Pictorial index
For safety
1
and security
Search by illustration
Make sure to read through them
Instrument
2
cluster
Operation of
3
each component
4
Driving
5
Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
7
arises
Vehicle
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specifications
9
For owners
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
Operations and advices which are necessary for
driving
Usage of the interior features, etc.
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
Index
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Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual....................14
How to search..............................15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving......................26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts............................ 30
SRS airbags........................36
Front passenger occupant
classification system.........47
Safety information for
children ............................. 53
Child restraint systems........54
Installing child restraints......58
Exhaust gas precautions.....68
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....... 69
Hybrid system
precautions ....................... 73
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 79
Alarm...................................81
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.).............................83
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Instrument cluster
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators...........................86
Gauges and meters.............91
Multi-information display......96
Energy monitor/
consumption screen........102
Operation of
3
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys...................................114
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system..............117
Wireless remote control.....132
Doors.................................135
Trunk .................................138
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................142
Driving position memory....144
Head restraints..................148
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel...................151
Inside rear view mirror.......152
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................154
3-5. Opening, closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................157
Moon roof ..........................160
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.............166
Cargo and luggage............ 177
Vehicle load limits ............. 180
Trailer towing..................... 181
Dinghy towing.................... 182
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch...... 183
EV drive mode................... 189
Hybrid transmission........... 191
Turn signal lever................ 194
Parking brake....................195
Horn .................................. 196
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch................ 197
Automatic High Beam ....... 201
Fog light switch ................. 206
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 207
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap...................................212
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control ....................217
Dynamic radar cruise
control..............................221
Driving mode select
switch ..............................236
Driving assist systems.......238
Hill-start assist control .......243
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).....245
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor).........251
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips...................................260
Winter driving tips..............262
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Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 268
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers........................ 279
5-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type.............280
Using the USB/AUX port... 283
5-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................ 284
• Personal/interior light
main switch................... 285
• Personal/
interior lights ................. 285
•
Ambient lights................. 286
5-4. Using the storage
features
List of storage features......287
• Glove box......................288
• Console box ..................289
• Cup holders...................290
• Auxiliary boxes..............291
Trunk features ...................296
5-5. Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity
mirrors.............................298
Clock..................................299
Outside temperature
display.............................301
Power outlets.....................302
Seat heaters/
seat ventilators................304
Armrest..............................307
Rear sunshade..................308
Coat hooks ........................310
Assist grips........................311
Garage door opener..........312
Safety Connect..................319
Compass ...........................325
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior..........330
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior...........333
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 336
General maintenance........338
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.........................342
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 343
Hood.................................. 346
Positioning a floor jack...... 347
Engine compartment.........349
12-volt battery ................... 358
Tires.................................. 362
Tire inflation pressure........ 369
Wheels.............................. 372
Air conditioning filter..........375
Electronic key battery........377
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 379
Light bulbs.........................390
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...........406
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................407
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed..........................408
If you think something is
wrong...............................411
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................412
If a warning message is
displayed.........................422
If you have a flat tire..........423
If the hybrid system will
not start ...........................435
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.............437
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........438
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.......................440
If your vehicle
overheats.........................444
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................448
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For vehicles with a display audio system, refer to the “Display Audio
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the display audio
system.
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigatio n system.
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Vehicle specifications
Index
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 452
Fuel information ................ 461
Tire information................. 464
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 477
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................ 484
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners............................. 486
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting).....................488
Alphabetical index......................494
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.
● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-
cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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CAUTION
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, t alking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.
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■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through Toyota dealers. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in
death or serious injury:
● The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and someone
may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
● The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehi-
cle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified in any
way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation,
an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident is
extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware
of these dangers.
■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must
be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your Toyota
dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of
properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious
injury.
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Reading this manual
CAUTION:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
1
2
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
3
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
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How to search
Searching by name
■
• Alphabetical index.......P. 494
■ Searching by installation
position
• Pictorial index................P. 16
■ Searching by symptom or
sound
• What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)........P. 488
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■ Searching by title
• Table of contents.............P. 2
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
1
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 118, 132
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414, 422
Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
2
Opening from inside the cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 118, 132
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414, 422
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
3
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
4
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
5
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 362
6
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 459
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 262
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . .P. 362
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 423
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
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Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 390, Wattages: P. 460)
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Headlights/parking lights/side marker lights/
8
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Fog lights
9
Turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
*: If equipped
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■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
1
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
2
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 91
3
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light. . . . . . P. 91
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
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Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 422
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
5
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights. . . . P. 197
Fog lights
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
6
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
7
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
8
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
9
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 279
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 299
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
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■Switches
Pictorial index
Driving position memory switches*
1
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
2
1
*
PCS OFF switch
3
Tire pressure warning reset switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 364
4
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
5
Rear sunshade switch
6
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
7
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
8
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 138
9
Outside rear view mirror switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 154
Window lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
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Audio remote control switches
1
Telephone switches*
2
Talk switch*
3
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
4
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
5
Cruise control switch
6
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
Back switch
7
1, 2
*
2
*
1
2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
*
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
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2
*
:
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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■Interior
Pictorial index
SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 36
1
Inside lock buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
2
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
3
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 30
4
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
5
Armrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 307
6
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
7
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 26
8
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
9
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 263
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 412, 422
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Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
1
Power outlet
2
Wireless charger switch
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 290
3
Air conditioning controls
4
Rear seat heater switches
5
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 289
6
Driving mode select switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
7
Seat heater/ventilator switches
8
AUX/USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
9
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
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Pictorial index
Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 291
1
Moon roof switches
2
“SOS” button
3
Interior lights/personal lights
4
Interior light/ambient lights
5
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
6
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
7
Compass switch
8
Garage door opener switches
9
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 152
*
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 319
2
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
1
*
switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 325
1
*
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
2
*
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
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Before driving......................26
For safety drive................... 28
Seat belts............................ 30
SRS airbags........................36
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 47
Safety information for
children ............................. 53
Child restraint systems........ 54
Installing child restraints...... 58
Exhaust gas precautions..... 68
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Hybrid system features....... 69
Hybrid system
precautions....................... 73
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system............. 79
Alarm................................... 81
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 83
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Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
1
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
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CAUTION
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to an accident, or leading to death
or a serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
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For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seat-
1
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (P. 142)
Adjust the seat so that you can
2
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. (P. 142)
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
3
positions of the steering wheel
downward so the airbag is facing your chest. (P. 151)
Lock the head restraint in place
4
with the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of
your ears. (P. 148)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
5
(P. 30)
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. (P. 30)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
(P. 54)
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CAUTION
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting th e inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (P. 152, 154)
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
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.
● 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 accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.
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Release button
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving 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
shoulder.
● 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
To fasten the seat belt, push the
1
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press
2
the release button.
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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
Push the seat belt shoulder
1
anchor down while pressing the
release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
2
anchor up.
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioners help the seat
belts to quickly restrain the occupants by retracting the seat belts
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal collision.
The pretensioners also activate
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe side collision.
The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a minor side impact, a rear
impact or a vehicle rollover.
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Pre-collision seat belts (front seats of vehicles with pre-collision
system)
If the system determines that a collision is unavoidable, the front seat belts
will retract before the collision. (P. 245)
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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. 58)
■ 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
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
■ 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 collisions.
■ Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt extender
is available from your Toyota dealer free
of charge.
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becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 54)
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 30)
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CAUTION
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. (P. 30)
Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants, extending the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and avoiding belt contact with 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 collision.
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failure 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.
■ Pregnant women
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CAUTION
■ People suffering illness
■ When children are in the vehicle
■ Seat belt pretensioners
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
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Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (P. 30)
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.
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.
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. 31)
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CAUTION
NOTICE
■ 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 T oyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is 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 may lead to incorrect operation.
■ 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, increasing 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.
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■ 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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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 .
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◆ SRS front airbags
SRS driver airbag/front passenger airbag
1
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front p assenger from impact with interior components
SRS knee airbags
2
Can help provide driver and front passenger protection
◆ SRS side and curtain shield airbags
SRS front side airbags
3
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants
SRS rear side airbags
Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats
SRS curtain shield airbags
4
Can help protect primarily the head of occupants in the outer seats
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11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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SRS airbag system components
Front impact sensors
1
Knee airbags
2
Side impact sensors (front
3
doors)
Seat belt pretensioners and
4
force limiters
Front passenger airbag
5
Front side airbags
6
Curtain shield airbags
7
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
8
OFF” indicator lights
Side impact sensors (front)
9
Rear side airbags
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Airbag sensor assembly
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CAUTION
Your vehicle is equippe d with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on information obtained from the sensors etc. shown in the sy stem components 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 non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
■ 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 provides 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 ped-
als 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, simply 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, nonslippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.
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CAUTION
● If the seat belt extender has been con-
nected to the front seat belt buckle but
the seat belt extender has not also been
fastened to the latch plate of the seat
belt, the SRS front airbags will judge
that the driver and front passenger are
wearing the seat belt even though the
seat belt has not been connected. In
this case, the SRS front airbags may
not activate correctly in a collision,
resulting in death or serious injury in the
event of a collision. Be sure to wear the
seat belt with the seat belt extender.
● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
■ SRS airbag precautions
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● The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.
● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (P. 54)
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■ SRS airbag precautions
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pillars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dashboard, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.
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CAUTION
● Do not attach anything to areas such as
a door, windshield glass, side door
glass, front or rear pillar, roof side rail
and assist grip.
■ SRS airbag precautions
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● Do not hang coat hangers or hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and may cause death or serious injury,
should the SRS curtain shield airbags deploy.
● If a vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components.
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbags have deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad, and front and rear pillar garnishes are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
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■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or
deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows or
winches
● Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system
● Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD
players
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability
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■ 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 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 emergency
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 assistance 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. 319)
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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
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is no
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
● The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
■ 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
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling
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set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 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 in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
tensioners will activate.
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. 47)
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 1 8 mp h [ 2 0 - 3 0 k m / h ] ) .
frontal collision.
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■ 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
■ 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 compartment
● Collision from the side at an angle
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The SRS side and curtain shield airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle
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 (inflate) upon frontal
impact.
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■ When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
● Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
● The front of the vehicle is damaged or
● A portion of a door is damaged or
● The pad section of the steering wheel,
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deformed, or was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags and SRS
curtain shield airbags to inflate.
deformed, or the vehicle was involved in
an accident that was not severe enough
to cause the SRS side and curtain shield
airbags to inflate.
dashboard near the front passenger airbag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise 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 otherwise damaged.
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2
3
4
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Front passenger occupant classification
system
Y our vehicle is equipped with a front p assenger occup ant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.
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SRS warning light
1
Seat belt reminder light
2
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
3
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
4
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system
Adult*
■
1
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
■ Child*
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
4
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON”
2
Off*
or flashing*
Activated
“AIR BAG OFF”
or “AIR BAG
ON”
Off*
flashing
2
*
or
3
4
3
*
Devices
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Deactivated or
activated
Activated
Deactivated or
activated
4
*
4
*
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■
Child restraint system with infant*
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Indicator/
warning light
SRS warning light Off
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Devices
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
■ Unoccupied
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Indicator/
warning light
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
5
“AIR BAG
6
*
OFF”
2
Off*
or flashing*
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Activated
“AIR BAG OFF”
Off
Devices
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
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Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
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There is a malfunction in the system
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
1
*
: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller
adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize
him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.
2
*
: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
3
*
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
4
*
: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convert-
ible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors
which may affect this can be the physique or posture.
5
*
: Never i nstall a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on
the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (P. 54)
6
*
: In c ase the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how
to install the child restraint system properly. ( P. 58)
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated
“AIR BAG OFF”
On
Activated
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CAUTION
■ Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the front passenger occupant
classification system.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Wear the seat belt properly.
● Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt plate has not been left inserted
into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
● Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using
the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat
belt buckle, and reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender
after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you
use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not activate correctly,
which could cause death or serious injury in the event of a collision.
● Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment (e.g.
seatback pockets or armrest).
● Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or
feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
● Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or
press on the seatback with their legs.
● Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
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■ Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
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● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the SRS airbags for the front passenger will not
deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear
seat, return the seatback to a position where it does not touch the rear
seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the
vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the
effectiveness of the seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remains illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or
if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install a forward-facing child restraint system on
the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (P. 58)
● Do not modify or remove the front seats.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion and seat cover, that cov-
ers the seat cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.
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CAUTION
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
● It is recommended that children sit in the rear se ats to avoid accidental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.
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Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be
properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt.
The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require
the use of child restraint systems.
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one on the front passenger seat.
● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is appropriate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the child
restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(P. 58)
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Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types
according to the age and size of the child:
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R ear facing Infant seat/con-
vertible seat
Booster seat
Forward facing Convertible
seat
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■ Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
● If the child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat
and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 30)
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■ Child restraint precautions
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● For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior.
● Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated.
In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
● A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas-
senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that
requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat
since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat.
Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as
far back as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable
speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.
● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system
on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system
with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not
securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of an accident.
● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain shield airbags deploy
even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if
the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact
could cause death or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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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.
■ When the child restraint system is not in use
● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the passenger compartment.
● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower A nchors and Tethers
for Children) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (P. 30)
Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for
each rear seat.
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Installation with LATCH system
1
Adjust the head restraint to the downmost position. (P. 148)
2
Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.
3
Rear left seat only: Slide the
rear center seat belt to the side
to prevent it from getting
pinched in the lower anchorage.
Type A
4
Latch the hooks of the lower
straps onto the LATCH
anchors. If the child restraint
has a top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be latched
onto the top tether strap anchor.
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Type B
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Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors. If the child
restraint has a top tether strap,
the top tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether strap
anchor.
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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock
function belt)
Rear-facing Infant seat/convertible seat
■
1
Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing
the rear of the vehicle.
2
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
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3
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.
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4
While pushing the child
restraint system down into
the rear seat, allow the
shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there
is no slack in the belt, pull the
belt to check that it cannot be
extended.
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Forward-facing Convertible seat
1
Adjust the head restraint to the downmost position. (P. 148)
2
Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
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Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
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1
4
Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it
in lock mode. In lock mode,
the belt cannot be extended.
5
While pushing the child
restraint system into the rear
seat, allow the shoulder belt
to retract until the child
restraint system is securely
in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there
is no slack in the belt, pull the
belt to check that it cannot be
extended.
6
If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (P. 65)
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Booster seat
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2
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Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
(P. 30)
Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
1
Adjust the head restraint to the downmost position. (P. 148)
2
Secure the child restraint system using the seat belt or
LATCH anchors.
3
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
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■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
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CAUTION
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly , att ach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).
■ When installing a booster seat
■ When installing a child restraint system
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To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. (P. 32)
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking or an accident.
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CAUTION
■ When installing a child restraint system
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of an accident or a sudden braking.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in
the event of a sudden braking or an accident.
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead
to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the trunk lid closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the hybrid system.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the hybrid system on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the
hybrid system is operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
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Hybrid system features
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different
from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are cl osely famil iar with
the characteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and
an electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
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Gasoline engine
1
Electric motor (traction motor)
2
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◆ When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During start
off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow
speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
◆ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as necessary.
◆ When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆ When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Vehicle proximity notification system
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
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■ Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or
S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or S.
■ EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when driving
the vehicle using only the electric motor
(traction motor).
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
● As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly discharge.
For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every few months
for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid battery becomes
fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the vehicle with the 12-volt
battery, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. Always put the shift lever in P when the vehicle is stopped. When
driving in heavy traffic, operate the vehicle with the shift lever in D or S to
avoid discharging the battery.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 441
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■ After the 12-volt battery has discharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from under the vehicle.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid transmission when the hybrid system
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents on the left side o f
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and disposal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
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rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
starts or stops.
depressed.
the rear seatback.
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Hybrid system precautions
T ake care when handling the hybrid system, as it cont ains a high
voltage system (about 650 V at maximum) as well as parts that
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
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Air conditioning compressor
1
Power control unit with DC/DC
2
converter
High voltage cables (orange)
3
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
4
tery)
Service plug
5
Electric motor (traction motor)
6
Caution label
7
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
left side of the rear seatback for
the purpose of cooling the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If the
vent becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to min imiz e th e risk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions. (P. 422)
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■ If a warning light comes on, a warning message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be started,
refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel level
warning light (P. 415) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel, the
hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to add
to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L, 2.5
Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary when
the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
● High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home
electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.
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CAUTION
● Never try to open the service plug
access hole located behind the rear
seats. The service plug is used only
when the vehicle is serviced and is subject to high voltage.
■ High voltage precautions
■ Road accident cautions
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The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe
burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
● The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high
voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and
always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire. (P. 408)
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CAUTION
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
● Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. Never resell,
hand over or modify the hybrid battery . To prevent accidents, hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through
Toyota dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.
Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting
in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is haz-
ardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part,
resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid
vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified
in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke
generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.
When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be
aware of these dangers.
● If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your
Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or
serious injury.
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NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery air vent
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● Do not put foreign objects near the air vent. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat and be damaged.
● Clean the air vent regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
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■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
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NOTICE
■ Certifications for the immobilizer system
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-3
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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
■ Certifications for the immobilizer system
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Alarm
The alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the system is set.
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Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the
hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)
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■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● A person inside the vehicle opens a
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
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door, the trunk or hood.
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ Alarm-operated door lock
● When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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Theft prevention labels
These labels are attached to the
vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by
facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Do not remove under penalty of
law.
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Instrument cluster
2
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators .......................... 86
Gauges and meters ............ 91
Multi-information display..... 96
Energy monitor/
consumption screen........ 102
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Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.
◆ Instrument cluster
◆ Center panel
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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle’s systems.
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1
*
Brake system warning
light (P. 412)
1
*
Charging system warning light (P. 413)
1
*
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 413)
1
*
SRS warning light
(P. 413)
1
*
ABS warning light
(P. 413)
Electric power steering
1
*
system warning light
(P. 413)
1
*
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 413)
1
*
Slip indicator (P. 414)
1
*
Brake system warning
light (P. 414)
Open door warning light
(P. 414)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 415)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 415)
1
*
Master warning light
(P. 415)
1
*
Tire pressure warning
light (P. 415)
2
Instrument cluster
1, 2
*
“PCS” warning light
(P. 414)
(if equipped)
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(if equipped)
2
Automatic high beam
indicator (P. 201)
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*
2. Instrument cluster
1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
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AIR BAG
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
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(if equipped)
Turn signal indicator
(P. 194)
Headlight indicator
(P. 197)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 198)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 206)
“READY” indicator
(P. 183)
EV indicator (P. 71)
Security indicator
(P. 79, 81)
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“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 239)
(if equipped)
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*
1, 3
*
(if equipped)
EV drive mode indicator
(P. 189)
Eco drive mode indicator
(P. 236)
Sport mode indicator
(P. 236)
Automatic high beam
indicator (P. 201)
Slip indicator
(P. 239)
1
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VSC OFF indicator
(P. 239)
“PCS” warning light
(P. 246)
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“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator (P. 47)
2
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Cruise control indicator
(if equipped)
(P. 217)
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(if equipped)
Cruise control set indicator (P. 217, 221)
Radar cruise control
indicator (P. 221)
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*
*
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
2. Instrument cluster
1
: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2
: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
3
: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes faster
than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
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Gauges and meters
Hybrid System Indicator
1
Displays hybrid system output or regeneration level (P. 94)
Multi-information display
2
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (P. 96)
Speedometer
3
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
4
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob
5
P. 93
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7
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 191)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
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Changing the trip meter display
Switches between trip meter “A”
and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
1
Brighter
2
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■ The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
● When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
● When the knob is turned fully clockwise, the display audio/navigation sys-
■ Hybrid System Indicator
1
2
3
4
2. Instrument cluster
slightly unless the control knob is turned fully clockwise.
tem screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch
position.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
● Hybrid System Indicator is displayed when the driving mode is other than
the sport mode.
● By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving
can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration
used to charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
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NOTICE
■ Customization
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: P. 477)
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● When indicating the tachometer (Using the S mode driving): Do not let the
indicator of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed. (P. 192)
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 444)
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Multi-information display
Display contents
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data.
● Distance to empty (P. 97)
● Average fuel economy
(P. 97)
● Current fuel economy
(P. 98)
● Energy Flow (P. 102)
● Digital speedometer (P. 98)
● Turn-by-turn navigation (vehi-
cles with a navigation system)
(P. 98)
● Settings (P. 99)
● Warning messages and
reminder messages (P. 422)
Automatically displayed when a
malfunction occurs in one of the
vehicle’s systems or when a
reminder message is required. The
display returns to the previous
screen by pressing the “DISP” button. (P. 97)
● Cruise control display (if
equipped) (P. 217)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
display (if equipped) (P. 221)
● Tachometer (P. 192)
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Trip information
Switching the display
■
Items displayed can be
switched by pressing the
“DISP” button.
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■ Distance to empty
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be
driven with the quantity 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 displayed.
• When only a small amount of
fuel is added to the tank, the display 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 fuel economy
■
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function
was reset.
• The function can be reset by
pressing and holding the “DISP”
button when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
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Current fuel economy
Displays the current rate of fuel
consumption.
■ Digital speedometer
Displays the current vehicle
speed.
This screen can be disabled in
the “Settings” screen. (P. 99)
■
Turn-by-turn navigation (vehicles with a navigation system)
Displays information from the
navigation system about the
next turn on the guidance route.
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Customizable items
■
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Item Default setting
Digital speedometer On Off
Units (vehicles without a navigation
system)
Turn-by-turn navigation (vehicles with
a navigation system)
EV indicator On Off
■ Changing the settings
1
While the vehicle is stopped,
English Metric
On Off
Customized
press the “DISP” button until
the “Settings” screen appears.
2
Press and hold the “DISP” button while the “Settings” screen
is displayed.
setting
2
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3
Press the “DISP” button to
select the desired setting item.
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Press and hold the “DISP” button to select the desired setting.
5
Press and hold the “DISP” button after selecting the “EXIT” by
pressing the “DISP” button.
The display goes back to step .
■ System check display
After turning the power switch to ON mode, “SYSTEM CHECK” is displayed
while system operation is checked.
■ Trip summary display
When the hybrid system is turned off,
drive information data since the hybrid
system was started is displayed for 3 seconds.
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■ Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be
changed through the “DISP” button will automatically be turned off.
● When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed
● When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■ 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.
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