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1-1. For safe use
For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions 
Observe the following precautions  
regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts  
properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat  
belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with 
considerable force, and can cause  death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the air- 
bag. 
Since the risk zone for the driver’s air- 
bag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of 
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10 
in.) from your driver airbag provides 
you with a clear margin of safety. This 
distance is measured from the center 
of the steering wheel to your breast-
bone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10 
in.) away now, you can change your 
driving position in several ways: 
• Move your seat to the rear as far as  you can while still reaching the ped-als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat.Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250  
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the  driver seat all the way forward, sim-ply by reclining the back of the seat  
somewhat. If reclining the back of  your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,  
non-slippery cushion, or raise the  seat if your vehicle has that feature. 
• If your steering wheel is adjustable,  tilt it downward. This points the air-bag toward your chest instead of  
your head and neck. 
The seat should be adjusted as rec- 
ommended above, while still main- taining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the  
instrument panel controls.
●The SRS front passenger airbag 
also deploys with considerable  force, and can cause death or seri-ous injury especially if the front pas- 
senger is very close to the airbag.  The front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible  
with the seatback adjusted, so the  front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying air- 
bag. An infant or child who is too  small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child  
restraint system. Toyota strongly  recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats  
of the vehicle and properly  restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the  
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2-1. Instrument cluster
meter control switches on the steer- 
ing wheel and select  , and then  
press   /   (4.2-inch display) or 
 /   (7-inch display) to select  
the energy monitor display.
7-inch/8-inch display multimedia  
system 
1 Press the “MENU” button. 
2 Select “Info” on the “Menu”  
screen. 
3 Select “ECO” on the “Informa- 
tion” screen.*
*: Models with navigation function only 
If a screen other than “Energy monitor”  
is displayed, select “Energy”.
9-inch display multimedia system 
1 Press the “HOME” button. 
2 Select “Vehicle” on the “Home”  
screen.
If a screen other than “Energy monitor”  
is displayed, select “Energy flow”.
■Reading the display 
The arrows will appear in accor- 
dance with the energy flow. When  
there is no energy flow, arrows will  
not be displayed.
The color of the arrows will change as  
follows 
Green: When the hybrid battery (trac- 
tion battery) is regenerated or charged. 
Yellow: When the hybrid battery (trac- 
tion battery) is in use. 
Red: When the gasoline engine is in  
use.
Multi-information display (4.2- 
inch display)
The image shows all the arrows as an  
example. The actual display will vary 
depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine 
Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
Front tire 
Rear tire*
*: For FF vehicles, the arrows to   are  
not displayed.
Multi-information display (7-inch  
display)
The image shows all the arrows as an  
example. The actual display will vary 
depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine 
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4-1. Before driving
When the following unusual opera- 
tion is performed with the accelera- 
tor pedal depressed, the engine 
WARNING
■If the vehicle becomes stuck  (AWD models) 
Do not spin the wheels excessively  when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,  
etc. This may damage the driveline  components or propel the vehicle for-ward or backward, causing an acci- 
dent.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and 
brake pedals at the same time  during driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake  
pedals at the same time to hold the  vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle 
Always set the parking brake and shift  
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so  may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if  
the accelerator pedal is accidentally  depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there  
for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to  
avoid damaging the wheels, under- side of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the  following situations. Hold the steering  
wheel firmly and gradually depress  the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally. 
Information on what to do in case of a  
flat tire ( P.448, 459)
■When encountering flooded  
roads 
Do not drive on a road that has  flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so  
may cause the following serious dam- age to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion 
In the event that you drive on a  flooded road and the vehicle  
becomes flooded or stuck in mud or  sand, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer check  the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of  
oil and fluid used for the engine,  hybrid transmission, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi- 
ble), and the function of all joints,  bearings, etc.
Sudden start restraint con- 
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4-1. Before driving
Driving
at a time to prevent steering  
error. Have someone guide you  
when reversing to lessen the risk  
of an accident.
■Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance 
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the  
distance to the vehicle running  
ahead of you should be equivalent  
to or greater than the combined  
length of your vehicle and trailer.  
Avoid sudden braking that may  
cause skidding. Otherwise, the  
vehicle may spin out of control. This  
is especially true when driving on  
wet or slippery road surfaces.
■Sudden acceleration/steering 
input/cornering 
Executing sharp turns when towing  
may result in the trailer colliding 
with your vehicle. Decelerate well in  
advance when approaching turns  
and take them slowly and carefully  
to avoid sudden braking.
■Important points regarding 
turning 
The wheels of the trailer will travel  
closer to the inside of the curve  
than the wheels of the vehicle. To  
make allowance for this, take the  
turns wider than you would nor- 
mally do.
■Important points regarding  
stability 
Vehicle movement resulting from  
uneven road surfaces and strong  
crosswinds will affect handling. The  
vehicle may also be rocked by  
passing buses or large trucks. Fre- 
quently check behind when moving  
alongside such vehicles. As soon  
as such vehicle movement occurs,  
immediately start to decelerate  
smoothly by slowly applying the  
brakes. Always steer the vehicle  
straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles 
Consider the total combined length  
of your vehicle and trailer and  
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle  
distance is sufficient before execut- 
ing lane changes.
■Transmission information 
To maintain engine braking effi- 
ciency and charging system perfor- 
mance when using engine braking,  
do not use the transmission in D. 
( P.197)
■If the engine overheats 
Towing a loaded trailer up a long,  
steep incline in temperatures  
exceeding 30°C (85°F) may result  
in the engine overheating. If the  
engine coolant temperature gauge  
indicates that the engine is over- 
heating, turn the air conditioning off  
immediately, leave the road and  
stop the vehicle in a safe place.  
( P.477)
■When parking the vehicle 
Always place wheel chocks under  
the wheels of both the vehicle and  
trailer. Firmly set the parking brake  
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4-2. Driving procedures 
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
■If the 12-volt battery is discharged 
The hybrid system cannot be started  using the smart entry & start system. Refer to P.472 to restart the hybrid sys- 
tem.
■Electronic key battery depletion 
 P. 1 3 1
■Conditions affecting operation 
 P. 1 5 4
■Notes for the entry function 
 P. 1 5 4
■Steering lock function (if equipped)
●After turning the power switch off and  
opening and closing the doors, the  steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating  
the power switch again automatically  cancels the steering lock.
●When the steering lock cannot be released, “Push POWER Switch while Turning the Steering Wheel in Either  
Direction” will be displayed on the  multi-information display. Press the power switch shortly and  
firmly while turning the steering wheel  left and right.
●To prevent the steering lock motor  
from overheating, the motor may be  suspended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short  
period of time. In this case, refrain  from operating the power switch. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock  
motor will resume functioning.
■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
■Electronic key battery 
 P. 4 0 9
■Operation of the power switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and  firmly, the power switch mode may not change or the hybrid system may not  
start.
●If attempting to restart the hybrid sys-
tem immediately after turning the  power switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. After  
turning the power switch off, please  wait a few seconds before restarting the hybrid system.
■Customization 
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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Driving
beams are projected will be adjusted  
automatically, depending on the loca- tion of vehicles ahead:• The vehicle speed is approximately 15  
km/h (10 mph) or more. • The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.• There are vehicles ahead with head- 
lights or tail lights turned on.
●If any of the following conditions are 
met, the high beams or shaded high  beams will be changed to the low beams automatically: 
• The vehicle speed is below approxi- mately 15 km/h (10 mph).• The area ahead of the vehicle is not  
dark. • There are many vehicles ahead.• Vehicles ahead are moving quickly  
and the high beams may blind the  drivers of the other vehicles.
■Front camera detection information
●The high beams may not be automati-cally changed to the shaded high beams in the following situations: 
• When vehicles ahead suddenly  appear from a curve• When the vehicle is cut in front of by  
another vehicle • When vehicles ahead are hidden from sight due to repeated curves, road  
dividers or roadside trees • When vehicles ahead appear from the faraway lane on wide road 
• When vehicles ahead have no lights
●The high beams may be changed to 
the shaded high beams if a vehicle  ahead that is using fog lights without its headlights turned on is detected.
●House lights, street lights, traffic sig-nals, and illuminated billboards or  
signs and other reflective objects may  cause the high beams to change to the shaded high beams, cause the  
high beams not to change to the  shaded high beams, or change the area that is not illuminated.
●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken to turn the high  
beam on or off, or the speed by which  the areas not illuminated change: 
• The brightness of headlights, fog  
lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead • The movement and direction of vehi-cles ahead 
• When a vehicle ahead only has oper- ational lights on one side• When a vehicle ahead is a two- 
wheeled vehicle • The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,  
etc.) • The number of passengers and amount of luggage
●The light distribution control of the headlights may change unexpectedly.
●Bicycles or similar objects may not be detected.
●In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the  
surrounding brightness level. This  may cause the low beams to remain on or the high beams to flash or daz- 
zle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In  such a case, it is necessary to manu-ally switch between the high and low  
beams. • When driving in inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms,  
etc.) • When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc. 
• When the windshield is cracked or  damaged• When the front camera is deformed or  
dirty • When the temperature of the front camera is extremely high 
• When the surrounding brightness  level is equal to that of headlights, tail lights or fog lights 
• When headlights or tail lights of vehi- cles ahead are turned off, dirty, chang-ing color, or not aimed properly 
• When the vehicle is hit by water,  snow, dust, etc., from a preceding vehicle 
• When driving through an area of inter- mittently changing brightness and darkness 
• When frequently and repeatedly driv- ing ascending/descending roads, or  

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2Turn the headlight switch to the  
 or   position.
The Automatic High Beam indicator will  come on when the system is operating.
■Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically
●When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned  
on automatically (after approximately  1 second):• The vehicle speed is approximately 30  
km/h (19 mph) or more. • The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.• There are no vehicles ahead with  
headlights or tail lights turned on. • There are few streetlights on the road ahead.
●If any of the following conditions are met, the high beams will turn off auto- 
matically: • The vehicle speed is below approxi-mately 25 km/h (16 mph). 
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not  dark.• Vehicles ahead have their headlights  
or tail lights turned on. • There are many streetlights on the road ahead.
■Front camera detection information
●The high beams may not be automati-cally turned off in the following situa- 
tions: • When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve 
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by  another vehicle 
• When vehicles ahead cannot be  
detected due to repeated curves, road  dividers or roadside trees• When vehicles ahead appear in a far- 
away lane on a wide road • When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on
●The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights  
without its headlights turned on is  detected.
●House lights, streetlights, traffic sig-nals, and illuminated billboards or signs and other reflective objects may  
cause the high beams to change to  the low beams, or the low beams to remain on.
●The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high  
beams to turn on or off: • The brightness of the headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles ahead 
• The movement and direction of vehi- cles ahead• When a vehicle ahead only has oper- 
ational lights on one side • When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle 
• The condition of the road (gradient,  curve, condition of the road surface, etc.) 
• The number of passengers and  amount of luggage in the vehicle
●The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly.
●Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.
●In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the surrounding brightness level. This  
may cause the low beams to remain  on or the high beams to flash or daz-zle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In  
such a case, it is necessary to manu- ally switch between the high and low beams. 
• When driving in inclement weather  (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms, etc.) 
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
When you turn right/left, pedes- 
trian is detected in the forward  
direction and estimated to enter  
your vehicle’s path (bicyclists are  
not detected.)
WARNING
■Limitations of the pre-collision  system
●The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking care to observe your sur- 
roundings. Do not use the pre-collision system instead of normal braking opera- 
tions under any circumstances.  This system will not prevent colli-sions or lessen collision damage or  
injury in every situation. Do not  overly rely on this system. Failure to do so may lead to an accident,  
resulting in death or serious injury. 
●Although this system is designed to  help avoid a collision or help reduce the impact of the collision, its effec- 
tiveness may change according to  various conditions, therefore the system may not always be able to  
achieve the same level of perfor- mance.Read the following conditions care- 
fully. Do not overly rely on this sys- tem and always drive carefully. 
• Conditions under which the system  may operate even if there is no pos-sibility of a collision:  P. 2 3 8 
• Conditions under which the system  may not operate properly:  P. 2 3 9
●Do not attempt to test the operation  of the pre-collision system yourself. 
Depending on the objects used for  testing (dummies, cardboard objects imitating detectable objects,  
etc.), the system may not operate  properly, possibly leading to an accident.
■Pre-collision braking
●When the pre-collision braking  
function is operating, a large  amount of braking force will be applied.
●If the vehicle is stopped by the operation of the pre-collision brak- 
ing function, the pre-collision brak- ing function operation will be canceled after approximately 2 sec- 
onds. Depress the brake pedal as  necessary.
●The pre-collision braking function may not operate if certain opera-tions are performed by the driver. If  
the accelerator pedal is being  depressed strongly or the steering wheel is being turned, the system  
may determine that the driver is tak- ing evasive action and possibly pre-vent the pre-collision braking  
function from operating.