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2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (U.S.A.) P. 588
*1Brake system warning light (Canada)
(Red)P. 588
*1Brake system warning light
(Yellow)P. 588
*1Charging system warning light
P. 588
*1Low engine oil pressure warning lightP. 588
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (U.S.A.) P. 588
*1Malfunction indicator lamp (Canada)P. 588
*1SRS warning light P. 589
*1ABS warning light (U.S.A.) P. 589
*1ABS warning light (Canada)P. 589
*1Electric power steering system warning light
(Red/yellow)P. 589
*1,2PCS warning light (if equipped)
P. 589
LTA indicator (Orange) (if equipped)P. 589
*1Slip indicator light P. 590
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2. Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 255
Headlight indicator (U.S.A.) P. 257
Tail light indicator (Canada) P. 259
Parking brake indicator (U.S.A.) P. 256
Parking brake indicator (Canada)P. 256
Headlight high beam indicator P. 259
Fog light indicator (if equipped) P. 267
Security indicator P. 96
“READY” indicatorP. 239
Shift position indicatorsP. 249
*1, 2Slip indicator light P. 416
*1, 3VSC OFF indicatorP. 417
Cruise control indicatorP. 332,
337
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2. Instrument cluster
■Settings table
ItemSettingsSetting result
*“On”Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) lane
centering function on and off. ( P. 302)
“Off”
*“On”
Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) steer-
ing assist function on and off. ( P. 302)
“Off”
*“High”Switches the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
alert sensitivity. (P. 302)
“Standard”
*“On”Turns the PCS (Pre-Collision System) on
and off. ( P. 295)
“Off”
*
Early
Switches the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
warning timing. ( P. 295)Middle
Late
*“On”Turns the Intuitive parking assist on and off.
(P. 358)
“Off”
*“On”Turns the Parking Support Brake function
on and off. ( P. 372)
“Off”
*“On”Turns the Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
(P. 345)
“Off”
*“On”Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) vehicle
sway warning on and off. ( P. 302)
“Off”
*
“High”
Switches the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
vehicle sway warning sensitivity. ( P. 302)“Standard”
“Low”
*HeightChanges the display position and bright-
ness of the head-up display. (P. 160)
Brightness
*“On”Turns the RSA (Road Sign Assist) on and
off. (P. 317)
“Off”
“km/h”Switches the speed unit used by the screen
display.
“MPH”
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Instrument cluster
■Insert displays of the driving support systems
Insert displays are linked wit h the operation of the following sys-
tems and used to show some of the information shown on the mult i-
information display on the head-up display.
*: If equipped
■
Master warning light insert display
When the master warning light
( P. 591) is illuminated or
flashing, an insert display is
shown on the head-up display
to inform the driver.
When the master warning light
is illuminated or flashing, check
the message displayed on the
multi-information display and
perform the corresponding trou-
bleshooting procedure.
( P. 599)
Insert display
SystemDisplayed information
PCS (Pre-Collision System)* ( P. 291)Pre-collision warning
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* (P. 302)
Lane departure alert function
display
Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing
Vehicle sway warning function
display
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
* (P. 321)Approach warning display
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ( P. 317)Road signs
Parking Support Brake function*
( P. 3 7 0 )Operation display
(symbol display)
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Rear seats
Park the vehicle in a safe place.
Apply the parking brake firmly ( P. 256) and shift the shift position to P.
( P. 250)
Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(
P. 1 9 8 )
Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.
Lift up and push down the head restraints of the rear outboard
seats, and lower the head rest raint of the rear center seat.
(
P. 2 0 3 )
Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. ( P. 480)
This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat on ly.
The seatbacks can be folded down.
Before folding down the seatbacks
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Operation of each component
Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.
To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return the seatback securely to
the locked position.
Folding down the seatbacks
Returning the rear seatbacks
Seat belt guide
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firml y and shift
the shift position to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.
● Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.
● Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.
● Do not allow children to operate the seat.
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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 222
Cargo and luggage ........... 233
Vehicle load limits ............. 236
Trailer towing..................... 237
Dinghy towing ................... 238
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 239
EV drive mode .................. 246
Hybrid transmission........... 249
Turn signal lever................ 255
Parking brake .................... 256
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 257
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 262
Fog light switch ................. 267
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 269
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 275 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 277
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0... 282
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 291
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ............................. 302
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 317
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 321
Cruise control .................... 337
Driving mode select switch .............................. 342
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 344
• The Blind Spot Monitor function ......................... 349
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ................. 352
Intuitive parking assist....... 358
Parking Support Brake function ........................... 370
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 381
Driving assist systems ...... 415
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 422
Winter driving tips ............. 425
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
P. 2 3 9
With the brake pedal depressed , shift the shift position to D.
( P. 249)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 5 6 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift position in D , depress the brake pedal.
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. 250)
Stop the vehicl e completely.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 2 5 6 )
Shift the shift position to P. ( P. 250)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release th e brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
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