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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
( P.183)
■Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. How-
ever, never downshift suddenly while descending steep or long downhill grades.
■Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal
depressed often or for long periods of time. Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
■To avoid accident or injury
●Vehicles with a compact spare tire:
Do not tow a trailer when the com- pact spare tire is installed on your vehicle.
●Vehicles with the emergency tire puncture repair kit: Do not tow a
trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair kit.
●Vehicles with a Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range:
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control when you are towing.
NOTICE
■Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical sys-tem and cause a malfunction.

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Driving
4-2.Driving pro cedu res
1Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set. ( P.200)
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Check that the shift lever is set
in P.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4 Turn the power switch to START
to start the hybrid system.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
5 Check that the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
“READY” indicator is off.
■If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P.84) Contact any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is
until the “READY” indicator is steady on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is extremely cold (below approxi- mately -30°C [-22°F]) under the influence of the outside temperature, it
may not be possible to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to start the hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery increases due to the outside tempera-ture increase, etc.
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a
hybrid electric vehicle
 P. 7 7
■When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the hybrid system, the power switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free it, turn the key while turning the
steering wheel slightly left and right.
■If the “READY” indicator does not
come on
In the event that the “READY” indicator does not come on even after performing
the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
■If the hybrid system is malfunction- ing
 P. 4 4 5
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart entr y & start sys-
tem)
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Driving
1Pull the parking brake switch to
check that the parking brake is
set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2 Check that the shift lever is in P.
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed
on the multi-information display. If it is
not displayed, the hybrid system cannot
be started.
4 Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch, one
short, firm press is enough. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, the
hybrid system will operate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from
any power switch mode.
5 Check that the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the “READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
In the following situations, the power
switch is illuminated.
●When the driver’s or passenger’s door
is opened.
●When the power switch is in ACC or
ON.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to off.
Also, in the following situation, the power switch flashes.
●When depressing the brake pedal while carrying the electronic key.
■If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 8 4 )
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●If a message related to start-up is shown on the multi-information dis-
play, read the message and follow the instructions.
■When the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving conditions
●When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READY” indicator may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entr y & start system)
Performing the following oper-
ations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person
starts the hybrid system or
changes power switch modes.
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Driving
1Stop the vehicle completely.
2 Set the parking brake (P.200),
and shift the shift lever to P.
Check the parking brake indicator is illuminated.
3 Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop, and the meter display will be extinguished.
4 Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown on
the multi-information display.
Modes can be changed by pressing
the power switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each
time the switch is pressed.)
WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while
sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving (vehicles with steering lock function)
If hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the doors until the vehicle
reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a malfunc-
tion with the power switch
If the power switch seems to be oper- ating somewhat differently than usual,
such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid system
WARNING
■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency
●If you want to stop the hybrid sys-tem in an emergency while driving the vehicle, press and hold the
power switch for more than 2 sec- onds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P.426)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emergency. Turning the hybrid sys-
tem off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steer-
ing 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.
●If the power switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warn-ing message will be shown on the
multi-information display and a buzzer sounds.
●To restart the hybrid system after performing an emergency shut-down, shift the shift lever to N and
then press the power switch.
Changing power switch
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“ACCESSORY”
“IGNITION ON”
1 OFF*
The emergency flashers can be used.
2ACC
Some electrical components such as
the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
3 ON
All electrical components can be used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on the
multi-information display.
*: If the shift lever is in a position other
than P when turning off the hybrid
system, the power switch will be
remained to ON, not to off.
■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than 20 minutes with the shift lever in P,
the power switch will automatically turn off. Also, if the remaining 12-volt battery is
low with the shift lever in P and the power switch in ACC or ON (hybrid sys-tem is not operating), a buzzer sounds
and a message is displayed in the multi-
information display. If left in this state, the power switch automatically turns to off.
However, this function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the power
switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time when the hybrid system is not oper-ating.
If the hybrid system is stopped with
the shift lever in a position other
than P, the power switch will not be
turned off. Perform the following
procedure to turn the switch off:
1 Check that the parking brake is
set.
2 Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display and press the power
switch shortly and firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” on the multi-
information display is off.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis- charge
●Do not leave the power switch in
ACC or ON for long periods of time without the hybrid system on.
●If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-infor-mation display, the power switch is
not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the power switch off.
When stopping the hybrid
system with the shift lever in
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While the power switch is in ON,
depress the brake pedal and while
pressing the button move the shift
lever.
: While the power switch is in
ON and the brake pedal
depressed*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release but-
ton on the shift knob.
: Shift the shift lever while push-
ing the shift release button on the
shift knob.
: Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P
and D, make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted
from P, the brake pedal must be
depressed before the shift release
button is pushed. If the shift release
button is pushed first, the shift lock
will not be released.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to pre- vent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting. The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is in ON and
the brake pedal is being depressed.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is
being depressed. If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sud- denly. Sudden changes in engine braking
may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) will not be charged even when the engine is run-ning. Therefore, if the vehicle is left
with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, and
this may result in the vehicle not being able to start.
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shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Turn the power switch off.
3 Depress the brake pedal.
4 Ply the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.To prevent damaging the cover,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw- driver with a tape.
5 Press and hold the shift lock override button and then push the button on the shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the both buttons are pressed.
■About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will
apply engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high
speeds, compared to ordinary gaso- line-fueled vehicles, the engine brak-ing deceleration is felt less than that of
other vehicles.
●The vehicle can be accelerated even
when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D posi- tion.
 P. 3 2 2
WARNING
■To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is
pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
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1Right turn
2 Lane change to the right (move
the lever partway and release it)
The right hand signals will flash 3 times.
3 Lane change to the left (move
the lever partway and release it)
The left hand signals will flash 3 times.
4 Left turn
■Turn signals can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■If the indicator flashes faster than
usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
■Using the manual mode
The parking brake can be set and
released manually.
1 Pull the switch to set the parking
brake
The parking brake indicator and parking
brake light will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake switch if
an emergency occurs and it is neces-
sary to operate the parking brake while
driving.
2 Push the switch to release the
Tur n signal lever
Operating instructions
Parking brake
The parking brake can be set
or released automatically or
manually.
In automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released
automatically. Also, even in
automatic mode, the parking
brake can be set or released
manually.
Operating instructions