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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-
trol (Drive-Start Control
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4-6. Driving tips
Driving
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
 Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the 12-
volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with four
snow tires or purchase a set of
tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size
and brand, and that chains match the
size of the tires.
Perform the following according to
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary prepa-
rations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter.
Always drive the vehicle in a
manner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of accidents. Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified.
●Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
●Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for the snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just some
wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.Failure to do so may result in the vehi-
cle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains
being used, or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road sur-faces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-ing operations that cause sudden
engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before enter-
ing a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) system. (if equipped)
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer or legitimate tire retailers.This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
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Alphabetical Index
Battery (traction battery)................ 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ............ 270
Enabling/disabling the Blind Spot
Monitor..................................... 272
Bottle holders ............................... 353
Brake
Brake hold .................................. 203
Emergency brake signal ............ 329
Fluid ........................................... 490
Parking brake ............................. 200
Regenerative braking ................... 76
Warning light .............................. 435
Brake assist .................................. 328
Break-in tips .................................. 176
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control99, 105
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ............ 270
Enabling/disabling the Blind Spot
Monitor..................................... 272
C
Care ....................................... 368, 371
Aluminum wheels ....................... 368
Exterior....................................... 368
Interior ........................................ 371
Seat belts ................................... 371
Chains ........................................... 338
Child restraint system .................... 49
Points to remember...................... 49
Riding with children ...................... 48
Child safety ..................................... 48
12-volt battery precautions. 389, 475
Airbag precautions ....................... 43
Back door precautions ............... 139
Child restraint system .................. 49
Heated steering wheel and seat
heater precautions ................... 348
How your child should wear the seat
belt ............................................. 36
Installing child restraints ............... 49
Power window lock switch.......... 171
Power window precautions ........ 170
Rear door child-protectors.......... 139
Seat belt precautions ................... 48
Child-protectors ............................ 139
Cleaning................................. 368, 371
Aluminum wheels .......................368
Exterior ....................................... 368
Interior ........................................371
Radar sensor.............................. 227
Seat belts ...................................371
Clock ..................95, 98, 100, 104, 105
Coat hooks .................................... 365
Condenser ..................................... 387
Console box .................................. 354
Consumption screen .................... 123
Cooling system .............................385
Engine overheating .................... 477
Hybrid system overheating......... 477
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range .......................252
Cup holders ...................................353
Current fuel consumption .... 107, 114
Curtain shield airbags ....................38
Customizable features ................. 494
D
Daytime running light system ..... 206
Deck board .................................... 355
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ........... 344
Rear window .............................. 344
Windshield.................................. 344
Dimensions ...................................484

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Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........ 435
If a warning light turns on ........... 435
If a warning message is displayed
................................................. 445
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
................................................. 472
If the electronic key does not operate
properly.................................... 470
If the hybrid system will not start 468
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ........................................ 427
If you have a flat tire........... 448, 459
If you lose your keys .................. 469
If you think something is wrong.. 434
If your vehicle becomes stuck .... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 426
If your vehicle needs to be towed
................................................. 429
If your vehicle overheats ............ 477
Energy monitor ............................. 123
Engine ........................................... 485
ACC ................................... 190, 193
Compartment ............................. 383
Engine switch ..................... 189, 191
Hood .......................................... 380
How to start the hybrid system. 189,
191
Identification number.................. 485
If the hybrid system will not start 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 426
Ignition switch (power switch) .. 189,
191
Overheating ............................... 477
Power switch ...................... 189, 191
Tachometer ................................ 122
Engine coolant .............................. 385
Capacity ..................................... 488
Checking .................................... 385
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 337
Engine coolant temperature gauge
...............................................95, 100
Engine oil....................................... 383
Capacity ..................................... 486
Checking .................................... 383
Preparing and checking before win-
ter ............................................. 337
Warning light .............................. 436
Engine oil maintenance data ....... 385
Engine switch (power switch) ... 189,
191
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .......................... 426
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 329
Warning light .............................. 438
EV drive mode ............................... 195
EV indicator .....................................76
Extended headlight lighting function
..................................................... 208
F
Flat tire
Tire pressure warning system .... 392
Vehicles with a spare tire ........... 459
Vehicles without a spare tire ...... 448
Floor mats ....................................... 32
Fluid
Brake .......................................... 490
Hybrid transmission.................... 489
Washer ....................................... 387
Fog lights
Switch......................................... 218
Wattage ...................................... 492