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Sounds and vibrations sp ecific to a hybrid 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 position to P when parke d.
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) under the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emi tted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), under 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. 90)
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification syst em may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ When “Proximity Notification Syst em Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
displayed on the multi-information display
The vehicle proximity notification system may be malfunctioning . Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recyc ling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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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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■Main display and multi-information display
*: The displayed indicator changes according to the current driving mode.
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Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the sy mbol dis-
plays listed here are only an example, and different symbols ma y be dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information displ ay.
Indicators and symbols displayed on the display
IndicatorsPages
EV drive mode indicator P. 246
*“ECO MODE” indicator P. 342
*“PWR MODE” indicatorP. 342
EV Indicator P. 130
Symbol displayPages
Smart key system P. 239
Inappropriate pedal operation P. 592
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped) P. 315
P. 315
Low engine oil pressure warning
(Canada only) P. 592
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■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outsid e rear view mirror indicators
(if equipped) ( P. 344)
• When the BSM function is enabled on the screen of the multi-infor- mation display, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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Indicators are also displayed on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
● In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the v ehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 652)
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◆Energy monitor
The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.
When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light is not displayed.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor
(traction motor)
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
Tire
Bright point of light showing
the flow of energy
As an example, all arrows are shown in the illustration, but the actual con-
tents of the display will differ.
(Display example)
●When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is being charged, th e
bright point of li ght moves towards .
● During driving, the bright point of light moves from or (or
both depending on the s ituation) towards .
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●During driving, the image of the tires rotates.
*: The display may differ depending on the driving status.
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■Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
●The display changes in 8 levels according to the remaining char ge amount
of the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The hybrid battery (traction battery) status is also displayed on the following
screen, but the contents of the display are the same.
• Sub-screen of the main display ( P. 122)
• Hybrid System Indicator ( P. 129)
• Head-up display (if equipped) ( P. 158)
● The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically
controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov-
ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline
engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may
not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not i ndicate a mal-
function.
■ 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 charge amount drops further, the buzzer sounds continu-
ously.
● 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. Low
High
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◆Hybrid System Indicator
The display changes according to accelerator pedal operation and
displays the current driving st atus and energy regeneration sta tus.
The Hybrid System Indicator can be displayed on the sub-screen of the
main display ( P. 122) and the head-up display (if equipped)
( P. 158).
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How to read the display
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered via the regenerative charging.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manne r.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (dur ing full
power driving etc.)
Hybrid Eco area*1
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under v arious
conditions.
Head-up display
(if equipped)
Sub-screen
Multi-information
display
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EV indicator*2, 3
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
P. 128
Eco score
P. 131
● By keeping the indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly dri v-
ing can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
*4 status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*1: Not displayed on the sub-screen.
*2: Not displayed on the sub-screen or head-up display.
*3: The EV indicator function can be turned off in the “Meter Cust omize”
settings. ( P. 153)
*4: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical e nergy.
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“ECO Accelerator Guidance”
A blue zone is displayed in the
Eco area which can be used as
a reference operation range for
using the accelerator pedal
according to driving conditions
such as starting off and cruis-
ing.
The “ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance” display changes accord-
ing to the driving status, such as
when starting off or cruising.
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly manner by driving according to the
display showing the accelerator pedal operations and staying wi thin the
“ECO Accelerator Guidance” range. ( P. 224)
The “ECO Accelerator Guidance” function can be turned off in the
“Meter Customize” settings. ( P. 153)
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