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The SRS airbag and seat belt  
pretensioner devices in your Toyota  
contain explosive chemicals. If the  
vehicle is scrapped with the airbags  
and seat belt pretensioners left as  
they are, this may cause an acci- 
dent such as fire. Be sure to have  
the systems of the SRS airbag and  
seat belt pretensioner removed and  
disposed of by a qualified service  
shop or by any authorized Toyota  
retailer or Toyota authorized  
repairer, or any reliable repairer  
before you scrap your vehicle. 
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Ave- 
nue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels,  
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com
Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
■General precautions while driv- ing 
Driving under the influence: Never  drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have  
impaired your ability to operate your  vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment  
and reduce coordination, which could  lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. 
Defensive driving: Always drive  defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might  
make and be ready to avoid acci- dents. 
Driver distraction: Always give your  
full attention to driving. Anything that  distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or  
reading can result in a collision with  resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety 
Never leave children unattended in  
the vehicle, and never allow children  to have or use the key. 
Children may be able to start the vehi- 
cle or shift the vehicle into neutral.  There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with  
the windows, or other features of the  vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside  
the vehicle can be fatal to children. 

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1-4. Hybrid system
Power control unit
*: AWD models only
■Running out of fuel 
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and  the hybrid system cannot be started,  
refuel the vehicle with at least enough  gasoline to make the low fuel level warn-ing light ( P.438) go off. If there is only  
a small amount of fuel, the hybrid sys- tem may not be able to start. (The stan-dard amount of fuel is about 6.3 L [1.7  
gal., 1.4 Imp. gal.] when the vehicle is  on a level surface. This value may vary when the vehicle is on a slope. Add  
extra fuel when the vehicle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on 
hybrid electric vehicles incorporate  electromagnetic shielding, and there-fore emit approximately the same  
amount of electromagnetic waves as  conventional gasoline powered vehi-cles or home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound inter-ference in some third party-produced  
radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has  
a limited service life. The lifespan of the  hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving style  
and driving conditions.
■Starting the hybrid system in an  extremely cold environment 
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 tempera- 
ture of the hybrid battery increases due  to the outside temperature increase etc.
■Declaration of conformity 
This model conforms to hydrogen emis- 
sions according to regulation ECE100  
(Battery electric vehicle safety).
WARNING
■High voltage precautions 
This vehicle has high voltage DC and  AC systems as well as a 12-volt sys-tem. DC and AC high voltage is very  
dangerous and can cause severe  burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,  
cables or their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot 
after starting as the system uses  high voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high tempera- 
ture, and always obey the warning  labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug access hole located under the left side of the rear seat. The service  
plug is used only when the vehicle  is serviced and is subject to high voltage.
■Road accident cautions 
Observe the following precautions to  
reduce the risk of death or serious  injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and turn the hybrid sys- 
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2-1. Instrument cluster 
• When stopped on a hill or other slope 
• When driving on a slope or around a curve
Odometer and trip meter display ( P. 9 7 ) 
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40 °F) to 60°C (140°F)
Display change button (P. 9 7 ) 
Shift position indicator ( P.197)
■Engine speed 
On hybrid electric vehicles, engine  speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce  
exhaust emissions, etc. There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when  
vehicle operation and driving conditions  are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator 
Charge area 
Shows regeneration* status. 
Regenerated energy will be used to  
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). 
Hybrid Eco area 
Shows that gasoline engine power is not  
being used very often. 
The gasoline engine will automatically  
stop and restart under various condi-
tions. 
Eco area 
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in  
an Eco-friendly manner. 
By keeping the indicator needle within  
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can 
be achieved. 
Power area 
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.
●Hybrid System Indicator is not illumi-nated.
●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  
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• When driving on a slope or around a curve
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Display change button ( P. 1 0 4 ) 
Odometer and trip meter display ( P.104) 
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°C (-40 °F) to 60°C (140°F)
Shift position indicator (P.197) 
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P.112) 
Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs ( P.445)
■When the drive mode is changed 
The speed meter display changes color  
in accordance to the drive mode  selected.( P.322)
■Engine speed 
On hybrid electric vehicles, engine  
speed is precisely controlled in order to  help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions, etc. 
There are times when the engine speed  that is displayed may differ even when vehicle operation and driving conditions  
are the same.
■Hybrid System Indicator 
READY OFF area 
Shows that the hybrid system is not  
operating. 
Charge area 
Shows regeneration* status. 
Regenerated energy will be used to  
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). 
Hybrid Eco area 
Shows that gasoline engine power is not  
being used very often. 
The gasoline engine will automatically  
stop and restart under various condi-
tions. 
Eco area 
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in  
an Eco-friendly manner. 
By keeping the indicator needle within  
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can 
be achieved. 
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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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4-5. Using the driving support systems
1Switches to Snow mode  
( P.325) 
2 Switches to Normal mode 
3 Switches to Trail mode 
If the tires are spinning, the slip  
indicator flashes to indicate that the  
Trail Mode is controlling the spin- 
ning of the tires.
■Trail Mode
●Trail Mode controls the vehicle so that  it can use the maximum amount of drive force when driving on rough  
roads. As a result, fuel efficiency may  diminish when compared to driving with Trail Mode off.
●If Trail Mode is continuously used for a long period of time, depending on  
the driving conditions, the load on  
related parts increases and the sys- tem may not function correctly. In this case, the “Traction Control Turned  
OFF” will be shown on the multi-infor- mation display but the vehicle can be driven normally. 
The “Traction Control Turned OFF” on  the multi-information display will turn off after a short while and the system  
will operate properly.
■When Trail Mode is canceled 
In the following situations, Trail Mode is  automatically canceled even if it is  
selected:
●When the driving mode is changed. 
( P.322)
●When the hybrid system is restarted.
■Sounds and vibrations when driv- 
ing in Trail Mode 
Any of the following conditions may  occur when Trail Mode is operating.  
None of these indicates that a malfunc- tion has occurred:
●Vibrations may be felt throughout the vehicle or steering
●Sounds may be heard from the engine compartment
■When the Trail Mode indicator does not illuminate 
When the Trail Mode indicator does not  illuminate even though the Trail Mode is selected, the system may be malfunc- 
tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by  any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable  
repairer immediately.
Enabling the system
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4-5. Using the driving support systems
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.
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4-5. Using the driving support systems 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota  
authorized repairer, or any reliable  repairer immediately.
■ECB (Electronically Con- 
trolled Brake System) 
The electronically controlled sys- 
tem generates braking force corre- 
sponding to the brake operation
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 
Helps to prevent wheel lock when  
the brakes are applied suddenly, or  
if the brakes are applied while driv- 
ing on a slippery road surface
■Brake assist 
Generates an increased level of  
braking force after the brake pedal  
is depressed when the system  
detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) 
Helps the driver to control skidding  
when swerving suddenly or turning  
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRC (Traction Control) 
Helps to maintain drive power and 
NOTICE
■To prevent the GPF system from  
not operating properly
●Do not use fuel other than the spec- ified type
●Do not modify the exhaust pipes
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and per- 
formance, the following sys- 
tems operate automatically in  
response to various driving sit- 
uations. Be aware, however,  
that these systems are supple- 
mentary and should not be  
relied upon too heavily when  
operating the vehicle.
Summary of the driving  
assist systems