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An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open. The “POWER” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door was open (or the driver's door was opened when the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY mode.)
Correction procedure Close all of the doors and the doors again.
lock
the
Turn “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door.
■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. ●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors. • The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any of the doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors. ■Electronic key battery-saving function
twice while pressing and . Confirm that the elec-
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping the electronic key from receiving radio waves. Press holding tronic key indicator flashes 4 times. While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart key system cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the electronic key buttons.
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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 476) ●When the electronic key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects • Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags • Coins • Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby ●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves • A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) • Digital audio players • Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
●When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
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■Notes for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases: • The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover or floor, in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.
●Do not exit the vehicle with the electronic key placed on the instrument panel or near the door pockets. Depending on the radio wave reception con- ditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec- tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Whether or not the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the hybrid system
could be started if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door han- dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●The lock and unlock sensors may not work properly if they come into con- tact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the sensors and attempt to operate them again.
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the entry function. (Using the wireless remote control to unlock the doors may resume the function.)
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec- tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle: • Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. (P. 139)
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■Notes for locking the doors
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig- nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will be given.
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
■Notes for the unlocking function
●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi- nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. Ask your Toyota
dealer for details.
■To operate the smart key system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside of the vehicle. Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not operate.)
■If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 476) ●Starting the hybrid system:P. 476
■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. (P. 125, 476)
●Starting the hybrid system and changing “POWER” switch modes:
P. 476
●Stopping the hybrid system: P. 477
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e. g. operation signals) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 514)
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■Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Puerto rico FCC ID: HYQ23AAB FCC ID: HYQ14FBA NOTE: 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. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: 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. For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Puerto rico FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-54
NOTE: 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. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: 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.PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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WARNING
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 138) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
●User of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pace- makers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.
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Front seats
Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (if equipped)
WARNING
■When adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
●Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.
■Seat adjustment
●Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage. ●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.
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Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks ■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the rear seat belt buck- les as shown.
Stow the seat belts. Center P. 30
Outside Use the seat belt hangers to prevent the belts from being tangled.Remove the outside head restraints. (P. 150) Lower the center head restraint to the lowest position. (P. 150)
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■ Folding down rear seatbacks Vehicles with a split rear seats Pull the seatback lock release knob and fold the seatback down.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
Vehicles with a non-split rear seat Pull both seatback lock release knobs at the same time and fold the seatback down.
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WARNING
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.
●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●For vehicles with split rear seats, do not allow anyone sit on the rear center seat if the rear right seat is folded down, as the seat belt buckle for the rear center seat belt is then concealed under the folded seat and cannot be used.
●Be careful not to catch your hand when folding the rear seatbacks. ●If it is necessary to detach the head restraints, 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 braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●Adjust the position of the front seat before folding down the rear seatbacks so that the front seat does not interfere with the rear seatbacks when fold- ing down the rear seatbacks.
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WARNING
■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it back and forth. If the seatback is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible on the seatback lock release knob. Make sure that the red marking is not visible.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■Stowing the seat belts
The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks.
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Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Vehicles with adjustable type head restraints
Up Pull the head restraint up. Down Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button.
■Removing the head restraints
Front adjustable and rear center head restraints Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.
Rear outside head restraints
Pull the seatback lock release knob and fold down the seatback until it reaches the position where the head restraints can be removed.
Lock release button
Lock release button
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Pull the head restraint up while press- ing the lock release button.
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■Installing the head restraints
Front adjustable and rear center head restraints Align the head restraint with installation holes and push it down to the lock posi- tion. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
Lock release buttons
Lock release button
Rear outside head restraints
Pull the lock release knob and fold down the seatback until it reaches the position where the head restraints can be installed.
Align the head restraint with installation holes and push it down to the lock posi- tion. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
Lock release button
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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (vehicles with adjustable type
head restraints) Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
■Adjusting the rear center seat head restraints
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.
WARNING
■Head restraint precautions (vehicles with adjustable type head
restraints) Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. ●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel hori- zontally and vertically. After adjustment, pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel.
Horn To sound the horn, press on or close to the
mark.
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WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.
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Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi- cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving posture. Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.
Anti-glare function Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the lever.
Normal position Anti-glare position
WARNING
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment procedure
To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch.
Left Right
To adjust the mirror, press the switch.
Up Right Down Left
Folding the mirrors Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear.
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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers) The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog- gers. (P. 342)
WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving. ■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with an outside rear
view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
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Power windows
Opening and closing procedures The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Closing One-touch closing (driver’s win- dow only)* Opening One-touch opening window only)*
(driver’s
*: To stop the window partway, oper- ate the switch in the opposite direc- tion.
Window lock switch Press the switch down to lock the passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or clos- ing a passenger window.
: If equipped
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■The power windows can be operated 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.
■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
(driver’s window only) Vehicles without a smart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once either front door is opened. Vehicles with a smart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win- dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
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■When the power window does not close normally (driver’s window only) If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the driver’s door. ●Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
●Vehicles with a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.
●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce- dure. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has opened completely. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform- ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■Closing the windows
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch. (P. 158)
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the power windows.
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function (driver’s window only)
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
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Moon roof
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
Opens the moon roof* The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise. Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof. Closes the moon roof*
*: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.
Tilting up and down
Tilts the moon roof up* Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.
■The moon roof can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
: If equipped
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■Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure: ●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle. Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.*1
The moon roof will close, re-open and pause for approximately 10 sec- onds.*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec- ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle. Press and hold the “TILT” switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position and stops. Release the “TILT” switch once and then press and hold the “TILT” switch again.*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi- tion.*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be
performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, auto- matic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “CLOSE” or “TILT” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce- dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Moon roof open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in the instrument cluster when the “POWER” switch is turned off and the driver's door is opened with the moon roof open.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Opening the moon roof
●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■Closing the moon roof
●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen- gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper- ated.
●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof. ●When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
function.
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle............. 166
Cargo and luggage ........... 175
Vehicle load limits ............. 179
Trailer towing..................... 180
Dinghy towing ................... 1814-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch ..... 182
Power (ignition) switch ...... 186
EV drive mode .................. 193
Hybrid transmission........... 196
Turn signal lever................ 199
Parking brake.................... 2004-3. Operating the lights and
wipers Headlight switch................ 201
Fog light switch ................. 205
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 207
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 2114-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 214
4-5. Using the driving support systems Cruise control.................... 218
Rear view monitor system ............................ 222
Driving assist systems ...... 2324-6. Driving tips
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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system P. 182, 186
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 196) Release the parking brake. (P. 200) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera- tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
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. 196)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 196) Set the parking brake. (P. 200) Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the hybrid system. Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid system. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 232)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (P. 238)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially 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 sur- face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. ■Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. (P. 454)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
●When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained. • When the shift lever is operated (from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on the multi-information display. (D includes B position) (P. 455) • When the accelerator pedal is depressed too far during reversing.
●While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such a case, deactivate TRAC (P. 233) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
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■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom- mended: ●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 continuously in low gears. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (P. 492)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. 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.
• 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 accelera- tor 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.
●The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
●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.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When driving the vehicle
●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, however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 431
●Use engine braking (shift position B) to maintain a safe speed when driv-
ing down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (P. 196)
●Do not adjust the positions 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.
●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
●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.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in
engine speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●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.
■When shifting the shift lever
●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.
●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.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shifting the shift lever to any position other than P or N may lead to unex- pected 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.
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Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accel- erate 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 stopped with the “READY” indicator is illuminated, and 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.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When the vehicle is parked
fire.
●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
• 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 vehicle'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 “READY” indicator is illumi- nated. Sound or shuddering may not be noticed even when the hybrid vehicle is ready to drive (when the “READY” indicator is illuminated).
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the “READY” indicator is illuminated
or immediately after turning the hybrid system off. Doing so may cause burns.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■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.
■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. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2 or more individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems fails, the other(s) will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the hybrid system output.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
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■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 the vehi- cle. ●It may be difficult to control your vehicle. ●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations. ●The vehicle will lean abnormally. Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 462)
■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 of the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau- tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants) Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit — (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug-
gage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 750 (5150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. (P. 179) Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
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Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity Total capacity weight) (P. 490)
load capacity
(vehicle
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be C lb. (kg) as follows: B*2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg) *1: A =Weight of people *2: B =Total load capacity *3: C =Available cargo and luggage load In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb. (kg) as follows: C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg) *4: D =Additional weight of people *5: E =Available cargo and luggage load
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As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount that equals the increased weight due to the additional occupants. In other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on your vehicle.
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart- ment: ●Receptacles containing gasoline ●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly, may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or passengers, possibly causing an accident. ●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher
than the seatbacks.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver • On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items) • On the luggage cover (if equipped) • On the instrument panel • On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment. ●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened.
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■Capacity and distribution
weight rating.
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
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Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity.
◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (P. 490)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
◆ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (P. 406)
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy- cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers.
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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)
Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set. Check that the shift lever is in P. Firmly depress the brake pedal. Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the hybrid system. If the “READY” indicator turns on, the hybrid system will operate nor- mally. Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illuminated.
Check that the “READY” indicator is illuminated. If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and a
