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Combination meter ............194
Warning lights and
indicators .........................204
Main display .......................212
Multi-information display ....220
Head-up display .................254
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........261
4-1. Key information
Keys ...................................268
4-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors..........................273
Back door...........................278
Smart entry & start
system .............................283
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .........................290
Rear seats .........................292
Head restraints ..................294
4-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................297
Inside rear view mirror .......299
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................301
4-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................303
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 308
Cargo and luggage............ 320
Trailer towing..................... 322
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ...... 323
Hybrid transmission........... 329
Turn signal lever................ 335
Parking brake .................... 336
5-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 337
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) ........................... 341
Fog light switch ................. 347
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 348
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 351
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4Operation of each
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5-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense .........355
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) ...........................368
LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) ..............................379
RSA (Road Sign Assist).....395
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range ...............................401
Driving mode select
switch...............................418
Speed limiter ......................420
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) .........423
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ..........................439
• The Rear Crossing
Traffic Alert function.......443
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ...................450
Parking Support Brake
function ............................462
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist
System) ...........................473
GPF (Gasoline Particulate
Filter) system ...................508
Driving assist systems .......509
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ..............5166-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 522
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................ 535
Seat heaters ...................... 539
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 541
• Front interior light .......... 542
• Front personal lights ..... 542
• Rear interior light .......... 543
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 544
• Glove box ...................... 545
• Console box .................. 545
• Cup holders .................. 546
• Bottle holders/
door pockets ................. 547
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 548
• Seat back pockets ........ 549
Luggage compartment
features ........................... 550
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 555
• Sun visors ..................... 555
• Vanity mirrors ................ 555
• Power outlets ................ 556
• Wireless charger ........... 557
• Armrest ......................... 563
• Coat hooks .................... 563
• Assist grips ................... 564
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17Pictorial index
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 667
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 598
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 648
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
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23Pictorial index
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 220
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 667
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 335
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 337
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 348
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 598
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 648
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
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■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” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction.
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) 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), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem 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 driving 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
depressed 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 vents. (P. 99)
■Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
●In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■When “Proximity Notification System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is
displayed on the multi-information display
The vehicle proximity notification system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do
not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic el ectrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of
electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 652)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

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Before charging, always check the following items.
●The parking brake is applied. (P. 336)
●The headlights are switched off or set to AUTO, and lights such as
the emergency flashers and interior lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The power switch is off. (P. 323)
Before charging, make sure that each part of the charging cable is in
good condition. (P. 126)
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is attached to the
vehicle, even if the power switch is operated.
●If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be possi-
ble.
●When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position can-
not be changed from P to another position.
■During charging
The followings occur, however, it does not indicate a malfunction.
●The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle.
●During charging, the sound of the fan may be heard from the onboard trac-
tion battery charger cooling air intake vents. (P. 154)
●During and after charging, the rear seat and its surrounding area in which
the onboard traction battery charger is installed may get warm.
Confirm the following before charging
Inspecting the charging cable

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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. 662
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder lightP. 662
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light P. 662
*1Master warning light P. 662
*1Tire pressure warning light P. 663
Indicators
Warning lightsPages
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 335
Tail light indicator P. 337
Parking brake indicator P. 336
Headlight high beam indicator P. 337