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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 206
Inside rear view mirror....... 208
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 210
3-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows ................. 212
Moon roof .......................... 217
4-1. Before driving Driving 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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PRIUS_OM_OM47F01U_(U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 599
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Rear window wiper and washer switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269, 275
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 526
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 576
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430, 440
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430, 441
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 434, 444
Audio system
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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,
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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
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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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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creepi ng.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the v ehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there i s no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notif ication sys-
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammabl e materials
such as leaves, paper or rags.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. Thes e hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will m ake it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop t he vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■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 following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may le ad 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 ov er the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit 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 n ot place con-
tainers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhe-
sive 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 sunligh t may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the hybrid
system and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is
not set, the vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.