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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
For safety
and security
Make sure to read through them
(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
Plug-in hybrid
system
Plug-in hybrid system features, charging method, etc.
(Main topics: Driving tips, charging methods)
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
Reading driving-related information
(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)
Before driving
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving
(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats, power windows)
Driving
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
Interior featuresUsage of the interior features
(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
Maintenance
and care
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
When trouble
arises
What to do in case of malfunction and emergency
(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
Vehicle
specifications
Vehicle specifications, customizable features
(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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Smart entry & start system . 221
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 226
Rear seats .......................... 227
Driving position memory ..... 229
Head restraints ................... 232
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................... 234
Inside rear view mirror ........ 235
Digital Rear-view Mirror ...... 236
Outside rear view mirrors.... 245
4-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 247
Panoramic moon roof ......... 250
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 256
Cargo and luggage ............. 262
Trailer towing ...................... 264
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ........ 273
Hybrid transmission ............ 277
Turn signal lever ................. 281
Parking brake...................... 282
Brake Hold .......................... 285
5-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 288
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 290
Fog light switch ................... 293
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 294
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 296
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 298
5-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 300
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 311
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .. 318
RSA (Road Sign Assist)...... 328
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 332
Cruise control...................... 344
Speed limiter ....................... 347
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 349
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 371
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 379
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 383
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 386
Driving mode select switch . 387
Trail Mode ........................... 389
GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter)
system .............................. 390
Driving assist systems ........391
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 398
Utility vehicle precautions ... 401
5Driving
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If the hybrid system will not start
.......................................... 541
If you lose your keys ........... 543
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened.............................. 543
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 544
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged............................. 546
If your vehicle overheats ..... 551
If the vehicle becomes stuck
.......................................... 555
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................... 558
Fuel information .................. 567
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 569
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 582
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
.......................................... 584
Alphabetical Index ............. 587
9Vehicle specifications
Index
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Please note that this manual
applies to all models and explains
all equipment, including options.
Therefore, you may find some
explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this
manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of the
Toyota policy of continual product
improvement, we reserve the right
to make changes at any time with-
out notice.
Depending on specifications, the
vehicle shown in the illustrations
may differ from your vehicle in
terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide
variety of other spare parts and
accessories for Toyota vehicles are
currently available in the market.
Should it be determined that any of
the genuine Toyota parts or acces-
sories supplied with the vehicle
need to be replaced, Toyota recom-
mends that genuine Toyota parts or
accessories, be used to replace
them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used.
Toyota cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and
accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products, nor for replace-
ment or installation involving such
parts. In addition, damage or per-
formance problems resulting from
the use of non-genuine Toyota
spare parts or accessories may not
be covered under warranty.
Also, remodeling like this will have
an effect on advanced safety equip-
ment such as Toyota Safety Sense
and there is a danger that it will not
work properly or the danger that it
may work in situations where it
should not be working.
The installation of an RF-transmit-
ter system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as:
Hybrid system
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
Toyota Safety Sense
Cruise control system
Anti-lock brake system
SRS airbag system
Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regard-
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts
and modification of your
Toyota
Installation of an RF-trans-
mitter system
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Precautions against winter season ................................................. P.398
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1............................. P.411
Precautions against car wash ......................................................... P.443
Replacing the wiper insert............................................................... P.482
Fuel filler door ............................................................................... P.298
Refueling method ............................................................................ P.298
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ............................................................ P.560
Charging port ................................................................................ P.105
Charging method ............................................................................ P.126
Tires ............................................................................................... P.463
Tire size/inflation pressure .............................................................. P.564
Winter tires/tire chain ...................................................................... P.398
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ............................. P.463
Coping with flat tires................................................................ P.522, 533
Hood ............................................................................................... P.452
Opening .......................................................................................... P.452
Engine oil ........................................................................................ P.561
Coping with overheat ...................................................................... P.551
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights ........... P.288
Turn signal lights .......................................................................... P.281
Front fog lights.............................................................................. P.293
Stop lights/tail lights..................................................................... P.288
Tail lights ....................................................................................... P.288
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R .............................................................. P.277
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.491, Watts: P.565)
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Energy monitor................................................................................ P.193
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.518
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.281
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.288
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.288
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.293
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.294
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...................................... P.296
Usage...................................................................................... P.294, 296
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.459
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.500
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.452
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever........................... P.234
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.234
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.406
Usage.............................................................................................. P.406
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.408
Audio system
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Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.299
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
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Energy monitor................................................................................ P.193
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.518
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.281
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.288
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.288
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.293
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.294
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................................... P.296
Usage...................................................................................... P.294, 296
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.459
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.518
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.500
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.452
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ................................... P.234
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.234
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.406
Usage.............................................................................................. P.406
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.408
Audio system
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Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.299
*: Refer to “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or “Multimedia
Owner’s Manual”.
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1-1. For safe use
For safety and security
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator lights
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags
deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-
toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
QIf the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
OSlight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the extremely high speed
deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
OA loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.
OParts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
OThe windshield may crack.
OThe hybrid system will be stopped and
fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. ( P.98)
OAll of the doors will be unlocked. ( P.204)
OVehicles with Secondary Collision Brake: The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. ( P.392)
OThe interior lights will turn on automat- ically. ( P.420)
OThe emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P.500)
OVehicles with eCall: If any of the fol- lowing situations occur, the system is
designed to send an emergency call to the eCall control center, notifying them of the vehicle‘s location (without
needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automati-
cally treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary
emergency services. ( P.65)
• An SRS airbag is deployed. • A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
QSRS airbag deployment conditions
(SRS front airbags)
OThe SRS front airbags will deploy in
the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situ-
ations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an under- ride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle under-
rides, or goes under, the bed of a truck
ODepending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt preten-sioners will activate.
QSRS airbag deployment conditions
(SRS side and curtain shield air- bags)
OThe SRS side and curtain shield air-bags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold
level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehi-
cle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate
speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
OBoth SRS curtain shield airbags may
O