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1OFF (“LOCK” position)
The steering wheel is locked and the
key can be removed. (The key can be
removed only when the shift lever is in
P. )
2 ACC (“ACC” position)
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
3 ON (“ON” position)
All electrical components can be used.
4START (“START” position)
For starting the hybrid system.
■Turning the key from ACC to OFF
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
■Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the power switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult
to start, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer immediately.
Changing the power switch
positions
WARNING
■Caution when driving
Do not turn the power switch to OFF
while driving. If, in an emergency, you must turn the hybrid system off while the vehicle is moving, turn the power
switch only to ACC to stop the hybrid system. An accident may result if the hybrid system is stopped while driv-
ing. ( P.366)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
Do not leave the power switch in ACC
or ON for long periods of time without the hybrid system running.
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Driving
1Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display. If it is
not displayed, the hybrid system cannot
be started.
4 Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
5 Check that the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the “READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
In the following situations, the power
switch is illuminated.
●When the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened.
●When the power switch is in ACC or
ON.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to off.
Also, in the following situation, the power switch flashes.
●When depressing the brake pedal while carrying the electronic key.
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 8 4 )
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●If a message related to start-up is shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entr y & start system)
Performing the following oper-
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or
changes power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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until the “READY” indicator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●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 tem- perature of the hybrid battery increases due to the outside tempera-
ture increase, etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 7 8
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started using the smart entry & start system. Refer to P.409 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 1 2 9
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 1 4 2
■Notes for the entry function
P. 1 4 2
■Steering lock function
●After turning the power switch off and
opening and closing the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating
the power switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push Power Switch while Turning Steering Wheel in Either
Direction” will be displayed on the multi-information display. Press the power switch shortly and
firmly while turning the steering wheel left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor
from overheating, the motor may be suspended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short
period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the power switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock
motor will resume functioning.
■If the “READY” indicator does not come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator
does not come on even after performing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunction-ing
P. 3 8 3
■Electronic key battery
P. 3 5 1
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may not change or the hybrid system may not
start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-
tem immediately after turning the power switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After
turning the power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
■Customization
If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized set-ting, refer to P.407.
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the presence of the electronic key (vehicles
with entry function), whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from
being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■The interior lights may turn on automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
or in the event of a strong rear impact, the interior lights will turn on automati-cally.
The interior lights will turn off automati- cally after approximately 20 minutes.The interior lights can be turned off man-
ually. However, in order to help prevent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can be
ensured. (The interior lights may not turn on auto-matically depending on the force of the
impact and conditions of the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P.431)
Operating the personal
lights
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
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type of cover and/or accessory
attached, it may not be possible to charge the portable device. If the porta-ble device is placed on the charging
area and does not charge, remove the cover and/or accessories.
■If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging
Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is reduced, press and hold the power sup-
ply switch of the wireless charger for 2 seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and noise may be
reduced. When the frequency is changed, the operation indicator light will blink (orange) 2 times.
■Charging precautions
●If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot
be performed. When a door is opened and closed, charging may be tempo-rarily suspended.
●While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become
warm. This is not a malfunction.If a portable device becomes warm while charging
and charging stops due to the protec- tion function of the portable device, wait until the portable device cools
down and charge it again.
■Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being
identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
P. 3 1 5
WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while driving, for safety reasons, the
driver should not operate the portable device.
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers, cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as
any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about the usage of the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in the pos- sibility of fire, equipment failure or damage, or burns due to heat.
●Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the
portable device while charging.
●Do not attach metallic objects, such
as aluminum stickers, to the charging area.
●Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while charging.
●Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible
with the Qi wireless charging stan- dard.
●Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.
●Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wireless
charger may not operate cor- rectly
In the following situations, the wire-
less charger may not operate cor- rectly:
●When a portable device is fully
charged
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Interior features
1To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
Slide the cover to open.
NOTICE
●When there is a foreign object between the charging area and por-
table device
●When a portable device becomes
hot while charging
●When a portable device is placed
on the wireless area with its charging surface facing up
●When a portable device is not cen-tered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas sta-tion, radio station, large display, air-
port or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in con-tact with, or is covered by any of the
following metallic objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is
attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi-
num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your
vehicle are being used nearby.
If in situations other than above the
wireless charger does not operate
properly or the operation indicator
light is blinking, the wireless charger
may be malfunctioning. Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■To prevent failure or damage to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such
as a credit card, or magnetic recording media, close to the wire-less charger while charging. Other-
wise, data may be erased due to the influence of magnetism.Additionally, do not bring precision
instruments such as wrist watches, close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause dam-age to the device.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the hybrid system stopped.
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors (if equipped)
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 312
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 315
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 318
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 320
Hood ................................. 322
Positioning a floor jack...... 323
Engine compartment ........ 325
12-volt battery ................... 330
Tires .................................. 332
Tire inflation pressure ....... 342
Wheels.............................. 344
Air conditioning filter ......... 346
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter .................. 348
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery ............ 351
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 354
Light bulbs ........................ 357
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6-1.Mainte nance a nd care
Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside
of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use
car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle: • Fold the mirrors.
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.
●In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler (if equipped) may interfere with machine operation. This may pre-
vent the vehicle from being cleaned
properly or result in damage to the
rear spoiler.
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-ously.
■When using a car wash (vehicles
with a smart entry & start system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-lowing correction procedures to wash
the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.)
or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is
not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry & start system. ( P.141)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-ately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following
precautions. • Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes • Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Plated portions (if equipped)
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the
parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral detergent and water to clean the dirt
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Cleaning instructions