2904-6. Driving tips
When driving in a traffic jam,
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing
3015-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
To defog the windshield and the
side windows quickly, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press the windshield defogger
switch again when the windshield is
defogged.
When the windshield defogger
switch is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the windshield defogger
switch.
■Defogging the rear window
and outside rear view mir-
rors
Defoggers are used to defog the
rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch.
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after a while.
When the rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers switch is
on, the indicator illuminates on the
rear window and ou tside rear view
mirror defoggers switch.
■Eco air conditioning mode
The air conditioning is controlled
with low fuel consumption priori-
tized such as reducing fan
speed, etc.
Press the eco air conditioning
mode switch.
When the eco air conditioning
mode is on, the indicator illumi-
nates on the eco air conditioning
mode switch.
■When the outside temperature
exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air
conditioning system is on
●In order to reduce the air condi-
tioning power consumption, the air
conditioning system may switch to
recirculated air mode automati-
cally. This may also reduce fuel
consumption.
●Recirculated air mode is selected
as a default mode when the power
switch is turned to ON.
●It is possible to switch to outside
air mode at any time by pressing
the outside air mode switch.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up
when the humidity in the vehicle is
high. Turning “A/C” on will dehu-
midify the air from the outlets and
defog the windshield effectively.
●If you turn “A/C” off, the windows
may fog up more easily.
●The windows may fog up if the
recirculated air mode is used.
■When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up
by the vehicle is still drawn into the
vehicle after closing the windows, it
is recommended that the air intake
mode be set to outside air mode and
the fan speed to a ny setting except
off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recom-
mended in preventing dirty air
from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to c ool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature
is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the
inside temperature.
4167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( P.444)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled
Maintenance” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement” for the mainte-
nance interval applicable to your
vehicle.
■If a message that indicates the
need for referring to Owner’s
Manual is displayed
●If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is
displayed, follow the instructions
accordingly. ( P.438)
●If any of the following messages
are displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, it may indicate a
malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer
immediately.
• “Smart Key System malfunction”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunc- tion”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
●If any of the following messages
are displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display, it may indicate a
malfunction. Immediately stop the
vehicle and contact your Toyota
dealer.
• “Braking Power Low”
• “Charging System Malfunction”
• “Oil Pressure Low”
●If any of the following messages
are shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, the vehicle may have
run out of fuel. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place and, if the fuel level is
low, refuel the vehicle. ( P. 7 1 )
• “Hybrid System Stopped”
• “Engine Stopped”
●If “Maintenance Required for Trac-
tion Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner's Manual” is shown, the fil-
ters may be clogged, the air intake
vent may be blocked, or there may
be a gap in the duct. Therefore,
perform the following correction
procedure. • Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) air intake vents.
( P.379)
If the warning message is shown
even if the vents are cleaned,
have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■If “High Power Consumption
Power to Climate Temporar-
ily Limited” is displayed fre-
quently
There is a possible malfunction
relating to the charging system or
the 12-volt battery may be deteri-
orating. Have the vehicle
inspected by you r Toyota dealer.
4648-2. Customization
Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
■Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P.80, 84, 87,
90, 98)
Function*1Default settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchOO—Spanish
Units*2miles (MPG)
km (km/L)
OO—km (L/100 km)
miles (MPG Impe- rial)
Meter Style*3SmartCasual—O—Sporty
Dial Type*3Hybrid Sys-
tem IndicatorTachometer—O—Simple (non-dial)
EV indicatorOnOff—O—
Eco Accelerator Guid-
anceOnOff—O—
Fuel economy display
Total average (Average fuel consumption [after reset])
Trip average (Aver- age fuel consump- tion [after start])
—O—Tank average
(Average fuel con- sumption [after refuel])
Audio system linked dis-
playOnOff—O—
Energy monitorOnOff—O—
AWD ControlOnOff—O—
Drive information typeAfter startAfter reset—O—
Drive information items
(First item)Distance
Average vehicle speed
—O—
Elapsed time
490Alphabetical Index
Preparing and checking before
winter.................................. 291
Battery (traction battery) ......... 71
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 252
Bottle holders ......................... 311
Brake Brake hold ............................ 189
Fluid ............................. 354, 449
Parking brake ....................... 186
Regenerative braking ............. 69
Warning light ........................ 402
Brake assist ............................ 284
Break-in tips ........ ................... 154
Brightness control Instrument panel light control86, 89
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 252
C
Care Exterior ................................. 334
Interior .................................. 337
Seat belts ............................. 337
Wheels and wheel ornaments........................................... 334
Cargo capacity ....................... 163
Cargo hooks ........................... 313
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system ... 56
Fixed with a seat belt ............. 52
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ................... 37
Points to remember ................ 43
Riding with children ................ 42
Types of child restraint system installation met hod ............... 45
Using an anchor bracket ........ 61
Child safety 12-volt battery precautions . 357, 437
Airbag precautions ................. 32
Back door precautions ......... 119 Child restraint system .............45
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautio ns..............306
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................26
Moon roof precautions..........147
Power window lock switch ....145
Power window precautions...144
Rear door child-protectors .... 118
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................383
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................26
Seat belt precautions..............42
Child-protectors...................... 118
Cleaning Exterior .................................334
Interior ..................................337
Seat belts .............................337
Wheels and wheel ornaments...........................................334
Clock ................... .....84, 86, 87, 90
Coat hooks ..............................325
Condenser ............. ..................353
Console box ............................312
Cooling system .......................352 Engine overheating ..............438
Hybrid system overheating ...439
Cruise control .........................246
Cup holders............................. 311
Current fuel consumption..92, 99
Curtain shield airbags ..............29
Customizable featu res ...........463
D
Daytime running light system192
Daytime running lights/parking
lightsReplacing light bulbs ............388
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors .....301
Rear window.........................301
493Alphabetical Index
Information ........................... 451
Refueling .............................. 202
Type ..................................... 445
Warning light ........................ 405
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy ..... 92, 99
Current fuel consumption . 92, 99
Fuel economy ......... ............ 92, 99
Fuel filler door If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 430
Refueling .............................. 202
Fuel gauge .......................... 84, 87
Fuses ....................................... 384
G
Garage door opener ............... 326
Gauges ................................ 84, 87
Glove box ................................ 311
Glove box light ....................... 311
H
Head restraints ....................... 137
Headlight aim .......................... 386
Headlights Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) .................................. 194
Automatic High Beam system ........................................... 195
Light switch .......................... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............ 388
Headlights/daytime running lightsReplacing light bulbs ............ 388
Heated steering wheel ........... 306
Heaters Automatic air conditioning sys-tem ..................................... 298
Heated steering wheel ......... 306
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 301
Seat heaters ......................... 306 High mounted stoplight
Replacing light bulbs ............388
High-voltage components .......71
Hill-start assist control...........285
Hood Open.....................................348
Hooks Coat hooks ...........................325
Retaining hooks (floor mat) ....22
Horn .........................................139
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location ..................................71
Specification .........................446
Warning message...................75
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent .......................379
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents ...................................74
Hybrid system .... .......................68
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System .............................................70
Emergency shut off system ....74
Energy monitor/consumption screen.................................105
EV drive mode ......................179
High voltage components .......71
Hybrid system precautions .....71
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................428
Overheating ..........................439
Power (ignition) switch .........174
Regenerative braking .............69
Starting the hybrid system ....174
Hybrid System Indicator ..........93
Hybrid transmissio n ...............181
Paddle shift switches ............183
Hybrid vehicle dri ving tips.....289
I
I/M test .....................................344
Identification
Engine ..................................445