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motor) drives the vehicle. At slow  
speeds or when traveling down a  
gentle slope, the engine is stopped*  
and the electric motor (traction  
motor) is used. 
When the shift lever is in N, the  
hybrid battery (traction battery) is  
not being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction bat- 
tery) requires charging or the engine 
is warming up, etc., the gasoline 
engine will not automatically stop. 
( P. 7 6 )
■During normal driving 
The gasoline engine is predomi- 
nantly used. The electric motor  
(traction motor) charges the hybrid  
battery (traction battery) as neces- 
sary.
■When accelerating sharply 
When the accelerator pedal is  
depressed heavily, the power of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery) is  
added to that of the gasoline engine  
via the electric motor (traction  
motor).
■When braking (regenerative  
braking) 
The wheels operate the electric  
motor (traction motor) as a power  
generator, and the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) is charged.
■Regenerative braking
●In the following situations, kinetic  
energy is converted to electric energy  and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the  
recharging of the hybrid battery (trac- 
tion battery). • The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or  
B. • The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or B.
●Vehicles with GPF system: While the GPF system ( P.327) is operating to  
regenerate the exhaust gas filter, the  hybrid battery (traction battery) may not be recharged.
■EV indicator 
The EV indicator comes on when the  vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction motor) or the gasoline  
engine is stopped.
■Conditions in which the gasoline 
engine may not stop 
The gasoline engine starts and stops  automatically. However, it may not stop  
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery)  charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the heater is switched on 
Depending on the circumstances, the  
gasoline engine may also not stop auto- matically in other situations.
■Charging the hybrid battery (trac-tion battery) 
As the gasoline engine charges the  hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-tery does not need to be charged from  
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slowly discharge. For this reason, be  
sure to drive the vehicle at least once  every few months for at least 30 minutes or 16 km (10 miles). If the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) becomes fully dis- charged and you are unable to start the hybrid system, contact any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery 
 P. 4 7 4
■After the 12-volt battery has dis- 
charged or when the terminal has  been removed and installed during exchange, etc. 
The gasoline engine may not stop even  if the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid battery (traction battery). If this  
continues for a few days, contact any  authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a  hybrid electric vehicle 
There may be no engine sound or vibra- 
tion even though the vehicle is able to  move with the “READY” indicator is illu-minated. For safety, apply the parking  
brake and make sure to shift the shift  lever to P when parked. 
The following sounds or vibrations may  
occur when the hybrid system is operat- ing and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the rear seats 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), under the rear seats, when the hybrid  
system is started or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may 
be heard when the back door is open.
●Sounds may be heard from the trans-
mission 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 regener-
ative braking when the brake pedal is  depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gaso-line engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of  
the lower part of the rear left seat.
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and  disposal 
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do not  
dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization 
Some functions can be customized.  ( P.494)
When the gasoline engine is off  
while driving, a sound is produced  
to warn pedestrians, people riding  
bicycles or other people and vehi- 
cles in the surrounding area that  
the vehicle is approaching. The  
pitch of the sound adjusts accord- 
ing to vehicle speed. When vehicle  
speed is approximately 25 km/h (16  
mph) or more, the warning system  
turns off.
■Acoustic vehicle alerting system 
In the following cases, the acoustic vehi- cle alerting system sound may be diffi-cult for pedestrians, people riding  
bicycles or other people and vehicles in 
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vates, your vehicle will not restart.  
To restart the hybrid system, con- 
tact any authorized Toyota retailer  
or Toyota authorized repairer, or  
any reliable repairer. 
A message is automatically dis- 
played when a malfunction occurs  
in the hybrid system or an improper  
operation is attempted. 
If a warning message is shown on  
the multi-information display, read  
the message and follow the instruc- 
tions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warn- ing message is displayed, or the 12-volt battery is disconnected 
The hybrid system may not start. In this  case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not come on,  
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or  Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-able repairer.
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1-5. Theft deterrent system
1-5.Theft de terre nt sys te m
Vehicles without a smart entry &  
start system 
The indicator light flashes after the  
key has been removed from the  
power switch to indicate that the  
system is operating. 
The indicator light stops flashing  
after the registered key has been  
inserted into the power switch to  
indicate that the system has been  
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart entry &  
start system 
The indicator light flashes after the  
power switch has been turned off to  
indicate that the system is operat- 
ing. 
The indicator light stops flashing  
after the power switch has been  
turned to ACC or ON to indicate  
that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free  type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the sys- 
tem to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in con-
tact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or 
touching a key to the security system  (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■Certifications for the immobilizer  
system 
 P. 5 2 7
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built- 
in transponder chips that pre- 
vent the hybrid system from  
starting if a key has not been  
previously registered in the  
vehicle’s on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the  
vehicle when you leave the  
vehicle. 
This system is designed to  
help prevent vehicle theft but  
does not guarantee absolute  
security against all vehicle  
thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates  
correctly 
Do not modify or remove the system.  If modified or removed, the proper  
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*: If equipped
■Items to check before locking  
the vehicle 
To prevent unexpected triggering of  
the alarm and vehicle theft, make  
sure of the following: 
 Nobody is in the vehicle. 
 The windows are closed before  
the alarm is set. 
 No valuables or other personal  
items are left in the vehicle.
■Setting 
Close the door and hood, and lock  
all the doors using the entry func- 
tion (if equipped) or wireless  
remote control. The system will set  
automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from being  
on to flashing when the system is set.
■Canceling or stopping 
Do one of the following to deacti- 
vate or stop the alarms: 
 Unlock the doors using the entry  
function (if equipped) or wireless  
remote control. 
 Starting the hybrid system. (The  
alarm will be deactivated or  
stopped after a few seconds.)
■Setting the alarm 
The alarm can be set if all the doors are  closed even with the hood open.
■System maintenance 
The vehicle has a maintenance-free  type alarm system.
■Triggering of the alarm 
The alarm may be triggered in the fol- 
lowing situations:  (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the key or the mechanical key.
Alarm*
The alarm uses light and  
sound to give an alert when an  
intrusion is detected.  
The alarm is triggered in the  
following situations when the  
alarm is set:
 A locked door is unlocked or  
opened in any way other than  
using the entry function (if  
equipped) or wireless remote  
control. (The doors will lock  
again automatically.)
 The hood is opened.
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Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicle status informa- 
tion and indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster 
Warning lights and indicators 
......................................... 90 
Gauges and meters (4.2-inch  
display) ............................. 95 
Gauges and meters (7-inch  
display) ........................... 100 
Multi-information display (4.2- 
inch display).................... 106 
Multi-information display (7- 
inch display).................... 112 
Head-up display................ 119 
Energy monitor/consumption  
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2-1.In strument clu ste r
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all warning  
lights and indicators illuminated.
Vehicles with 4.2-inch display
Vehicles with 7-inch display (when analog speedometer is displa yed)
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, center  
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the st atus of  
the vehicle’s various systems.
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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
Vehicles with 7-inch display (when digital speedometer is displayed) 
Warning lights inform the driver of  
malfunctions in the indicated vehi- 
cle’s systems. 
Warning lights
(Red)
Brake system warning light*1  
( P.435)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light*1  
( P.435) 
High coolant temperature  
warning light*2 ( P.435) 
Hybrid system overheat  
warning light*2 ( P.436) 
Charging system warning  
light*2 ( P.436) 
Low engine oil pressure  
warning light*2 ( P.436) 
Malfunction indicator lamp*1,  
3 ( P.436) 
SRS warning light*1  
( P.437) 
ABS warning light*1  
( P.437)
Inappropriate pedal opera- 
tion warning light*2 ( P. 4 3 7 )
(Red)
Electric power steering sys- 
tem warning light*1, 3  
( P.438)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering sys- 
tem warning light*1, 3  
( P.438) 
Low fuel level warning light  
( P.438) 
Driver’s and front passen- 
ger’s seat belt reminder light 
( P.438) 
Rear passengers’ seat  
belt reminder lights*2  
( P.438) 
Tire pressure warning light*1,  
3 ( P.439)
(Orange)
LTA  i n d i c a t o r*2 (if equipped)  
( P.439)
(Flashes)
Toyota parking assist-sensor  
OFF indicator*1, 3 (if  
equipped) ( P.440)