Toyota Camry Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 3

P. 154)

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Locks all the doors (

Unlocks all the doors (

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.

Opens the windows

and the

moon roof

1, 2

(

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Opens the trunk (

Sounds the alarm (

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

: If equipped

Keys

The keys

Wireless remote control

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To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.

The  mechanical  key  can  only  be
inserted  in  one  direction,  as  the
key only has grooves on one side.
If  the  key  cannot  be  inserted  in  a
lock  cylinder,  turn  it  over  and  re-
attempt to insert it.
After  using  the  mechanical  key,  store  it  in  the  electronic  key.  Carry  the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery  is  depleted  or  the  entry  function  does  not  operate  properly,  you  will
need the mechanical key. (

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Panic mode

■

When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (

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P. 394)

Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.

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If you lose your keys

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

Using the mechanical key

When

is pressed for longer than

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

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When riding in an aircraft

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

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Conditions affecting operation

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P. 171

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Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops.

●

As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (

P. 482)

• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

●

To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for
long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode.
(

P. 170)

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To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

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Replacing the battery

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P. 482

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Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.

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If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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Certification for the wireless remote control

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P. 174

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NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

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Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

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Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

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Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

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Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip-
ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

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Carrying the electronic key on your person

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

■

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

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

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When an electronic key is lost

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

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Smart key system

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle
to  unlock  the  door.  Holding
the  driver’s  door  handle  for
approximately  2  seconds
unlocks  all  the  doors.  Grip
the  front  passenger’s  door
handle  to  unlock  all  the
doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

: The door unlock settings can be changed. (



P. 162)

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the side of the door
handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

◆

Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the win-
dows

and the moon roof.

1, 2

(

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P. 189, 193)

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

: If equipped

Doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof are opening.

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Security feature

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

■

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle

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Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors using the smart key system is made when a
door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to
stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

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Alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (

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P. 92)

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

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (



Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (

P. 482)

When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

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Door lock switches

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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Inside lock buttons

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

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

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

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

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

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

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The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.

Unlock
Lock

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

The following functions can be set or cancelled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 583.

Rear door child-protector lock

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position linked door locking
function

All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever out of P.

Shift position linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.

Driver’s door linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.

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Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.

Turn the power switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step

: 4.2-inch display

: 7-inch display

To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the
wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings
have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after

pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be
set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (



P. 92)

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Impact detection door lock release system

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how-
ever, the system may not operate.

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Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully
closed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.

Multi-information

display

Unlocking function

Beep

Holding the driver’s door
handle unlocks only the
driver’s door.

Exterior: Beeps 3
times
Interior: Pings once

Holding the front passen-
ger’s door handle unlocks
all the doors.

Holding either front door
handle unlocks all the
doors.

Exterior:

Beeps

twice
Interior: Pings once

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Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control

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P. 171

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Rear seat reminder function

In order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when the
power switch is turned off after any of the following conditions are met, a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information
display for approximately 6 seconds.

●

The engine is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear
door.

●

A rear door has been opened and closed after the engine was started.

However, if a rear door is opened and then closed within approximately 2 sec-
onds, the rear seat reminder function may not operate.
The rear seat reminder function determines that luggage, etc. has been
placed in a rear seat based on opening and closing of a rear door. Therefore,
depending on the situation, the rear seat reminder function may not operate
and you may still forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may operate
unnecessarily.
The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. (

P. 111, 128)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (

WARNING

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To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened
even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

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When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing.
When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare
for any unpredictable movement.

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Press and hold the trunk opener
switch.

◆

Smart key system

While carrying the electronic
key, press the button on the
trunk lid.

When all the doors are unlocked
using one of the following meth-
ods, the trunk can be opened
without the electronic key:

• Entry function
• Wireless remote control
• Door lock switches
• Automatic door unlocking system
• Mechanical key

◆

Wireless remote control

Press and hold the switch.

A buzzer sounds.

Trunk

The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener switch, entry
function or wireless remote control.

Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle

Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle

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Trunk light

The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.

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Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside

●

When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.

●

If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when
leaving the vehicle.

●

If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.

●

The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.

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Open trunk warning buzzer

If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not yet fully closed.

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Internal trunk release lever

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Using the mechanical key

The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. (



P. 540)

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

Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. (

P. 540)

Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (

P. 482)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (

The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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WARNING

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

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Before driving

●

Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed,
it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage
in the trunk may be thrown out, causing an accident.

●

Do not allow children to play in the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could suffer from heat
exhaustion, suffocation or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.

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Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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WARNING

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Using the trunk

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to suddenly shut again
after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

●

On an incline it is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid than on a level
surface, so beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the
trunk.

●

Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.

●

When opening the trunk lid, take care
so that it does not hit anyone in the face
or any other part of the body.

●

When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

●

When closing the trunk lid, make sure to
press it lightly on its outer surface.

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Locks and unlocks the doors (

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Opens the trunk (

P. 164)

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Starts the hybrid system (

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P. 212)

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Antenna location

■

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

Smart key system

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

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk

When locking or unlocking the

doors

The  system  can  be  operated  when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft.  (0.7  m) of  either of  the  front  out-
side  door  handles.  (Only  the  doors
detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch

modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.

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Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(



P. 519)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and all the doors were
locked.

Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.

Interior alarm pings
repeatedly

The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s

door

was

opened

when

the

power switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).

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

The power switch was
turned off while the
driver’s door was open.

Close the driver’s door.

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

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Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping:

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

●

When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

●

When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or

a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

●

When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,

or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
power switch modes are changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

●

The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●

If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●

When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key

system. (

P. 170)

●

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

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

●

Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (



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Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (



P. 170)

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To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)

■

If the smart key system does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(

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Starting the hybrid system:

P. 540

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (

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

●

Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (

P . 158, 164, 539)

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Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:



P. 540

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Stopping the hybrid system:

P. 213

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (

P. 168)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●

Users  of  any  electrical  medical  device  other  than  implantable  cardiac
pacemakers,  cardiac  resynchronization  therapy-pacemakers  or  implant-
able  cardioverter  defibrillators  should  consult  the  manufacturer  of  the
device  for  information  about  its  operation  under  the  influence  of  radio
waves.
Radio  waves  could  have  unexpected  effects  on  the  operation  of  such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats



Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment lever



Power seat

Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical

height

adjustment

switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

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WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

●

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

■

Seat adjustment

●

Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

●

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●

Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

NOTICE

■

When adjusting a front seat

When adjusting a front seat, make sure that the head restraint does not
contact the headliner. Otherwise, the head restraint and headliner may be
damaged.

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WARNING

■

When folding the seatbacks down

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

●

Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.

●

Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

■

When returning the seat to its original position

●

Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.

●

If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. (



P. 30)

■

Seat adjustment

Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

■

After returning the seatback to the upright position

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

●

Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

●

Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.

NOTICE

■

When the right seatback is folded down

Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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ent



Adjustable type

Pull the head restraint up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.



Integrated type

Head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

■

Removing the head restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Lock release button

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Front seats: If the head restraint touches
the ceiling, making the removal difficult,
change the seat height or angle.
(



P. 177)

Lock
release
button

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■

Installing the head restraints



Front seats



Rear seats

■

Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Align  the  head  restraint  with  the  installa-
tion  holes  and  push  it  down  to  the  lock
position.
Press  and  hold  the  lock  release  button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
(However, if a head restraint interferes with installation of a child restraint
system, the head restraint can be removed to accommodate the child
restraint system:

P. 54)

Lock release
button

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.

To sound the horn, press on or
close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

Horn

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Opera

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ach compon

ent

The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.

Normal position
Anti-glare position

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

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

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
On/Off

When  the  automatic  anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The  function  will  set  to  ON  mode
each  time  the  power  switch  is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion  to  OFF  mode.  (The  indicator
also turns off.)

■

To prevent sensor error (vehicles with an auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)

Indicator

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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ach compon

ent

To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

P. 382)

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

Folding the mirrors

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WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

■

When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

Opening
One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

This function can be used to prevent children from accidentally open-
ing or closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator will come on and the
passenger windows will be locked.
The  passenger  windows  can  still
be  opened  and  closed  using  the
driver’s  switch  even  if  the  lock
switch is on.

■

The power windows can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

Preventing accidental operation (window lock switch)

Indicator

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■

When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●

Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the
jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-
touch opening direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.

●

If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After  the  door  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  holding  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(



: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. (

P. 93)

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

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■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (

WARNING

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

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (



P. 189)

●

When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Moon roof



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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■

The moon roof can be operated when

The power switch is in ON mode.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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■

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. (

P. 93)

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control
or  mechanical  key  and  operating  the
moon roof, operate the moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any
of  their  body  parts  caught  in  the  moon
roof.  Also,  do  not  let  a  child  operate
moon roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is possible for
children  and  other  passengers  to  get
caught in the moon roof.

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4-1. Before driving

P. 212

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

P. 222)

Release the parking brake. (

P. 229)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P. (



P. 222)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (

P. 229), and shift the shift lever to P (



222).
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the hybrid system

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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ivi

When the following unusual operation is performed with the accelera-
tor pedal depressed, the hybrid system output may be restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted to R

• When the shift lever is shifted from P or R to forward drive shift

position such as D

When the system operates, a message appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message and follow the instruction.

: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be changed.

■

When starting off on an uphill

The hill-start assist control will activate. (



P. 312)

■

For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (



P. 370)

■

Coasting (Auto Glide Control)

When Eco drive mode is selected, under certain conditions, Auto Glide Con-
trol will operate automatically and allow the vehicle coast, enhancing fuel
economy. (

P. 369)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

■

Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.

Sudden start restraint control (Drive-Start Control [DSC])

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■

ECO Accelerator Guidance (

P. 125)

Eco-friendly driving may be achieved more easily by staying within the zone
of Eco acceleration. Also, by staying within the zone of Eco acceleration, it
will be easier to obtain a good Eco score.

●

When starting off:

Gradually depress the accelerator pedal to stay within the zone of Eco accel-
eration and accelerate to the desired speed. By refraining from excessive
acceleration, a good eco start score will be obtained.

●

When driving:

After accelerating to the desired speed, release the accelerator pedal and
drive at a stable speed while staying within the zone of Eco acceleration. By
staying within the zone of Eco acceleration, a good eco cruise score will be
obtained.

●

When stopping:

By starting to release the accelerator pedal early before decelerating, a good
eco stop score will be obtained.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

●

When the TRAC is turned off (



P. 313), sudden start restraint control also

does not operate. If your vehicle have trouble escaping from the mud or
fresh snow by operating sudden start restraint control, deactivate TRAC
(

P. 313) so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or

fresh snow.

■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

●

For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

■

Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (



P. 558)

■

Eco-friendly driving



P. 125, 140

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WARNING

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

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake

pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.

• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-

culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the

vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake

pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.

●

The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way:



P. 503

●

Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. (