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■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and
the hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level warn-
ing light ( P.377) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid sys-tem may not be able to start. (The stan-
dard amount of fuel is about 5.8 L [1.6 gal., 1.3 Imp. gal.] [vehicles without rear wiper] or 6.3 L [1.7 gal., 1.4 Imp. gal.]
[vehicles with rear wiper] when the vehi- cle is on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add
extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on
hybrid vehicles incorporate electro- magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as conven- tional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound inter-ference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style
and driving conditions.
■Starting the hybrid system in an extremely cold environment
When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi- mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to start the hybrid system again after the tempera-
ture of the hybrid battery increases due to the outside temperature increase etc.
■Declaration of conformity
This model conforms to hydrogen emis-
sions according to regulation ECE100 (Battery electric vehicle safety).
WARNING
■High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and
AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys- tem. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe
burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables or their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses
high voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high tempera-ture, and always obey the warning
labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug
access hole located under the left side of the rear seat. The service plug is used only when the vehicle
is serviced and is subject to high voltage.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply
the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and turn the hybrid sys-tem off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
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For safety and security
WARNING
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possi-ble. Never use a fire extinguisher
that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If
the wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may
continue to generate electricity. This may cause a fire. ( P.369)
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, the fuel
system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possi-ble.
●Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it. If
electrolyte (carbonate ester-based organic electrolyte) from the hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into
contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it
comes into contact with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water, and seek
immediate medical attention.
●If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not approach the vehicle. Even in
the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-aged, the internal construction of
the battery will prevent a large amount of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that
does leak out will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could cause acute poi-
soning if inhaled.
●Do not bring burning or high-tem-
perature items close to the electro- lyte. The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●Your vehicle contains a sealed lith-
ium-ion battery.
●Never resell, hand over or modify
the hybrid battery. To prevent acci- dents, hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed
vehicle are collected through any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Do not dispose of the bat- tery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly col-
lected, the following may occur,
resulting in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is
hazardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid
vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such as elec-
tric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and elec-trolyte leakage may occur.
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There is an air intake vent under
the left side of the rear seat for the
purpose of cooling the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). If the vent
becomes blocked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) input and out-
put may be reduced.
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks
the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the risk
of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off system acti-
WARNING
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these dangers.
●If your vehicle is disposed of with-out the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of seri- ous electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors
are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the hybrid bat-
tery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the battery may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) air intake vent
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
●Make sure that the air intake vent is not blocked, such as by a seat cover, plastic cover, or luggage. If
the vent is blocked, the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) input and out-put may be restricted, possibly
leading to a malfunction.
●Clean the air intake vent regularly
to prevent the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) from overheating.
●Do not get water or foreign materi-als in the air intake vent as this may cause a short circuit and damage
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
●A filter is installed to the air intake
vent. When the filter remains noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or
replacement is recommended. Refer to P.348 for details on how to clean the filters.
Emergency shut off system
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For safety and security
vates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system, con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction occurs
in the hybrid system or an improper
operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warn- ing message is displayed, or the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not come on,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
Hybrid warning message
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For safety and security
●The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 4 1 1 )
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehi-cle 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 operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be
guaranteed.
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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
Shift position indicator (P.181)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Display change button ( P. 9 6 )
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre- cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis- sions, etc.There are times when the engine speed
that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range
is being exceeded (during full power
driving, etc.)
*: When used in this manual, “regenera-
tion” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of
the vehicle into electrical energy.
In the following situation, the Hybrid
System Indicator does not operate.
●“READY” indicator is not illuminated.
●The shift position is in a range other than D or B.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph]) • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” is displayed, the system
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Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40°F) to 60°C (140°F)
Display change button (P. 1 0 1 )
Shift position indicator ( P.181)
■Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is pre- cisely controlled in order to help improve
fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emis- sions, etc.There are times when the engine speed
that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range
is being exceeded (during full power
driving, etc.)
*: When used in this manual, “regenera-
tion” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of
the vehicle into electrical energy.
In the following situation, the Hybrid System Indicator does not operate.
●Hybrid System Indicator is not illumi-nated.
●The shift position is in a range other than D or B.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph]) • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
tings to the default setting.
■Vehicle functions and settings
that can be changed
P. 4 3 1
■Suspension of the settings display
●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.
■Display
Driving support system status
display area
Displays an image when the following
systems are operating and a menu icon
other than is selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if
equipped) ( P.220)
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range (if equipped) ( P.230)
• RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if equipped)
( P.244)
Content display area
By selecting menu icons on the multi-
information display, a variety of driving-
related information can be displayed.
The multi-information display can also
be used to change display settings and
other vehicle settings.
Warning or advice pop-up displays are
also displayed in certain situations.
■Menu icons
The menu icons will be displayed
by pressing the or meter
WARNING
■Cautions during setting up the display
If the hybrid system is operating while
changing certain settings on the set- tings display, 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 monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■During setting up the display
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-ating while setting up the display fea-
tures.
Multi-information display
(horizontal display)
Display and menu icons