2013 Toyota Prius V Owners Manual

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:

Close all the doors and switch the “POWER” switch to ON mode. (Perform

within 20 seconds.)

STEP 2

STEP 1

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Shift the shift position to P or N, and press and hold the door lock switch ( ) for about 5
seconds then release.

or

The shift position corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown as follows. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.

Function

Shift position

Door lock switch

position

Shift position linked door lock- ing function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door locking func- tion Driver’s door linked door unlock- ing function

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.

■Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 481)

■If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 527)

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CAUTION

■To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Always use a seat belt. ●Always lock all the doors. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi- cle and it may result in serious injury or death. Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seats.

■When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door han- dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors Back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following procedures. ■ Locking and unlocking the back door

Entry function →P. 57
Wireless remote control →P. 72
Door lock switch →P. 74

■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.

■When closing the back door

Lower the back door using the back door handle, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it. Be careful not to pull the back door side- ways when closing the back door with the handle.

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■Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the luggage compartment light switch on.

Off On

■If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

STEP 1

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

STEP 2

Push the lever.

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CAUTION

■Caution while driving

●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug- gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri- ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

●Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion.

●Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION

■Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage com- partment.

●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

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CAUTION

●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

Damper stays

●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.

●Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.

●Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Front seats

Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (for driver’s side)* Lumbar support adjustment switch (for driver’s side)*

*: If equipped

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Flattening the seatbacks

■ Before flattening the seatbacks

STEP 1

STEP 2

Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (→P. 188) Slide the rear seats as far back as possible. (→P. 88)

■ Flattening the seatbacks

STEP 1

Move the front seat forward and remove the head restraint. (→P. 93)

STEP 2

Pull the seatback angle adjust- ment lever to flatten the seat- back.

STEP 3

To return the seats, reverse the procedure. After returning the seats to their original position, make sure to replace the head restraint.

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CAUTION

■Seat adjustment

●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.

■Flattening the seats

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not flatten the seats while driving. ●In a flat place, firmly apply the parking brake and shift the shift position to

P.

●Do not flatten the seats if they are occupied. ●Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of

the seats while flattening.

●Do not allow children to flatten the seats. ●Do not drive with passengers sitting on the flattened seatback or in the lug-

gage compartment.

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CAUTION

●Do not drive with luggage or passengers on the flattened seats. ●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment. ●After flattening, gently rock the seats to ensure they are firmly in place. ●Make sure that the seat belts are not caught in the gaps between the

seats.

■After returning the seats to their upright positions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Gently rock the seats back and forth to ensure they are firmly in place. ●Be careful not to catch the seat belts.

NOTICE

■Flattening the seats

●When returning the seatback, adjust the reclining setting while holding the

seatback.

●Do not move around on top of the flattened seats. Also, when climbing

over a seat, move carefully and step on the center of the seat.

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Seatback angle adjustment lever Seat position adjustment lever

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Before folding down the seatbacks

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (→P. 188) Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat- back. (→P. 84) Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat. Uncouple and stow the rear center seat belt. (→P. 97) This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only. Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (→P. 93) Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (→P. 321)

Folding down the seatbacks

Pull the seatback angle adjust- ment lever.

To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.

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■Adjusting the position of the driver’s side seat back and forward

The driver’s side seat can be slid forward further than the front passenger’s side seat, thus easing the loading and unload- ing of luggage into and from the luggage compartment.

The seat cannot be locked if it slid for- ward as far as possible. After operating, return the seat to a lockable position, and secure it firmly in place.

Stow the seat belts of the outside seats in their seat belt hangers when not in use.

■Seat belt hangers

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CAUTION

■When folding the 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

position 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. ●Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied. ●Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of

the seats during operation.

●Do not allow children to operate the seat. ●After operation, rock the seat gently to ensure that it is firmly in place.

■Reclining adjustment

●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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CAUTION

■After returning the 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 push-

ing it back and forth.

●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback. ●Re-couple the rear center seat belt if it has been uncoupled. (→P. 96) ●If the seat belt has been stowed using the seat belt hanger, check that the

seat belt has been removed from the hanger. (→P. 90)

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Press and hold lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

the

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.

Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down to the lock position. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Lock release button

■Removing the head restraints

Lock release button

■Installing the head restraints

Lock release button

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■Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

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 restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

CAUTION

■Head restraint precautions

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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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seat belts

● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.

● Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. ● Do not twist the seat belt.

■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt (except rear center

seat)

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.

Release button

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■ Fastening the seat belt (rear center seat)

STEP 1

Press the plate to release, and pull out the seat belt.

STEP 2

Plate B

Connect by inserting plate B into buckle B until a click sound is heard.

Secure the belt by inserting plate A into buckle A until a click sound is heard.

STEP 3

Plate A

Buckle B

Buckle A

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■ Releasing the seat belt (rear center seat)

STEP 1

Release button

Press the release button on buckle A and release the belt.

Buckle A

STEP 2

Plate B

Use plate A etc. to push the button on buckle B, and uncouple plate B.

Plate A

Buckle B

STEP 3

Holder

Plate A

Plate B

Put plates A and B on top of each other and insert them into the holder.

Insert the plates firmly.

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STEP 4

Stow the buckle B.

Buckle B

■ Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats) Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

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Seat belt comfort guide (rear center seat)

If the shoulder belt sits close to a person’s neck, use the seat belt comfort guide.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Pull the comfort guide from the seatback pocket.

Slide the belt past the slot of the guide.

The elastic cord must be behind the seat belt.

Buckle the seat belt and position it comfortably.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal or side collision.

The pretensioner does not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a minor side impact, a rear impact or a vehicle rollover.

Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision system)

If the pre-collision sensor detects that a collision is unavoidable, the pre-collision system will retract the seat belt, thus enhancing the effectiveness of the seat belt pretensioner in a crash.

The same will happen if the driver makes an emergency braking or loses control of the vehicle. (→P. 258)

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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.

■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 149)

■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 95) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.

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■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 95)

■Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 144) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 95 regarding seat belt usage.

■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.

■Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

they are not

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt

●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

●Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always

use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.

●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips. ●When using the seat belts of the outside rear seats, ensure that the seat

belts are not in the seat belt hangers. (→P. 90)

■When using the rear center seat belt

Do not use the rear center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only one of the buckles may result in death or serious injury in case of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision.

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CAUTION

■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.

■Seat belt pretensioners

●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

■Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 98)

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CAUTION

■Seat belt damage and wear

●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.

●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Using a seat belt comfort guide

Failure to observe the following precautions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident, causing death or serious injury. ●Make sure the belt is not twisted and that it lies flat. The elastic cord must

be behind the belt and the guide must be on the front.

●To reduce the chance of injury in case of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident while driving, remove and store the comfort guide in its pocket when it is not in use.

●Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the neck, and should not fall off the shoulder.

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CAUTION

■Using a seat belt extender

●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

NOTICE

■When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.

to secure

CAUTION

■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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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions: Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Normal position Anti-glare position

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror In “AUTO” mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi- cles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Turns automatic mode on Turns automatic mode off The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on. The mirror will revert to auto- matic mode each the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.

time

Indicator

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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror (vehicles with manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror)

Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them.

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

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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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.

STEP 1

STEP 2

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

The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■When the mirrors are fogged up

Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 295)

CAUTION

■When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, 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

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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1-5. Opening and closing the windows Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows: Closing One-touch closing* Opening One-touch opening*

*: To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the oppo- site direction.

Window lock switch

Press the switch down to lock the passenger windows.

Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window. Press the switch again to unlock the passenger window.

■The power windows can be operated when

The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.

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■Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off

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

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■When the power window does not close normally

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 relevant door. ●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.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win- dow has closed. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win- dow 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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CAUTION

■Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●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 serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

■Jam protection function

●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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Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close all the doors and win- dows.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

STEP 1

Pull up the opener to open the fuel filler door.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

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Closing the fuel tank cap

After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.

■Fuel types

Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)

■Fuel tank capacity

Approximately 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp. gal.)

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CAUTION

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel filler door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury. ●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

■When refueling

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.

■When replacing the fuel tank cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system 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 regis- tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes after the “POWER” switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the “POWER” switch has been turned to ACCES- SORY or ON mode to indicate that the system has been can- celed.

■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. 65)

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■Certifications for the immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
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 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS stan- dard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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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 guar- anteed.

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1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture

Drive with a good posture as follows:

and to

Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 84) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily depressed the extent required. (→P. 84) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. (→P. 84) Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 107) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 93) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 95)

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CAUTION

■While driving

●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.

Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.

●Do not place anything under the front seats.

Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.

■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.

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1-8. Safety information SRS airbags

The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.

SRS front airbags

SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components SRS knee airbag Can help provide driver protection

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SRS side and curtain shield airbags

SRS side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS curtain shield airbags Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats

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SRS airbag system components

Front impact sensors Side impact sensors (front door) Front passenger airbag “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights SRS warning light Side impact sensors (front) Seat belt pretensioners and force limiters Side airbags Curtain shield airbags

Side impact sensors (rear) Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat belt buckle switch Driver’s seat position sensor Driver airbag Driver’s knee airbag Front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors) Airbag sensor assembly

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Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor- mation obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the system compo- nents diagram above. This information includes crash severity and occupant information. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with nontoxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.

■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)

●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying

(inflating) SRS airbag.

●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.

●The windshield may crack. ●For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer- gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis- tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. (→P. 341)

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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)

●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi- mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle and sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).

●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt

pretensioners will activate.

●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 138)

■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-

bags) ●The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre- sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen- dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

●The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe

frontal collision.

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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other

than a collision The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

hard surface

●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or falling

■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-

bags) The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover

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■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbags

(SRS side and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.

●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment

●Collision from the side at an angle

The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehi- cle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.

●Collision from the front* ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover *: Depending on the conditions and type of accident, the curtain shield airbags may deploy frontal impact.

(inflate) upon

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■When to contact your Toyota dealer

In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags has been inflated.

●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.

●A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and cur- tain shield airbags to inflate.

●The pad section of the steering wheel, dashboard near the front passenger air- bag or lower portion of the driver’s side instrument panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.

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CAUTION

■SRS airbag precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts

properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises: Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro- vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Slightly recline the back of the seat.

Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim- ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature. • If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-

bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.