2015 Toyota Prius V Owners Manual

the trip meter.

• While the odometer is being dis- played, or when the odometer/trip meter are not being displayed, the average fuel consumption from the last reset will be dis- played.

• While the trip meter is being dis- played, the average fuel con- sumption will be displayed in accordance with the trip meter distance from the last reset.

• The function can be reset by pressing the TRIP button for longer than 1
second when the average fuel consumption is displayed on the trip meter. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

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Instrument panel light control The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn- ing the dial.

Brighter Darker When is turned to ON, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the control dial is turned fully up.

the headlight switch

Trip information display (vehicles without multi-information dis- play) Items displayed can be switched by pressing the DISP button.

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■ Current fuel consumption

Displays the instant fuel consumption.

■ Average fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption is displayed on both the odometer and the trip meter. The function can be reset by pressing the DISP button for longer than 1 second when the average fuel consumption is displayed on the odometer. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

■ Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining. • This distance is computed based on your average fuel consump-

tion. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis-

play may not be updated. When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refu- eled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.

■ “SET” screen

The items displayed on Hybrid System Indicator can be setup. (P. 97)

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Hybrid System Indicator Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system power output and regenerative charging and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with the driving conditions and the acceleration. ■ Names and meaning of each icons

Eco Driving Indicator Light (vehicles without multi-infor- mation display) Turns on when the vehicle is driven in Eco-friendly. Hybrid System Indicator P. 98
EV indicator The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.

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Changing Hybrid System Indicator settings (vehicles without multi-information display) The items displayed on Hybrid System Indicator can be changed by operating the DISP button. Fully stop the vehicle and set the parking brake, and then press the P position switch.

trip

After pressing the DISP button to display the “SET” screen on the information display, press and hold the DISP button for 1 second or more. The “SET” display and Hybrid Sys- tem Indicator will flash.

Press the DISP button while the display is flashing to select the items to be displayed. The display items will flash.

Display all Display Hybrid System Indi- cator and EV indicator Display Hybrid System Indi- cator only Display none Display Eco Driving Indicator Light only

Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second or more to complete the setup. If setup is not completed by pressing and holding the DISP button for 1
second or more, or if nothing is operated within approximately 10 seconds, the screen will return and the settings will be lost.

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■The meters and display illuminate when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■Hybrid System Indicator

Charge area Shows that energy is being recovered via the regenerative brake. Eco area Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner. Hybrid Eco area Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often. The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various condi- tions. Power area Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full power driving etc.)

●By keeping the indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can be

achieved.

●Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be

used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).

*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of

energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.

■Eco Driving Indicator Light (vehicles without multi-information display) ●When all of the following conditions are satisfied and the Eco-friendly driv-

ing, the light will illuminate: • Driving with the shift position in D • Either normal mode or Eco drive mode is selected, and EV drive mode is

not in use (P. 177, 243)

• The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or below.

●Eco Driving Indicator Light can be set to activated or deactivated. (P. 97)

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■Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display

The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov- ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a malfunc- tion.

■Engine speed

On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.

■Brightness of the instrument panel light

If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the instrument panel lights will dim.

■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals

The fuel consumption display and average vehicle speed will be reset.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 541)

■The trip information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Multi-information display

Display contents The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of vehi- cle data.

Multi-information display Meter control switches Select an item/change pages Enter/Set Return to the previous screen

● Menu icons

Displays the following information when an icon is selected. Some of the information may be displayed automatically depending on the situation.

Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (P. 102)

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information. • Route guidance • Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display using the meter control switches.

: If equipped

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Clock

Show the current time on the display.

Cruise control/Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)

Select to display the cruise control/dynamic radar cruise control infor- mation, when the system is used. (P. 208, 212) The displayed icon changes depending on the system used.

Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is detected. (P. 501)

Settings display

Select to change the meter display settings. (P. 573)

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Drive information

Items displayed can be switched by pressing

or

of the meter

control switches to select ■ Energy monitor

and pressing

or

The current vehicle hybrid system condition is displayed. (P. 103)

■ Hybrid System Indicator

The hybrid system power output and regenerative charging condi- tions are displayed. (P. 96)

■ Eco score/Hybrid System Indicator

The eco-driving total count is displayed. (P. 105)

■ Fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per

minute The fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per minute is displayed. (P. 105)

■ Distance to empty/Average vehicle speed after hybrid system started/Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started The possible driving range estimated from the remaining fuel amount, average vehicle speed after the hybrid system is started, and average fuel consumption are displayed. (P. 106)

■ OFF display

The OFF display is displayed.

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How to read the energy monitor

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Energy monitor

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

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Energy monitor

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction bat- tery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

High

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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How to read the Eco score Displays the eco-driving total count to help improve the customer’s eco-driving techniques and the vehicle’s fuel economy.

Score Totals the counts of Eco-Start, Eco- Cruise and Eco-Stop and displays the result. Eco-Start Eco-Cruise Eco-Stop

How to read the fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel con- sumption per minute

Fuel consumption in the past 10
minutes Current fuel consumption Regenerated energy in the past 10 minutes One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up to 10 symbols are shown.

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How to read the distance to empty/Average vehicle speed after hybrid system started/Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started

Distance to empty • Since it is calculated based on the average fuel consumption in the past, it may not be the actual distance that can be driven to be displayed.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis- play may not be updated. When refueling, turn the power switch off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning the power switch off, the display may not be updated.

Average vehicle speed after hybrid system started Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started • Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference. • These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual con-

ditions.

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■System check display

After turning the power switch to ON mode, opening image is displayed while system operation is checked. When the system check is complete, the nor- mal screen will return.

■Pop-up display

When a system that supports pop-up displays, such as the air conditioning system, is operated, a pop-up display will be temporarily displayed. ■When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals

The fuel consumption display and average vehicle speed will be reset.

■Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to use the display.

■Meter display setting initialization

Press press

or

Press or select “YES”. ■Customization

on the meter control switch to select

, and then

to select meter setting initialization, press

, and then

The meter settings can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 573)

NOTICE

■The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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Energy monitor/consumption screen

You can view the status of your hybrid system on the audio sys- tem screen.

Audio system

Energy monitor  Audio system with “CAR” button Press the “CAR”.

If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.

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 Audio system with “APPS” button

Press the “APPS”.

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Select “Eco” on the “APPS” screen. If the “Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Energy”.

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Audio system screen

When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the gasoline engine

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Audio system screen

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction bat- tery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

Low

Full

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Trip information  Audio system with “CAR” button

Press the “CAR” button. (P. 108)  Audio system with “APPS” button

Press the “APPS” button. (P. 108) Select “ECO” on the “APPS” screen If “Energy Monitor” screen is dis- played, touch “Fuel Consumption”. If “Past Record” screen is dis- played, touch “Trip information”.

the consumption

Resetting data Fuel consumption in the past 15 minutes Regenerated energy in the past 15 minutes One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up to 5 symbols are shown. Cruising range (P. 113) Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started. Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started.

Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past averages and averages attained since the power switch was last turned to ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference. The image is an example only.

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Past record  Audio system with “CAR” button

Press the “CAR” button. (P. 108)  Audio system with “APPS” button

Press the “APPS” button. (P. 108) Select “ECO” on the “APPS” screen. If “Energy Monitor” screen is dis- played, touch “Fuel Consumption”. If “Trip information” screen is dis- played, touch “Past Record”.

Best recorded fuel consump- tion Resetting the past record data Average fuel consumption Previous fuel consumption record Updating the average fuel consumption data

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages and the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

The image is an example only.

■Updating the past record data

Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.

■Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.

■Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan- tity of fuel remaining. This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis- played.

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Operation of each component

3-1. Key information

Keys .................................. 116

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors Side doors......................... 120
Back door.......................... 125
Smart key system ............. 130

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ........................ 137
Rear seats......................... 141
Head restraints.................. 144

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors Steering wheel .................. 146
Inside rear view mirror ...... 148
Outside rear view mirrors............................. 150

3-5. Opening and closing the

windows Power windows ................. 152

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3-1. Key information

Keys

The keys The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys • Operating the smart key system

(P. 130)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function Mechanical keys Key number plate

Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors (P. 120) Check that the door is securely locked. Unlocks all the doors (P. 120) Sounds the alarm (P. 117)

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After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 534)

■Panic mode

When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.

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■If you lose your mechanical keys

New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using another mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

■When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display (if equipped) when the hybrid system stops. (P. 517)

●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi- cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 459) • The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate. • The detection area becomes smaller. • The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.

(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: • TVs • Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Induction cookers • Table lamps

■Replacing the battery

P. 459

■If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them. ●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time. ●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc. ●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

●Do not disassemble the keys. ●Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key. ●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip- ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■Carrying the electronic key on your person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli- ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus- ing the key to not function properly.

■In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-

lems Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■When an electronic key is lost

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that were provided with your vehicle.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry func- tion, wireless remote control or door lock switch.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside ◆ Smart key system

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

the sensor

Grip the driver’s door handle or front passenger door han- dle with (if equipped) to unlock the door. Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the front door handle) to lock the doors. Check that the door is securely locked.

◆ Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked. Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the but- ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.

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■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of

the door handle If the door will not lock even when the top- side sensor area is touched, try touching both the topside and underside sensor areas at the same time.

■Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate

properly ●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 534) ●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 459)

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Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside ◆ Door lock switch

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

◆ Inside lock buttons

Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.

the

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

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Rear door child-protector lock The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

Unlock Lock These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 573.

Function

Operation

Shift position linked door lock- ing function Shift position unlocking function

linked door

Speed function

linked door

locking

Driver’s door unlocking function

linked door

Shifting the shift position to any positions other than P locks all the doors. Shifting the shift position to P unlocks all the doors. All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within approxi- mately 45 seconds after turning the power switch off.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 573)

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WARNING

■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 throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

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 handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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Back door

The back door can be unlocked/locked and opened by the fol- lowing procedures.

◆ Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked. Unlocks all the doors The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

◆ Wireless remote control

P. 116

◆ Door lock switch

P. 122

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.

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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 sideways when closing the back door with the handle.

■Luggage compartment light

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

Off On When the power switch is turned off, the light will go off automatically after 20
minutes.

■If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

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

Push the lever.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■Before driving

●Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci- dent.

●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.

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

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

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

■Important points while driving

●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, 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.

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WARNING

■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.

●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 closed again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an acces- sory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

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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. ●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.

Damper stays

●Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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Smart key system

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic key.

● Unlocks and locks the doors (P. 120) ● Unlocks and locks the back door (P. 125) ● Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 172)

■Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin (driver’s side) Antennas outside the cabin (front pas- senger’s side)* Antennas inside the cabin Antenna inside the luggage compart- ment Antenna outside the luggage compart- ment*

*: If equipped

■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When locking or unlocking the doors The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of driver’s door handle, front passenger’s door handle* and back door opener switch*. (Only the doors detecting the key can be oper- ated.)

*: If equipped

When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi- cle.

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■Alarms and warning messages

 Vehicles without multi-information display The warning buzzer sounds and the warning light illuminates to protect against unexpected accidents resulting from erroneous operation or theft of the vehicle. When the warning light illuminates, take appropriate measures based on the situation. (P. 499)  Vehicles with multi-information display An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-informa- tion display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning message is dis- played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message. (P. 501) When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as follows.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again.

Close all of the doors and the doors again.

lock

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5
seconds

the entry

Vehicles without multi-infor- mation display: An attempt was made to lock the doors using function while the electronic key was still inside the passenger compartment. Vehicles without multi-infor- mation display: An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button into the lock position, then closing the door with the electronic key still inside the vehicle. An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open.

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior pings repeatedly

alarm

The power switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (The driver’s door was opened when the power switch was in ACCESSORY mode).

The driver’s door is open with the shift position in R.

Turn the power switch off and the driver’s door.

close

Close the driver’s door, shift the shift position to P, or turn the power switch off.

■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 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.

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■Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use 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 prop- erly. (Ways of coping: P. 534) ●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 carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

●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 key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby ●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that

emit radio waves • 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

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■Note 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 near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the back door is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or power switch modes are changed.

●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep- tion conditions, 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

unlocked or locked by anyone.

●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start

the hybrid system 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.)

●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. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock 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 door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec- tive range, the door may unlock and lock repeatedly. Place the key in a posi- tion 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis- play (if equipped) and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.

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●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.

●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.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-

dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■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. (P. 573)

■To operate the 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 may not operate.)

■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 534) ●Starting the hybrid system: P. 534

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 573)

■If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●Unlocking and locking the doors:

Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 120, 534)

●Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 534
●Stopping the hybrid system: P. 173

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■Certification for the smart key system

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and Puerto Rico

*: For U.S. mainland only

 For vehicles sold in Canada

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. 130) 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.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant- able 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 on disabling the entry function. On vehicles with the Eutune Audio or Eutune Premium Audio with Naviga- tion, the entry function can be disabled personally. (P. 573)

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