Plug-in hybrid system features, charging method,
etc.
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
Usage of the interior features, etc.
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
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For owners
Index
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt, SRS airbag and headlight aim instructions for
Canadian owners
Search by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual.................... 14
How to search.............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags........................ 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions..... 56
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children............. 57
Child restraint systems........ 58
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 75
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Plug-in hybrid system
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
features ............................. 78
Plug-in hybrid system
precautions ....................... 90
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
driving tips......................... 97
EV driving range................ 100
2-2. Charging
Charging equipment .......... 102
Charging cable ..................107
Smart lid & connector
locking system.................113
Power sources that can be
used.................................122
Charging methods ............. 125
Charging tips .....................129
Things to know before
charging...........................131
How to charge ...................136
Using the charging timer
function............................147
When normal charging
cannot be carried out.......170
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Instrument cluster
3.Instrument cluster
Combination meter ............ 180
Warning lights and
indicators .........................188
Main display.......................196
Multi-information
display ............................. 205
Head-up display.................238
Energy monitor/
consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 7-inch display)..........246
Energy monitor/
consumption screen/
detail screen (vehicles
with 11.6-inch display).....252
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Operation of each
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component
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Driving
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4-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 262
4-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors......................... 267
Back door.......................... 273
Smart key system.............. 278
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ........................ 287
Rear seats......................... 289
Head restraints.................. 291
4-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 294
Inside rear view mirror....... 296
Outside rear view
mirrors............................. 298
4-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 300
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 306
Cargo and luggage............318
Vehicle load limits..............321
Trailer towing.....................322
Dinghy towing....................323
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch.......324
Hybrid transmission...........330
Turn signal lever................336
Parking brake ....................337
5-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................338
Automatic High Beam........343
Fog light switch..................348
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................350
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap...................................356
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5-5. Using the driving support
5-6. Driving tips
TABLE OF CONTENTS
systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 361
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................... 369
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ............................ 381
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range............................... 391
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 406
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 408
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function ......................... 412
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function................. 415
Intuitive parking assist....... 420
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .............................. 430
S-APGS (Simple
Advanced Parking
Guidance System) .......... 442
Driving assist systems....... 476
Winter driving tips.............. 482
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Interior features
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
7-inch display) ................. 488
Automatic air conditioning
system (vehicles with
11.6-inch display) ............499
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................510
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters.....................514
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................516
• Front interior light .......... 517
• Front personal lights......517
• Rear interior light...........518
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features......519
• Glove box......................520
• Console box .................. 520
• Cup holders................... 521
• Bottle holders/
door pockets.................. 522
• Auxiliary boxes..............523
Luggage compartment
features ...........................524
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features
Other interior features ....... 531
• Sun visors..................... 531
• Vanity mirrors................ 531
• Power outlets................ 532
• Wireless charger........... 533
• Coat hooks.................... 544
• Assist grips ................... 544
Garage door opener.......... 545
Safety Connect.................. 552
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Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 560
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 565
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ...................571
General maintenance ........ 574
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 577
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions......................578
Hood..................................581
Positioning a floor jack.......583
Engine compartment .........584
Tires...................................598
Tire inflation pressure........607
Wheels...............................610
Replacing the tire...............613
Air conditioning filter .......... 624
Wiper rubber
replacement.....................628
Electronic key battery ........ 631
Checking and replacing
fuses................................634
Headlight aim.....................637
Light bulbs ......................... 639
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When trouble arises
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 648
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 649
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 650
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 656
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 657
If a warning message is
displayed......................... 667
If you have a flat tire.......... 675
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 692
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........ 694
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 698
If your vehicle overheats ... 704
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 709
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Vehicle specifications
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ..........712
Fuel information................. 722
Tire information..................725
9-2. Customization
Customizable features.......736
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................747
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 750
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................751
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................753
Headlight aim instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................762
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Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
• Rear view monitor system
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 766
Alphabetical index...................... 770
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For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Hybrid system
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
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Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
● Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
● To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by
Toyota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-
cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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WARNING
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
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: If equipped
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Pictorial index
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For safety and security
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1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags........................ 36
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 50
Exhaust gas precautions..... 56
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children............. 57
Child restraint systems........ 58
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............. 75
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*
1-1. For safe use
Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
1
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
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WARNING
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the hybrid system stopped and the
shift position in P, fully depress each
pedal to the floor to make sure it does
not interfere with the floor mat.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
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1-1. For safe use
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
1
Adjust the angle of the seatback so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (P. 2 8 7)
2
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. (P. 287)
3
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
closest to the top of your ears. (P. 2 9 1)
4
Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 30 )
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. (P. 3 0)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
(P. 58)
Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (P. 296, 298)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.
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Release button
1-1. For safe use
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
● Extend the shoulder belt so that
it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
1
To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
2
To release the seat belt, press
the release button with a hand
on the plate.
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