1654-1. Before driving
4
Driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted
to R
*.
When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
*.
When the system op erates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and
follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
When the TRAC is turned off
( P.267), sudden start restraint
control also does not operate. If
your vehicle have trouble escaping
from the mud or fr esh snow due to
sudden start restraint control opera-
tion, deactivate TRAC ( P.267) so
that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.NOTICE
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road an d the vehicle
becomes flooded or stuck in mud
or sand, be sure to have your Toy-
ota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transmission,
etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints , bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])
470Alphabetical Index
How to start the hybrid system................................... 170, 172
Identification number ............ 421
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 363
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................... 170, 172
Overheating.......................... 414
Power switch ................ 170, 172
Tachometer ............................ 96
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 423
Checking .............................. 320
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 273
Engine coolant temperature gauge................................. 96, 99
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 422
Checking .............................. 318
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 273
Warning light ........................ 373
Engine switch (power switch) ....................................... 170, 172If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 363
Enhanced VSC ........................ 266
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ............................................... 266Warning light ........................ 375
EV drive mode ........................ 178
EV Driving Ratio ............. 106, 112
EV indicator .............................. 78
EV Ratio .......................... 106, 112
Event data recorder (EDR)......... 8F
Flat tire Tire pressure w arning system
...........................................328
Vehicles with a spare tire......398
Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair ki t...............387
Floor mats .................................24
Fluid Brake ....................................425
Hybrid transmission ..............424
Washer .................................324
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ....................41
Front seats Adjustment ...........................141
Cleaning ...............................305
Correct driving posture ...........25
Head restraints .....................144
Seat heaters ....... ..................284
Front side marker lights Light switch...........................189
Wattage ................................428
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............357
Turn signal lever ...................182
Fuel Capacity ...............................421
Fuel gauge .......................96, 99
Information ......... ..................429
Refueling ..............................196
Type......................................421
Warning light.........................375
Fuel consumption Average fuel economy .. 104, 110
Current fuel consumption ...104, 11 0
Fuel economy ................. 104, 110
Fuel filler door Refueling ..............................196
Fuel gauge...........................96, 99
