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The  clock  settings  can  be
changed.

 Clock setting display

Item

Setting result

Adjusts the clock. 
(

P. 103)

Sets  the  minutes  to
“00”. (

P. 104)

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Displays  a  compass  linked  with
the navigation system. Also, when
the navigation system is perform-
ing  intersection  guidance  during
destination  guidance,  the  inter-
section guidance is also displayed
on the multi-information display.

The illustration is only an example
and  may  differ  from  the  actual
screen.
For  details  on  how  to  set  the  destination  and  switch  the  map  direction,
refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

The  information  about  the  cur-
rently  selected  audio  source  is
displayed.

The illustration is only an example
and  may  differ  from  the  actual
screen.
To  switch  the  audio  source,  press

  to  display  the  audio  source

selection  screen,  press 

  or 

of  the  meter  control  switches  and
select  the  desired  audio  source,
and then press 

.

To  stop  audio  source  selection,  press 

  on  the  audio  source  selection

screen.

 Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

 Audio system-linked display (if equipped)

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The condition of the air conditioning system settings can be checked
on  the  screen  and  the  air  conditioning  system  settings  can  be
changed using the meter control switches.

On the air conditioning settings screen, press 

 or 

 of the meter con-

trol switches to switch the contents of the display.
For details regarding the air conditioning system function, refer to P. 436 and
446.

Screen display and setting items that can be changed

 Air conditioning system settings screen

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*

1

: “LO” is displayed if the temperature is adjusted to the lowest setting, and

“HI” is displayed if the temperature is adjusted to the highest setting.

*

2

: The selectable modes differ depending on whether a passenger is present.

(

P. 438, 448)

Adjusting the settings

Press 

 to display the cursor.

Press 

  or 

  of  the  meter  control  switches  to  select  the

desired item to set.

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control switches to select the set-

ting item or setting value.

The  air  conditioning  system  cannot  be  stopped  by  performing  opera-
tions on the air conditioning settings screen. Please use the air condi-
tioning switch or navigation system

*

 to stop the air conditioning system.

*

: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display only

Item

Settings

Eco score 
(A/C score)

P. 148

Temperature
setting

Changes according to operation of the meter control 

switches

*

1

Outside air and
recirculated  air
modes

 

(Outside air mode)

(Recirculated air mode)

Fan speed

1 to 7

“CLIMATE 
CONTROL”

“NORMAL”

“ECO”

Front seat 
concentrated 
airflow mode 
(S-FLOW)

“On (Driver 

Priority)”

*

2

“On (Fr Seat 

Only)”

*

2

“Off (All seat)”

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

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Eco score (A/C score)

The current air conditioning system usage status is evaluated in 5
levels to determine whether it is Eco-friendly.
The  evaluation  changes  according  to  the  air  conditioning  system
usage status. When the power switch is turned off, the current total
driving  score

*

1

  and  advice

*

2

  related  to  using  the  air  conditioning

system are displayed. (

P. 102)

Low score

*

3

High score

Avoiding  excessive  use  of  the
air  conditioning  system  and
using  the  air  conditioning  sys-
tem  at  the  appropriate  setting
according  to  the  ambient  tem-
perature and number of passen-
gers  and  with  the  front  seat
concentrated  airflow  mode  (S-
FLOW)  (

)  and  “CLIMATE

CONTROL”  will  result  in  a  high
evaluation.

*

1

: The Eco score (A/C score) is not evaluated for approximately 1 minute

after the power switch is turned to ON mode.

*

2

: This advice may not be displayed depending on the situation.

*

3

: For  items  not  evaluated  with  an  Eco  score  (A/C  score),  the  display

reads 0.

1

2

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Operating switches of the air conditioning system operation panel

The pop-up display function that displays when the air conditioning settings
are changed using the air conditioning system switches can be turned off in
the “Meter Customize” settings. (

P. 153)

Eco score (A/C score)

The  setting  status  of  the  following  air  conditioning  system  functions  are
reflected in the score.
• Temperature setting
• Fan speed setting
• Outside air and recirculated air modes
• “A/C” button
• Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)
• “CLIMATE CONTROL”

The Eco score (A/C score) is evaluated according to the ambient tempera-
ture  and  cabin  temperature.  Accordingly,  even  if  the  same  settings  are
always  used  for  the  air  conditioning  system,  the  evaluation  will  change
according to such factors as the season and weather.

When the air conditioning system is not being used or the airflow mode is
set to 

 or 

, the Eco score (A/C score) is not evaluated. (While the

air conditioning system is not evaluated, its usage status is not reflected in
the total Eco score result.)

The Eco score (A/C score) is a function that helps select an air conditioning
system setting which reduces fuel consumption, not a function that satisfies
both comfortability and low fuel consumption.

When  the  air  conditioning  system
switches are operated to change the air
conditioning  settings  while  a  screen
other  than  the  air  conditioning  system
settings screen is displayed on the multi-
information display, a pop-up display for
the  air  conditioning  settings  contents  is
displayed.  However,  air  conditioning
system  settings  cannot  be  changed  on
the pop-up display.

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The  operation  status  of  driving
support  system  such  as  the  LTA
(Lane 

Tracing 

Assist) 

(if

equipped)  and  dynamic  radar
cruise  control  with  full-speed
range  (if  equipped)  and  warning
information are displayed.

For  details  regarding  the  driving
support functions, refer to the page
for the corresponding function.

The warning messages that have
been  displayed  since  the  power
switch  was  turned  to  ON  mode
can be checked.

When  multiple  warning  messages
have  been  displayed,  the  display
can be switched by pressing 

 or

 of the meter control switches.

Warning  messages  that  have  been  currently  cleared  and  some  warning
messages are not displayed. Also, when there are no warning messages
that can be checked, the display indicates that there are no messages.

 Driving assist system information

 Warning message display

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The  operation  contents  of  the  driving  support  systems  and  settings
related to the combination meter display can be changed.

Driving  support  systems  such  as  the  PCS  (Pre-Collision  System)  (if
equipped) and Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped) is turned on and off by sim-
ply pressing 

. Make sure not to cancel the systems accidentally.

Setting procedure

Press 

 or 

 of the meter control switches on the steering

wheel and select 

.

Press 

  or 

  of  the  meter  control  switches  and  select  the

item to change, and then press 

.

If  the  function  is  turned  on  and
off  or  the  sensitivity,  etc.  is
changed  on  the  setting  screen,
the setting is changed each time
the 

 is pressed.

For  functions  that  allow  opera-
tion  contents,  display  contents,
etc., of a function to be selected,
the setting screen is displayed.

When  the  setting  screen  is  displayed,  select  the  setting  or
desired value (time, etc.) with the meter control switches.

*

1, 2

For  selectable  operation  con-
tents  and  setting  values,  select
the desired setting or value, and
then press 

.

To stop the selection, press 

.

When  the  setting  check  screen
is  displayed,  select  proceed  or
cancel and press 

.

*

1

: Depending on the items, a subsequent setting screen may be displayed

after selecting an item.

*

2

: For items which set the adjustment level or time, after the item is set,

the setting screen remains displayed until 

 is pressed.

 Settings display

1

2

3

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Settings table

Item

Settings

Setting result

*

“On”

Turns  the  LTA  (Lane  Tracing  Assist)  lane
centering function on and off. (

P. 307)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) steer-
ing assist function on and off. (

P. 307)

“Off”

*

“High”

Switches  the  LTA  (Lane  Tracing  Assist)
alert sensitivity. (

P. 307)

“Standard”

*

“On”

Turns  the  PCS  (Pre-Collision  System)  on
and off. (

P. 300)

“Off”

*

Early

Switches  the  PCS  (Pre-Collision  System)
warning timing. (

P. 300)

Middle

Late

*

“On”

Turns the Intuitive parking assist on and off.
(

P. 362)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns  the  Parking  Support  Brake  function
on and off. (

P. 375)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns the Blind Spot Monitor on and off. 
(

P. 350)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) vehicle
sway warning on and off. (

P. 307)

“Off”

*

“High”

Switches  the  LTA  (Lane  Tracing  Assist)
vehicle sway warning sensitivity. (

P. 307)

“Standard”

“Low”

*

Height

Changes  the  display  position  and  bright-
ness of the head-up display. (

P. 160)

Brightness

*

“On”

Turns  the  RSA  (Road  Sign Assist)  on  and
off. (

P. 322)

“Off”

“km/h”

Switches the speed unit used by the screen
display.

“MPH”

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*

: If equipped

“Meter Customize” settings ( 

 )

“Meter Customize” settings: 

P. 153

“Vehicle Settings” settings: 

P. 690

Item

Settings

Setting result

Item

Settings

Setting result

“Simple/Split
Screen”

*

1

“Simple”

Switches  the  display  mode  of
the main display. (

P. 121)

“Split”

“Screen
OFF”

*

2

“Yes”

Turns the multi-information dis-
play off.

“No”

“HV System 
Indicator” 
(

P. 129)

“ECO  Acceler-
ator Guidance”

“On”

Turns  the  “ECO  Accelerator
Guidance” on and off.

“Off”

“EV Indicator 
Light On/Off”

“On”

Turns the  EV indicator on and
off.

“Off”

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“Pop-up  Display
On/Off”

“Navigation”

*

1

“On”

Turns the pop-up display of the
selected  item  on  the  multi-
information display on and off.

“Off”

“Instrument 
Panel Light”

“On”

“Off”

“Gasoline
Price”

“On”

“Off”

“Climate 
Settings”

“On”

“Off”

“Cruise 
Control 
Operation 
Display”

“On”

“Off”

“HUD 
Settings”

*

1

“On”

“Off”

“Driving  Mode
Select”

“On”

“Off”

“Multimedia
Menu”

*

1

“On”

“Off”

“Speed
Limit”

*

1, 3

(

P. 162)

“Off”

Switches  the  operation  con-
tents  of  the  speed  limit  func-
tion.

“Only Display”

“With Caution”

“Language”

“English” (English)

Switches  the  language  dis-
played on the screen.

“Français” (French)

“Español” (Spanish)

“Calendar”

Month/Day/Year

*

4

Changes  the  date  used  to
record fuel consumption data.

Day/Month/Year

*

5

“Eco Savings” 
(

P. 138)

“Gasoline Price”

Registers  data  used  to  calcu-
late and record “Eco Savings”.

“COMP. Consumption”

Item

Settings

Setting result

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*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: When  the  screen  is  turned  off,  pressing 

  displays  the  setting  screen

again.

*

3

: U.S.A. only

*

4

: Except for Canada

*

5

: For Canada

“History
Reset”

“Monthly  Fuel
Consumption”

“Yes”

Deletes  data  of  “Fuel  Con-
sumption  Record  (Monthly)”.
(

P. 133)

“No”

“Eco Savings
(Monthly)”

“Yes”

Deletes  data  of  “Eco  Savings
(Monthly)”. (

P. 138)

“No”

“Eco-Diary 
(Daily)”

“Yes”

Deletes  data  of  “Eco-Diary
(Daily)”. (

P. 141)

“No”

“Eco-Diary 
(Monthly)”

“Yes”

Deletes  data  of  “Eco-Diary
(Monthly)”. (

P. 141)

“No”

“Initialization”

“Yes”

Returns the combination meter
settings to their initial settings.

“No”

Item

Settings

Setting result

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Setting items

“Meter  Customize”  and  “Vehicle  Settings”  setting  items  are  not  selectable
during driving and cannot be operated. 
Also, the settings screen is temporarily canceled in the following situations.
• A warning message is displayed.
• The vehicle starts off.

Settings for functions not equipped to the vehicle are not displayed.

When a function is turned off, the related settings for that function are not
selectable.

Calendar settings

Calendar settings  contents are linked  to the recorded information  of “Fuel
Consumption  Record  (Monthly)”  (

P.  133)  and  “Eco-Diary”  (

P.  141).

When the calendar date is changed, each record is processed as follows:

*

: Month/date information not recorded is set to “0” or “0.0”.

When  the  recorded  contents  of  “Fuel  Consumption  Record  (Monthly)”  are
changed due to changing the calendar settings, the “Monthly” information of
“Eco Savings” (

P. 138) is also changed.

Contents of date 

change

“Fuel Consumption 

Record (Monthly)” 

record

“Eco-Diary” record

Date changed to future
date

Not cleared

*

Not cleared

*

Date changed to before
last month

Cleared

All cleared

Date changed to earlier
date 

within 

current

month

Not cleared

Only “Daily” data 

cleared

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WARNING

Cautions while setting up the display

As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed  area  such  as  a  garage,  exhaust  gases  including  harmful  carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or
a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

While setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while setting up the display features.

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Head-up display

The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.

Meter control switches

These switches are used when adjusting the display position and bright-
ness of the head-up display. (

P. 160)

“HUD” (Head-up display) switch

 (

P. 159

)

Vehicle speed display
Cruise control display

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped): 
Displays the set speed and approach warning display. (

P. 326)

Cruise control (if equipped): 
Displays the set speed only. (

P. 342)

Hybrid System Indicator (

P. 129)

: If equipped

The head-up display can display the current vehicle speed and
Hybrid System Indicator in front of the driver. Also, it can display
various types of information to assist the driver.

Operation switches and display contents

1

2

3

4

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Insert display

 (

P. 161

)

This display inserts information from each driving support system accord-
ing to driving conditions.

Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system) 
(

P. 162)

This  display  is  automatically  shown  when  the  navigation  system  is  per-
forming route guidance.

The “HUD” switch can be used to turn the head-up display on and off,
or switch the display contents.

When the head-up display is off

Pressing  the  “HUD”  switch
turns  the  head-up  display  on
and starts the display.

The indicator light on the “HUD”
switch comes on.
The display  position and  bright-
ness adjustment screen is auto-
matically displayed on the multi-
information display. (

P. 160)

When the head-up display is on

Display items can be switched by pressing the “HUD” switch.

Vehicle  speed  display  and
cruise control display

*

Vehicle  speed  display  and
Hybrid System Indicator

*

Refer to P. 129 for details of the
Hybrid System Indicator.

No  display  (head-up  display
is off)

The indicator light on the “HUD”
switch turns off.

*

: When the insert display of each

driving  support  system  is  dis-
played,  the display  is temporar-
ily turned off.

“HUD” (Head-up display) switch

6

7

1

2

3

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In  order  to  improve  the  visibility  of  the  head-up  display,  the  display
position and brightness can be adjusted.

Displaying the adjustment screen on the multi-information display.
When the head-up display is on:

Select 

  on  the 

  screen  of  the  multi-information  dis-

play, and then press 

. (

P. 151)

When the head-up display is off:
When the “HUD” switch is pressed, the adjustment screen for the
head-up display automatically displays.

*

1

If an adjustment operation is not performed for approximately 6 seconds

*

2

,

the multi-information display automatically returns to the previous screen.

Adjusting  the  display  position  and  brightness  by  operating  the
meter control switches.

When 

  or 

  is  pressed,  the

position  of  the  head-up  display
changes.
When 

  or 

  is  pressed,  the

brightness  of  the  head-up  display
changes.
When the 

 is pressed, the multi-

information  display  returns  to  the
previous screen.

*

1

: This function can be turned off. (

P. 153)

*

2

: The adjustment screen may suddenly be canceled if it is interrupted by a

warning message shown on the display.

Display position and brightness adjustment

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Insert displays of the driving support systems

Insert  displays  are  linked  with  the  operation  of  the  following  sys-
tems and used to show some of the information shown on the multi-
information display on the head-up display.

*

: If equipped

Master warning light insert display

When  the  master  warning  light
(

P.  595)  is  illuminated  or

flashing,  an  insert  display  is
shown  on  the  head-up  display
to inform the driver.

When  the  master  warning  light
is  illuminated  or  flashing,  check
the  message  displayed  on  the
multi-information  display  and
perform the corresponding trou-
bleshooting procedure. 
(

P. 603)

Insert display

System

Displayed information

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

*

 (

P. 296)

Pre-collision warning

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

*

 (

P. 307)

Lane  departure  alert  function
display

Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing

Vehicle  sway  warning  function
display

Dynamic  radar  cruise  control  with  full-
speed range

*

 (

P. 326)

Approach warning display

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (

P. 322)

Road signs

Parking Support Brake function

*

 

(

P. 373)

Operation display 
(symbol display)

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When the navigation system route guidance is set, convenient route
guidance is displayed.
When  approaching  an  intersec-
tion, the shape of the intersection
and the remaining distance to the
intersection

*

1

 are displayed. 

Once the vehicle is within a fixed
distance from the intersection, an
arrow  animation

*

2,  3

  is  displayed

to inform the driver of which direc-
tion to proceed in.

*

1

: While the animation is displayed, the remaining distance to the intersec-

tion is hidden.

*

2

: When the distance unit of the navigation system is “km” or “mile”, the ani-

mation does not display.

*

3

: If  the  vehicle  is  stopped  while  the  animation  is  displayed,  the  arrow

begins flashing.

The route guidance display can be switched on and off as necessary.
(

P. 690)

Displays  the  speed  limit  for  the
current road.

The speed limit display settings can be changed. (

P. 153)

Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)

Speed limit display (if equipped) (U.S.A. only)

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Enabling/disabling of the head-up display

When the head-up display is turned off with the “HUD” switch, it is not dis-
played until the “HUD” switch is used to turn the head-up display on again.
(Operation of the head-up display is not linked with the power switch.)

Display brightness

The brightness of the head-up display is automatically adjusted according to
the operation status of the headlights (on/off) and the brightness of the sur-
roundings.

When the brightness of the head-up display is adjusted to a certain level or
higher, the display automatically dims when the vehicle is stopped. Once the
vehicle  starts  off  and  the  vehicle  speed  reaches  approximately  3.1 mph
(5 km/h)  or  more,  the  display  automatically  returns  to  its  previous  bright-
ness.

Vehicle speed display

In extremely cold environments, the display of the speedometer and the vehi-
cle speed of the head-up display may slightly differ.

Head-up display

The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through
sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses.

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected

The customize settings of the head-up display will be reset.

Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)

The route guidance is not displayed on both the head-up display and multi-
information display simultaneously. When the route guidance is displayed on
the head-up display, the multi-information display does not display the route
guidance even if the navigation system-linked display (

P. 145) is selected

on the multi-information display.

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WARNING

Before using the head-up display

Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does
not interfere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position
or  brightness  may  obstruct  the  driver’s  view  and  lead  to  an  accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

Do not continuously look at the head-up display while driving as you may
fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to components

Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector gets
wet, electrical malfunctions may result.

Do not place anything on or put stickers
onto the head-up display projector. 
Doing  so  could  interrupt  head-up  dis-
play indications.

Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display  projector  or  thrust  sharp  edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.

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Energy monitor/consumption screen 

(vehicles with 7-inch display)

Multi-information display

P. 124

Audio system screen 

Display the energy monitor, trip information or history screen.

Press the “MENU” button.
Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “ECO” on the “Information” screen.

You can view the status of your vehicle on the multi-information
display and the audio system screen

*

.

*

: For multimedia system

1

2

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If a screen other than “Energy monitor” is displayed, select “Energy”.

2WD models

Energy monitor

Audio system screen

When the vehicle is powered by
the  electric  motor  (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
both  the  gasoline  engine  and
the  electric  motor  (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
the gasoline engine

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

When  the  vehicle  is  charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status

Audio system screen

Low

Full

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AWD models

Audio system screen

When the vehicle is powered by
the  electric  motor  (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
both  the  gasoline  engine  and
the  electric  motor  (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
the gasoline engine

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

When  the  vehicle  is  charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status

Audio system screen

Low

Full

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Trip information

If  a  screen  other  than  “Trip  information”  is  displayed,  select  “Trip
information”.

Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Regenerated  energy  in  the
past 15 minutes

One 

 symbol indicates 30 Wh.

Up to 5 symbols are shown.

Current fuel consumption
Resetting  the  consumption
data
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started
Cruising range

Average  fuel  consumption  for  the  past  15  minutes  is  divided  by
color  into  past  averages  and  averages  attained  since  the  power
switch was last turned to ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
The  image  is  an  example  only,  and  may  vary  slightly  from  actual
conditions.

Fuel consumption

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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History

If a screen other than “History” is displayed, select “History”.

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Latest fuel consumption
Previous  fuel  consumption
record

Displays  the  daily  average  fuel
consumption.  (Instead  of  the
date, “Trip 1” through “Trip 5” will
be displayed.)

Updating the latest fuel consumption data
Resetting the history data

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past
averages and the average fuel consumption since the last updated.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The  image  is  an  example  only,  and  may  vary  slightly  from  actual
conditions. 

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the cur-
rent fuel consumption again.

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This  distance  is  computed  based  on  your  average  fuel  consumption. As  a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

1

2

3

4

5

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Energy monitor/consumption screen 

(vehicles with 11.6-inch display)

Multi-information display

P. 124

Audio system screen 

Display  the  energy  monitor,  trip  information  or  past  record
screen

Press the “MENU” button.

Select “Info” on the screen
Display the “Energy monitor”,
“Trip  information”  or  “Past
record” screen.

“Energy Monitor”: 
Select  “Energy”  on  the
screen.
“Trip  Information”  or  “Past
Record” screen:
Select  “Past  Record”  on
the screen.

“Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen will be displayed.

Press  the  “HOME”  button  and  select  “Info”  on  the  screen.  You  can
select “Energy” and “Past Record”.

You can view the status of your vehicle on the multi-information
display and the audio system screen

*

.

*

: For navigation system

1

2

3

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Display the power consumption of the air conditioner

Display “Energy Monitor” screen.

Select 

 on the upper right screen.

When you select the “

”, and close the screen.

Function summary

The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.

Flow of energy and display details

When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light are not displayed.

The  display  when  the  engine  is  operating  is  in  blue  while  the
engine is being warmed up and yellow afterwards.

The arrow from the engine to the motor and tires is displayed in
red.

The arrow indicating energy consumption is displayed in yellow
and the arrow indicating energy regeneration or charging is dis-
played  in  green.  Also,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)
changes color accordingly.

There are icons 

 on the lower side of the

screen.  The  screen  switches  to  each  point  of  view  when  you
select it.

When you select 

, this screen is displayed in the lower half of

the  screen,  it  will  be  displayed  together  with  the  navigation
screen.

These  images  are  examples  only,  and  may  vary  slightly  from
actual conditions.

How to read the energy monitor

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When the vehicle is powered by the
electric motor (traction motor)

When  the  vehicle  is  powered  by
both  the  gasoline  engine  and  the
electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine

When there is no energy flow

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*

: When the air conditioning compressor is not operating, an arrow does not

appear and the bright point of light are not displayed.

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

Air Conditioning System use

*

Hybrid battery (traction battery) sta-
tus

Low

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Trip information

If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Trip Infor-
mation”.

Previous  fuel  consumption
per minute
Current fuel consumption
Reset  the  trip  information
data
Regenerated  energy  in  the
past 15 minutes

One 

  symbol  indicates  30

Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.

“Past Record” screen appears
Cruising range
Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed

Average  fuel  consumption  for  the  past  15  minutes  is  divided  by  color
into past averages and averages attained since the power switch was
last turned to ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as
a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Fuel consumption

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Past record

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Previous  fuel  consumption
record
Reset the past record data
Update the past record data
“Trip Information” screen appears

The  image  is  an  example  only,  and  may  vary  slightly  from  actual
conditions.

Resetting the data

Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the trip informa-
tion data.

Selecting  “Clear”  on  the  “Past  Record”  screen  will  reset  the  past  record
data.

Updating the past record data

Selecting “Update” on the “Past Record” screen will update the past record
data.
Also, the average fuel consumption displayed in the multi-information display
will be reset at the same time.

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This  distance  is  computed  based  on  your  average  fuel  consumption. As  a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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each component

3-1. Key information

Keys .................................. 180

3-2. Opening, closing and 

locking the doors

Side doors......................... 185
Back door.......................... 191
Smart key system ............. 196

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ........................ 204
Rear seats......................... 206
Head restraints.................. 209

3-4. Adjusting the steering 

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel .................. 212
Inside rear view mirror ...... 214
Outside rear view 

mirrors............................. 216

3-5. Opening and closing the 

windows and moon roof

Power windows ................. 218
Moon roof.......................... 223

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Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system 

(

P. 196)

• Operating  the  wireless  remote

control function

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Locks all the doors (

P. 186)

Unlocks all the doors (

P. 186)

Opens  the  side  windows  and
moon roof (if equipped)

*

 

(

P. 186)

Sounds the alarm (

P. 181)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

The keys

1

2

3

Wireless remote control

1

2

3

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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. (

P. 647)

Panic mode

If you lose your mechanical keys

New  genuine  mechanical  keys  can  be  made  by  your  Toyota  dealer  using
another 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.

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press
any  buttons  on  the  electronic  key  while  inside  the  aircraft  cabin.  If  you  are
carrying 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.

Using the mechanical key

Release 
lever

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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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 and a message
will  be  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display  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. 560)

• 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.
You can replace the battery by yourself (

P. 560). However, as there is a

danger  that  the  electronic  key  may  be  damaged,  it  is  recommended  that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.

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
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

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If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown

To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking  the  key  out  of  the  vehicle,  etc.,  a  message  that  prompts  the  user  to
confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.

If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display

The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery. 
(

P. 560)

Replacing the battery

P. 560

Confirmation of the registered key number

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

If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed on the multi-information display

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the  doors  are  unlocked  from  the  outside  for  approximately  10  days  after  a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered,  ask  your Toyota  dealer  to  check  if  an  unknown  electronic  key  (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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NOTICE

To prevent key damage

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

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

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.

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.

Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment or microwave therapy equipment, and do not
receive medical attention with the keys on your person.

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.

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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Side doors

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. 
Some  models,  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. 189)

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

Check that the door is securely locked.

The  vehicle  can  be  locked  and  unlocked  using  the  entry  func-
tion, wireless remote control or door lock switches. 

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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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 side
windows  and  moon  roof  (if
equipped).

*

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows and moon roof (if equipped):
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the side windows and moon roof are operat-
ing.

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

Door lock buzzer

If  an  attempt  to  lock  the  doors  is  made  when  a  door  is  not  fully  closed,  a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

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

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

P. 647)

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

P. 560)

1

2

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

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.

Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside

1

2

1

2

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 canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 690.

Rear door child-protector lock

1

2

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Shift position linked door
locking function

Shifting the shift position to any positions other
than P locks all the doors.

Shift position linked door
unlocking function

Shifting  the  shift  position  to  P  unlocks  all  the
doors.

Speed  linked  door  lock-
ing function

All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function

All  the  doors  are  unlocked  when  the  driver’s
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds
after turning the power switch off.

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Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks. 

Turn the power switch off.

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold 

 or

 for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the 

 button on the key. 

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  .)

Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. 
(

P. 647)

Open door warning buzzer

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

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

P. 198

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 690)

Multi-information 

display

Unlocking doors

Beep

Hold the driver’s door handle
to  unlock  only  the  driver’s
door.

Exterior:  Beeps  three
times
Interior: Pings once

Hold  the  passenger’s  door
handle  or  back  door  opener
to unlock all the doors.

Hold the front door handle or
back  door  opener  to  unlock
all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice 
Interior: Pings once

1

2

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WARNING

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  could  be
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

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.

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.

When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-
dows or moon roof (if equipped)

Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there  is  no  possibility  of  any  passenger  having  any  of  their  body  parts
caught in the side window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to oper-
ate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.

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Back door

Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Locks all the doors

Check  that  the  door  is  securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

The  doors  cannot  be  unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

Wireless remote control

P. 186

Door lock switches

P. 187

Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.

The  back  door  can  be  unlocked/locked  and  opened/closed  by
the following procedures.

1

2

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

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Lower  the  back  door  using  the
back door handle, and make sure
to push the back door down from
the outside to close it.

Be careful not to pull the back door
sideways  when  closing  the  back
door with the handle.

Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with
the luggage compartment light switch on.

If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

When closing the back door 

Off
On
When the power switch is turned off, the
light  will  go  off  automatically  after  20
minutes.

Remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.

Move the lever.

1

2

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WARNING

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

Before driving

Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.

Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If  a  child  is  accidentally  locked  in  the  luggage  compartment,  they  could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

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

Important points while driving

Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.

Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury. 

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WARNING

Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.

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

When  opening  or  closing  the  back  door,  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 back door is about to open or close.

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

Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay. 
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not  opened  fully.  It  is  more  difficult  to
open  or  close  the  back  door  on  an
incline  than  on  a  level  surface,  so
beware  of  the  back  door  unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that  the  back  door  is  fully  open  and
secure  before  using  the  luggage  com-
partment. 

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

When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the  back  door  handle  is  used  to  fully
close  the  back  door,  it  may  result  in
hands or arms being caught.

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NOTICE

Back door damper stays

The  back  door  is  equipped  with  damper  stays  that  hold  the  back  door  in
place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.

Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.

Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.

Do  not  attach  any  accessories  other
than  genuine  Toyota  parts  to  the  back
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Smart key system

Unlocks and locks the doors (

P. 185)

Unlocks and locks the back door (if equipped) (

P. 191)

Starts the hybrid system (

P. 245)

Antenna location

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

When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.

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.

Antenna  outside  the  cabin  (driver’s
side)
Antenna  outside  the  cabin  (front  pas-
senger’s side)

*

Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna  outside  the  luggage  compart-
ment

*

*

: If equipped

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 driver’s door handle,
front  passenger’s  door  handle

*

  and

back  door  opener  switch

*

.  (Only  the

doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)

*

: If equipped

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Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-informa-
tion display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the
vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning message is dis-
played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.

When  “Smart  Key  System  malfunction  See  owner’s  manual”  is  dis-
played on the multi-information display

The  system  may  be  malfunctioning.  Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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: 

P. 647)

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

When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is 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 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

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-
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Note for the entry function

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 on the instrument panel, 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
unlocked or locked by anyone.

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 if a large amount of water splashes on the door han-
dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the
effective range. (The door 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 electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-

tem. (

P. 198)

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. 

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. (

P. 690)

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 may not operate.)

If the smart key system does not operate properly

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

P. 647)

Starting the hybrid system: 

P. 648

Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features: 

P. 690)

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

Unlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (

P. 186, 647)

Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: 

P. 648

Stopping the hybrid system: 

P. 246

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For  vehicles  sold in  the U.S.A.,  Hawaii, American Samoa,  Guam,  Saipan
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WARNING

Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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

P. 196) 

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 on disabling the entry function.

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Front seats

Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback  angle  adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
(for driver’s side)

Power seat (if equipped for driver’s side)

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

height 

adjustment

switch
Seatback  angle  adjustment
switch
Lumbar  support  adjustment
switch

Adjustment procedure

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Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch
the ceiling.

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.

Seat adjustment

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

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Rear seats

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

Apply the parking brake firmly (

P. 262) and shift the shift position to P.

(

P. 256)

Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(

P. 204)

Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.

Lift  up  and  push  down  the  head  restraints  of  the  rear  outboard
seats, and lower the head restraint of the rear center seat. 
(

P. 209)

Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (

P. 486)

This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only.

The seatbacks can be folded down.

Before folding down the seatbacks

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Pull  the  seatback  lock  release
lever and fold the seatback down.

To  avoid  trapping  the  seat  belt
between the seat and the inside of
the  vehicle,  pass  the  seat  belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return  the  seatback  securely  to
the locked position.

Folding down the seatbacks

Returning the rear seatbacks

Seat belt guide

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, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
the shift position to P.

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.

Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.

Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.

Do not allow children to operate the seat.

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