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2. Instrument cluster
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
■ 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  position  is  in  N,  or  t he  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.
The display changes in 8 levels according
to  the  remaining  charge  amount  of  the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
Low
High
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Instrument cluster
■Display procedurePress the “MENU” button.
Select “Info” on the screen.
Select “Past Recor d” on the “Information” screen.
Press  the  “HOME”  button  and  select  “Info”  on  the  screen.  You  ca n
select “Past Record”.
■
Trip information
If  a  screen  other  than  “Trip  Information”  is  displayed,  select  “Trip
Information”.
Previous  fuel  consumption
per minute
Current fuel consumption
Reset  the  trip  information
data
Regenerated  energy  in  the
past 15 minutes
One    symbol  indicates  30
Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
“Past Record” screen appears
Cruising range
Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed
Average  fuel  consumption  for  the  past  15  minutes  is  divided  by
color  into  past  averages  and  averages  attained  since  the  power
switch was last turned to ON mode. 
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The  image  is  an  example  only,  and  may  vary  slightly  from  actual
conditions.
Consumption screen
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2. Instrument cluster
■Past record
If  a  screen  other  than  “Past  Record”  is  displayed,  select  “Past
Record”.Best  recorded  fuel  consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Previous  fuel  consumption
record
Reset the past  record data
Update the past  record data
“Trip Information” screen appears
The  image  is  an  example  only,  and  may  vary  slightly  from  actual
conditions.
■ Updating the past record data
Update the latest fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to mea sure the cur-
rent fuel consumption again.
Also, the average fuel consumption displayed in the multi-infor mation display
will be reset at the same time.
■ Resetting the data
The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.
■ Cruising range
Displays  the  estimated  maximum  distance  that  can  be  driven  with   the  quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This  distance  is  computed  based  on  your  average  fuel  consumptio n.  As  a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
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3-1. Key information
■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 an d 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  the  battery
when necessary. ( P. 555)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
You  can  replace  the  battery  by  yourself  ( P.  555).  However,  as  there  is  a
danger  that  the  electronic  key  may  be  damaged,  it  is  recommende d  that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.
● To  avoid  serious  deterioration,  do  not  leave  the  electronic  key   within  3  ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
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Operation of each component
■If  a  message  regarding  the  state  of  the  electronic  key  or  power   switch
mode, etc. is shown
To  prevent  trapping  the  electronic  key  inside  the  vehicle,  leav ing  the  vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from u nintentionally
taking  the  key  out  of  the  vehicle,  etc.,  a  message  that  prompts  the  user  to
confirm  the  state  of  the  electronic  key  or  power  switch  mode  ma y  be  shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the in structions on the
display immediately.
■ If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic ke y battery. 
( P. 555)
■ Replacing the battery
P. 555
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The  number  of  keys  already  registered  to  the  vehicle  can  be  confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer.
■ If  “A  New  Key  has  been  Registered  Contact  Your  Dealer  for  Detai ls”  is
displayed on the multi-information display
This  message  will  be  displayed  each  time  the  driver’s  door  is  opened  when
the  doors  are  unlocked  from  the  outside  for  approximately  10  da ys  after  a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electro nic key regis-
tered,  ask  your  Toyota  dealer  to  check  if  an  unknown  electronic   key  (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.
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Operation of each component
■Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. 
Turn the power switch off.
When  the  indicator  on  the  key  surface  is  turned  off,  push  and  h old    or
 for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the   button on the k ey. 
The  setting  changes  each  time  an  operation  is  performed,  as  sho wn  below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, w ait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step  .)
■ Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical k ey. 
( P. 643)
■ Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning  light flashes
and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) is not fully c losed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Conditions  affecting  the  operation  of  the  smart  key  system  or  w ireless
remote control
P. 194
Multi-information  displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver’s door handle
to  unlock  only  the  driver’s
door.
Exterior:  Beeps  three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold  the  passenger’s  door
handle  or  back  door  opener
to unlock all the doors.
Hold the front door handle or
back  door  opener  to  unlock
all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice 
Interior: Pings once
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■Rear seat reminder function
●In order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when the
power  switch  is  turned  off  after  any  of  the  following  condition s  are  met,  a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi- information
display for approximately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing
a rear door.
• A  rear  door  has  been  opened  and  closed  after  the  hybrid  system   was
started.
However,  if  a  rear  door  is  opened  and  then  closed  within  approximately  2
seconds, the rear seat reminder function may not operate.
● The  rear  seat  reminder  function  determines  that  luggage,  etc.  has  been
placed  in  a  rear  seat  based  on  opening  and  closing  of  a  rear  door.  There-
fore,  depending  on  the  situation,  the  rear  seat  reminder  function  may  not
operate  and  you  may  still  forget  luggage,  etc.  in  the  rear  seat,  or  it  may
operate unnecessarily.
● The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. ( P. 686)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 686)
WARNING
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  door  opening  and  an  occupant  could  be
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be  opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline,  whether  there  is  enough  space  for  a  door  to  open  and  w hether  a
strong  wind  is  blowing.  When  opening  or  closing  the  door,  hold  the  door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
■ When  using  the  wireless  remote  control  and  operating  the  power  win-
dows or moon roof (if equipped)
Operate  the  power  window  or  moon  roof  after  checking  to  make  su re  that
there  is  no  possibility  of  any  passenger  having  any  of  their  body  parts
caught in the side window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to oper-
ate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passen-
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Operation of each component
■Alarms and warning messages
An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi -informa-
tion  display  are  used  to  protect  against  unexpected  accidents  o r  theft  of  the
vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning mess age is dis-
played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedu res are as
follows.
■ When  “Smart  Key  System  malfuncti on  See  owner’s  manual”  is  dis-
played on the multi-information display
The  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by   your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to preve nt the electronic
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while  the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  smart  key  system  may  take  some  time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6  ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer , the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In th is case, take
hold  of  the  driver’s  door  handle,  or  use  the  wireless  remote  co ntrol  or  the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior  alarm
sounds  once  for  5
secondsAn  attempt  was  made  to
lock the vehicle while a door
was open.Close  all  of  the  doors
and  lock  the  doors
again.
Interior  alarm
pings repeatedly
The  power  switch  was
turned  to  ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (The driver’s door
was  opened  when  the
power  switch  was  in
ACCESSORY mode).
Turn  the  power  switch
off  and  close  the
driver’s door.