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3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .............. 143
Inside rear view mirror .. 145
Digital Rear-view Mirror 146
Outside rear view mirrors .................................... 156
3-5. Opening, closing the win- dows and moon roof
Power windows ............. 160
Power back window ...... 163
Panoramic moon roof.... 164
4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle......... 171
Cargo and luggage ....... 178
Vehicle load limits ......... 180
Trailer towing................. 181
Dinghy towing ............... 194
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 195
Automatic transmission . 200
Turn signal lever............ 204
Parking brake ................ 205
Brake Hold .................... 208
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ............ 211
Fog light switch ............. 214
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 214
Light bar ........................ 218
Windshield wipers and  washer......................... 2184-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 222
4-5. Using the driving support  systems
Toyota Safet y Sense 2.5225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 242
RSA (Road Sign Assist). 252
Dynamic radar cruise control  with full-speed range ... 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 267
Intuitive parking assist ... 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert) ............................ 281
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) .......................... 287
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static  objects) ...... 292
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 295
Toyota parking assist monitor .................................... 297
Panoramic view monitor 310
Multi-terrain Monitor ...... 34
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Electro n
ically modulated air 
suspension .................. 355
Driving mode s elect switch
.................................... 358
Four-wheel drive system 361
AUTO LSD system ........ 363
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properly or the danger that it 
may work in situations where it 
should not be working.
The installation of a mobile two-
way radio system in your vehicle 
could affect electronic systems 
such as:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel 
injection system
 Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
 Anti-lock brake system
 Vehicle dynamics integrated 
management
 SRS airbag system
 Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toy-
ota dealer for precautionary 
measures or special instructions 
regarding installation of a mobile 
two-way radio system.
The vehicle is equipped with 
sophisticated computers that will 
record certain data, such as:
• Engine speed / Electric motor  speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Operation status of the driving  assist systems • Images from the cameras
Your vehicle is equipped with cam-
eras. Contact your Toyota dealer for 
the location of re
cording cameras.
The recorded data varies 
according to the vehicle grade 
level and options with which it is 
equipped.
These computers do not record 
conversations or sounds, and 
only record images outside of 
the vehicle in certain situations.
Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data 
recorded in these computers to 
Toyota without notification to you.
Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded 
in this computer to diagnose mal-
functions, conduct research and 
development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not  disclose the 
recorded data to a third party 
except:
• With the consen t of the vehicle 
owner or with the consent of the 
lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request  by the police, a court of law or a 
government agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the  data is not tied to a specific vehi-
cle or vehicle owner
 Recorded image information 
can be erased by your Toyota 
dealer.
The image recording function can 
be disabled. However, if the func-
Installation of a mobile 
two-way radio system
Vehicle data recording 

751-4. Hybrid system
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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
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Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle....... 171
Cargo and luggage ..... 178
Vehicle load limits ....... 180
Trailer towing............... 181
Dinghy towing ............. 194
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch 195
Automatic transmission 200
Turn signal lever.......... 204
Parking brake .............. 205
Brake Hold .................. 208
4-3. Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch .......... 211
Fog light switch ........... 214
AHB (Automatic High  Beam)........................ 214
Light bar ...................... 218
Windshield wipers and  washer....................... 218
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................. 2224-5. Using the dr
iving support 
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 .................................. 225
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................. 230
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................. 242
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .................................. 252
Dynamic radar cruise con- trol with full-speed range
.................................. 255
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................. 267
Intuitive parking assist . 274
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic  Alert) .......................... 281
PKSB (Parking Support  Brake) ........................ 287
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) .... 292
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles) ........................... 295
Toyota parking assist moni- tor .............................. 297
Panoramic view monitor .................................. 310
Multi-terrain Monitor .... 344 

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Driving
When the following unusual 
operation is performed with the 
accelerator pedal depressed, 
the hybrid system output may be 
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted  to R
*.
• When the shift lever is shifted 
from P or R to forward drive 
shift position such as D
*.
When the system o perates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and 
follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the  shift position may not be 
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off 
(  P.376), sudden start restraint 
control also does not operate. If 
your vehicle have trouble escaping 
from the mud or fr esh snow due to 
sudden start restraint operation, 
deactivate TRAC ( P.376) so that 
the vehicle may become able to 
escape from the mud or fresh snow.
Also, sudden start restraint control 
will not operate in the following con-
ditions:
●When the front-wheel drive control 
switch is in “4H” or “4L” position. 
(4WD models only)
●When AUTO LSD mode, the drive 
start control does not operate. (if 
equipped)
●When Multi-terrain Select is 
selected. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause 
the following situations. Hold the 
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to 
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your 
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal 
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case 
of a flat tire ( P.515)
■When encountering flooded 
roads
Do not drive on a road that has 
flooded after heavy rain, etc. 
Doing so may cause the following 
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by 
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a 
flooded road an d the vehicle 
becomes flooded or stuck in mud 
or sand, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality 
of oil and fluid used for the 
engine, transmission, transfer 
(4WD vehicles), differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the pro-
peller shaft, bearings and sus-
pension joints (where possible), 
and the function  of all joints, 
bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint 
control (Drive-Start Con-
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brakes too frequently. This 
could cause the brakes to 
overheat and result in 
reduced braking efficiency.
 Due to the added load of the 
trailer, your vehicle’s hybrid 
system may overheat on hot 
days (at temperatures over 
85°F [30°C]) when driving up 
a long or steep grade. If the 
engine coolant temperature 
gauge indicates overheating, 
immediately turn off the air 
conditioning (if in use), pull 
your vehicle off the road and 
stop in a safe spot. ( P.535)
 Always place wheel blocks 
under both the vehicle’s and 
the trailer’s wheels when 
parking. Apply the parking 
brake firmly, and put the 
transmission in P. Avoid park-
ing on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after 
performing the following:
1 Apply the brakes and keep 
them applied.
2 Have someone place wheel 
blocks under both the vehi-
cle’s and trailer’s wheels.
3 When the wheel blocks are in 
place, release the brakes 
slowly until the blocks absorb 
the load.
4 Apply the parking brake 
firmly.
5 Shift into P and turn off the 
hybrid system. 
When restarting after parking 
on a slope:
1 With the transmission in P, 
start the hybrid system. Be 
sure to keep the brake pedal 
pressed.
2 Shift into a forward gear. If 
reversing, shift into R.
3 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. ( P.205)
4 Release the brake pedal, and 
slowly pull or back away from 
the wheel blocks. Stop and 
apply the brakes.
5 Have someone retrieve the 
blocks.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped 
with any new power train compo-
nents (such as an engine, transmis-
sion, transfer [4WD models], rear 
differential or wheel bearing), Toyota 
recommends that y ou do not tow a 
trailer until the vehicle has been 
driven for over 500  miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for 
over 500 miles (800 km), you can 
start towing. However, for the next 
500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-
cle at a speed of less than 50 mph 
(80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and 
avoid full throttle acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle 
will require more fr equent mainte-
nance due to the additional load. 
(See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” / “Owner’s Manual 
Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the 
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*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suit-
able for the driving conditions. 
Setting the shift lever to the D 
position is recommended for nor-
mal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of 
the possible gear ranges, con-
trols engine brak ing force, and 
prevents unnecessary upshifting.
■Driving on a downhill
On declines, there may be case 
where the vehicle  shifts down auto-
matically to obtain engine braking. 
As a result of the  downshifting, the  engine speed may increase.
■To protect the a
utomatic trans-
mission
●If the tires spin continually when 
the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, 
dirt or snow, or if the accelerator 
pedal is depressed and released 
repeatedly while driving, the auto-
matic transmission temperature 
may become too high and the 
automatic transmission may be 
damaged.
To avoid damaging the automatic 
transmission, the system may 
temporarily lock the gear. If the 
automatic transmission tempera-
ture falls, the gear  locking is can-
celed and the automatic 
transmission is returned to the 
normal operation.
●If the automatic tr ansmission fluid 
temperature is high, “Transmis-
sion Oil Temp. High Stop in a Safe 
Place and See Owner’s Manual” 
will be displayed on the multi-
information display. Immediately 
stop the vehicle in a safe place, 
shift the shift lever to P and wait 
until the warning message go off. 
If the warning message go off, you 
may start the vehicle again. If the 
warning message do not go off, 
contact your Toyota dealer.
■When driving with dynamic 
radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if  equipped) or 
cruise control activated (if 
equipped)
Even when perform ing the following 
actions with the intent of enabling 
engine braking, engine braking will 
not activate because dynamic radar 
cruise control with full-speed range 
or cruise control  will not be can-
celed.
●While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 9, 8,  7, 6, 5 or 4. 
(  P.202)
Automatic transmis-
sion
Select the shift position 
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.
Shift position purpose 
and functions
Shift posi-
tionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid  system
RReversing
N
Neutral (Condition in 
which the po wer is not 
transmitted)
DNormal driving*1
SS mode driving*2 
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Select the driving modes on 
the multi-information display 
while turning the mode select 
switch left and right.
Vehicles without Adaptive 
Variable Suspension system
Multi-information display
• “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel 
economy, quietness, and dynamic 
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
•“ECO” mode
Helps the driver a ccelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve 
fuel economy through moderate 
throttle characteri stics and by con- trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling). 
The “ECO” indicator comes on.
• “SPORT” mode
Assists acceleration response by 
controlling the transmission, engine 
and steering. Suitable for when pre-
cise handling is desirable, for 
example when driving on mountain 
roads. The “SPORT” indicator 
comes on.
Vehicles with Adaptive Vari-
able Suspension system
Multi-information display
• “NORMAL” mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel 
economy, quietness, and dynamic 
performance. Suitable for city driv-
ing.
• “COMFORT” mode
By controlling the  suspension, rid-
ing comfort is further enhanced. 
Suitable for city driving. The “COM-
FORT” indicator comes on.
• “ECO” mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an 
eco-friendly manner and improve