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Driver’s seat position sensor
Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed 
based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The 
airbag sensor assembly (ECU) cont rols airbag deployment based on 
information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system 
components diagram above. This in formation includes crash sever-
ity and occupant information. 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.
■If the SRS airbags deploy 
(inflate)
●Slight abrasions,  burns, bruising, 
etc., may be sustained from SRS 
airbags, due to the extremely high 
speed deployment (inflation) by 
hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will 
be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steer-
ing 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. T he airbag itself 
may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The hybrid system will be stopped 
and fuel supply to the engine will 
be stopped. ( P. 7 9 )
●All of the doors will be unlocked. 
( P.114)
●The brakes and st op lights will be 
controlled automatically. ( P.375)
●The interior lights will turn on auto-
matically. ( P.412)
●The emergency flashers will turn 
on automatically. ( P.494)
●For Safety Connect subscribers, if 
any of the following situations 
occur, the system is designed to 
send an emergency call to the  response 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 assis-
tance required. If the occupants 
are unable to communicate, the 
agent automatically treats the call 
as an emergency and helps to dis-
patch the necessary emergency 
services. (
P. 6 8 )
• An SRS airbag is deployed.
• A seat belt pretensioner is acti- vated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe  rear-end collision.
■SRS airbag deployment condi-
tions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy 
in the event of an impact that 
exceeds the set  threshold level 
(the level of forc e corresponding 
to an approximately 12 - 18 mph 
[20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with 
a fixed wall that does not move or 
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will 
be considerably higher in the follow-
ing situations:
• 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  

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Vehicle status information and indicators
Change the number of axles.
Change the brake type (elec-
tric or electric over hydraulic) 
and weight of the trailer, or 
turn trailer brakes off for that 
trailer.
Save the trailer information
If there are any errors with the 
trailer values, re-select the value or 
delete and re-save the trailer. If the 
error continues, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
■Vehicle functions and set-
tings that can be changed
 P.561
■Suspension of the settings dis-
play
●Some settings cannot be changed 
while driving. When changing set-
tings, park the vehicle in a safe 
place.
●If a warning message is displayed, 
operation of the settings display 
will be suspended.
Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be 
taken if a malfunction is 
detected. ( P.511)
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up 
the display
If the hybrid system is operating 
when changing the display set-
tings, ensure that the vehicle is 
parked in a place with adequate 
ventilation. In a closed area such 
as a garage, exhaust gases 
including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter 
the vehicle. This may lead to 
death or a seri ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge, ensure that the hybrid 
system is operating while setting 
up the display features.
Warning message display 

1724-1. Before driving
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the windows may become fogged-
up, and the 
road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to 
rain, because the road surface will 
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when 
driving on an expressway in the 
rain, because there may be a 
layer of water between the tires 
and the road surface, preventing 
the steering and brakes from 
operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following  conditions, the 
engine speed may become high 
while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting 
control or down-shifting implementa-
tion to meet driving conditions. It 
does not indicate sudden accelera-
tion.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving 
uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is 
released
●When the brake pedal is 
depressed while “TOW HAUL” 
mode or “TOW+” mode is selected
■Restraining the hybrid system 
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake 
pedals are depressed at the same 
time, the hybrid  system output 
may be restrained.
●A warning messag e is displayed 
on the multi-information display 
while the system is operating.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, 
observing the following precautions 
is recommended:
●For the first 200  miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500  miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high  speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low  gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed  for extended periods.
■Operating your v ehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle 
registration laws and confirm the 
availability of the correct fuel. 
(  P.542)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
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” indica tor is illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle 
from creeping.
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not drive if  you are unfamil-
iar with the location of the brake 
and accelerator pedals to avoid 
depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the  accelerator pedal instead of the 
brake pedal will result in sudden 
acceleration that may lead to an 
accident.
• When backing up, you may twist  your body around, leading to dif-
ficulty in operating the pedals. 
Make sure to operate the pedals 
properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct  driving posture even when mov-
ing the vehicle only slightly. This 
allows you to depress the brake 
and accelerator pedals properly. 

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WARNING
■When driving on slippery 
road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration 
and steering may cause tire 
slippage and reduce your ability 
to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine 
braking due to shifting, or 
changes in engine speed could 
cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, 
lightly depress the brake pedal 
to make sure that the brakes 
are functioning properly. Wet 
brake pads may prevent the 
brakes from functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes on only one 
side are wet and not functioning 
properly, steering control may 
be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll back-
ward while a forward driving 
position is selected, or roll for-
ward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P 
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss 
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R 
while the vehicle is moving for-
ward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss 
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a 
driving position while the vehicle 
is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss 
of vehicle control.
●Moving the shift lever to N while 
the vehicle is moving will disen-
gage the hybrid system. Engine 
braking is not available with the 
hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to shift the shift 
lever with the accelerator pedal 
depressed. Shifting the shift 
lever to any positions other than 
P or N may lead to unexpected 
rapid acceleration of the vehicle 
that may cause an accident and 
result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or 
scraping noise (brake pad 
wear indicators)
Have the brake pads checked and 
replaced by your Toyota dealer, or 
any reliable repairer as soon as 
possible.
Rotor damage may result if the 
pads are not replaced when 
needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle 
when the wear limits of the brake 
pads and/or those  of the brake 
discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator 
pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is any position 
other than P or N, the vehicle 
may accelerate suddenly and 
unexpectedly, causing an acci-
dent.
●In order to prevent accidents 
due to the vehic le rolling away, 
always keep depressing the 
brake pedal while stopped with 
the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, and apply the parking 
brake as necessary. 

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WARNING
■When taking a nap in the vehi-
cle
Always turn the hybrid system off. 
Otherwise, if you accidentally 
move the shift lever or depress 
the accelerator pedal, this could 
cause an accident or fire due to 
hybrid system overheating. Addi-
tionally, if the vehicle is parked in 
a poorly ventilated area, exhaust 
gases may collect and enter the 
vehicle, leading to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes a re wet, drive 
more cautiously.
Braking distance increases 
when the brakes  are wet, and 
this may cause one side of the 
vehicle to brake differently than 
the other side. Also, the parking 
brake may not securely hold the 
vehicle.
●If the electroni cally controlled 
brake does not operate, do not 
follow other vehicl es closely and 
avoid hills or sharp turns that 
require braking.
In this case, braking is still pos-
sible, but the brake pedal 
should be depressed more 
firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have 
your brakes fixed immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2 
or more individual hydraulic sys-
tems; if one of the systems fails, 
the other will still operate. In this 
case, the brake pedal should be 
depressed more firmly than 
usual and the braking distance 
will increase. Have your brakes 
fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the  wheels exces-
sively when a driven wheel is up 
in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in 
sand, mud, etc. This may damage 
the driveline components or pro-
pel the vehicle forward or back-
ward, causing an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator 
and brake pedals at the same 
time during driving, as this may 
restrain the hybrid system out-
put.
●Do not use the accelerator 
pedal or depress the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the 
same time to hold the vehicle on 
a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and 
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to 
do so may cause the vehicle to 
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator 
pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle 
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel 
fully in either direction and hold 
it there for an extended period 
of time.
Doing so may damage the 
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the 
road, drive as slowly as possible 
to avoid damaging the wheels, 
underside of the vehicle, etc. 

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■Total load capacity and seating 
capacity
These details are also described on 
the tire and loading information 
label. ( P.547)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to 
the tires, but also degrade steer-
ing and braking ability, resulting in 
an accident.
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed pri-
marily as a passenger-and-
load-carrying vehicle. Tow-
ing a trailer can have an 
adverse impact on handling, 
performance, braking, dura-
bility, and fuel consumption. 
For your safety and the 
safety of others, you must 
not overload your vehicle or 
trailer. You must also 
ensure that you are using 
appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equip-
ment has been installed 
correctly and used prop-
erly, and that you employ 
the requisite driving habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and 
braking performance are 
affected by trailer stability, 
brake performance and set-
ting, trailer brakes, the hitch 
and hitch systems.
To tow a trailer safely, use 
extreme care and drive the 
vehicle in accordance with 
your trailer’s characteris-
tics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not 
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a 
trailer for commercial pur-
poses. 

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Driving
WARNING
●Do not make jerk y, abrupt or 
sharp turns.
●Do not apply the brakes sud-
denly as you may skid, resulting 
in jackknifing and loss of vehicle 
control. This is especially true 
on wet or slippery surfaces.
●Do not exceed th e trailer hitch 
assembly weight, gross vehicle 
weight, gross axle weight and 
trailer tongue weight capacities.
●Do not use the following sys-
tems when your vehicles is tow-
ing a trailer or a nother vehicle.
• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range
Except when the following condi-
tions are all met,
• When the other vehicle is a  trailer properly attached and 
connected to Toyota’s official 
TBC ECU.
• When the vehicle is not being  driven on a slippery surface 
such as an icy road or a very 
wet road.
●Do not use the following sys-
tems when your vehicles is tow-
ing a trailer or a nother vehicle.
• Cruise control (if equipped)
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
If the vehicle detects that a trailer 
is being towed, the lane centering 
function of LTA is  automatically 
turned off.
●Slow down and downshift 
before descending steep or long 
downhill grades. Do not make 
sudden downshifts while 
descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
●Vehicle-trailer instability is more 
likely on steep long downhills. 
Before descending steep or 
long downhill grades, slow 
down and downshift. Do not 
make sudden downshifts when 
descending steep or long down-
hill grades. Avoid holding the 
brake pedal down too long or 
applying the brakes too fre-
quently. This could cause the 
brakes to overheat and result in 
reduced braking efficiency.
●Do not tow a trailer when the 
temporary spare tire is installed 
on your vehicle.
■When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with 
brakes that conform to any appli-
cable federal and s tate/provincial 
regulations.
●If the gross tr ailer weight 
exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer 
brakes are required. Toyota rec-
ommends trailers with brakes 
that conform to all applicable 
federal and state/provincial reg-
ulations.
●Never tap into your vehicle’s 
hydraulic system, as this will 
lower the vehicle’s braking 
effectiveness.
●Never tow a traile r without using 
a safety chain securely attached 
to both the trailer and the vehi-
cle. If damage occurs to the 
coupling unit or hitch ball, there 
is danger of the trailer wander-
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package (if available), hitch and 
hitch systems (if required).
Additional optional equipment, pas-
sengers and cargo  in the vehicle 
will reduce the tra iler weight rating 
so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR 
and GAWR.
If the gross traile r weight exceeds 
3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recom-
mended to use a trailer with 2 or 
more axles.
With brakes
■Unbraked TWR (Unbraked 
Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.
Without brakes
■Tongue Weight
The load placed on the trailer 
hitch ball. ( P.187)
■Kingpin Weight
The load placed on the 5th 
wheel mount or the gooseneck 
ball. ( P.187)
 The gross trailer weight must 
never exceed the TWR 
described in the table. 
( P.186)
 The gross combination weight 
must never exceed the 
GCWR described in the table. 
( P.186)
 The gross vehicle weight 
must never exceed the 
GVWR indicated on the Certi-
fication Label. ( P.541)
 The gross axle weight on 
each axle must never exceed 
the GAWR indicated on the 
Weight limits