2012 Toyota Camry HV Owners Manual

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[20 - 30 km/h]). ●The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal collision. ■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration. ●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface ●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or falling 119 1-8. Safety information ■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air- bags) The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur. ●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover 120 1-8. Safety information ■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS side and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment. ●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment ●Collision from the side at an angle SRS side airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a fron- tal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli- sion. SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side colli- sion. ●Collision from the front* ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover *: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, the curtain shield airbags may deploy frontal impact. (inflate) upon 121 1-8. Safety information ■When to contact your Toyota dealer In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated. ●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags to inflate. ●A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and cur- tain shield airbags to inflate. ●The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger air- bag or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. ●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. ●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. 122 1 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■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 airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises: Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) 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 pedals comfortably. • Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) 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 recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls. 123 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■SRS airbag precautions ●If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the front seat belt buckles but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the seat belt, the SRS front airbags will judge that the driver and front passen- ger are wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been con- nected. In this case, the SRS front air- bags may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of a collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender. ●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag 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 airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. 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 front passenger seat. (→P. 133) ●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard. 124 1 CAUTION ■SRS airbag precautions 1-8. Safety information ●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger. ●Do not allow the front seat occupants to hold items on their knees. ●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars. ●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle. ●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad and lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when the SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags deploy. 125 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■SRS airbag precautions ●Do not attach anything to areas such as a door, windshield glass, side door glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail and assist grip. ●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury, should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy. ●If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy, be sure to remove it. ●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air- bag components. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction. ●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air- bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot. 126 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■SRS airbag precautions ●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation. ●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer. ■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails ●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant compartment ●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or kan- garoo bar etc.) ●Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD players ●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability 127 1-8. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen- ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger. SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light 128 1-8. Safety information Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system ■ Adult*1 Indicator/ warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front passenger seat Devices Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner ■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4 Indicator/ warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front passenger seat Devices Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side “AIR BAG ON” Off Flashing*2 Activated “AIR BAG OFF”*5 Off Flashing*2 Deactivated Activated Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated Activated 129 1-8. Safety information ■ Unoccupied Indicator/ warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front passenger seat Devices Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side “AIR BAG OFF” Off Deactivated Activated Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated Activated ■ There is a malfunction in the system Indicator/ warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front passenger seats Devices Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side “AIR BAG OFF” On Deactivated Activated Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated Activated *1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec- ognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and pos- ture. In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *2: *3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture. 130 1-8. Safety information *4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 133) In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to install the child restraint system properly. (→P. 137) *5: CAUTION ■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat. ●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the SRS airbags for the passenger may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision. ●Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment. ●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat. ●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs. ●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. 131 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions ●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system. ●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward. ●When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat in the proper order. (→P. 137) ●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks. ●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov- ers the seat cushion surface. ●Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat. 132 1-8. Safety information Child restraint systems A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop- erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems. Points to remember Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child. ● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 137) 133 1-8. Safety information Types of child restraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child: Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat Booster seat 134 1-8. Safety information ■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ●If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's seat belt. (→P. 85) CAUTION ■Child restraint precautions ●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. ●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. ●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. ●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured. 135 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■Child restraint precautions ●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. ●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. ●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident. ■When children are in the vehicle Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt. ■When the child restraint system is not in use ●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger com- partment. ●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. 136 1 1-8. Safety information Installing child restraints Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system. Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outer rear seats. (But- tons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.) Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 85) Anchor brackets (for top tether strap) An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat. 137 1-8. Safety information Installation with LATCH system Type A STEP 1 Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system. STEP 2 Canada only 138 1 1-8. Safety information Type B STEP 1 Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly. If the buckles onto the Latch LATCH anchors. the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system. STEP 2 Canada only 139 1-8. Safety information Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt) ■ Rear facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat STEP 1 Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle. Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended. STEP 2 STEP 3 140 STEP 4 1-8. Safety information While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. ■ Forward facing ⎯ Convertible seat STEP 1 Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle. STEP 2 STEP 3 Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended. 141 1-8. Safety information STEP 4 While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 143) STEP 5 ■ Booster seat STEP 1 Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle. STEP 2 142 Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted. Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 85) 1-8. Safety information Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt. Child restraint systems with a top tether strap STEP 1 STEP 2 Secure the child restraint using the seat belt or LATCH anchors. Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap. Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched. 143 1-8. Safety information ■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica- tions can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE J1819. CAUTION ■When installing a booster seat To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 87) 144 1 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■When installing a child restraint system Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ●If the driver's seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right- hand rear seat. ●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system. ●Only put a forward-facing child restraint system on the front seat when unavoid- able. When installing a forward-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate). 145 1-8. Safety information CAUTION ■When installing a child restraint system ●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted. ●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be sure it is secure. ●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer. ■Do not use a seat belt extender If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud- den braking, sudden swerving or an accident. ■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident. 146 2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing: ■ Starting the hybrid system →P. 159 ■ Driving STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 169) Release the parking brake. (→P. 172) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. ■ Stopping STEP 1 STEP 2 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 169) ■ Parking the vehicle STEP 1 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. (→P. 172) Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 169) If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid system. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 148 2 2-1. Driving procedures Starting off on a steep uphill STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. ■Driving in the rain ●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery. ●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slippery. ●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. ■Engine speed while driving In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It dose not indicate sudden acceleration. ●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●When the accelerator pedal is released ■Breaking in your new Toyota To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec- ommended: ●For the first 200 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. ●For the first 1000 miles (1600 km): • Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. 149 2-1. Driving procedures ■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when- ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding down operation. ■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 474) ■For efficient use ●Shift the shift lever to D when driving. In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary engine power to recharge. ●Drive your vehicle smoothly. Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and deceleration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without having to use gasoline engine power. ●Avoid repeated acceleration. Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. ●Shift the shift lever to P when parking. In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge. Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is discharged. ■When “DRIVING FORCE LIMITED” is displayed on the multi-informa- tion display Driving force is being limited. This is not a malfunction. 150 2 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■When starting the vehicle Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid sys- tem operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. ■When driving the vehicle ●Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel- erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. • Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. • When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly. • Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and acceler- ator pedals properly. • Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result- ing in an accident. ●When the hybrid vehicle is driven using the electric motor only, no engine noise is made. As such, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other peo- ple and vehicles in the surrounding area may not realize that the vehicle is approaching. Even with the Vehicle Proximity Notification System active, people may not realize the vehicle is approaching when the surrounding area is noisy and so forth. Therefore, take extra care while driving. ●Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby. ●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi- tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R. Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle. ●If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. 151 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward. Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control. ●Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis- engaged. ●During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 470 ●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 169) ●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury. 152 2 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per- mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high- speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. ■When driving on slippery road surfaces ●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident. ●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident. ●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident. ■When shifting the shift lever Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury. ■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica- tors) Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed. It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded. 153 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■When the vehicle is stopped ●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident. ●Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time. If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. ●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the “READY” indicator is on. Apply the parking brake as necessary. ●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed. ●Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby. 154 2 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■When the vehicle is parked ●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following: • Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire. • The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of glasses to deform or crack. • Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi- cle's electrical components. ●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire. ●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi- cle. ●Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire. ●Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the hybrid system and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating. ●Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the hybrid system is operating or immediately after turning the hybrid system off. Doing so may cause burns. ●Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi- cle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard. 155 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■Exhaust gases Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the hybrid system. In a closed area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ●The exhaust system should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. ■When taking a nap in the vehicle Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard. 156 2 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■When braking ●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle. ●If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not fol- low other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require brak- ing. In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase. ●The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake system warning light (red indicator) comes on together with the buzzer sound while driving, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- tact your Toyota dealer. NOTICE ■When driving the vehicle ●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as this may restrain driving torque. ●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 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 acci- dentally depressed. 157 2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE ■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, underside 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 and stop the vehicle in a safe place. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●The vehicle will behave abnormally. Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 442) ■When encountering flooded roads Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage 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 is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following: ●Brake function ●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmission, etc. ●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi- ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc. 158 2-1. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER” switch modes. ■ Starting the hybrid system STEP 1 Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is set in P. If the shift lever is not set in P, the hybrid system may not be started. (→P. 169) Firmly depress the brake pedal. will be displayed on the multi-information display. If it is not displayed, the hybrid system cannot be started. Press the “POWER” switch. After a while, the “READY” indicator comes on with a beep sound. The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if the engine is stopped. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the hybrid system is completely started. The hybrid system can be started from any “POWER” switch mode. STEP 5 Check that the “READY” indicator is on. The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off. 159 2-1. Driving procedures ■ Stopping the hybrid system STEP 1 Stop the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to P. Set the parking brake. (→P. 172) Release the brake pedal. Press the “POWER” switch. STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Check that on the multi-information display is off. 160 2 2-1. Driving procedures ■ Changing “POWER” switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) Off* The emergency flashers can be used. The multi-information display will not be displayed. ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used. will be displayed on the multi-information display. ON mode All electrical components can be used. will be displayed on the multi-information display. *: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the the “POWER” switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off. system, hybrid 161 2-1. Driving procedures When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other than P If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P, the “POWER” switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off: STEP 1 Check that the parking brake is set. Shift the shift lever to P. STEP 2 STEP 3 Check that is displayed on the multi-information dis- play and then press the “POWER” switch once. STEP 4 Check that on the multi-information display is off. ■Auto power off function If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the “POWER” switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long peri- ods of time when the hybrid system is not operating. ■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle →P. 32 ■Electronic key battery depletion →P. 63 ■When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions It may take time until the “READY” indicator comes on. ■Conditions affecting operation →P. 60 162 2-1. Driving procedures ■Note for the entry function →P. 61 ■If the hybrid system does not start ●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (→P. 108) ●Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not start if the shift lever is displaced out of P. “SHIFT TO P POSITION TO START” will be displayed on the multi-informa- tion display. ■Steering lock 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 “STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis- played on the multi-information display. Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press the “POWER” switch while turning the steering wheel left and right. ■Steering lock motor overheating prevention To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus- pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10 seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning. ■When “CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multi- information display. The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. 163 2-1. Driving procedures ■If the “READY” indicator does not come on If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the “POWER” switch with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ■If the hybrid system is malfunctioning →P. 424 ■If the electronic key battery is depleted →P. 382 ■Operation of the “POWER” switch ●When operating the “POWER” switch, one short, firm press is enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the hybrid system may not start or the “POWER” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to press and hold the switch. ●If attempting to restart the hybrid system 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. ■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting →P. 459 CAUTION ■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 cir- cumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. ■Caution while driving 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. Activa- tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, result- ing in death or serious injury. 164 2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ■Stopping the hybrid system in an emergency If you want to stop the hybrid system in an emergency while driving the vehi- cle, press and hold the “POWER” switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. However, do not touch the “POWER” switch while driving except in an emer- gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. NOTICE ■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge ●Do not leave the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods of time without the hybrid system on. ●If is displayed on the multi-information display, the “POWER” switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the “POWER” switch off. ●Do not stop the hybrid system when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If the hybrid system is stopped in another shift lever position, the “POWER” switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCES- SORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode, 12-volt battery discharge may occur. ■When starting the hybrid system Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily. ■Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “POWER” switch If the “POWER” switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Con- tact your Toyota dealer immediately. 165 2-1. Driving procedures EV drive mode In EV drive mode the electric motor (traction motor), powered by the hybrid battery (traction battery), is used to drive the vehicle. This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the morn- ing and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without concern for noises and gas emissions. However, when the Vehicle Proximity Notification System is active, the vehicle may produce sound. Turns EV drive mode on/off When EV drive mode is turned on, the EV drive mode indica- tor will come on. Pressing the switch when in EV drive mode will return the vehicle to normal driving the gasoline engine and electric motor [trac- tion motor]). (using 166 2 2-1. Driving procedures ■Switching to EV drive mode when the gasoline engine is cold If the hybrid system is started while the gasoline engine is cold, the gasoline engine will start automatically after a short period of time in order to warm up. In this case, you will become unable to switch to EV drive mode. After the hybrid system has started and the “READY” indicator has illumi- nated, press the EV drive mode switch before the gasoline engine starts to switch to EV drive mode. ■Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the multi-information display. ●The temperature of the hybrid system is high. The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds, etc. ●The temperature of the hybrid system is low. The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 68°F (20°C) for a long period of time etc. ●The gasoline engine is warming up. ●The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low. The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low. (→P. 39) ●Vehicle speed is about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. ●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc. ●The windshield defogger is in use. 167 2-1. Driving procedures ■Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode When driving in EV drive mode, the gasoline engine may automatically restart in the following situations. When EV drive mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound and the EV drive mode indicator will flash and go off. ●The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low. The remaining battery level indicated in the “Energy Monitor” display is low. (→P. 39) ●Vehicle speed becomes more than about 25 mph (40 km/h). ●The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc. ■Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode EV drive mode’s possible driving distance ranges from a few hundred yards (a few hundred meters) to approximately 1.3 miles (2 km). Driving is possible at speeds of less than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). However, depend- ing on vehicle conditions, there are situations when EV drive mode cannot be used. (The distance that is possible depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.) ■Fuel economy Your Toyota is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during normal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]). Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel econ- omy. CAUTION ■Caution while driving When driving in EV drive mode no engine noise is made. As such, pedestri- ans, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or approaching them. Therefore, take extra care while driving even if the Vehicle Proximity Notifi- cation System is active. 168 2-1. Driving procedures Hybrid transmission Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions. ■ Shifting the shift lever While the “POWER” switch is in ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed. When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped. ■ Shift position Purpose Shift position Function Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system Reversing Neutral Normal driving Position for engine braking 169 2-1. Driving procedures ■ Selecting Eco drive mode When the vehicle is driven in Eco drive mode, vehicle driving force and operation of the air conditioning system (heating/cool- ing) is controlled to improve fuel efficiency. Eco drive mode When eco drive mode is turned on, the “ECO MODE” indicator will come on. Pressing the “ECO MODE” switch again turns eco drive mode off. ■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (→P. 232) To improve air conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode. ■When in heavy traffic If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift lever in N for an extended period of time. ■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P →P. 456 CAUTION ■When driving on slippery road surfaces Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.

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