2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID regener

691-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
When the shift lever is in N, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
is not being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P. 6 9 )
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a
power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following si tuations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric
energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with the
recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released
while driving with the shift lever in
D or B.
●The brake pedal is depressed
while driving with the shift lever in D or B.
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
■Conditions in which the gaso-
line engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and
stops automatically. However, it may
not stop automatic ally in the follow-
ing conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charging
●When the temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
high or low
●When the heater is switched on
Depending on the circumstances,
the gasoline engine may also not
stop automatically in other situa-
tions.
■Charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
battery does not need to be charged
from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will slowly dis charge. For this
reason, be sure to drive the vehicle
at least once every few months for
at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16
km). If the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes fully discharged
and you are unabl e to start the
hybrid system, contact your Toyota
dealer.

701-4. Hybrid system
■Charging the 12-volt battery
 P. 4 3 5
■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 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 from the hybrid system
may be heard when the back door
is open.
●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 vent on the side
of the lower part of the rear left
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.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(  P.463)
When driving with the gasoline
engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the
driving speed, will be played in
order to warn people nearby of
the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately
22 mph (35 km/h).
■Vehicle proximity notification
system
In the following ca ses, the vehicle
proximity notification system may be
difficult for surrounding people to
hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notifi-
cation system is installed on the
front of the vehicle, it may be more
difficult to hear fr om the rear of the
vehicle compared to the front.
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System

872-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Locations of gauges and meters
The units of measure may differ depending on the intended destination of
the vehicle.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to 140°F
(60°C)
Hybrid System Indicator/Analog speedometer/Tachometer
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level ( P. 8 8 )
Clock ( P. 9 0 )
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fu el remaining in the tank
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.89)
Shift position indicator ( P.181)
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P.90)
Gauges and meters (7-inch display)
Meter display

882-1. Instrument cluster
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (P.412)
Digital speedometer
Display change button ( P.89)
■Hybrid System Indicator
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing 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, regen- eration refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
■Engine speed
On hybrid electric vehicles, engine
speed is precisely controlled in
order to help improve fuel efficiency
and reduce exhaust emissions 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 will
operate when
The Hybrid System Indicator will
operate in the following situations:
●The “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
●The shift lever is in D or S.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following sit uations, the cor-
rect outside temperature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change:
• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” i s displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
■Liquid crystal display
 P. 9 1
■Customization
The gauges and meters can be cus-

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Hybrid System Indica-
tor/ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/Eco scoreEV indicator ( P.69)
Hybrid System Indicator/ECO
Accelerator Guidance
Eco score
 Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system output or
regeneration level.
Charge area
Shows regeneration* status.
Regenerated energy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the bar display within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing 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, regen- eration refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
 ECO Accelerator Guidance
Eco area
Indicates that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Zone of Eco acceleration
Displayed as a blue bar, and rep-
resents an estimated suitable
accelerator pedal operation range
for the current driving conditions,
such as starting off or cruising.
This display changes according to
situation, such as when starting off
or cruising.
Current accelerator pedal
operation
Displayed as a green bar when

1052-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
To enable the power back door
system, select “Yes”.
After enabling the power back door
system, press the power back door
switch again to open or close the
power back door.
■Suggestion to turn off the
headlights
If the headlights are left on for a
certain amount of time after the
power switch has been turned
off, if the headlight switch is in
the “AUTO” position, a sugges-
tion message will be displayed
asking if you wish to turn the
headlights off.
To turn the headlights off, select
“Yes”.
If the driver's door is opened after
the power switch is turned off, this
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.
Audio system screen
Multi-information display
Meter control switches
( P.91, 99)
The energy monitor can be used
to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status
and energy regeneration status.
■Display procedure
Multi-information display
(4.2-inch display)
1 Press or of the meter
control switch to select .
Energy monitor/con-
sumption screen
You can view the status of
your hybrid system on the
multi-information display
and the audio system
screen.
System components
Energy monitor

1062-1. Instrument cluster
2Press or to select
“Energy Monitor” and then
press .
Multi-information display
(7-inch display)
1 Press or of the meter
control switch to select .
2 Press or to select
“Energy Monitor” and then
press .
Audio system screen
1 Select on the main menu.
2 Select “Energy flow”.
■Reading the display
The arrows will appear in accor-
dance with the energy flow.
When there is no energy flow,
arrows will not be displayed.
The color of the arrows will change
as follows
Green or blue: When the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is regener-
ated or charged.
Yellow or orange: When the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is
in use.
The image shows all the arrows
as an example. The actual dis-
play will vary depending on con-
ditions.
Multi-information display
(4.2-inch display)
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Front tires
Rear tires
Multi-information display
(7-inch display)
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Front tires
Rear tires

2894-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving the fuel
economy. (P.283)
The Eco-friendly driving is pos-
sible by keeping the indicate of
Hybrid System Indicator within
Eco area. ( P.93, 100)
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. In the N, the gasoline
engine operates but electricity
cannot be generated. Also,
when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.

Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.
 Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.
Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
bad fuel economy. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid
delays as much as possible.
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips
For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System
Indicator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays