To start off the vehicle after the shift
position is changed to P, operate the
shift lever again.
●When the vehicle is stopped after
the fuel cell system has been
stopped in an emergency while
driving
●When voltage of the 12-volt bat-
tery drops while the shift position
is in a position other than P
*: When the power switch is pressed
while driving at extremely slow
speeds, such as immediately
before stopping the vehicle, the
shift position may automatically
change to P. Make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped
before pressing the power switch.
■If the shift position cannot be
shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt
battery is discharged. Check the 12-
volt battery in this situation.
( P.471)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.498)
WARNING
■For the shift lever
●Do not remove th e shift lever
knob or use anything but a gen-
uine TOYOTA shift lever knob.
Also, do not hang anything on
the shift lever. Doing so could
prevent the shi ft lever from
returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur
when the vehicle is in motion.
●In order to prevent the shift
position from accidentally being
changed, do not touch the shift
lever when not using them.
■P position switch
●Do not press the P position
switch while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
If the P position switch is
pressed when d riving at very
low speeds (for example,
directly before stopping the
vehicle), the vehicle may stop
suddenly when the shift position
switches to P, wh ich could lead
to an accident.
●In order to prevent the shift
position from accidentally being
changed, do not touch the P
position switch when not using
them.
NOTICE
■Notes regardin g shift lever
and P position switch opera-
tion
Avoid repeatedly operating the
shift lever and P position switch in
quick succession. The system
protection functi on may activate
and it will not be temporarily pos-
sible to shift the shift position
other than P. If this happens,
please wait for a while before
attempting to change the shift
position again.
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Turns the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the
system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating
conditions
The brake hold system cannot be
turned on in the following condi-
tions:
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat
NOTICE
■When the parking brake can-
not be released due to a mal-
function
Driving the vehicle with the park-
ing brake set will lead to brake
components overheating, which
may affect braking performance
and increase brake wear.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately if
this occurs.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system
keeps the brake applied
when the shift position is in
D or N with the system on
and the brake pedal has
been depressed to stop the
vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift
position in D to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
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5
Driving
tires slip due to sudden accelera-
tion.
The tones may not sound if the driv-
ing mode is switched continuously
in short time periods.
When the H2O switch pressed
while the “READY” indicator is
on, the vehicle purges water.
When the switch is pressed
again, purging stops.
System purging and purging com-
plete messages are displayed in
the multi-information display.
■Water release function during
cold weather
In the following cases, the fuel cell
system automatic drainage may not
operate. It may not be possible to
start the fuel cell system due to the
fuel cell stack, hyd rogen pipes, etc.,
being frozen.
●When transporting or towing the
Water release (H2O
switch)
When the fuel cell system is
stopped, water is automati-
cally purged from the tail-
pipe.
To minimize water accumu-
lation at parking garages,
etc., purge can be done
manually before parking.
H2O switch
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●When the 12-volt battery terminals
are disconnected
and remain as
such in frozen areas
Operate the water release function
with the following p rocedure before-
hand to prevent water from freezing
in the system.
1 Turn the power switch to ON and
press the H
2O switch.
Check that the “A ctive Purge Mode
ON” message is displayed in the
multi-information display.
2 While depressing the brake,
press the power switch to start
the fuel cell system.
Check that the “READY” indicator
turns on.
3 Press the power switch to stop
the fuel cell system.
The water release is automatically
performed. (Longer than normal
water purge)
■Purging while parked
The water release function does not
completely prevent purging while
parked. The purge capacity while
parked changes depending on out-
side temperature and operating con-
ditions.
If the “READY” indicator continues
to remain on after water release has
been performed, w ater may be gen-
erated and purged when parked.
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■Error operation prevention
function
When the fuel door is open, the fuel
cell system will not start. When the
“READY” indicator is on, the fuel
door will not open.
■If “Open Filler Door Detected
Stop in a Safe Place Close
Hydrogen Filler Door” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
The fuel door is open. Stop the vehi-
cle in a safe place and close the fuel
door.
■If “Open Filler Door Detected
Close Hydrogen Filler Door
Restart Vehicle” is displayed on
the multi-information display
The fuel door is open and the fuel
cell system cannot be started. Shift
the shift position to P and, turn the
power switch off, then:
1 Check whether the cap has been
reinstalled.
2 Close the fuel door.
If the warning message on the multi-
information display turns off at this
time, there is no malfunction. How-
ever, if the display continues to
show, the sensor may be damaged.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
It can be started 1 time at intervals
of repeating the st arting operations
5 times (With the brake pedal
depress, press the power switch
operations 9 times within the inter-
val of 2 seconds). Operate the vehi-
cle after checking to be sure that the
hydrogen fueling nozzle is not con-
nected to the vehicle.
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This mode employs a radar to detect the presence of vehicles up to
approximately 328 ft. (100 m) ahead, determines the current vehicle-
to-vehicle following distance, and operates to maintain a suitable fol-
lowing distance from the vehicle ahead. The desired vehicle-to- vehi-
cle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle-to-vehicl e
distance switch.
When driving on downhill slopes, t he vehicle-to-vehicle distance may
become shorter.
Example of constant speed cruising
When there are no vehicles ahead
The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver.
Example of deceleration crui sing and follow-up cruising
When a preceding vehicle driving slower than the set speed
appears
When a vehicle is detected runni ng ahead of you, the system automatically
decelerates your vehicle. When a greater reduction in vehicle s peed is nec-
essary, the system applies the brakes (the stop lights will come on at this
time). The system will respond to changes in the speed of the vehicle
ahead in order to maintain the vehicle-to-vehicle distance set by the driver.
Approach warning warns you when the system cannot decelerate suffi-
ciently to prevent your vehicle from closing in on the vehicle ahead.
When the vehicle ahead of you st ops, your vehicle will also stop (vehicle is
stopped by system control). Afte r the vehicle ahead starts off, pressing the
“+RES” switch or depressing the accelerator pedal (start-off operation) will
resume follow-up cruising. If the start-off operation is not pe rformed, system
Driving in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode