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4-1. Before driving 
Driving the vehicle .............220 
Cargo and luggage ............231 
Trailer towing  
(2WD models)..................233 
Trailer towing  
(AWD models) .................243 
4-2. Driving procedures 
Power (ignition) switch .......244 
EV drive mode ...................250 
Hybrid transmission ...........253 
Turn signal lever ................259 
Parking brake.....................260 
4-3. Operating the lights  
and wipers 
Headlight switch.................261 
AHB (Automatic High  
Beam) ..............................266 
Fog light switch ..................270 
Windshield wipers and  
washer .............................271 
Rear window wiper and  
washer .............................275 
4-4. Refueling 
Opening the fuel tank  
cap ...................................277 
4-5. Using the driving  
support systems 
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 282 
PCS (Pre-Collision  
System) ........................... 296 
LTA  
(Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 307 
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 323 
Dynamic radar cruise  
control with full-speed 
range ............................... 329 
Cruise control .................... 346 
Driving mode select  
switch .............................. 351 
Speed limiter ..................... 353 
BSM  
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 356
• The Blind Spot Monitor  
function ......................... 372 
• The Rear Crossing 
Traffic Alert function ...... 375 
Toyota parking  
assist-sensor ................... 381 
Parking Support Brake  
function ........................... 394 
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent  
Parking Assist 
System) ........................... 405 
GPF (Gasoline Particulate  
Filter) system .................. 440 
Driving assist systems....... 441 
4-6. Driving tips 
Hybrid vehicle driving  
tips .................................. 449 
Winter driving tips.............. 452
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17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 127
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 127
Energy monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 130
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 589
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 452
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 259
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 261
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 261
Front fog lights/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 270
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 271
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 275
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 271, 275
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 526
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 568
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 279
Hood lock release lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 511
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 203
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 458
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 458
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 463
Audio system
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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 127
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 127
Energy monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 130
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 589
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 452
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 260
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 259
Headlight switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 261
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 261
Front fog lights/rear fog light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 270
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 271
Rear window wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 275
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 271, 275
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 526
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 568
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 279
Hood lock release lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 511
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 203
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 458
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 458
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 463
Audio system
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s 
systems.
Warning lights
Warning lightsPages
*1Brake system warning light (Red) P. 580
*1Brake system warning light (Yellow) P. 580
*1Charging system warning light P. 580
*1Low engine oil pressure warning light P. 581
*1Malfunction indicator lamp P. 581
*1SRS warning light P. 581
*1ABS warning light P. 581
*1Electric power steering system warning light  
(Red/yellow) P. 581
*1, 2PCS warning light (if equipped) P. 582
LTA indicator (Orange) (if equipped) P. 582
*1Slip indicator light P. 582
*1High coolant temperature warning light P. 583
*1, 3PKSB OFF indicator (if equipped) P. 583
Open door warning light P. 583 

1122. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Low fuel level warning light P. 583
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder lightP. 584
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light P. 584
*1Master warning light P. 584
*1Tire pressure warning light (if equipped) P. 584
Indicators
Warning lightsPages
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 259
Tail light indicator P. 261
Parking brake indicator P. 260
Headlight high beam indicator P. 262 

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Instrument cluster
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Insert displays of the driving support systems
Insert displays are linked with the operation of the following sys-
tems and used to show some of the information shown on the multi-
information display on the head-up display.
*: If equipped
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Master warning light insert display
When the master warning light
(P. 584) is illuminated or
flashing, an insert display is
shown on the head-up display
to inform the driver.
When the master warning light is
illuminated or flashing, check the
message displayed on the multi-
information display and perform
the corresponding troubleshoot-
ing procedure. (P.  5 8 9 )
Right-hand drive vehicles: 
The master warning light display appears under the vehicle speed dis-
play.
Insert display
SystemDisplayed information
PCS (Pre-Collision System)* 
(P. 296)Pre-collision warning
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)* (P. 307)
Lane departure alert function
display
Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing
Vehicle sway warning function
display
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range
* (P. 329)Approach warning display
RSA (Road Sign Assist)* (P. 323)Road signs, supplemental mark,
etc.
Parking Support Brake function* 
(P. 394)Operation display 
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PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 220
Cargo and luggage ............ 231
Trailer towing 
(2WD models).................. 233
Trailer towing 
(AWD models) ................. 243
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 244
EV drive mode ................... 250
Hybrid transmission ........... 253
Turn signal lever ................ 259
Parking brake .................... 260
4-3. Operating the lights 
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 261
AHB (Automatic High 
Beam) .............................. 266
Fog light switch .................. 270
Windshield wipers and 
washer ............................. 271
Rear window wiper and 
washer ............................. 275
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank 
cap ................................... 2774-5. Using the driving 
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 282
PCS (Pre-Collision 
System) ........................... 296
LTA 
(Lane Tracing Assist)....... 307
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 323
Dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed 
range ............................... 329
Cruise control..................... 346
Driving mode select 
switch............................... 351
Speed limiter ...................... 353
BSM 
(Blind Spot Monitor) ......... 356
• The Blind Spot Monitor 
function .......................... 372
• The Rear Crossing 
Traffic Alert function ...... 375
Toyota parking 
assist-sensor ................... 381
Parking Support Brake 
function ............................ 394
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent 
Parking Assist 
System) ........................... 405
GPF (Gasoline Particulate 
Filter) system ................... 440
Driving assist systems ....... 441
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving 
tips ................................... 449
Winter driving tips .............. 452 

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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ When starting the vehicle 
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” 
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. 
■ When driving the vehicle 
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- 
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.  
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake 
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- 
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. 
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera- 
tor pedals properly. 
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- 
ing in an accident. 
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is 
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even 
though the vehicle is equipped with the vehicle proximity notification sys- 
tem, drive with care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the
vehicle if the surrounding area is noisy. 
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials 
such as leaves, paper or rags.  
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. 
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid 
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more 
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as 
soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it
becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way:  P. 569