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Pictorial index
Precautions for car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)  
............................................................... ..........................................P.369 
Fuel filler door ............................................... .................................P.224 
Refueling method ............................................... ..............................P.225 
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity ................................... ..........................P.486 
Tires .......................................................... ......................................P.390 
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ............................P.490 
Winter tires/tire chains ....................................... ..............................P.337 
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ................. .............P.390 
Coping with flat tires......................................... ........................P.448, 459 
Hood ........................................................... .....................................P.380 
Opening ........................................................ ...................................P.380 
Engine oil ..................................................... ....................................P.486 
Coping with overheating ........................................ ..........................P.477 
Headlights/front position lights ............................... .............P.200, 206 
Turn signal lights/daytime running lights ...................... ......P.200, 206 
Front fog lights*2............................................................... .............P.218 
Tail lights/turn signal lights ................................. .................P.200, 206 
Stop lights 
Tail lights*2 /turn signal lights*2............................................P.200, 206 
Rear fog light*2............................................................... ................P.218 
Back-up light*2
Shifting the shift position to R ............................... ...........................P.197 
Side turn signal lights ........................................ ...........................P.200 
License plate lights........................................... .............................P.206
*1: Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving 
(Replacing method: P.417, Watts: P.492) 

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1-4. Hybrid system
There is an air intake vent under  
the left side of the rear seat for the  
purpose of cooling the hybrid bat- 
tery (traction battery). If the vent  
becomes blocked, the hybrid bat- 
tery (traction battery) input and out- 
put may be reduced. 
When a certain level of impact is  
detected by the impact sensor, the  
emergency shut off system blocks  
the high voltage current and stops  
the fuel pump to minimize the risk  
of electrocution and fuel leakage. If  
the emergency shut off system acti-
WARNING
When reselling or handing over your  vehicle, the possibility of an accident  
is extremely high because the person  receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these dangers.
●If your vehicle is disposed of with-out the hybrid battery having been  
removed, there is a danger of seri- ous electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors  
are touched. In the event that your  vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of  
by any authorized Toyota retailer or  Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. If the hybrid bat- 
tery is not disposed of properly, it  may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent 
Do not carry large amounts of water  such as water cooler bottles in the vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid  
battery (traction battery), the battery  may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,  or any reliable repairer.
Hybrid battery (traction bat- 
tery) air intake vent
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)  air intake vent
●Make sure that the air intake vent is not blocked, such as by a seat cover, plastic cover, or luggage. If  
the vent is blocked, the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) input and out-put may be restricted, possibly  
leading to a malfunction.
●Clean the air intake vent regularly 
to prevent the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) from overheating.
●Do not get water or foreign materi-als in the air intake vent as this may cause a short circuit and damage  
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
●A filter is installed to the air intake 
vent. When the filter remains  noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or  
replacement is recommended.  Refer to P.406 for details on how to clean the filters.
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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
• When the outside temperature has  
changed suddenly (at the  entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,  or any reliable repairer.
■Fuel gauge and driving range dis-play 
The fuel gauge and driving range dis- play are linked. If the fuel gauge and driving range display do not update after  
refueling a small amount, they can be  updated by performing the following pro-cedure: 
1 Stop the vehicle on a level surface. 
Wait until the fuel in the fuel tank stabi- lizes. 
2 Press the display change button to  change the odometer and trip meter  
display to the odometer. 
3 Turn the power switch off. 
4 While pressing and holding the dis- play change button, turn the power switch to ON. 
5 Continue holding the display change  
button for approximately 5 seconds. 
Release the button when the odometer  begins blinking. 
Updating will be complete when the  odometer blinks for approximately 5 seconds and then returns to the normal  
display.
■Liquid crystal display 
 P. 1 0 6
■Customization 
The gauges and meters can be custom- 
ized in   of the multi-information dis- 
play. ( P.494)
■Changing the display 
Press the display change button  
until the desired item is displayed.
WARNING
■The information display at low  temperatures 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to  warm up before using the liquid crys-tal information display. At extremely  
low temperatures, the information dis- play monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between  the driver’s shifting and the new gear  
number appearing on the display.  This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and  
excessive engine braking and possi- bly an accident resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components 
The engine may be overheating if the  engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In this case,  
immediately stop the vehicle in a safe  place, and check the engine after it  
has cooled completely. ( P.477)
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2-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range  
is being exceeded (during full power 
driving, etc.)
*: When used in this manual, regenera-
tion refers to the conversion of energy 
created by the movement of the vehi-
cle into electrical energy. 
In the following situation, the Hybrid  
System Indicator does not operate.
●“READY” indicator is not illuminated.
●The shift position is in a range other  than D or B.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- 
played, or the display may take longer  than normal to change:• When stopped, or driving at low  
speeds (less than 25 km/h [16 mph]) • When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the  
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
●When “--” is displayed, the system 
may be malfunctioning. Take your  vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,  
or any reliable repairer.
■Fuel gauge and driving range dis- play 
The fuel gauge and driving range dis- 
play are linked. If the fuel gauge and  driving range display do not update after refueling a small amount, they can be  
updated by performing the following pro- cedure: 
1 Stop the vehicle on a level surface. 
Wait until the fuel in the fuel tank stabi- 
lizes. 
2 Press the display change button to  change the odometer and trip meter display to the odometer. 
3 Turn the power switch off. 
4 While pressing and holding the dis- 
play change button, turn the power  switch to ON. 
5 Continue holding the display change  
button for approximately 5 seconds. 
Release the button when the odometer  begins blinking. 
Updating will be complete when the  odometer blinks for approximately 5 seconds and then returns to the normal  
display.
■Liquid crystal display 
 P. 1 1 3
■Customization 
The gauges and meters can be custom- 
ized in   of the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.494)
WARNING
■The information display at low  temperatures 
Allow the interior of the vehicle to  warm up before using the liquid crys-tal information display. At extremely  
low temperatures, the information dis- play monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. 
For example, there is a lag between  the driver’s shifting and the new gear  
number appearing on the display.  This lag could cause the driver to downshift again, causing rapid and  
excessive engine braking and possi- bly an accident resulting in death or injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine  
and its components 
The engine may be overheating if the  engine coolant temperature gauge is  
in the red zone (H). In this case,  immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it  
has cooled completely. ( P.477) 

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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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4-1. Before driving
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 
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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 
If the smart entry & start system has  been deactivated in a customized set-ting, refer to P.470. 

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4-2. Driving procedures
●The driver’s door is closed
●The driver is wearing the seat belt
●The shift lever is a forward or reverse  position.
●The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illu-minated. 
If the automatic release function does  not operate, manually release the park-ing brake.
■Parking brake automatic lock func- 
tion 
The parking brake will be set automati- cally under the following conditions:
●The driver does not operate the brake pedal.
●The driver’s door is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat belt.
●The malfunction indicator lamp or  
brake system warning light is not illu- minated.
■If “Parking Brake Temporarily Unavailable” is displayed on the  
multi-information display 
If the parking brake is operated repeat- edly over a short period of time, the sys- 
tem may restrict operation to prevent  overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the parking brake. Normal  
operation will return after about 1 min- ute.
■If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information  
display 
Operate the parking brake switch. If the  message does not disappear after oper- 
ating the switch several times, the sys- tem may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized  
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized  repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Parking brake operation sound 
When the parking brake operates, a  
motor sound (whirring sound) may be  heard. This does not indicate a malfunc-tion.
■Parking brake operation
●Depending on the power switch mode, the parking brake indicator and park- 
ing brake light will turn on and stay on  as described below:ON: Comes on until the parking brake  
is released. Not in ON: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
●When the power switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking  
brake indicator and parking brake light  will stay on for about 15 seconds. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■When the parking brake switch  
malfunctions 
Automatic mode (automatic brake set- ting and releasing) will be turned on  
automatically.
■Parking the vehicle 
 P. 1 7 5
■Parking brake engaged warning  buzzer 
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is  driven with the parking brake engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is displayed on the  
multi-information display. (with the vehi- cle reached a speed of 5 km/h [3 mph])
■If the brake system warning light comes on 
 P. 4 3 5
■Usage in winter time 
 P. 3 3 8
■When getting out of the vehicle  with N range and parking brake  
released 
Turn auto mode OFF( P.201) and turn  the engine OFF( P.189, 191). 
Shift the shift lever from P to N  ( P.197).