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●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.
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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi- fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger.
SRS warning light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light Seat belt reminder light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system ■ Adult*1
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG ON”
Indicator/ warning light
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Devices
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front
passenger side
Off Off*2
orflashing*3
Activated
Activated*2
deactivated*3or
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
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■ Child*4
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
“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
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
■ Child restraint system with infant*5
“AIR BAG OFF” or
“AIR BAG ON”*4
Off
Off*2 or flashing*3
Deactivated or activated*4
Activated
Deactivated or activated*4
Deactivated or activated*2, 4
Activated“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”*6
Indicator/ warning light
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Devices
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front
passenger side
Off Off*2
orflashing*3
DeactivatedActivated
Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
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■ Unoccupied
Indicator/ warning light
Devices
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
Off
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front
passenger side
Activated
Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/ warning light
Devices
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
On
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front
passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Seat cushion airbag in the front
passenger side
Activated
Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Activated
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*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 not recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.
*2: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt. *3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt. *4: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or posture.
*5: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (P. 57)
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how to
install the child restraint system properly. (P. 61)
WARNING
■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. (e.g.
seatback pocket)
●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.
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WARNING
■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. 61) ●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.
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Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi- cle. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door, seats etc.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key. Children may be able to start the vehicle 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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Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or 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 appro-
priate 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. 61)
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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/con-
Forward facing — Convertible
vertible seat
seat
Booster seat
■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. 28)
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WARNING
■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 and seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side 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 and seat cushion airbag in the front passenger side could inflate with considerable speed and force. Oth- erwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
●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 an accident.
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WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
●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 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 pas- senger compartment.
●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the luggage compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear 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 Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for the outside rear seats. (Buttons displaying the anchors are attached to the seats.)
location of
the
Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mechanism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (P. 32)
Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat.
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Installation with LATCH system Type A
the
onto
Widen the gap in the seat cushion slightly. Latch the hooks of the lower straps 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.
Canada only
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Type B
the buckles onto
Widen the gap in the seat cushion slightly. Latch 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.
Canada only
Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt) ■ Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.
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Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
the plate
into
Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
rear seat, allow
While pushing the child restraint system down into the 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.
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Rear center seat: Adjust the head restraint to the upmost posi- tion. (P. 150) Place the child restraint sys- tem on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
the plate
into
Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
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retract until
While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to 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. 67)
■ Booster seat
Place the child restraint sys- tem on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
the plate
Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seat belt to the child restraint sys- tem according to the manu- instructions and facturer’s insert 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. 28)
into
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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
Remove the luggage cover (if equipped). (P. 362) Remove the head restraint (P. 150) Secure the child restraint system using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and top tether strap.
tighten
the
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.
Reinstall the luggage cover (if equipped) and the head restraint.
■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.
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WARNING
■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. 32)
■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).
●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.
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■When installing a child restraint system
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
●When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.
●Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place
when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
●When using the right side seat for the child restraint system, do not sit in the center seat. Seat belt function may be impaired, such as being positioned overly high or loose-fitting, which may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
■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 swerving or an accident.
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious health hazard. ■Important points while driving
●Keep the back door closed. ●If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back door is closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■When parking
●If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
●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 ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
●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.
■Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. 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.
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Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate it with care. The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving condi- tions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emis- sions.
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Gasoline engine Electric motor (Traction motor)
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◆ When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops* when the vehicle is stopped. During start-off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped* and the motor is used. When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not being charged. * When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop. (P. 73)
◆ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
◆ When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆ When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
Vehicle Proximity Notification System When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to warn pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding area that the vehicle is approaching. The pitch of the sound adjusts according to vehicle speed. When vehicle speed is approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns off.
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■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery). ●The accelerator pedal is released with the shift lever in D or B. ●The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.
■EV drive indicator lamp
The EV drive indicator lamp comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction motor) or the gas- oline engine is stopped. Displayed when “ECO Score” or the basic display of is selected. (P. 98)
“ECO Savings”
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop automatically in the following conditions: ●During gasoline engine warm-up ●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging ●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low ●When the heater is switched on
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■Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat- tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 480
■After the 12-volt battery has discharged or when the terminal has been
removed and installed during exchange, etc. The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota dealer.
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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked. The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is operating and are not a malfunction: ●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment. ●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the hybrid battery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sys- tem is started or stopped.
●Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the back door is open. ●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply. ●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops. ●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent on the side of the
lower part of the rear left seat.
■Vehicle Proximity Notification System
In the following cases, the Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound may be difficult for pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding area to hear: ●When there is a lot of noise in the vicinity ●When it is raining or during strong winds ●When in the area surrounding the rear of the vehicle, rather than in front of
the vehicle
■Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis- posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e. g. the volume of Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 514)
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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high volt- age system (about 520 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual item.
Warning label Service plug Air conditioning compressor Electric motor (traction motor)
Power control unit with DC/DC converter Hybrid battery (traction bat- tery) High voltage cables (orange)
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent There is an air intake vent on the side of the lower part of the rear left seat for the purpose of cooling the hybrid battery (traction bat- tery). the vent becomes blocked, the hybrid battery may overheat, leading to a reduction in hybrid battery output.
If
Emergency shut off system 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 activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid warning message A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and the instructions. (P. 449)
follow
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■If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected The hybrid system may not start. In this case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■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 warning light (P. 443) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The standard amount of fuel is about 1.3 gal. [5.0 L, 1.1 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 vehicles incorporate electromag- netic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of elec- tromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound interference 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.
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■High voltage and high temperature 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 temperature, and always obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug access hole located under the rear seat. The service plug is used only when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to high voltage.
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WARNING
■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 system off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors. ●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
●If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause a fire. (P. 433)
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
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■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are col- lected through Toyota dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself. Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in death or serious injury: • The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is haz- ardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
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 without the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of serious 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 your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not dis- posed 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 place objects that will block the air intake vent. The hybrid battery
(traction battery) may overheat and be damaged.
●Clean the air intake vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction
battery) from overheating.
●Do not get water or foreign materials in the air intake vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
●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 your Toyota dealer.
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Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi- cle. This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles without a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled. Vehicles with a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the “POWER” switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flashing after the “POWER” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from starting. (P. 140)
: If equipped
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■Certifications for the immobilizer system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Puerto rico FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
FCC ID: MOZRI-42BTY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.WARNING
■Certifications for the immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Theft prevention labels
These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recov- ery of parts from stolen vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.
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Instrument cluster
2.
Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators .......................... 86
Gauges and meters ............ 91
Multi-information display ..... 94
Energy monitor/ consumption screen........ 107PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis- plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
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Warning lights Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle's systems.
Brake system warning light (P. 441)
ABS warning light (P. 442)
(Canada)
* Electric power steering
system warning light (P. 442)
Slip indicator (P. 442)
Low fuel level warning light (P. 443)
Seat belt reminder light (P. 443)
Master warning light (P. 443)
Tire pressure warning light (P. 444)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light (P. 441)
Brake system warning light (P. 441)
* Charging system warn-
ing light (P. 442)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction lamp (P. 442)
indicator
Malfunction lamp (P. 442)
indicator
* SRS warning light
(P. 442)
ABS warning light (P. 442)
(U.S.A.)
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*: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Indicators The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator (P. 199)
EV drive mode indicator (P. 193)
Headlight high beam indicator (P. 201)
Shift position indicator (P. 197)
Headlight indicator (P. 201)
Tail light indicator (P. 201)
Front fog light indicator (P. 205)
Immobilizer system indi- cator (P. 82)
*1
SRS airbag on-off indica- tor (P. 50)
(if equipped)
(if equipped) *1, 2
“ECO MODE” indicator (P. 197)
EV drive indicator lamp (P. 73)
Cruise control indicator (P. 218)
Cruise control set indica- tor (P. 218)
Slip indicator (P. 233)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(if equipped)
(if equipped)
“READY” indicator (P. 182, 186)
*1 VSC OFF indicator
(P. 233)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
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WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys- tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.
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Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed. Shift position display Displays the selected shift position. (P. 196) Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. (P. 94)
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Instrument panel light control The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn- ing the dial. Brighter Darker
■The meters and multi-information display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the control dial is turned up fully.
■Engine speed
On hybrid 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. ■Unit of measure of the speedometer (on some models)
P. 97
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
This vehicle is not installed with an engine coolant temperature gauge.
Instead,
is shown on the multi-information display. The engine may
be overheating if case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 483)
is shown on the multi-information display. In this
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Multi-information display
Display contents The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv- ing-related data including the current outside air temperature. ● Drive information
Displays information such as the hybrid system operating condi-
