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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
*: If equipped
■If “Exhaust Filter Full See Owner’s  
Manual” is shown on the multi- information display
●The message may be displayed while high load driving with particulate mat-ter accumulating.
●Hybrid system output (engine speed) is restricted when a certain amount of  
particulate matter accumulates, how- ever, it is possible to drive the vehicle unless the malfunction indicator lamp  
comes on.
●Particulate matter can accumulate 
more quickly if the vehicle is fre- quently driven short trips or at low speeds, or if the hybrid system is reg- 
ularly started in an extremely cold  environment. Excessive accumula-tion of particulate matter can be pre- 
vented by periodically driving long  distances continuously with intermit-tent releasing of the accelerator pedal,  
such as when driving on highways  and freeways.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on or “Hybrid System Mal- 
function Output Power Reduced  Visit Your Dealer” is shown on the multi-information display 
The amount of accumulated particulate  matter has exceeded a certain level. Have the vehicle inspected by any 
WARNING
■The system may not operate on the following surfaces, which  
may lead to an accident causing  death or serious injury
●Slippery surfaces such as wet or  
muddy roads
●Icy surface
●Unpaved roads
GPF (Gasoline Particu- 
late Filter) system*
The GPF system collects par- 
ticulate matter  in the exhaust  
gas by using an exhaust gas  
filter. 
The system will operate to  
regenerate the filter automati- 
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Typ e A
Typ e  B 
“Traction Control Turned OFF”
■Turning off both TRC and VSC sys- tems 
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off,  
press and hold   for more than 3 sec- 
onds while the vehicle is stopped. 
The VSC OFF indicator light will come  
on and the “Traction Control Turned 
OFF” will be shown on the multi-infor- 
mation display.*
Press   again to turn the system  
back on.
*: On vehicles with PCS (Pre-Collision  
System), PCS will also be disabled 
(only Pre-Collision warning is avail-
able). The PCS warning light will 
come on and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.242)
■When the message is displayed on  
the multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled  
even if   has not been pressed 
TRC is temporary deactivated. If the  information continues to show, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  repairer.
■Operating conditions of hill-start assist control 
When the following conditions are met,  the hill-start assist control will operate:
●The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off for-ward/backward on an upward incline).
●The vehicle is stopped
●The accelerator pedal is not depressed
●The parking brake is not engaged
●Power switch is turned to ON
■Automatic system cancelation of  
hill-start assist control 
The hill-start assist control will turn off in  any of the following situations:
●The shift lever is shifted to P or N.
●The accelerator pedal is depressed
●The parking brake is engaged
●2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released
●Power switch is turned to OFF
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRC  
and hill-start assist control sys- tems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly, when  
the hybrid system is started or just  after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a mal- 
function has occurred in any of these  systems.
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vehicle is in motion. 
However, the system does not operate  when components are damaged.
■Secondary Collision Brake auto-matic cancelation 
The system is automatically canceled in  any of the following situations.
●The vehicle speed drops approxi- 
mately 0 km/h (0 mph)
●A certain amount of time elapses 
during operation
●The accelerator pedal is depressed a 
large amount
■If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information displa y  
(AWD models)
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Over- 
heated Switching to 2WD 
Mode”
AWD system is overheating. 
 Perform the following actions. 
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the message disap-
pears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place with the hybrid sys-
tem operating. 
Once the display message on the multi-information dis- 
play turns off, there is no problem continuing to drive. 
If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle  
checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Over-
heated 2WD Mode 
Engaged”
The vehicle switched from four-wheel drive (AWD) to 
front wheel drive due to overheating. 
 Perform the following actions. 
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the message disap-
pears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place with the hybrid sys-
tem operating. 
Once the display message on the multi-information dis- 
play turns off, the AWD system returns to normal. 
If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle  
checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
“AWD System Malfunction 
2WD Mode Engaged Visit 
Your Dealer”
A malfunction occurred in the AWD system. 
 Have your vehicle checked by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or 
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5-1.Using the  a ir c onditioning sys te m and  de fog ger
Vehicles with the DUAL mode
Vehicles without the DUAL mode 
Driver side temperature control dial 
Passenger side temperature control dial
“DUAL” switch 
“A/C” switch 
Outside air mode switch
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automat i- 
cally adjusted according to the set temperature setting. 
The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles. 
The button positions and shapes w ill differ for right-hand drive  
vehicles. 
Also, the display and button  positions will differ depending on the  
type of the system.
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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Switching between outside air  
and recirculated air modes 
 To change to recirculated air  
mode, press the recirculated air  
mode switch.
The indicator illuminates on the recircu- 
lated air mode switch.
 To change to outside air mode,  
press the outside air mode  
switch.
The indicator illuminates on the outside  
air mode switch.
■Set cooling and dehumidifica- 
tion function 
Press the “A/C” switch.
When the function is on, the indicator  
illuminates on the “A/C” switch.
■Defogging the windshield 
Defoggers are used to defog the  
windshield and front side windows. 
Press the windshield defogger  
switch.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode  
switch to outside air mode if the recircu-
lated air mode is used. (It may switch 
automatically.) 
To defog the windshield and the side  
windows quickly, turn the air flow and 
temperature up. 
To return to the previous mode, press  
the windshield defogger switch again 
when the windshield is defogged. 
When the windshield defogger switch is  
on, the indicator illuminates on the 
windshield defogger switch.
■Defogging the rear window  
and outside rear view mirrors 
Defoggers are used to defog the  
rear window, and to remove rain- 
drops, dew and frost from the out- 
side rear view mirrors. 
Press the rear window and outside  
rear view mirror defoggers switch.
The defoggers will automatically turn off  
after a while. 
When the rear window and outside rear  
view mirror defoggers switch is on, the 
indicator illuminates on the rear window 
and outside rear view mirror defoggers 
switch.
■Using the Climate Preference 
1 Press the automatic mode  
switch. 
2 Press the “FAST/ECO” switch. 
Each time the “FAST/ECO” switch  
is pressed, the fan speed setting  
mode toggles as follows. 
Normal   “ECO”  “FAST”  Nor- 
mal 
When “ECO” is displayed on the air  
conditioning screen, the air condi- 
tioning is controlled with low fuel  
consumption prioritized such as  
reducing fan speed, etc. 
When “FAST” is displayed on the  
screen, fan speed will be  
increased.
■Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when  
the humidity in the vehicle is high.  Turning “A/C” on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the  

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5-4. Other interior features
Interior features
1To set the visor in the forward  
position, flip it down. 
2 To set the visor in the side posi- 
tion, flip down, unhook, and  
swing it to the side. 
Slide the cover to open.
NOTICE
●When there is a foreign object  between the charging area and por- 
table device
●When a portable device becomes 
hot while charging
●When a portable device is placed 
on the wireless area with its  charging surface facing up
●When a portable device is not cen-tered on the charging area
●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas sta-tion, radio station, large display, air- 
port or other facility that generates  strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the portable device is in con-tact with, or is covered by any of the  
following metallic objects: 
• Cards to which aluminum foil is  
attached 
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi- 
num foil inside 
• Metallic wallets or bags 
•Coins
• Metal hand warmers 
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When wireless keys (that emit radio  waves) other than those of your  
vehicle are being used nearby. 
If in situations other than above the  
wireless charger does not operate 
properly or the operation indicator 
light is blinking, the wireless charger 
may be malfunctioning. Contact any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer.
■To prevent failure or damage to  data
●Do not bring magnetic cards, such  
as a credit card, or magnetic  recording media, close to the wire-less charger while charging. Other- 
wise, data may be erased due to  the influence of magnetism.Additionally, do not bring precision  
instruments such as wrist watches,  close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.
●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the  
cabin may become high when  parked in the sun, and cause dam-age to the device.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-charge 
Do not use the wireless charger for a  long period of time with the hybrid system stopped.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6-3.Do-it-y ours elf main ten ance
Do-it-yourself  ser vice  
precautions
If you perform maintenance by  
yourself, be sure to follow the  
correct procedure as given in  
these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt bat- 
tery condi-
tion 
( P.388)
•Warm water 
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench 
(for terminal clamp 
bolts)
Engine/powe
r control unit 
coolant level 
( P.385)
• “Toyota Super Long  
Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and 
non-borate coolant 
with long-life hybrid 
organic acid technol-
ogy.
“Toyota Super Long 
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized 
water.
• Funnel (used only for 
adding coolant)
Engine oil 
level 
( P.383)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor  
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for 
adding engine oil)
Fuses 
( P.413)
• Fuse with same  
amperage rating as 
original
Hybrid bat-
tery (traction 
battery) air 
intake vent 
( P.406)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc. 
• Flathead screwdriver
Light bulbs 
( P.417)
• Bulb with same num- 
ber and wattage rating 
as original
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator and 
condenser 
( P.387)
Tire inflation  
pressure 
( P.400)
• Tire pressure gauge 
• Compressed air 
source
Washer fluid 
( P.387)
• Water or washer fluid  
containing antifreeze 
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for 
adding water or 
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains  many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, become hot, or  
become electrically energized. To  avoid death or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” on the multi-information display and the  
“READY” indicator are both off.
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Maintenance and care
■Engine oil consumption 
A certain amount of engine oil will be  
consumed while driving. In the following  situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be  
refilled in between oil maintenance inter- vals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropri-ate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing  
(vehicles with towing packages), or  when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently  
through heavy traffic
■After changing the engine oil 
The engine oil maintenance data should  be reset. Perform the following proce- 
dures: 
1 Press   /   (7-inch display) or  
 /   (4.2-inch display) of the  
meter control switch to select  . 
2 Press   /   (7-inch display) or  
 /   (4.2-inch display) to select  
“Vehicle Settings” and then press  
and hold  . 
3 Press   /   to select “Oil Mainte- 
nance” and then press  . 
4 Press   /   to select “Yes” and  
then press  . 
A message will be displayed on the  multi-information display when the reset  
procedure has been completed.
■Engine coolant reservoir 
The coolant level is satisfactory if it  
is between the “F” and “L” lines on  
WARNING 
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains poten- 
tially harmful contaminants which  may cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so  
care should be taken to avoid pro- longed and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil from your  
skin, wash thoroughly with soap  and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not dispose of used oil and fil- 
ters in household trash, in sewers  or onto the ground.Call any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or  any reliable repairer, service station or auto parts store for information  
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within 
the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine dam- age 
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on  
the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine 
could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick 
every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is 
properly tightened.
Checking the coolant