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2-2. Charging
NOTICE
■When use the charging cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the charging cable and related parts, observe the fol-
lowing precautions.
● When interrupting or canceling charging, remove the charging co nnector
before removing the plug.
● Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system: When removing the
charging cable, check that the charging connector is unlocked.
● Do not forcefully pull the connector cap and charging inlet cap.
● Do not apply a vibration to the charging connector while chargi ng.
Charging may be stopped.
● Do not insert anything but the charging connector.
● When inserting the plug into or removing the plug from the outlet, make
sure to hold the body of the plug.
● Do not damage the charging inlet cap with a sharp object.
● Do not forcefully pull the charging cable that is caught or entangled.
If the cable is entangled, disentangle it before using.
● When charging from the external device, use the charging cable equipped
with the vehicle.
■ When charging
Do not insert the plug into the charging inlet.
The charging inlet may be damaged.
■ After charging
● Store the charging cable out of reach from infants and children.
● After disconnecting the charging connector from the charging in let, make
sure to put on the charging inlet cap and close the charging port lid.
If the charging inlet cap is not put on, water or foreign objects may enter
the charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
● After removing the plug from the outlet, keep it in a safe place free from
moisture and dust.
The charging cable or plug may be damaged if the cable is stepp ed on or
ridden over by the vehicle.
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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 749.
Rear door child-protector lock
1
2
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift position to any positions other
than P locks all the doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift position to P unlocks all the
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing functionAll the doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking functionAll the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds
after turning the power switch off.
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4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■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. 749)
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 749)
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
Operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the side
window. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless rem ote control. It
is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power
window.
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2874-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
4
Operation of each component
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Before driving
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible t o death or
serious injury.
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2994-3. Adjusting the seats
4
Operation of each component
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.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release lever. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.
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4-5. Opening and closing the windows
4
Operation of each component
Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves t he side windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To stop the side window partway, operate the switch in the opposite
direction.
Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger windows.
The indicator will come on.
Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.
■ The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned of f. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Opening and closing procedures
1
2
3
4
Window lock switch
Indicator
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4
Operation of each component
■When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the win dow lock
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
■ Power window open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 749)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental op eration,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts c aught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. ( P. 309)
● When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and op erating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to m ake
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any o f their body
parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operat e side win-
dow by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is pos sible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window .
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
● Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a side window is being operated.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■After recharging/reconnect ing the 12-volt battery
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the do ors.
● Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode . The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. H owever, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.
● The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to t he status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before disconnect the 12-volt battery. Take ex tra care
when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to dis-
charge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods above,
contact your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may
produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk
of death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the 12-volt battery terminals w ith tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the 12-volt ba ttery.
● Keep children away from the 12-volt battery.
■ Where to safely charge the 12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in an open area. Do not charge the
12-volt battery in a garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventila-
tion.
■ How to recharge the 12-volt battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The 12-volt battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.