2023 TOYOTA BZ4X battery

2355-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
“ACCESSORY”
“POWER ON”
1 OFF
The emergency flashers can be
used.
2ACC*
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
3ON
All electrical com ponents can be
used.
“POWER ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.
*: Setting can be customized. (→P.571)
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is le ft in ACC for more
than 20 minutes or ON (the EV sys-
tem is not operating) for more than
an hour with the shif t position in P,
the power switch will automatically
turn off. However, this function can-
not entirely prevent the 12-volt bat-
tery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the power switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of time when the EV system is not operat-
ing.
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 EV system on.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “POWER
ON” is displayed on the multi-
information display, the power
switch is not in OFF. Exit the
vehicle after turning the power
switch to OFF.

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■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
 P. 2 2 4
■If a message about a shift oper-
ation is shown
To prevent the shift position from
being selected inco rrectly or the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly,
the shift position may be changed
automatically or operating the rotary
shifter may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following
the messages on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
 P. 4 6 9
Transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your pur-
pose and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the EV system
RReversing
N
Neutral
(Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
DNormal driving
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of sudden acceleration,
as this could result in the vehicle
skidding to the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Situations where shift control
system malfunctions are pos-
sible
If any of the follo wing situations
occur, shift control system mal-
functions are possible. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe
place on level ground, apply the
parking brake, and then contact
your Toyota dealer.
●When the warning message
indicating the shift control sys-
tem malfunction appears on the
multi-information display.
(  P.522)
●The display indicates that no
shift position is selected for
more than a few seconds.

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■If the shift position cannot be
shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt
battery is discharged. Check the 12-
volt battery in this situation.
(  P.541)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.572)
 By performing the following
operation, the shift position
can be held in N until the shift
position switches to P without
activating the automatic P
position selection function.
1 Operate the rotary shifter and
change the shift position to N
when the EV system is oper-
ating.
2 Return the rotary shifter to its
regular position.
3 Operate the rotary shifter to
N and hold it there until the
buzzer sounds.
4 Press the power switch within
5 seconds after the buzzer
sounds.
The EV system stops with the shift
position in N*
Make sure to check that the buzzer
sounds and “Holding N Push P
Switch When Done” is displayed on
the multi-information display.
In order to shift to a position
other than N, first press the P
WARNING
■For the rotary shifter
●Do not remove the rotary shifter
knob or use anything but a gen-
uine Toyota rotary shifter knob.
Also, do not hang anything on
the rotary shifter.
Doing so could prevent the
rotary shifter from returning to
position, causing unexpected
accidents to occur when the
vehicle is in motion.
●In order to prevent the shift
position from accidentally being
changed, do not touch the
rotary shifter when not using it.
■P position switch
●Do not press the P position
switch while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
If the P position switch is
pressed when driving at very
low speeds (for example,
directly before stopping the
vehicle), the vehicle may stop
suddenly when the shift position
switches to P, which could lead
to an accident.
●In order to prevent the shift
position from accidentally being
changed, do not touch the P
position switch when not using
it.
NOTICE
■When exiting the vehicle
(driver’s seat only)
Check that the shi ft position indi-
cator shows P and that the park-
ing brake indicator is illuminated
before opening the door and exit-
ing the vehicle.
Keeping the shift position
in N without activating the
automatic P position
selection function

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position switch to change the
shift position to P.
 If the automatic P position
switching operation selection
function is performed oper-
ated with the EV system
stopped, the automatic P
position selection function
may not operate.
Always perform the operation
with the EV system started.
*: To keep this state, do not operate
the power switch. If the power
switch is operated repeatedly, the
power switch will turn off after the
shift position has automatically
changed to P.
■“X-MODE”
 P. 3 8 2
Acceleration/deceleration con-
trol can be performed only by
operating the accelerator pedal,
and the frequency of switching
to the brake pedal can be
greatly reduced. Since the
deceleration when the accelera-
tor pedal is released is stronger
than that of a conventional vehi-
cle, the vehicle can be deceler-
ated smoothly by slowly
releasing the pedal the acceler-
ator pedal without completely releasing it.
When the Regeneration Boost
switch is pressed, the regenera-
tive braking force, when the
accelerator pedal is released,
becomes stronger than usual.
■When Regeneration Boost can-
not be used In the following
cases, the system does not
operate.
●When “X-MODE” is activated (If
equipped)
●When the brake
system or EV
system is malfunctioning
●When regenerative braking is lim-
ited
Regenerative braking may be
restricted in the fo llowing situations:
• When the amount of charge of the traction battery is high
• When the temperature of the trac-
tion battery is low or extremely
high
• When the temperature of the elec-
tric motor or powe r control unit is
extremely high
• When regenerative braking is con- tinually used for a long time
■Regenerative Braking
●The vehicle cannot be stopped by
just releasing the accelerator
pedal. Step on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped.
●If the power switch is turned off
and then the EV system is
Selecting the driving
mode
Regeneration Boost
switch

2495-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The
lights turn off 30 seconds after the
power switch is turned to ACC or
OFF and a door is opened and
closed. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately 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 to the or position
once and then back to or
position.
■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.
■Automatic headlight leveling
system
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 switch turned to , if the windshield wipers are used, the
headlights will turn o
n automatically
after several seconds to help
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.
■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 battery saving function
will operate and au tomatically turn
off all the lights af ter approximately
20 minutes.
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
■If “Headlight System Malfunc-
tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-
played on the multi-information
display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitiv-
ity) can be changed.
(Customizable features:  P.572)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the EV sys-
tem is not operating.

2565-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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er may operate
once to indicate the change of
sensitivity.
●If the temperature of the raindrop
sensor is 194°F (90°C) or higher,
or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the auto-
matic operation m ay not occur. In
this case, operate the wipers in
any mode other than “AUTO”.
■If no windshield washer fluid
sprays
Check that the wash er nozzles are
not blocked if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reser-
v oi r.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of
windshield wipers in “AUTO”
mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshield wipers)
The windshield wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly if the sensor is
touched or the windshield is sub-
ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode.
Take care that your fingers or any-
thing else does not become
caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of
washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the
washer fluid until the windshield
becomes warm. The fluid may
freeze on the windshield and
cause low visibility. This may lead
to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes
blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or
other object. The nozzle will be
damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the wipers on longer
than necessary when the EV sys-
tem is off.

2705-4. Using the driving support systems
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■Operating conditions of each function of the pre-collision system
The pre-collision syst em is enabled and the system determines t hat the pos-
sibility of a frontal c ollision with a detected object is high.
However, the system will not operate in the follo wing situations:
●When the vehicle has not been driven a certain amount after a t erminal of
the 12-volt battery has been d isconnected and reconnected
●When the shift position is in R
●When the VSC OFF indicator is illuminated (only the pre-collision warning
function will be operational)
The following are the operational speeds and cancelation condit ions of each
function:
●Pre-collision warning
While the pre-collision warning is operating, if the steering w heel is operated
heavily or suddenly, the pre-co llision warning may be canceled.
●Pre-collision brake assist
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between
your vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles, stopped vehiclesApproximately 3 to 110 mph (5 to 180 km/h)Approximately 3 to 110 mph (5 to 180 km/h)
Oncoming vehiclesApproximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)Approximately 50 to 130 mph (80 to 220 km/h)
BicyclesApproximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)Approximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)
PedestriansApproximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)Approximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)
Preceding motorcycles, stopped motorcyclesApproximately 3 to 110 mph (5 to 180 km/h)Approximately 3 to 50 mph (5 to 80 km/h)
Oncoming motorcyclesApproximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)Approximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)
Detectable objectsVehicle speedRelative speed between your vehicle and object
Preceding vehicles, stopped vehiclesApproximately 20 to 110 mph (30 to 180 km/h)Approximately 7 to 110 mph (10 to 180 km/h)
BicyclesApproximately 20 to 50 mph (30 to 80 km/h)Approximately 20 to 50 mph (30 to 80 km/h)

3225-4. Using the driving support systems
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*: If equipped
WARNING
●When the outside rear view mir-
ror is closed, the side sensors
or side cameras cannot detect
objects.
●If the 12-volt battery was dis-
charged or has been removed
and installed, fold and extend
the outside rear view mirrors.
RCTA (Rear Cross Traf-
fic Alert)*
The RCTA function uses the
BSM rear side radar sen-
sors installed behind the
rear bumper. This function
is intended to assist the
driver in checking areas
that are not easily visible
when backing up.
WARNING
■Cautions regarding the use of
the system
The driver is solely responsible for
safe driving. Always drive safely,
taking care to observe your sur-
roundings.
The RCTA function is only a sup-
plementary function which alerts
the driver that a vehicle is
approaching from the right or left
at the rear of the vehicle.
As the RCTA function may not
function correctly under certain
conditions, the driver’s own visual
confirmation of safety is neces-
sary.
Over reliance on this function may
lead to an accident resulting
death or serious injury.
■To ensure the system can
operate properly
 P. 3 0 3