2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID start stop button

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-

1534-1. Before driving
4
Driving
4-1.Before driving
■Starting the hybrid system
 P. 1 7 4
■Driving
1 With the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift
lever to D. ( P.181)
2 Release the parking brake.
( P.186)
3 Gradually release the brake
pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
■Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking
brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P. ( P.181)
■Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D,
depress the brake pedal to
stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.186), and shift the shift
lever to P. ( P.181)
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated. Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shit position to P.
3
Press the power switch to
stop the hybrid system.
4 Slowly release the brake
pedal.
5 Lock the door, making sure
that you have the electronic
key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels
as needed.
■Starting off on a steep
uphill
1 Make sure that the parking
brake is set and shift the shift
lever to D.
2 Gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will acti-
vate.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully whe n it is raining,
because visibility will be reduced,
the windows may become
fogged-up, and the road will be
slippery.
●Drive carefully whe n it starts to
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from hig h speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the
engine speed may become high
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures
should be observed to
ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure

1754-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
using the smart key system. Refer
to P.433 to restart the hybrid sys-
tem.
■If the “READY” indicator does
not come on
In the event that the “READY” indi-
cator does not come on even after
performing the proper procedures
for starting the vehicle, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunc-
tioning
 P. 7 5
■Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 1 1 2
■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 1 3 0
■Notes for the entry function
 P. 1 3 1
■Electronic key battery
 P. 3 8 2
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly
and firmly, the power switch mode
may not change or the hybrid sys-
tem may not start.
●If attempting to re start the hybrid
system immediately after turning
the power switch off, the hybrid
system may not start in some
cases. After turn ing the power
switch off, please wait a few sec-
onds before restarting the hybrid
system.
■Customization
If the smart key system has been
deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to P.431.
1 Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake
( P.186), and shift the shift
lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shit position to P.
3 Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
Always start the hybrid system
while sitting in the driver’s seat.
Do not depress t he accelerator
pedal while starting the hybrid
system under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

1824-2. Driving procedures
ON and the brake pedal
depressed*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.
:Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depresse d before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to
prevent accidental operation of the
shift lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P
only when the power switch is in ON
and the brake pedal is being
depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal
is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted
with your foot on the brake pedal,
there may be a pr oblem with the
shift lock system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
The following steps may be used as
an emergency measure to ensure
that the shift lev er can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Turn the power switch off.
3 Depress the brake pedal. 4
Ply the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damaging the cover,
wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a tape.
5 Press and hold the shift lock
override button and then push
the shift release button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when
releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock
override button, m ake sure to set
the parking brake and depress the
brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed instead of the
brake pedal when the shift lock
override button is pressed and the
shift lever is shifted out of P, the
vehicle may suddenly start, possi-
bly leading to an accident result-
ing in death or serious injury.

4417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shit position to P.
2Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the front
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the front
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the hybrid system.
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press the switch to turn off
TRAC.
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the front wheels
and depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

491Alphabetical Index
Windshield............................ 300
Differential Rear differential oil ............... 448
Dimensions ............................. 444
Dinghy towing ........................ 173
Display Cruise control ....................... 246
Dynamic radar cruise control 238
Energy monitor ..................... 105
Intuitive parking assist .......... 268
Multi-information display .. 90, 98
RCTA .................................... 258
Warning message ................ 412
Display change button ....... 85, 89
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 341
Door lock Back door ............................. 119
Side doors ............................ 115
Smart key system................. 129
Wireless remote control ....... 113
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system................ 118
Back door ............................. 119
Door glasses ........................ 143
Door lock .............................. 119
Open door warning buzzer . 116, 11 8
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 141
Rear door child-protectors.... 118
Drive distance ................... 95, 102
Drive information ............. 95, 102
Drive-Start Control (DSC) Sudden start restraint control159
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 154
Correct driving posture ........... 23
Driving mode select switch... 283
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 289
Procedures ........................... 153
Winter drive tips ................... 291
Driving information display91, 99 Driving range ......................92, 99
Driving support system informa-
tion display......................95, 102
DSC (Drive-Start Control) Sudden start restraint control159
Dynamic radar cruise control 235
E
ECO Accelerator Guidance....93, 100
Eco score ..........................93, 100
EDR (Event data recorder) .........8
E-Four ......................................285
Elapsed time .....................95, 102
Electric motor (t raction motor)68
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...............................................285Warning light.........................405
Electronic key ......................... 112 Battery-saving function .........130
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................431
Replacing the battery ...........382
Emergency Driving Stop System ...............................................250
Emergency flashers ...............394
Emergency tire puncture .......417
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ..402
If a warning light turns on .....402
If a warning message is dis-played .................................412
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ..............................433
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................431
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ...............................430
If the hybrid sys tem will not start
...........................................428
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..396

498Alphabetical Index
Shift lock system .................... 182
Shopping bag hooks .............. 313
Side airbags .............................. 29
Side doorsDoor lock .............................. 115
Side marker lights Light switch .......................... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Wattage ................................ 450
Side mirrors Adjustment ........................... 142
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 252
Folding ................................. 142
RCTA function ...................... 257
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 388
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Side windows ...... ................... 143
Smart key system Antenna location .................. 129
Entry functions ............. 115, 121
Starting the hybrid system.... 174
Snow tires ............................... 291
Spark plug ............................... 447
Specifications ......................... 444
Speedometer ...................... 84, 87
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 139
Heated steering wheel ......... 306
Meter control switches ..... 91, 99
Stop light Replacing light bulbs ............ 388
Storage features ..................... 310
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 441
Suggestion function......... 97, 104
Sun visors ............................... 324
Sunshade Roof...................................... 146
Switches Automatic High Beam system........................................... 195 Brake Hold switch .................189
Cruise control switch ............246
Display change button ......85, 89
Door lock switches ............... 118
Driving mode select switch ...283
Dynamic radar cruise control
switch .................................238
Emergency flashers switch...394
EV drive mode switch ...........179
Garage door opener switches ...........................................326
Heated steering wheel switch ...........................................306
Ignition switch .......................174
Instrument panel light control switches..........................86, 89
Light switches .......................192
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ...........................................226
Meter control switches......91, 99
Moon roof switches ..............146
Outside rear v iew mirror
switches..............................141
Paddle shift switches ............183
Parking brake switch ............186
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) switch .................................275
Power door lock switch......... 118
Power switch ........................174
Power window switches .......143
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...........................................298
Seat heater switches ............306
“SOS” button ..........................64
SYNC switch ........................298
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .........................238, 240
VSC OFF switch ...................285
Window lock switch ..............145
Windshield wiper and washer switch .................................198