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vehicle. At slow speeds or when 
traveling down a gentle slope, 
the engine is stopped
* and the 
electric motor (traction motor) is 
used.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction  battery) requires charging or the 
engine is warming up, etc., the 
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P. 7 4 )
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor 
(traction motor) charges the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is 
depressed heavily, the power of 
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric 
motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The wheels operate the electric 
motor (traction motor) as a 
power generator, and the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) is 
charged.
■Regenerative braking
●In the following si tuations, kinetic 
energy is converted to electric 
energy and deceleration force can 
be obtained in  conjunction with 
the recharging of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
• The accelerator pedal is released  while driving with the shift lever in  D or S.
• The brake pedal is depressed  while driving with t he shift lever in 
D or S.
■Conditions in which the gaso-
line engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and 
stops automatically. However, it may 
not stop automatic ally in the follow-
ing conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charging
●When the temperature of the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) is 
high or low
●When the heater is switched on
●When the “TOW HA UL” switch is 
on
●When the “MTS” switch is on
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “4H” or “4L”
●When the hood is opened during 
“READY” indicator is illuminated
●When the shift lever is shifted to S
Depending on the circumstances, 
the gasoline engine may also not 
stop automatically in other situa-
tions.
■Charging the hybrid battery 
(traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the 
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the 
battery does not need to be charged 
from an outside source. However, if 
the vehicle is left  parked for a long 
time the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will slowly dis charge. For this 
reason, be sure to drive the vehicle 
at least once every  few months for 
at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 
km). If the hybrid battery (traction 
battery) becomes fully discharged 
and you are unabl e to start the 
hybrid system, contact your Toyota 
dealer. 

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For safety and security
■Charging the 1 2-volt battery
 P. 5 3 1
■After the 12-volt battery has dis-
charged or when the terminal 
has been removed and installed 
during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop 
even if the vehicle is being driven by 
the hybrid battery (traction battery). 
If this continues for a few days, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific 
to a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
There may be no engine sound or 
vibration even though the vehicle is 
able to move with the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated. For safety, apply 
the parking brake and make sure to 
shift the shift lever to P when 
parked.
The following sounds or vibrations 
may occur when the hybrid system 
is operating and are not a malfunc-
tion:
●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 emitted 
from the hybrid battery (traction 
battery), under the rear seats, 
when the hybrid system is started 
or stopped.
●Sounds may be heard from the 
transmission when the gasoline 
engine starts or stops, when driv-
ing 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 dep ressed 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 vents on the 
side of the lower  part of the rear 
seat.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, 
and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regard-
ing maintenance, repair, recycling 
and disposal. Do n ot dispose of the 
vehicle yourself.
When the gasoline engine is off 
while driving, a sound is pro-
duced to warn pedestrians, peo-
ple riding bicycles or other 
people and vehicles in the sur-
rounding area that the vehicle is 
approaching. The pitch of the 
sound adjusts according to vehi-
cle speed. When vehicle speed 
is approximately 22 mph (35 
km/h) or more, the warning sys-
tem turns off.
■Acoustic vehicle alerting sys-
tem
In the following cases, the acoustic 
vehicle alerting system sound may 
be difficult for pedestrians, people 
riding bicycles or other people and 
vehicles in the surrounding area to 
hear:
●When there is a lot of noise in the 
vicinity
●When it is raining or during strong 
winds
Acoustic vehicle alerting 
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For safety and security
●A person inside the vehicle opens 
a door or hood, or unlocks the 
vehicle.
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or 
replaced when the vehicle is 
locked. ( P.532)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending 
on the situation, th e door may auto-
matically lock to p revent improper 
entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the 
vehicle unlocks the door and the 
alarm is activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a 
person remaining  in the vehicle 
unlocks the door.
●When recharging or replacing the 
12-volt battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the 
proper operation  of the system 
cannot be guaranteed. 

872-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 (  P.501)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.501)
(Yellow)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.501)
High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
*2 
(  P.501)
Charging system 
warning light
*2 
(  P.502)
Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light
*2 
(  P.502)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.502)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator 
lamp
*1 ( P.502)
SRS warning light
*1 
(  P.502)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.503)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1 
(  P.503)
(Red)
Electric power steer-
ing system warning 
light
*1 ( P.503)
(Yellow)
Electric power steer-
ing system warning 
light
*1 ( P.503)
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1 
(  P.503)
(Orange)
LTA  i n d i c a t o r  
( P.504)
(Flashes)
Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator
*3 
(  P.504)
(Flashes)
PKSB OFF indica-
tor
*1 ( P.504)
(Flashes)
“RCTA OFF” indica-
tor
*1 ( P.505)
Slip indicator light
*1 
(  P.505)
Inappropriate pedal 
operation warning 
light
*2 (  P.505)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated 
indicator
*1 ( P.506)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.506)
(Canada)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.506) 

932-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total  distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
 Trip meter A/Trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicle 
has been driven since the meter 
was last reset. Trip meters A and B 
can be used to record and display 
different distances independently.
Distance until next engine oil 
change
Displays the distance the vehicle 
can be driven until an oil change is 
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP” 
switch is pressed, the displayed 
item will be changed. When the 
trip meter is displayed, pressing 
and holding the switch will reset 
the trip meter.
WARNING
For example, there is a lag 
between the driver’s shifting and 
the new gear number appearing 
on the display. This lag could 
cause the driver to downshift 
again, causing rapid and exces-
sive engine braking and possibly 
an accident resulting in death or 
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
engine and its components
●Do not let the i ndicator needle 
of the tachomete r enter the red 
zone, which indicates the maxi-
mum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating 
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone 
(H). In this case, immediately 
stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
and check the engine after it 
has cooled completely. 
(  P.535)
■Voltmeter
When the voltmeter indicates 19 
V or higher or 9 V  or lower while 
the hybrid system is operating, 
there may be a 12- volt battery or 
charging system malfunction. 
Have the vehicle inspected at 
your Toyota dealer.
■Engine oil pressure gauge
When the value of the engine oil 
pressure gauge drops while the 
engine is running, stop the vehicle 
in a safe place immediately and 
check the amoun t of engine oil. 
(  P.458)
When the oil pressure drops even 
though the engine oil amount has 
not decreased, or i f the oil pres-
sure does not increase when 
engine oil is added, contact your 
Toyota dealer, as there may be a 
problem with the lubrication sys-
tem.
Odometer and trip meter 
display 

1103-1. Key information
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3-1.Key information
The following keys are provided 
with the vehicle.Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system ( P.128)
• Operating the wireless remote  control function ( P. 111 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key 
onto an aircraft, make sure you do 
not press any buttons on the elec-
tronic key while inside the aircraft 
cabin. If you are carrying an elec-
tronic key in your bag, etc., ensure 
that the buttons are  not likely to be 
pressed accidentally. Pressing a 
button may cause the electronic key 
to emit radio waves that could inter-
fere with the oper ation of the air-
craft.
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 
years.
●If the battery becomes low, an 
alarm will sound in the cabin and a 
message will be s hown on the 
multi-information  display when the  hybrid system is stopped.
●To reduce key battery depletion 
when the electronic key is to not 
be used for long periods of time, 
set the electronic key to the bat-
tery-saving mode. (
P.129)
●As the electronic key always 
receives radio waves, the battery 
will become depleted  even if the 
electronic key is not used. The fol-
lowing symptoms indicate that the 
electronic key battery may be 
depleted. Replace the battery 
when necessary.
• The smart key system or the wire- less remote contro l does not oper-
ate.
• The detection area becomes  smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key sur- face does not turn on.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do 
not leave the electronic key within 
3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-
cal appliances that produce a 
magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones  and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or  cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
 P.485
■Confirmation of the number of 
registered keys
The number of keys already regis-
tered to the vehi cle can be con-
firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for 
details.
■If “A New Key has been Regis-
tered Contact Your Dealer for 
Details” is shown on the multi-
information display
This message will  be displayed 
each time the driver’s door is 
opened when the doors are 
unlocked from the outside for 
Keys
The keys 

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Before driving
●A board is not completely stowed
●Vehicle speed is approximately 3 
mph (5 km/h) or higher
The boards will not automatically 
deploy again when vehicle speed 
returns to less th an 3 mph (5 km/h).
■If “Running Board Unable to 
Deploy” is displayed on the 
multi-Information display
The board may not be completely 
deployed.
Close and open the door once more 
or use the switch inside the vehicle 
(  P.119) and completely deploy the 
board.
■If “Power Steps Unable to 
Retract” is displayed on the 
multi-Information display
The boards may not be completely 
stowed.
Check that nothing is caught 
between the boards and the vehicle.
■If “Power Steps System Mal-
function See Owner’s Manual” 
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning. 
Have the vehicle inspected by Toy-
ota dealer.
■When snow or mud is attached 
to the boards or the boards are 
frozen
The power running boards may not 
operate correctly. Before stepping 
on a board, check that it is com-
pletely deployed. If the power run-
ning boards are  not operating 
correctly, turn the power steps 
switch off and refrain from use.
■After recharging/reconnecting 
the 12-volt battery
If the power running boards have 
not completely deployed or stowed, 
the boards may not move in the 
intended direction the first time they 
are operated. However, from the 
second time onwards, the boards 
will resume nor mal operation.
■When getting in and out of the 
vehicle
Take care because clothes and 
shoes may become dirty due to con-
tact with the lower part of the vehicle 
body.
1 Deploys the running boards 
on both sides.
2 Stows the running boards on 
both sides.
The power bed step is also linked 
with switch operations. ( P.126)
Putting the switch in the neutral 
position sets the power running 
boards to AUTO mode. AUTO 
mode allows the deploying/stowing 
of the boards to b e linked to open-
ing/closing of the side doors.
Both power running boards and 
power bed step are deployed when 
“OUT” position is selected. Opera-
tion only if steps are not already 
deployed.
Both power running boards and 
power bed step are stowed when 
“OFF” position is s elected. Opera-
tion only if steps are not already 
stowed.
Deploying and stowing 
the power running boards 
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2124-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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light system to malfunction.
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The 
headlights and tail 
lights turn off 
30 seconds after the driver’s door 
is opened and clos ed if the power 
switch is turned to ACC or off. 
(The lights turn off immediately if 
 on the key is pressed after all 
the doors are closed.)
●When only the tail lights are on: 
The tail lights tu rn off automati-
cally if the power switch is turned 
to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the 
power switch to ON, or turn the light 
switch off once and then back to   or  .
■Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the power 
switch is turned to ACC or OFF and 
the driver’s door is opened while the 
lights are turned on.
■When unlock the doors (wel-
come lamp) (If equipped)
When the doors are unlocked using 
the entry function or wireless remote 
control, the front parking lights and 
tail lights turn o n automatically.
When the light switch is in the AUTO 
position and the surrounding area is 
dark, this function will operate.
■Automatic headlight leveling 
system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is auto-
matically adjusted  according to the 
number of passengers and the load-
ing condition of the vehicle to 
ensure that the headlights do not 
interfere with other road users.
■Windshield wiper linked head-
light illumination
When driving during daytime with 
the headlight swit ch turned to  , if the windshield wipers are 
used, the headlights will turn on 
automatically after several seconds 
to help enhance the visibility of your 
vehicle.
■12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-
tery of the vehicle from discharging, 
if the headlights and/or tail lights are 
on when the power switch is turned 
to OFF the 12-volt battery-saving 
function will operate and automati-
cally turn off all  the lights after 
approximately 20 minutes. When 
the power switch is turned to ON, 
the 12-volt battery-saving function 
will be disabled. 
When any of the following are per-
formed, the 12-volt battery-saving 
function is canceled once and then 
reactivated. All the  lights will turn off 
automatically 20 minutes after the 
12-volt battery-saving function has 
been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is oper-
ated
●When a door is opened or closed
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. 
(  P.561)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer 
than necessary when the hybrid 
system is not operating.