Toyota Rav4 Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual

Pictorial index

For safety and security

Vehicle status information and indicators

Before driving

Driving

Audio

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

Search by illustration

	Make sure to read through them	1
	(Main topics: Child seat, theft deterrent system)
	Reading driving-related information	2
	(Main topics: Meters, multi-information display)

	Opening and closing the doors and windows,
	adjustment before driving	3
	(Main topics: Keys, doors, seats)
	Operations and advice which are necessary for
	driving	4
	(Main topics: Starting hybrid system, refueling)
	Operating the Audio	5
	(Main topics: Audio/visual, phone, Connected Services)
	Usage of the interior features	6
	(Main topics: Air conditioner, storage features)
	Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
	procedures	7
	(Main topics: Interior and exterior, light bulbs)
	What to do in case of malfunction and emergency	8
	(Main topics: 12-volt battery discharge, flat tire)
	Vehicle specifications, customizable features	9
	(Main topics: Fuel, oil, tire inflation pressure)
	Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
	belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian	10
	owners
	Search by symptom
	Search alphabetically

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For your information...................	8
Reading this manual................	13
How to search..........................	14
Pictorial index ..........................	16
1 For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving...................	28
For safe driving ................	29
Seat belts.........................	31
SRS airbags.....................	35
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......	45
Exhaust gas precautions..50
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children..........	51
Child restraint systems.....	52
1-3. Emergency assistance
Safety Connect ................	67
1-4. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ....	72
Hybrid system precautions
.......................................	77
1-5. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ..........	82
Alarm................................	85
Vehicle status
2 information and
indicators
2-1. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators
.......................................	88
Gauges and meters (with 4.2-
inch display)...................	94

Gauges and meters (with 7-
inch display)	...................98
Multi-information display 103
Energy monitor/consumption
screen..........................	113

3 Before driving

3-1.	Key information
	Keys ..............................	122
3-2.	Opening, closing and lock-
	ing the doors
	Side doors.....................	128
	Back door......................	134
	Smart key system..........	148
3-3.	Adjusting the seats
	Front seats ....................	154
	Rear seats.....................	155
	Driving position memory 157
	Head restraints..............	160

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel...............	162
Inside rear view mirror...	163
Digital Rear-view Mirror.165
Outside rear view mirrors
....................................	174

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Power windows .............	176
Moon roof......................	179
Panoramic moon roof....	182

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4 Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.........	189
Cargo and luggage .......	196
Vehicle load limits .........	199
Trailer towing.................	200
Dinghy towing ...............	209
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles without smart key sys-
tem).............................	210
Power (ignition) switch (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
....................................	212
EV drive mode ..............	217
Hybrid transmission ......	219
Turn signal lever............	223
Parking brake................	224
Brake Hold ....................	227

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Headlight switch............	229
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
....................................	232
Fog light switch .............	235
Windshield wipers and
washer.........................	235
Rear window wiper and
washer.........................	238
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
....................................	240

4-5. Using the driving support systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0243

PCS (Pre-Collision System)
....................................	249
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
....................................	257
RSA (Road Sign Assist).267
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ...	270
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
....................................	280
Intuitive parking assist...	290
PKSB (Parking Support
Brake)..........................	297
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (static objects) ......	302
Parking Support Brake func-
tion (rear-crossing vehicles)
....................................	308
Rear view monitor system
....................................	312
Toyota parking assist monitor
....................................	320
Panoramic view monitor 333
Driving mode select switch
....................................	365
Trail Mode .....................	366
Driving assist systems...	368
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
....................................	375
Winter driving tips..........	377
Utility vehicle precautions
....................................	380
5 Audio
5-1. Basic function
Buttons overview...........	385
Menu screen..................	387

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Status icon ....................	388
“Setup” screen ..............	390
5-2. Basic information before
operation
Initial screen..................	391
Touch screen.................	392
Home screen.................	394
Entering letters and num-
bers/list screen operation
....................................	395
Screen adjustment........	398
Linking multi-information dis-
play and the system....	399
5-3. Connectivity settings
Registering/Connecting a
Bluetooth® device .......	400
Setting Bluetooth® details
....................................	404
Wi-Fi® Hotspot..............	412
5-4. Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto
Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto
....................................	417
5-5. Other settings
General settings............	424
Voice settings................	428
Vehicle settings.............	429
5-6. Using the audio/visual sys-
tem
Quick reference.............	430
Some basics .................	431
5-7. Radio operation
AM/FM/SiriusXM (SXM) radio
....................................	435
5-8. Media operation
USB memory.................	442

iPod/iPhone (Apple CarPlay)
....................................	444
Android Auto..................	447
Bluetooth® audio ...........	448

5-9. Audio/visual remote controls

Steering switches..........

452

5-10.Audio settings
Setup.............................	454

5-11.Tips for operating the audio/visual system

Operating information....456

5-12.Voice command system operation

Voice command system 468
Command list ................	471

5-13.Phone operation (Handsfree system for cellular phones)

Quick reference.............	475
Some basics..................	476
Placing a call using the Blue-
tooth® hands-free system
....................................	480
Receiving a call using the
Bluetooth® hands-free sys-
tem ..............................	483
Talking on the Bluetooth®
hands-free system.......	484
Bluetooth® phone message
function........................	486
5-14.Phone settings
Setup.............................	491
5-15.What to do if... (Blue-
tooth®)
Troubleshooting.............	501

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5-16.Connected Services overview

Connected Services......	505
Type A: Function achieved by
using a smartphone or DCM
....................................	506
Type B: Function achieved by
using DCM and the system
....................................	508
Type C: Function achieved by
using DCM ..................	509
Type D: Function achieved by
using DCM and a smart-
phone..........................	512

5-17.Connected Services operation

Toyota Apps ..................

514

5-18.Setup

Toyota Apps settings..... 518

6 Interior features

6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning
system.........................	520
Heated steering wheel/seat
heaters/seat ventilators527
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............	530
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features . 533
Luggage compartment fea-
tures............................	537

6-4. Using the other interior features

Other interior features...	542
Garage door opener......	552

7 Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............	562
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .............	565
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
....................................	568
General maintenance....	569
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs
....................................	572
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions.............................	573
Hood..............................	575
Positioning a floor jack ..	577
Engine compartment.....	578
12-volt battery................	584
Tires ..............................	586
Tire inflation pressure....	600
Wheels ..........................	602
Air conditioning filter......	604
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter ..............	606
Wiper insert replacement
....................................	610
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery.........	613
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................	616
Light bulbs.....................	618

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8	When trouble arises		9 Vehicle specifications

8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......	628
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency
....................................	629
If the vehicle is trapped in ris-
ing water......................	630

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be
towed...........................	631
If you think something is
wrong ..........................	635

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds636

If a warning message is dis-
played..........................	647
If you have a flat tire......	651
If the hybrid system will not
start.............................	660
If you lose your keys .....	661
If the fuel filler door cannot be
opened........................	662

If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system) 663

If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.......................	665
If your vehicle overheats670
If the vehicle becomes stuck
....................................	674

9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil
level, etc.)....................	676
Fuel information.............	685
Tire information .............	687
9-2. Customization
Customizable features...	697
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize............	708
10 For owners
10-1.For owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.................	710
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners (in
French)........................	711
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners (in
French)........................	712
Index
What to do if... (Troubleshoot-
ing) .............................	722
Alphabetical Index ........	725

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	For your information
				Accessories, spare parts
				and modification of your
	Main Owner’s Manual			Toyota

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.

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 nongenuine 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.

Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile twoway radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:

Hybrid system

Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

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Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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 twoway radio.

Vehicle data recording

The vehicle is equipped with sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

•Engine speed/ Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)

•Accelerator status

•Brake status

•Vehicle speed

•Operation status of the driving assist systems

•Images from the front camera (available only when certain safety systems are activated, which varies depending on the vehicle specifications).

•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 this computer 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 government agency

•For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

•For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Recorded image information can be erased by your Toyota dealer.

The image recording function can be disabled. However, if the function is disabled, data from when the system operates will not be avail-

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able.

To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by Toyota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/.

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 ServiceAgreement 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/

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/fastened;

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-triv- ial 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

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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 vehicle) is obtained

•In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government 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

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 the airbags, seat belt pretensioners, wireless remote control batteries, and the batteries in the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.

WARNING

■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.

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WARNING

■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 side windows, the moon roof or the panoramic moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Reading this manual

Explains symbols used in this manual

Symbols in this manual

Symbols Meanings

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.

Symbols in illustrations

Symbols Meanings

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Symbols

Meanings

Indicates the component or position being explained.

Means Do not, Do not do this, or Do not let this happen.

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How to search

■ Searching by title

 Table of contents: P.2

■ Searching by name

 Alphabetical index: P.725

■Searching by installation position

 Pictorial index: P.16

■Searching by symptom or sound

What to do if... (Troubleshooting): P.722

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Pictorial index

■Exterior

The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc.

A Side doors ..........................................................................	P.128
Locking/unlocking ................................................................	P.128
Opening/closing the side windows.......................................	P.176
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key ..........	P.129, 663
Warning messages ..............................................................	P.647

B Back door ...........................................................................	P.134
Locking/unlocking ................................................................	P.135
Opening from inside the cabin* ............................................	P.138
Opening from outside...................................................	P.136, 138
Warning messages ..............................................................	P.647

C	Outside rear view mirrors .................................................	P.174
	Adjusting the mirror angle....................................................	P.174
	Folding the mirrors...............................................................	P.174
	Defogging the mirrors* .........................................................	P.522
D	Windshield wipers..............................................................	P.235

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	Precautions against winter season ......................................	P.377
	To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*....................	P.525
	Precautions against car wash
	(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)* .......................................	P.563
	Replacing the wiper insert ...................................................	P.610
E	Fuel filler door....................................................................	P.240
	Refueling method.................................................................	P.240
	Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .................................................	P.677
F	Tires.....................................................................................	P.586
	Tire size/inflation pressure ...................................................	P.681
	Winter tires/tire chain ...........................................................	P.377
	Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system*.................	P.586
	Coping with flat tires.............................................................	P.651
G	Hood....................................................................................	P.575
	Opening ...............................................................................	P.575
	Engine oil .............................................................................	P.678
	Coping with overheat ...........................................................	P.670
	Warning messages ..............................................................	P.647
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.618, Watts: P.684)
H	Headlights...........................................................................	P.229
I	Turn signal lights ...............................................................	P.223
J	Parking lights .....................................................................	P.229
K	Daytime running lights......................................................	P.229
L	Side marker lights..............................................................	P.229
M	Fog lights*...........................................................................	P.235
N	Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights....................	P.223, 229
O	Tail lights.............................................................................	P.229
	Back-up lights

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...................................................Shifting the shift lever to R	P.219
P License plate lights............................................................	P.229
Q Side turn signal lights* ......................................................	P.223

*: If equipped

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■Instrument panel

A Power switch..............................................................P.210, 212

	Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes	..P.210, 212, 216
	Emergency stop of the hybrid system..................................	P.629
	When the hybrid system will not start ..................................	P.660
	Warning messages ..............................................................	P.647
B	Shift lever............................................................................	P.219
	Changing the shift position...................................................	P.220
	Precautions against towing..................................................	P.631
	When the shift lever does not move.....................................	P.221
C	Meters .............................................................................	P.94, 98
	Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light
	...........................................................................	P.94, 96, 98, 102
	Warning lights/indicator lights ................................................	P.88
	When the warning lights come on........................................	P.636
D	Multi-information display ..................................................	P.103
	Display .................................................................................	P.103

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	.....................................................................Energy monitor	P.113
	When the warning messages are displayed ........................	P.647
E	Turn signal lever.................................................................	P.223
	Headlight switch ................................................................	P.229
	Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
	license plate lights/daytime running lights............................	P.229
	Fog lights*1...........................................................................	P.235
F	Windshield wiper and washer switch...............................	P.235
	Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................	P.238
	Usage...........................................................................	P.235, 238
	Adding washer fluid..............................................................	P.583
	Warning messages ..............................................................	P.647
G	Emergency flasher switch.................................................	P.628
H	Hood lock release lever.....................................................	P.575
I	Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever................	P.162
	Adjustment...........................................................................	P.162
J	Air conditioning system....................................................	P.520
	Usage...................................................................................	P.520
	Rear window defogger.........................................................	P.522
K	Audio*1 ................................................................................	P.385
	Audio Plus*1, 2
	Premium Audio*1, 2
L	Fuel filler door opener switch...........................................	P.241

*1:If equipped

*2:Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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■Switches

A	Driving position memory switches*	.................................P.157
B	Window lock switch...........................................................	P.178
C	Power window switches....................................................	P.176
D	Door lock switches ............................................................	P.132
E	Outside rear view mirror switches ...................................	P.174
F	“ODO TRIP” switch......................................................	P.96, 101
G	Instrument panel light control dial.............................	P.96, 102
H	Automatic High Beam switch ...........................................	P.232
I	Windshield wiper de-icer switch* .....................................	P.525
J	Camera switch*...................................................................	P.335
K	Heated steering wheel switch*..........................................	P.527
L	Power back door switch*...................................................	P.138

*: If equipped

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A

......................................................Meter control switches

P.104

B

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch...................................

P.275

C

Cruise control switches

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range.............

P.270

D Audio remote control switches* .......................................

P.452

E LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch .....................................

P.257

F

Phone switch*.....................................................................

P.478

G

Talk switch*.........................................................................

P.468

*: Vehicles with Audio Plus or Premium Audio, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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A VSC OFF switch .................................................................P.369
B Front seat heater switches*...............................................P.527
C Front seat heater/seat ventilator switches* .....................P.528
D Parking brake switch.........................................................P.224
Applying/releasing................................................................P.224

	Precautions against winter season	......................................P.378
	Warning buzzer/message ............................................	P.642, 647
E	Brake hold switch ..............................................................	P.227
F	Trail Mode switch...............................................................	P.366
G	Driving mode select switch...............................................	P.365
H EV drive mode switch........................................................		P.217

*: If equipped

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■Interior

A

..........................................................................SRS airbags

P.35

B

Floor mats.............................................................................

P.28

C

Front seats..........................................................................

P.154

D

Rear seats...........................................................................

P.155

E

Head restraints...................................................................

P.160

F

Seat belts..............................................................................

P.31

G

Console box .......................................................................

P.534

H

Inside lock buttons ............................................................

P.132

I

Cup holders........................................................................

P.534

J

Assist grips ........................................................................

P.551

K

Rear seat heater switches*................................................

P.527

*: If equipped

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■Ceiling

A

.....................................................................“SOS” button*1

P.67

B

Auxiliary box ......................................................................

P.535

C

Moon roof switches*1.........................................................

P.179

D

Interior lights*2 ...................................................................

P.530

Personal lights ...................................................................

P.531

E

Electronic sunshade switch*1...........................................

P.182

F

Vanity mirrors.....................................................................

P.542

G

Sun visors...........................................................................

P.542

H

Inside rear view mirror*1....................................................

P.163

Digital Rear-view Mirror*1..................................................

P.165

I

Garage door opener switches*1........................................

P.552

*1:If equipped

*2:The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.

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		1
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.................	28
For safe driving ..............	29
Seat belts.......................	31
SRS airbags...................	35
Front passenger occupant
classification system ....	45
Exhaust gas precautions50
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children........	51
Child restraint systems...	52
1-3. Emergency assistance
Safety Connect ..............	67
1-4. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features ..	72
Hybrid system precautions
.....................................	77
1-5. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ........	82
Alarm..............................	85

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Before driving

Observe the following before starting off in the vehicle to ensure safety of driving.

Installing floor mats

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.

1Insert the retaining hooks (clips) into the floor mat eyelets.

2Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook (clip) to secure the floor mats in place.

The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the illustration.

WARNING

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) provided.

●Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.

●Do not place the floor mat bot- tom-side up or upside-down.

Always align the marks A .

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	securely fixed in the correct		seat and mirror to an appro-
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	check after cleaning the floor.

Correct driving posture

●With the hybrid system stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress each pedal to the floor

to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.

A 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.154)

B 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.154)

C Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. ( P.160)

D Wear the seat belt correctly. ( P.32)

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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.

Correct use of the seat belts

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. ( P.32)

Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to

properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. ( P.52)

Adjusting the mirrors

Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside rear view mirror (if equipped), Digital Rear-view Mirror (if equipped) and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( P.163, 165, 174)