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■If “Unavailable in current condi-
tion” is displayed
Move the vehicle to another location and use the system.
■If “Not enough space to exit” is dis-
played
The parallel parking departure function cannot be used due to a situation such
as the distance between your vehicle and vehicles parked in front of and behind your vehicle being short, the
existence of an object in the departure direction, etc.
Check the conditions of the area around
your vehicle and depart from the parking space manually.
■If “Cannot control speed” is dis-played
The system judged that it cannot adjust the speed of the vehicle when using the system in an area with a slope or step
and assistance was canceled.
Use the system in a level location.
■If “Obstacle detected” is displayed
The PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
( P.291) has operated, and assistance was canceled.
Check the condition of the surrounding
area. To resume assistance, select the “Start” button on the center display.
■If “No available parking space to register” is displayed
This message is displayed when is
selected at a parking space that cannot
be detected.
Operate the system at a parking space
where differences in the road surface can be recognized. ( P.316)
Each time the switch is pressed,
the system changes between
power mode, normal mode, and
ECO drive mode.
Typ e A
Typ e B
1 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic per-
formance. Suitable for normal driving.
2 Power mode
Controls the transmission and engine to
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving condi-
tion.
Selecting a drive mode
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Press the “DAC” switch while the
system is in operation.
The downhill assist control system indi-
cator will flash as the system gradually
ceases operation, and will turn off when
the system is fully off.
Press the “DAC” switch while the down-
hill assist control system indicator is
flashing to start the system again.
■Operating tips
The system will operate when the shift lever is in a position other than P.
■If the downhill assist control sys-tem indicator flashes
●In the following situations, the indica-tor flashes and the system will not
operate: • The shift lever is in P.• The accelerator or brake pedal is
depressed. • The vehicle speed exceeds approxi-mately 30 km/h (18 mph).
• The brake system overheats.
●In the following situation, the indicator flashes to alert the driver, but the sys-tem will operate:
• The shift lever is in N. • The “DAC” switch is turned off while the system is operating.
The system will gradually ceases opera- tion. The indicator will flash during oper-ation, and then go off when the system
is fully off.
■When the downhill assist control
system is operated continuously
This may cause the brake actuator to overheat. In this case, the downhill
assist control system will stop operating, a buzzer will sound and the downhill assist control system indicator will start
flashing, and “Traction Control Turned OFF” will be shown on the multi-infor-mation display. Refrain from using the
system until the downhill assist control system indicator stays on and “Traction Control Turned OFF” the message goes
off. (The vehicle can be driven normally during this time.)
■Sounds and vibrations caused by the downhill assist control system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the hybrid
system is started or just after the vehi- cle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in downhill assist control system.
●Either of the following conditions may occur when the downhill assist control system is operating. None of these
are indicators that a malfunction has occurred.• Vibrations may be felt through the
vehicle body and steering. • A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
■System malfunction
In the following cases, have your vehicle checked by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer.
●The downhill assist control system
indicator does not come on when the power switch is turned to ON.
●The downhill assist control system indicator does not come on when the “DAC” switch is pressed.
●The slip indicator light comes on.
Turning off the system
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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
4-6.Driving tips
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount
can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In
addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. ( P. 3 2 2 )
The Eco-friendly driving is possible
by keeping the indicate of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area.
( P.96, 102)
Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift
lever to P when parking. When
using the N, there is no positive
effect on fuel consumption. In the
N, the gasoline engine operates but
electricity cannot be generated.
Also, when using the air condition-
ing system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accelera-
tion and deceleration will make
more effective use of the electric
motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine
power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (traction
battery) power, resulting in poor
fuel consumption. Battery power
can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly
released.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy
can be regenerated when slowing
down.
Repeated acceleration and decel-
eration, as well as long waits at traf-
fic lights, will lead to bad fuel
economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as
much as possible. When driving in
Hybrid electric vehicle
driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the fol-
lowing points:
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indi-
cator
Shift lever operation
Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation
When braking
Delays
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a traffic jam, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoid-
ing overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consumption.
Control and maintain the vehicle at
a constant speed. Before stopping
at a toll booth or similar, allow
plenty of time to release the accel-
erator and gently apply the brakes.
A greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated when
slowing down.
Use the air conditioning only when
necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline con-
sumption.
In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to
reduce the burden on the air condi-
tioning system and reduce fuel con-
sumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle
are warm, it will consume fuel. Also,
fuel consumption can be improved
by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor
fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large
amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel econ-
omy. Use tires that are appropriate
for the season.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a
large roof rack will also cause poor
fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts up
and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is
unnecessary. Moreover, frequently
driving short distances will cause
the engine to repeatedly warm up,
which can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation pres-
sure
Luggage
Warming up before driving
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6
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 368
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 371
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 376
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 378
Hood ................................. 380
Positioning a floor jack...... 381
Engine compartment ........ 383
12-volt battery ................... 388
Tires .................................. 390
Tire inflation pressure ....... 400
Wheels.............................. 402
Air conditioning filter ......... 404
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter .................. 406
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery ............ 409
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 413
Light bulbs ........................ 417
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6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance and care
request that a record of maintenance
be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine misses (misfire), stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-ever, water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monox- ide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire
squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continu- ally higher than normal ( P.95, 100)
If you notice any of these clues, take
your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
Washer fluid tank (P.387)
Fuse boxes ( P.413)
Power control unit coolant reservoir ( P.385)
Engine oil filler cap ( P.384)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P.384)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 3 8 5 )
Radiator ( P.387)
Condenser ( P.387)
Electric cooling fan
■12-volt battery
P. 3 8 8
With the engine at operating tem-
Engine compartment
Components
Checking and adding the
engine oil
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perature and turned off, check the
oil level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the hybrid
system, wait more than 5 min-
utes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or engine.
6 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and pre-
paring the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Engine oil selection
P.486
Oil quantity (Low Full)
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of the
same type as that already in the
engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, checking
the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by turning
it clockwise.