Toyota Prius 2001 Owner's Manual

Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value–conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.

This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble–free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

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.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle damage warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage.

The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Prius and its equipment.

Safety symbol

When you see the safety symbol shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

Important information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

 New vehicle warranty  Emission control systems warranty  Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”

Your responsibility for maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure the specified maintenance is performed. Section 7 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 7 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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. Using these spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle, even though these parts may be approved by certain authorities in your country. Toyota therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products, nor for replacement or installation involving such parts.

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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Spark ignition system of your Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference–Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile

two–way radio system

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 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 the qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

As 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, cruise control system, anti–lock brake system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioner system and Toyota hybrid system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

CAUTION

When your vehicle or battery needs to be disposed of, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer. Hybrid vehicle batteries must be collected through Toyota dealers. If your vehicle is disposed of without dismantling, someone could receive an electric shock by touching the high voltage parts of the hybrid vehicle battery. If the battery is not disposed of properly, its contents can cause death or serious injury.

Hybrid vehicle battery

CAUTION

Hybrid vehicle battery has a limited service life. Call your Toyota dealer for information concerning recycling or disposal of hybrid vehicle battery and your vehicle.

Precautions for use

of hybrid vehicle

The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12–volt system. DC and AC high voltage are both very dangerous and can cause death or serious injury, severe burns and electric shock.

 In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch

the high voltage cables (orange colored) and their

connectors.

 Follow the caution labels attached to the high volt-

age parts.

 Do not remove or replace the high voltage parts

such as the inverter unit (located in the engine compartment), hybrid vehicle battery (located be-

tween rear seat and trunk), etc.

 Do not touch the service plug located in the left

side trim of the trunk without hybrid system technical training. (See “Precautions for use” on page 12 in Section 1–2.) This component is provided to disable the high voltage system in case of servic-

ing at a Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

If an accident occurs

 Pull your Toyota off the road, put the selector le-

ver in “P” and remove the ignition key.

 In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch

any high voltage wirings and their connectors, and high voltage parts (inverter unit, hybrid vehicle

battery, etc.).

 If some exposed electric wirings are protruding in-

side or outside of your Toyota, an electric shock

may occur. Never touch the electric wirings.

 If fluid leaks or gets in some parts of the vehicle,

never touch it because it may be electrolyte (strong alkali) from the hybrid vehicle battery. If it gets into your skin or eyes, wash off immediately with a large amount of water, if possible, boric acid solution, and get immediate medical attention

in order to help avoid serious injury.

 If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it using a fire

extinguisher for the exclusive use on electric fires. Or, use a large amount of water to prevent flam-

mable gas from being generated from the batteries.

 When your Toyota needs to be towed, do it with

the front wheels raised. For details on towing, see “If your vehicle needs to be towed” on page 180 in

Section 5.

CAUTION

High Voltage

Your vehicle is equipped with cables connected to parts of the vehicle subject to high voltage (about 300 V). There are some other parts which reach high temperatures when you are driving. Never touch battery cables (wrapped in orange–colored harnesses) and their connector since high voltages are applied and they are dangerous. Caution labels are applied to these parts to identify them. Carefully observe the instructions on these caution labels.

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SECTION 1–

FEATURES ON NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE

Overview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overvieww2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument cluster and multi–information display overview 4. . . . . . . .

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and multi–i nformation

display 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument panel overview

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1. Side vents

2. Side defroster outlets

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Running mode selector lever

6. Power door lock switches

7. Power window switches

8. Glove box

9. Auxiliary boxes

10. Tilt steering lock release lever

11. Hood lock release lever

12. Parking brake pedal

13. Window lock switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch

2. Wiper and washer switch

3. Rear window defogger switch

4. Trip meter reset button

5. Emergency flasher switch

6. Multi–information display

7. Switching km/h MPH button

8. Security indicator light

9. Clock

10. Car audio

11. Air conditioning controls

12. Auxiliary box

13. Power outlet

14. Ignition switch

15. Cruise control switch

16. Power rear view mirror control switch

17. Instrument panel light control dial

Instrument cluster and multi–information display overview

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1. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

2. Speedometer

3. Fuel gauge

4. Odometer and trip meter

5. Outside temperature display

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and Multi–information display

Low oil pressure warning light

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Brake system warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Master warning light

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Anti–lock brake system warning light

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Discharge warning light

Low fuel level indicator light

Low coolant temperature indicator light (in blue)

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High coolant temperature warning light (in red)

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Malfunction indicator lamp

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Open door warning light

SRS warning light

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Turn signal indicator lights

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Headlight high beam indicator light

Headlight indicator light

Tail light indicator light

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Cruise control indicator light

Running mode position indicator light

Driving ready light

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Output control warning light

Hybrid vehicle battery warning light

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Power steering warning light

Hybrid system warning light

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: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers— —Instrument cluster” on page 91 in Section 2–4.

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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers— —Multi–information display” on page 96 in Section 2–4.

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: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” on page 105 in

Section 2–5.

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SECTION

FEATURES ON NEW T OYOT A VEHICLE

Toyota hybrid system

Toyota hybrid system 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Toyota hybrid system operating condition 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting your vehicle 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For efficient use of your vehicle 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Precautions for use 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Toyota hybrid system

Toyota hybrid system combines the gasoline engine and the electric motor power to improve the fuel economy largely and minimize the emissions as well as to provide higher power performance than the ordinary gasoline–powered vehicles.

Depending on the driving condition, the vehicle runs on the best combination of;

 Gasoline engine power  Electric motor power generated by

the gasoline engine

 Electric motor power of the hybrid

vehicle battery

Furthermore, the energy is effectively used in the following ways:

 When stopping the vehicle, the gaso-

line engine is automatically stopped.

 When decreasing the speed by apply-

ing the brakes, electricity converted from the turning force of the wheels is stored in the hybrid vehicle battery. (This is called regenerative brake.)

Since the battery is charged by the gasoline engine as needed, it does not require charging from the outside like an electric vehicle.

In this way, greatly improved fuel economy and reduced emissions are attained.

If you do not use the vehicle for a long time, the hybrid vehicle battery will discharge and the battery condition is liable to decline.

Toyota hybrid system operating condition

Basic operations are described below. Besides, Toyota hybrid system performs various controls depending on the operating condition, such as at the time of hybrid system starting, at the time of charging should be required, at the time of the air conditioning is in use, etc.

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Electric power in use

When starting or backing up, etc., the gasoline engine efficiency worsens, so

the vehicle runs on electric power from hybrid vehicle battery.

Gasoline power in use

During normal driving, the vehicle runs mainly on gasoline power. However, the electric motor, using electric power generated by the gasoline engine, makes up for any deficiency of gasoline power.

The vehicle controls the optimum ratio of the gasoline and electric power to help save energy more effectively.

Electric and gasoline power in use

When driving at full throttle, electric power is further applied from the hybrid vehicle battery. Vehicle performance improves.

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Storing electric power

When decreasing speed or applying the brakes, the turning force of the wheels

makes the electric motor operate as a generator and additional electricity is stored in the hybrid vehicle battery (regenerative brake).

Not in use

When stopping, the gasoline engine automatically shuts off.

Charging hybrid vehicle battery

When the hybrid vehicle battery power is insufficient, the gasoline engine charges the hybrid vehicle battery. The system always supplies electricity at a constant level.

Starting your vehicle

Turn the ignition key from “ON” to “START” with the running mode selector lever in “P” position only. When the “READY” light flashes and stays on and a beep sounds after a few seconds, the hybrid system starts. (If the ambient temperature is low such as during winter conditions, it may take time until the “READY” light is on.) Being different from ordinary vehicles, you cannot start your vehicle with the running mode selector lever in “N” position. (For details, see “How to start the hybrid system—” on page 162 in Section 4.)

For efficient use of your vehicle

Drive your vehicle with a smooth acceleration and deceleration.

 When driving, energy is effectively re-

covered through the regenerative brake as the vehicle decelerates. However, for more efficient use, do not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle more than necessary.

 By avoiding abrupt acceleration and de-

celeration, the remaining capacity of the hybrid vehicle battery can be preserved and it makes it possible to run the vehicle utilizing the gasoline engine and the electric power from the hybrid vehicle battery.

 The remaining capacity of the hybrid

vehicle battery can be confirmed on the energy monitor screen of the multi– information display. See “Information” on 113 page in Section 2–6 for details. As the way in which you drive may decrease the remaining capacity of the hybrid vehicle battery and reduce fuel economy, drive your vehicle without abrupt acceleration or deceleration.

Use the “A/C” mode (with the “A/C” button only on) when you use the air conditioning.

 As the gasoline engine starts and

stops automatically in this mode, economical driving with less emissions is possible.

 In the “MAX” mode (with the “A/C” but-

ton and “MAX” button on), the gasoline engine is frequently used. Use this mode only when you need to operate the air conditioning fully such as when you should dehumidify or when you are under a burning sun.

When parking, be sure to put the running mode selector lever in “P” position. While driving, use “D” position.

 With the selector lever in “N” position,

the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be generated. The constant electrical power remaining in the hybrid vehicle battery becomes insufficient and the battery will be discharged.

 The hybrid system automatically con-

trols the level of electrical power remaining in the hybrid vehicle battery. With the selector lever in a position other than “N”, electricity is generated and charging occurs when the level of electrical power in the hybrid vehicle battery decreases. It is unnecessary to charge the hybrid vehicle battery from outside.

INFORMATION: The gasoline engine starts and stops

automatically. (It stops during a low load driving, deceleration or when the vehicle stopped.)

If the “READY” light remains on, you can start your vehicle using the electric motor even with the gasoline engine stopped.

The gasoline engine may not stop automatically in the following conditions:

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During under gasoline engine warm– up

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During hybrid vehicle battery charging

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When the air conditioning is used in the “MAX” mode, the gasoline engine is frequently used.

If the output control warning light

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comes on in the instrument cluster, the hybrid vehicle battery temperature is low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery capacity is decreased with the selector lever at “R” during driving. As it does not indicate the failure of the system, you can continue driving but avoid hard acceleration because the power is insufficient (which is caused by the battery power deterioration).

Precautions for use

The vehicle runs in combination with the gasoline and electric power. Pay special attention to the following items.

Be careful of a high voltage and high temperature.

Your vehicle is equipped with the orange colored cables connected to the hybrid vehicle battery which contain a high voltage (about 300 V) and to other high voltage parts.

CAUTION

Do not touch or come in contact with orange cables or battery terminals. Electric shock may cause serious injury or death. Read all caution labels.

A electric motor, coolant radiator and some other parts reach high temperature when you are driving. Caution labels are applied to these parts. Carefully observe the instructions on these caution labels.

CAUTION

Never remove or disassemble the high voltage parts, high voltage cables (orange color) and their connectors. It may cause death or serious injury.

Hybrid vehicle battery

Service plug

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High voltage cables

Inverter unit

Do not touch the service plug.

The service plug is installed in the left side trim of the trunk. It is provided to shut out high voltage current of the hybrid vehicle battery when the vehicle is in need of repairs at a Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

 The shaded parts in the illustration

are subjected to a high voltage.

 Inappropriate handling may cause

an electric shock resulting in serious injury or death. Never touch any item in shaded area.

Keep your hybrid vehicle’s driving characteristics in mind.

 As the vehicle runs with both the gaso-

line engine and electric motor, you may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment.

 When the ignition switch is turned to

on or off, you may hear a sound coming from the hybrid vehicle battery in the trunk. However, this does not indicate any trouble.

 If the “READY” light is on, you can

start even with the gasoline engine stopped.

 When the hybrid vehicle battery tem-

perature is low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery capacity is decreased with the selector lever at “R” during driving, the output control warning light comes on and the output might be limited for longer battery charge life.

 If the output control warning light is on,

drive your vehicle without hard acceleration. The output power will be limited particularly when backing up.

 When you put the running mode selec-

tor lever in “B” position and release your foot from the accelerator pedal, engine braking will be applied. However, during the high speed driving you may feel that deceleration by engine braking is less than that of ordinary vehicle.

Drive your vehicle without hard acceleration if the output control warning

( ) is on.

light

The hybrid vehicle battery temperature is low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery capacity is decreased with the selector lever at “R” during driving. If this occurs, the output control warning light comes on. If the output control warning light is on, the hybrid system output is limited. Drive your vehicle without hard acceleration.

Vehicle performance might be reduced significantly especially when backing up.

Be sure to put the running mode selector lever in “P” position when parking.

With the selector lever in “N” position, the hybrid vehicle battery assembly is not charged, even if the gasoline engine is operating. You cannot run your vehicle if the selector lever is left in “N” position for a long time because the hybrid vehicle battery assembly will be discharged.

When you leave your vehicle, apply the parking brake with the running mode selector lever in “P” position and be sure to remove the key and lock all the doors.

When you leave the the ignition key in the “ACC” or “ON” position if the hybrid system is not operating, the hybrid system may not start because the auxiliary battery will be discharged.

CAUTION

 When you leave your vehicle, be

sure to shut off the hybrid system.

 Be sure to put the running mode

selector lever in “P” position because the vehicle can start with the “READY” light on and the engine stopped (no engine sound and vibration). When the “READY” light is on, if you leave your vehicle with the running mode selector lever in a position other than “P” and “N”, the vehicle will creep and start abruptly with the accelerator pedal being depressed by mistake. It may cause death or serious injury.

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If the multi–information display shows a message, the master warning light

( ) comes on in the instrument clus-

ter. Read the message and follow the instruction.

 When you leave your vehicle, or stop

or park for a while, put the selector lever in “P”.

 Charging is necessary. With the selec-

tor lever in “N” position, charging will not be applied. The electric generator operates in “P”, “D” or “B” position. If you continue driving, put the selector lever in “D” or “B” position and depress the accelerator pedal. Do not leave it in “N” position. When driving in traffic jam, run in “D” position.

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Do not put the luggage on the package tray behind the rear seatback.

 An air vent is provided on the package

tray behind the rear seatback to cool the hybrid vehicle battery. If this vent is covered with something, the hybrid vehicle battery will overheat resulting in a reduction of the output performance of the hybrid system.

 Do not apply water or put foreign ob-

jects over the air vent. Otherwise, it may affect the hybrid vehicle battery adversely and cause damage.

 You may hear a cooling fan noise from

the air vent.

For vehicle repairs or maintenance, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer.

If your vehicle is beyond repair because of accident or something, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer.

As sealed Nickel–Metal hydride batteries are used, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer when disposing of your vehicle.

CAUTION

If you are involved in an accident, follow these precautions.

 Move the vehicle to a safe place

and perform the followings to reduce the risk of high voltage electricity leakage.

 Depress the brake pedal and put the

selector lever in “P” position.

 Apply the parking brake.  Turn the ignition switch to “LOCK”

and remove the key.

 If your vehicle has experienced ma-

jor damage, you may get an electric shock. To prevent this, never touch the high voltage parts (hybrid vehicle battery assembly, etc.) or cables (orange color) connecting these parts. If some exposed electric wiring is protruding inside or outside of the vehicle, an electric shock may also occur. Never touch them.

 If the fluid leaks or gets in some

part of the vehicle, never touch it because it may be electrolyte (strong alkali) from the hybrid vehicle battery. If it gets on your skin or eyes, wash off immediately with a large amount of water, if possible, with boric acid solution, and get immediate medical attention in order to help avoid serious injury.

 If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish

it using a fire extinguisher for the exclusive use on electrical fires. Do not use water. A small amount of water may be dangerous. (If you must use water, use a large amount of water, for example from a fire hydrant.)

 When your vehicle needs to be

towed, do it with the front wheels or all four wheels raised. If the front wheels are on the ground when towing, the electric motor may continue to generate electricity which could cause leakage of electricity and a fire depending on the degree of damage. See “If your vehicle needs to be towed” on page 180 in Section 5.

SECTION

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENT S AND CONTROLS

Keys and Doors

Keys 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hybrid vehicle immobiliser system 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side doors 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power windows 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trunk lid 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hood 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theft deterrent system 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel tank cap 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keys

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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys.

1. Master key (black)—This key works in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip.

2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the trunk.

A transponder chip for hybrid vehicle immobiliser system has been filled in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the hybrid system.

To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

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NOTICE

When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions:

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When starting the hybrid system, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the hybrid system may not start.

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When starting the hybrid system, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the hybrid system may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after taking off other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the hybrid system.

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Do not bend the key grip.

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Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.

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Do not knock the key hard against other objects.

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Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.

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Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

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Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.

Hybrid vehicle immobiliser system

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KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate.

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place.

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The hybrid vehicle immobiliser system is a theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The hybrid system will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.

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The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set.

If either of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

 The indicator light stays on except

when the theft deterrent system is setting or activating. (See ”Theft deterrent system” on page 34 in this section.)

 The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

 The indicator light flashes unsteady.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the hybrid system to start. The indicator light will go off.

For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built–in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the hybrid system.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

FCC ID: MOZ RI–9BTY–1 MADE IN JAPAN

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.

For vehicles sold in Canada

This device complies with RSS–210 of industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

NOTICE

Do not modify, remove or disassemble the hybrid vehicle immobiliser system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Side doors—

The driver’s window can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using a key. For details, see “Power windows” on page 28 in this section.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.

All the doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

The driver’s door can be opened by pulling the inside door handle even if the lock knob is depressed.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side.

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

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Driver’s side

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Passenger’s side

REAR DOOR CHILD–PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

—Wireless remote control

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Locking operation

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Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock both doors, or activate the theft deterrent system from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS

To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously. At this time the parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights and tail lights will flash once.

Check to see that the doors are securely locked.

If either door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the “LOCK” switch.

Unlocking operation

To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch once to unlock the only driver’s door. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, the parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights and tail lights will flash twice.

When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed the interior light comes on. The lights remains on for about 15 seconds unless either door is opened then and closed. (For further information, see “Interior lights” on page 84 in Section 2–3.)

You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.

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“PANIC” SWITCH Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the

horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle.

The alarm will have for one minute. To stop alarm midway, push the “PANIC” or “UNLOCK” switch once again, unlock any door with the key or transmitter, or turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON” position.

The “PANIC” mode does not work when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter.

 Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.

 Do not disassemble it.  Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

 Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance.

 Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

 The batteries may have been con-

sumed. Check the battery in the transmitter. To replace the battery, see “REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY” below.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter” on page 183 in Section 5.)

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

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.

NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

For replacement, use CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the removed transmitter battery or components.

NOTICE

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During replacing the transmitter battery, do not push the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” switches many times.



When replacing the transmitter battery, be careful not to lose the components.

Replace the transmitter battery by the following procedures.

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the transmitter case.

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2. Remove the discharged transmitter battery.

NOTICE

Do not bend the terminals.

After replacing battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.

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3. Put a new transmitter battery with positive (+) side up.

Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICE

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Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter battery should be faced correctly.



Be careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case.



Close the transmitter case securely.

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The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Key off operation: If both front doors are closed, they work for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as

long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch.

To close: Lightly pull up the switch.

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CAUTION

 Never try jamming any part of your

body to make the jam protection function work intentionally.

 The jam protection function may

not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully closed.

Window lock switch

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Automatic operation: Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release it. The window will fully open or close. To stop the window partway, lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it.

Jam protection function: During automatic closing operation or key off closing operation, the window stops and opens half– way if something gets caught between the window and window frame.

If the window receives a strong impact, this function may work even if nothing is caught.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on each passenger’s door or the switches on the driver’s door that control each passengers’ window.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the window lock switch on the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.

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OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

The driver’s window can be raised or lowered using an ignition key.

Insert the ignition key into the key hole.

To close the window: Turn the key in the

locking direction and hold it. After the door is locked, the window be-

gins to close. To stop in the middle, return the key.

To open the window: Turn the key in the unlocking direction and hold it.

After the door is unlocked, the window begins to open. To stop in the middle, return the key.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

Trunk lid— —Lock release lever

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out, but also pre-

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vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

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 Always lock the trunk lid and all

doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of children’s reaches.

 Never leave children unattended in

the vehicle. Unsupervised children

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the key and turn it clockwise.

See “Luggage stowage precautions” on page 156 in Section 3 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

To close the trunk lid, lower it and press down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

—Lock release lever cancelling system

—Internal trunk release handle

Hood

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After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked.

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If a person is locked in the trunk, pull down the phosphorescent handle (illuminated for a while) on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid.

The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on the handle.

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To open the hood:

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

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NOTICE

Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod inserted into the slot could cause the hood to bend.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

Theft deterrent system

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To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position and remove it.

The indicator light will start flashing when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See ”Hybrid vehicle immobiliser system” on page 20 for details.)

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.

The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.

The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again.

4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

The system will give the alarm under the following conditions:

 If any of the doors is unlocked or if

the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key or wireless remote control transmitter.

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected.

The indicator light will come on when the system is activating.

If any of the doors are unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops.

The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in ”Activating the system”.

Stopping the alarm

The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways:

 Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK”

to ”ON” position.

 Unlock any of the doors with the key

or wireless remote control transmitter.

 Open the trunk with the key.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

The system will be cancelled by the above mentioned three ways.

If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, the theft deterrent system has been alarmed. Check to see if there is any abnormality on your vehicle.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Stopping the alarm as described above.

5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the trunk, also check that the system is activated when the auxiliary battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. When testing on the hood, release the lock with the hood lock release lever and raise the hood.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Fuel tank cap

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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.

When refueling, turn off the hybrid system.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause spark or allow

open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.

SECTION

–

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and mirrors

Seats 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front seat s 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Head rest raints 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belts 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS dri ver and front passenger airbags 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SRS side airbags 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child restraint 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tilt steering wheel 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Outside rear view mi rrors 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Anti–glare inside rear v iew mirror 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vanity mirror 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seats

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

 Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded–down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and/or properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

Front seats— —Front seat precautions

vehicles with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats, observe the following precautions.

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 Do not lean against the front door

when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

or surface of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer.

 Do not use accessories for the

seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

—Seat adjustment precau tio ns

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats.

The objects may interfere with the seat–lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

—Adjusting front seats

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Hold the center of the lever and pull it up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

Head restraints

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Front

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For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving,

To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

 Adjust the center of the head re-

straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions

Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. (For details, see “Child restraint—” on page 61 in this section.)

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child.

Rear

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodically.

Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

 Keep the belts clean and dry. If

they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts. (See “Cleaning the interior” on page 189 in Section 6.)

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

—Front and rear seat belts

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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is 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 securely. (For details, see “Child restraint—” on page 61 in this Section.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

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Adjust the seat as needed (Front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

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

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button and slide the anchor down.

After adjustment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.

CAUTION

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 serious injuries in a collision.

Take up slack

Too high

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Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

 Both high–positioned lap belts and

loose–fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

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—Seat belt extender

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

Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

 Remember that the extender pro-

vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one originally intended for.

To release the belt, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.

 Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without it.

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To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the ”PRESS” signs on the buckle–release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

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 extender itself.

When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

—Front seat belt pretensioners

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The driver and front passenger’s seat belts pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact.

When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractor so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants.

The front seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt pretensioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together.

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This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly.

The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 91 in Section 2–4)

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The front seat belt pretensioner system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Front seat belt pretensioner assemblies

4. Airbag sensor assembly

The front seat belt pretensioners are controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

When the front seat belt pretensioners are activated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke–like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occurring.

Once the front seat belt pretensioners have been activated, the seat belt retractors remain locked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injuries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the front seat belt pretensioners in some cases.

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Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure or console

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This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or remains on.

 The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

 If either front seat belt does not retract

or can not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the relevant front seat pretensioner.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The front seat belt pretensioner assem-

bly or surrounding area has been damaged.

 The front part of the vehicle (shaded

in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to operate.

 Either front seat belt pretensioner as-

sembly or surrounding area is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

SRS driver and front passenger airbags

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and passenger when the SRS airbags are inflated.

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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS front airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS front airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The front passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

CAUTION

A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that:

 The driver sit as far back as pos-

sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

 The front passenger sit as far back

as possible from the dashboard.

 All vehicle occupants be properly

restrained using the available seat belts.

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This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS front airbags are operating properly.

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The SRS front airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration.

The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS front airbags may not deploy.

However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the nose of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.)

It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all together.

For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.

Collision from

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Collision from the side

The SRS front airbags are not designed to 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.

the rear

Vehicle rollover

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or

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hard material

Landing hard or vehicle falling

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

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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The SRS airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. Front airbag sensors

2. SRS warning light

3. Airbag module for front passenger (airbag and inflator)

4. Airbag sensor assembly

5. Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)

The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, the sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non–toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non–toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This gas is normally harmless; however, for those who have delicate skin, it may cause a minor skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a passenger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag.

CAUTION

 The SRS airbag system is designed

only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by the inflating airbags if they do not wear the available seat belts properly. During sudden braking just before a collision, an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move forward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the collision. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts—” on page 40 in this section.

 Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying front airbags. 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 seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” on page 61 in this section.

 For instructions concerning the

installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” on page 61 in this section.

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 Never put a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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Move seat fully back

 A forward–facing child restraint

system should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying front airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 On vehicles with side airbags, do

not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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 Do not sit on the edge of the seat

or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use. The front airbags inflate with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and well back in the seat, and always use your seat belt properly.

 Do not allow a child to stand up,

or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The front airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not hold a child on your lap or

in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” on page 61 in this section.

 Do not put objects or your pets on

or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag system. They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.

 Do not modify or remove any wir-

ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components, such as the steering wheel pad, steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag or airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS front airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the front end structure



Attachment of a grille guard (bull bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, winches or any other equipment to the front end



Repairs made on or near the front fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag

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This SRS front airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or the light remains on.

 The light comes on while driving.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

SRS side airbags

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The SRS front airbags have been in-

flated.

 The front part of the vehicle (shaded

in the illustration) was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.

 The pad section of the steering wheel

or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts.

In response to a severe side impact, the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest. The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt properly.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver and passenger when the SRS side airbags are inflated.

CAUTION

SRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate, the driver and front passenger must:

 Wear their seat belts properly.  Remain properly seated with their

back upright and against the seat at all times.

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This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly.

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The SRS side airbag system may not inflate 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 as shown in the illustration.

The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side.

For the safety of all occupants, always wear your seat belts properly.

Collision from the rear

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Collision from the front

Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low–speed side collision.

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The SRS side airbag system consists mainly of the following components, and their locations are shown in the illustration.

1. SRS warning light

2. Side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)

3. Side airbag sensors

4. Airbag sensor assembly

The SRS side airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe side impact, the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non–toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants.

Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.

Front seats may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate only once.

CAUTION

 The SRS side airbag system is de-

signed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt systems. To ensure maximum protection in an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle. For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system, see “Seat belts” on page 40 in this section.

 Improperly seated and/or restrained

infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploying airbags. 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 seat of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 61 in this section.

 Do not allow a child to lean his/her

head or any part of his/her body against the front door or the area of the seat from which the side airbag deploys even if he/she is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see “Child restraint” on page 61 in this section.

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 Do not lean against the front door

when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.

 Do not apply excessive weight to

the outer side of the front seats on vehicles with side airbags.

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 Do not attach a cup holder or any

other device or object on or around the door. When the side airbag inflates, the cup holder or any other device or object will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees.

 Do not use accessories for the

seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

 Do not modify or replace the seats

or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer if you consider modifications of this kind.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer. Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag system in some cases.



Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two–way radio, cassette tape player or compact disc player



Modification of the suspension system



Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment



Repairs made on or near the console or front seat

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer.

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This SRS side airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

 The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or the light remains on.

 The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible:

 The SRS side airbags have been in-

flated.

 The portion of the doors (shaded in the

illustration) were involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags to inflate.

 The surface of the seats with the side

airbag (shaded in the illustration) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions

Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819. If a child is too large for a child restraint

system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. See “Seat belts–” on page 40 for details.

CAUTION

 For effective protection in automo-

bile 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 use of a

proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child, and is put 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 put a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front seat. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear–facing child restraint system is put on the front seat.

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a child restraint system on the front seat.

 A forward–facing child restraint

system should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 On vehicles with side airbags, do

 Make sure you have complied with

all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured.

—Child restraint system

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. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany child restraint system.

To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system.

Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following instructions.

The child restraint system should be 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.

CAUTION

 Never put a rear–facing child re-

 Unless it is unavoidable, do not put

a child restraint system on the front seat.

 A forward–facing child restraint

 On vehicles with side airbag, do

 After installing the child restraint

system, make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer’s instructions. If it is not restrained securely, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than in the passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Your vehicle has anchor brackets for securing the top strap of a child restraint system.

For instructions about how to use the anchor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 72 in this section.

—Types of child restraint system

Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

Child restraint lower anchorages approved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages” on page 74 in this section.

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(A) Infant seat

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(B) Convertible seat

—Installation with 3–point type seat belt

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear–facing

position only.

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CAUTION

 Never put a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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CAUTION

 Do not put a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

 If your driving position is not satis-

factory, install the child restraint system at another position.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the baby seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. To remove the baby seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

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Move seat fully back

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward–

facing or rear–facing position depending on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s instruction about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system.

CAUTION

 Never put a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the front passenger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

 A forward–facing child restraint sys-

tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 On vehicles with side airbags, do

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CAUTION

 Do not put a rear–facing child re-

straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

 If your driving position is not satis-

factory, install the child restraint system at another position.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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Move seat fully back

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passenger.

ing position only.

CAUTION

 A forward–facing child restraint

system should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.

 On vehicles with side airbags, do

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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See “Seat belts—” on page 40 for details.

 Always make sure the shoulder belt

is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.

 Both high–positioned lap belts and

loose–fitting belts could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child’s hips as possible.

 For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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—Using a top strap

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2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle–release button and allow the belt to retract.

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Anchor brackets

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Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap.

Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position.

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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Outside anchor brackets only— Remove the head restraint.

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2. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt.

Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.

For instructions to install the child restraint system, see “Child restraint—” on page 61 in this section.

CAUTION

Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions.

—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

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3. Outside anchor brackets only— Replace the head restraint.

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The lower anchorages for the child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification are installed in the rear seat.

The anchorages are installed in the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.

Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

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Type A

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Type A—

1. Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the seatback.

2. Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps.

Type B—

1. Widen the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little and confirm the position of the lower anchorages below the tag in the seatback.

2. Latch the buckles onto the anchorages

If your child restraint system has a top strap, it should be anchored. (For the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 72 in this section.)

For the installation details, refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product.

CAUTION

 When using the lower anchorages

for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular objects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

 Push and pull the child restraint

system in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

 Do not put a child restraint system

on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

Type B

Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors—

CAUTION

 Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the

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vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

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 After adjusting the steering wheel,

try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in position.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.

Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

—Power rear view mirror control

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de–icer to free the mirror.

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To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch at “L” (left) or “R” (right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direction.

The mirror can be adjusted when the key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

—Folding rear view mirrors

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Anti–glare inside rear view mirror

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas.

To fold the rear view mirror, push backward.

CAUTION

Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward. Both the driver and passenger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

To reduce glare from headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror.

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater

clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also

lose some rear view clarity.

Vanity mirror

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To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.

SECTION

–

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Headlights a nd turn signals 82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emergency flashers 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument panel light control 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior light 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Personal li ght 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Windshield wipers and washer 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear window defogger 86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Headlights and turn signals

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HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist

the headlight/turn signal lever knob.

Position side marker and instrument panel lights

Position above

Vehicles sold in U.S.A.: When the headlights are on, the headlight indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.

Vehicles sold in Canada: When the tail lights are on, the tail light indicator lights up in the instrument cluster.

1—Parking, tail, license plate,

2—Headlights and all of the

The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition turned off. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

When the headlight switch is turned to the first or second clickstop, the brightness of the instrument cluster will be reduced slightly unless the instrument panel light control dial is turned fully on.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is not running.

Daytime running light system

The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released with the hybrid system started, even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off.

To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1.

Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving at night.

Emergency flashers

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High–Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams.

The headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on.

Flashing the high beam headlights

(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever.

You can flash the high beam headlights even with the knob turned to “OFF”.

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TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/

turn signal lever up or down to position

The key must be in the “ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you

make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes.

To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position

2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green

lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light bulbs—” on page 223 in Section 8–3.

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To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again.

Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

Always pull as far off the road as possible.

The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operating.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is not running.

Instrument panel light control Interior light

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To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the dial.

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.

The interior light switch has the following positions:

”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”OFF”—Turns the light off. ”DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of

the door is opened. The light remains on for 15 seconds when all the doors are closed.

ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM

With the switch in “DOOR” position, the light comes on when either door is opened. After all the doors are closed, the light remains on for about 15 seconds and then fades out.

However, in the following cases, the light goes off immediately.

 All the doors are closed when the igni-

tion key is in “ACC” or “ON” position.

 All the doors are closed and locked.

When all the doors are unlocked with a key or wireless remote control simultaneously, the light comes on for about 15 seconds and then fade out, even if the door is not opened.

Personal light

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Windshield wipers and washer

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To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting.

The key must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position

Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast

The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.

Speed setting

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you and release it.

If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.

For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 223 in Section 8–3.

In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch the glass.

Rear window defogger

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To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch.

The key must be in the “ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the

rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating.

Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off.

The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.

Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the auxiliary battery to discharge. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors.

SECTION

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Fuel gauge 88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coolant temperature indicator and warning light 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Odometer and two trip meters 90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Switching km/h MPH button 91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

–

Fuel gauge

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Depending on the ambient temperature, the fuel quantity is less than 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.) even at “F”. However, this does not affect the fuel consumption and the remaining fuel ratio indicated on the gauge. (For details, see “Fuel” on page 146 in Section 3.)

Low fuel level indicator light

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Blink

The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.

Nearly full–Indicator at “F” Nearly empty–Indicator at “E”

It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.

When you refuel on the slope, the indicator may not show the correct level.

After the auxiliary battery is reconnected, one segment will flash for a while.

If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level indicator light blinks, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.

Coolant temperature indicator and warning lights

Low coolant temperature indicator light in blue

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At the first blinking of the light, the master warning light in the instrument cluster comes on and the message appears on the multi–information display to remind the driver to fill fuel.

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The fuel system malfunctions in the following cases, so contact your Toyota dealer.

 All the segments blink.  The “E” mark and the segments indi-

cating remaining fuel blink.

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High coolant temperature warning light in red

The indicator and warning lights indicate the coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The hybrid system operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and hybrid system load.

The red high coolant temperature warning light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off.

If your coolant temperature is cool with the ignition switch on, the blue low coolant temperature indicator light comes on. If it keeps lighting on with the hybrid system fully warmed, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.

If the red high coolant temperature warning light comes on , your hybrid system is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the hybrid system to cool.

Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as:

 Driving up a long hill on a hot day.  Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

NOTICE



Do not remove the thermostat in the cooling system as this may cause the hybrid system to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the hybrid system within the specified operating range.



Do not continue driving with an overheated hybrid system. See “If your vehicle overheats” on page 172 in Section 5.

Odometer and two trip meters

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This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters.

1. Odometer—Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—Show two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero.

You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is disconnected.

3. Trip meter reset button—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display.

To change the meter display, quickly push and release the button. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, display the meter A reading, then push and hold the button until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.

Switching km/h MPH button

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers—

—Instrument cluster

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You can switch the display between km/h and MPH by pressing the button.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on ...

(a) If parking brake is off,

(Indicator and buzzer)

(b) Fasten driver’s seat

(Indicator and buzzer)

(d) Take vehicle to Toyota

(e) Take vehicle to Toyota

Do this.

stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

belts.

passenger’s seat belt.

dealer.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on ...

(f) See multi–information

(g) Drive without hard

(h) Stop and check.

(i) Take vehicle to T oyota

(j) Take vehicle to T oyota

Do this.

display.

acceleration.

dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

dealer immediately.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on ...

(k) Close all doors.

(l) Fill up tank.

(m) Stop and check.

(in red)

(n) Key reminder Remove key.

buzzer

(o) Shift position Put the selector lever .

reminder in “P” position. buzzer

Do this.

(a) Brake System Warning Light and

Buzzer

This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

 When the parking brake is applied...

This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position even after the parking brake is released.

 When the brake fluid level is low...

CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low.

 When the regenerative brake system

is fails...

 When the hydraulic brake booster

fails...

If the hydraulic booster causes a problem resulting in poor braking performance, the warning light comes on and buzzer sounds continuously.

Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases:

 The light does not come on even if the

parking brake is applied when the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

 The light does not come on even if the

ignition key is turned on with the parking brake released.

A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem.

CAUTION

If any of the following conditions occurs, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

 The light does not turn off even

after the parking brake is released while the hybrid system is running.

 The warning buzzer comes on to-

gether with the warning light.

In either case, this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop.

 The brake system warning light re-

mains on together with the “ABS” warning light.

In this case, not only the anti–lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking.

Any of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate the malfunction:

 The light may stay on for about 60

seconds after the hybrid system is started. It is normal if it turns off after a while.

 Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly

may turn on the warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds.

 You may hear a small sound in the

engine compartment after the hybrid system is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction.

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

and Buzzer

This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver’s seat belt.

Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or ”START”, the reminder light flashes and the buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light keeps on flashing and the buzzer sounds 4 to 8 seconds.

Reminder Light

This light reminds you to buckle up the front passenger’s seat belt.

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or “START”, the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light stays flashing.

If luggage load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat, built–in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure, causing the reminder light to come on.

(d) Discharge Warning Light

This light warns that the auxiliary battery is being discharged.

If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.

The hybrid system will continue to operate, however, until the auxiliary battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

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