Toyota Prius (2021 year). Manual in english - part 7

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Using the exit parallel parking assist mode to depart

With the shift position in P, press the S-APGS switch and check
that the display on the multi-information display switches to “Exit
Parallel Parking”.

Operate  the  turn  signal  lever  (



P.  261)  to  select  whether  you

would like to depart to the left or right.

If there are any obstacles in the direction the vehicle is departing in, the
system determines that it is not possible to depart, and assist control is
stopped.

When the shift position is changed to R (or D) according to the
advice display on the screen (



P. 390), a high-pitched beep is

emitted and assist control will start.

Step   and onward is for cases in which the advice display shows “Shift
to [R]” after operating the turn signal lever to select a departure direc-
tion.

●

When  the  steering  wheel  auto  operation  starts,  the  steering
wheel auto operation display (



P. 390)  and assistance level

indicator (



P. 390) will be shown in the display area.

●

To stop assist control, press the S-APGS switch.

Assume  an  ordinary  posture  for  backing  up,  rest  your  hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusting your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.

●

When backing up too quickly, a sharp beeping sound is emit-
ted and assist control is stopped. (



P. 391)

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When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display (



P. 390)

is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.

Change the shift position to D.
Assume  an  ordinary  driving  posture,  rest  your  hands  lightly  on
the  steering  wheel  without  applying  any  force,  directly  confirm
the  safety  of  the  area  to  the  front  and  around  the  vehicle  and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.

●

When  departure cannot be accomplished  on  the  first try and
multi-turn maneuvering is necessary, proceed to step 

.

●

When  multi-turn  maneuvering  is  not  necessary,  proceed  to
step 

 (



P. 403).

When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display (



P. 390)

is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.

Change the shift position to R.

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Assume  an  ordinary  posture  for  backing  up,  rest  your  hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
and slowly back up while adjusting your speed by depressing the
brake pedal.

Depending on the condition of the parking space, steps 

 to 

 may

need to be repeated.

When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display (



P. 390)

is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.

Change the shift position to D.
Assume  an  ordinary  driving  posture,  rest  your  hands  lightly  on
the  steering  wheel  without  applying  any  force,  directly  confirm
the  safety  of  the  area  to  the  front  and  around  the  vehicle  and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.

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When the vehicle has nearly
reached the take-off point, a
high-pitched beep is emitted
and  assist  control  finishes.
From there, grasp the steer-
ing  wheel  and  proceed  for-
ward. 

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Exit parallel parking assist mode

●

During  assist  control,  if  the  driver  determines  that  they  are  at  a  position
where take-off is possible and operates the steering wheel, assist control is
stopped at that position.

●

Assist control cannot be used if there are no parked vehicles ahead, or if the
gap between the front of your vehicle and the vehicle parked ahead is too
large.

●

When using the exit parallel parking assist mode, the assist mode may not
be able to operate depending on the surrounding environment.

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NOTICE

●

The detection range of the sensors (



P. 366) is limited. Directly confirm

the  safety  of  your  surroundings,  and  if  there  is  a  possibility  of  a  contact
accident, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal.

●

It may not be possible to detect objects that are low to the ground. Directly
confirm the safety of your surroundings and, if it seems the vehicle may
make contact with an obstacle, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal.

●

When departing for a position from which you can take off, directly confirm
the safety of your surroundings.

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Function summary

Stop  so  that  the  center  of  the  target  parking  spot  appears  nearly
perpendicular to the vehicle. If the space is detectable, the forward
guidance  function  can  be  used.  Furthermore,  depending  on  the
parking space and other conditions, multi-turn maneuvering assist
control is also provided if necessary.

Stop so that the center of the
target  parking  spot  appears
nearly  perpendicular  to  the
vehicle.  Then  press  the
S-APGS  switch  2  times  to
select  back-in  parking  assist
mode.
Steering  wheel  auto  opera-
tion  starts  when  the  vehicle
begins to move.
A sound is issued and a dis-
play  is  shown  to  notify  you
when the vehicle reaches the
position  to  start  backing  up
from.

If the detected parking space or
road width (distance to the side
of the road across from the park-
ing  space)  is  narrow,  or  if there
are obstacles in front of the vehi-
cle, guidance will not be issued.

Parking is complete

This completes the assist mode.
Depending on the condition of the parking space, guidance to starting
points for moving forward and backing up, as well as the steering wheel
auto operation, are repeated any time multi-turn maneuvering is neces-
sary following step   from the time the vehicle begins backing up until
parking completes.

How to park next to other vehicles (back-in parking assist mode)

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Parking

Stop so that the center of the
target  parking  spot  appears
nearly perpendicular  to  vehi-
cle. Then press the S-APGS
switch 2 times and check that
the display on the multi-infor-
mation  display  switches  to
“Back-in Parking”.

●

Visually  check  the  area  in
the  direction  of  the  arrow
indicating  the  direction  of
the  steering  wheel  auto
operation  and  the  target
parking  spot  on  the  dis-
play.

●

The  mode  switches  each
time the S-APGS switch is
pressed. (



P. 389)

●

When  the  shift  position  is  not  in  D  or  B,  the  screen  will  not
switch to the “Back-in Parking” display.

●

When  the  vehicle  speed  has  been  detected,  the  screen
switches to the “Parallel Parking” display. To switch the screen
to  the  “Back-in  Parking”  display,  stop  the  vehicle  completely
and press the S-APGS switch again.

●

The  turn  signal  lever  (



P.  261)  can  be  operated  to  select

whether you would like to park to the left or right.

●

The system cannot be used when the parking space is narrow
or  there  is  not  a  sufficient  enough  area  for  assist  control  to
operate.  Please  refer  to  the  information  shown  on  the  multi-
information display to use a different parking space.

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Assume  an  ordinary  driving
posture,  rest  your  hands
lightly  on  the  steering  wheel
without  applying  any  force,
directly  confirm  the  safety  of
the  area  to  the  front  and
around  the  vehicle  and
slowly proceed forward while
adjusting  your  speed  by
depressing  the  brake  pedal.
When  this  is  done,  a  high-
pitched  beep  is  emitted  and
an indicator on the meter illu-
minates  at  the  same  time,
after which assist control will
start.

●

When  the  steering  wheel  auto  operation  starts,  the  steering
wheel auto operation display (



P. 390)  and assistance level

indicator (



P. 390) will be shown in the display area.

●

To stop assist control, press the S-APGS switch.

●

When the vehicle speed is too high, a sharp beeping sound is
emitted and assist control is stopped. (



P. 391)

●

If  the  space  turns  out  to  be  too  narrow  after  assist  control
starts, a sharp beeping sound is emitted and assist control is
stopped.

When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display (



P. 390)

is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.

Change the shift position to R.

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Assume  an  ordinary  posture  for  backing  up,  rest  your  hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle,
confirm  that  there  are  no  obstacles  in  the  parking  space,  and
slowly  back  up  while  adjusting  your  speed  by  depressing  the
brake pedal.

●

When the vehicle cannot be cleanly entered within the target
parking spot on the first try and multi-turn maneuvering is nec-
essary, proceed to step 

.

●

When  multi-turn  maneuvering  is  not  necessary,  proceed  to
step 

. (



P. 408)

When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display (



P. 390)

is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.

Change the shift position to D.

When  you  would  like  to  end  assist  control  at  your  current  position,
change the shift position to P.

Assume  an  ordinary  driving  posture,  rest  your  hands  lightly  on
the  steering  wheel  without  applying  any  force,  directly  confirm
the  safety  of  the  area  to  the  front  and  around  the  vehicle  and
slowly proceed forward while adjusting your speed by depressing
the brake pedal.
When  a  beep  sounds  once
and the stop display (



P. 390)

is  shown  on  the  display,  stop
the vehicle.

Change the shift position to R.

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Assume  an  ordinary  posture  for  backing  up,  rest  your  hands
lightly on the steering wheel without applying any force, directly
confirm the safety of the area to the rear and around the vehicle
slowly  back  up  while  adjusting  your  speed  by  depressing  the
brake pedal.

Depending  on the condition of  the  parking space,  steps 

 to 

 may

need to be repeated.

When the vehicle is almost entirely within the target parking spot,
a high-pitched beep is emitted and the stop display is shown on
the display (



P. 390), stop the vehicle.

This completes the back-in parking assist mode.

●

For  safety,  the  buzzer  sounds  slightly  before  the  vehicle  is
completely  entered  within  the  target  parking  spot.  Further-
more,  at  that  point,  system  operation  will  also  finish.  Firmly
hold  the  steering  wheel  and  slowly  back  up  while  adjusting
your speed by depressing the brake pedal to reach the desired
parking spot.

●

Be  sure  to  back  up  while  checking  the  area  to  the  front  and
rear of the vehicle directly and by using the mirrors.

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Back-in parking assist mode operating conditions

●

In order to operate the function correctly, drive slowly (at a speed at which
the vehicle can be quickly stopped).

●

In order to operate the function correctly, drive slowly (at a speed at which
the vehicle can be quickly stopped). Come to a full stop so that the center of
the parking space is nearly perpendicular to the vehicle, and then operate
the S-APGS switch.

●

The  function  cannot  be  used  when  the  vehicle  speed  is  approximately
19 mph (30 km/h) or higher.

●

The  front  side  sensors  and  rear  side  sensors  are  used  to  detect  parked
vehicles and determine the parking spot. Therefore, when detection is not
possible (



P. 419), guidance is not issued.

●

If  there  are  no  parked  vehicles,  the  parking  spot  cannot  be  determined.
Therefore, the back-in parking assist mode cannot be operated.

●

If  unable  to  detect  the  environment  surrounding  the  parking  space,  the
back-in parking assist mode may not be able to operate.

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Tips for using the back-in parking assist mode

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Depending on the condition of the park-
ing  space,  if  there  is  not  enough  space
in front of the vehicle required to perform
the parking operation, the target parking
spot may not be reachable.

Intended parking spot
Wall

●

Leave  a  gap  of  approximately  3.3  ft.
(1 m)  from  any  parked  vehicles  and
approach  the  target  parking  spot.  If  the
gap  between  your  vehicle  and  any
parked  vehicles  is  too  large,  the  front
side sensors and rear side sensors may
not  be  able  to  detect  the  parked  vehi-
cles.

●

Stop  so  that  the  center  of  the  target
parking spot is perpendicular to the vehi-
cle. Furthermore, only push the S-APGS
switch when the vehicle is at a complete
stop.

NOTICE

●

If the road surface has any dips or inclines, the target parking spot cannot
be correctly set. Therefore, the vehicle may be parked at an angle or may
deviate from the parking spot. In these cases, do not use the back-in park-
ing assist mode.

●

When parking in a narrow space, the vehicle will come close to adjacent
vehicles.  If  it  seems  the  vehicle  may  make  contact,  stop  the  vehicle  by
depressing the brake pedal.

●

It may not be possible to detect objects that are low to the ground. Directly
confirm the safety of your surroundings and, if it seems the vehicle may
make contact with an obstacle, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake
pedal.

●

Depending  on  the  surrounding  environment,  such  as  other  parked  vehi-
cles, the vehicle may be parked at an angle or may deviate from the park-
ing spot. Manually adjust vehicle alignment as necessary.

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When  the  Simple  Advanced  Parking  Guidance  System  cannot  be
operated, or when operation is stopped, canceled, etc., the one of the
following message is displayed on the multi-information display. Take
appropriate action according to the display.

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When it is not possible to operate

Multi-information display messages

Message

Situation/Handling method

The system may be malfunctioning.



Turn  the  power  switch  off  and  then  start  the
hybrid system.
Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer if the message is displayed again.

There may be a system failure.

Power  steering  equipment  is  temporarily  overheat-
ing.



Turn  the  power  switch  off,  wait  for  a  little
while, and then start the hybrid system again.

The hybrid system is not operating.



Start the hybrid system.

Ice, snow, dirt, etc., has adhered to the sensor.



Remove any ice, snow, dirt, etc.

The sensor is frozen.



Once the sensor thaws, the system will return
to normal.

The  12-volt  battery  has  been  removed  and  rein-
stalled.



Drive the vehicle straight ahead for 5 seconds
or more at a speed of approximately 22 mph
(35 km/h) or higher.

The  S-APGS  switch  is  operated  when  the  vehicle
speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h).



Operate the switch when the vehicle speed is
approximately 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.

Assist control is started while the steering wheel is
held.



Rest  your  hands  on  the  steering  wheel  with-
out  applying  any  force.  Assist  control  will
start.

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The  vehicle  is  moved  and  assist  control  is  started
while the steering wheel is held.



Stop the vehicle and follow the guidance pro-
vided by the system to start assist control.

The  S-APGS  switch  is  operated  when  there  is  not
enough  space  to  the  front  and  rear  of  the  vehicle
when departing from a parallel parking spot.



The  vehicle  cannot  depart  using  assist  con-
trol as there is not enough space to the front
and rear of the vehicle. Confirm the safety of
your surroundings before departing.

The  S-APGS  switch  is  operated  in  an  area  where
there are no obstacles to the front of the vehicle, or
there are obstacles to the sides and the vehicle can-
not depart from the parallel parking spot.



Assist  control  cannot  be  used  for  departure,
as there are obstacles to the sides of the vehi-
cle or departure can easily be performed man-
ually. Confirm the safety of your surroundings
before departing.

The S-APGS switch is operated in an area with no
parking  spaces,  or  operated  in  an  area  where  the
road width for parking is narrow.



Assist control cannot be used, as there is no
parking  space.  Proceed  to  a  parking  space
which width is approximately 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) or
larger.



Assist  control  cannot  be  used,  as  the  road
width  is  narrow.  Proceed  to  a  parking  space
where  the  road  width  is  approximately  15  ft.
(4.5 m) or larger.

The  S-APGS  switch  is  operated  at  a  space  that  is
too narrow for the vehicle to park in.



Assist control cannot be used, as there is no
parking  space.  Proceed  to  a  parking  space
that is approximately 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) or larger.

Message

Situation/Handling method

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When the operation is canceled

The  S-APGS  switch  is  operated  in  an  area  where
there are obstacles to the front, and the vehicle can-
not  move  forward  to  the  starting  point  for  backing
up.



Assist  control  cannot  be  used,  as  there  are
obstacles in front of the vehicle. Use parking
spaces  that  have  no  obstacles  in  front  of
them.

Message

Situation/Handling method

Message

Situation/Handling method

While assist control is operating, the driver changes
the  shift  position  to  P  or  operates  the  S-APGS
switch.

The vehicle speed exceeds 19 mph (30 km/h) when
searching for a parallel parking assist mode space.

Assist control is started in an area with narrow park-
ing spaces.

The  shift  position  is  changed  without  having  used
the turn signal lever to select a departure direction
when using the exit parallel parking assist mode.



Follow the guidance provided by the system.

When assist control starts, the vehicle proceeds in a
direction opposite to the guidance.



Follow  the  guidance  provided  by  the  system
to proceed forward.

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When the operation is suspended

The maximum number of movements for multi-turn
maneuvering is reached during assist control, or the
target  parking  spot  cannot  be  reached  due  to  the
control being used on a road with steep grade.



Follow  the  assist  control  guidance  and  use
the system in a wide space that does not have
a steep grade.

Message

Situation/Handling method

Message

Situation/Handling method

The  driver  holds  the
steering wheel during
assist control.



Stop  the  vehicle  and
rest  your  hands  on  the
steering  wheel  without
applying 

any 

force.

Then press the S-APGS
switch  to  restart  assist
control.

The  vehicle  speed
exceeds 

4 

mph

(7 km/h) during assist
control.

The  S-APGS  switch
is 

pressed 

while

assist  control  is  tem-
porarily  stopped  and
the  steering  wheel  is
firmly held.



Rest your hands on the
steering  wheel  without
applying 

any 

force.

Then stop the vehicle to
restart assist control.

The  S-APGS  switch
is 

pressed 

while

assist  control  is  tem-
porarily  stopped  and
the vehicle is moving.

Assist control  is  tem-
porarily 

stopped

(able to be restarted)



Stop  the  vehicle  and
rest  your  hands  on  the
steering  wheel  without
applying 

any 

force.

Then press the S-APGS
switch  to  restart  assist
control.

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The  vehicle  moved
too close to an obsta-
cle  in  front  of  the
vehicle.



Press 

the 

S-APGS

switch  after  changing
the shift position to R to
restart assist control.

The  vehicle  moved
too close to an obsta-
cle  to  the  rear  of  the
vehicle.



Press 

the 

S-APGS

switch  after  changing
the shift position to D to
restart assist control.

Message

Situation/Handling method

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Sensors

Detect the vehicle to help determine the parking spot. 

Front side sensors
Rear side sensors

Precautions during use

1

2

●

The sensor detection range when using
back-in parking assist mode

Intended parking spot

●

The sensor detection range when using
parallel parking assist mode

Intended parking spot

1

1

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●

When there is a parked vehicle behind the target parking spot, it may not be
detected due to the distance. Also, depending on the shape of the vehicle
and  other  conditions,  the  detectable  range  may  shorten  or  detection  may
not be possible.

●

The Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System may not operate if grating,
diamond plates or similar materials are detected on the surface of the park-
ing space.

●

Objects other than parked vehicles, such
as poles and walls, may not be detected.
Also,  even  if  these  objects  can  be
detected,  the  target  parking  spot  may
deviate.

Poles
Wall

●

Also,  the  target  parking  spot  may  devi-
ate when a pedestrian, etc. is detected.

Pedestrian

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2

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WARNING

●

Do not rely solely upon the Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System.
As  with  unequipped  vehicles,  move  forward  and  back  up  carefully  while
directly confirming the safety of your surroundings and the area to the rear
of the vehicle.

●

Do  not  back  up  while  viewing  the  multi-information  display.  Backing  up
while only viewing the monitor screen may cause a collision or lead to an
accident,  as  the  image  displayed  on  the  monitor  screen  may  differ  from
actual conditions. Make sure to visually check the surrounding areas and
the area to the rear of the vehicle with and without the mirror while backing
up.

●

Drive  slowly  while  adjusting  your  speed  by  depressing  the  brake  pedal
when backing up or moving forward.

●

If it seems the vehicle may make contact with a pedestrian, another vehi-
cle or any other obstacles, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal,
and then press the S-APGS switch to turn off the system.

●

Use the system in a parking lot with a flat surface.

●

Observe  the  following  precautions,  as  the  steering  wheel  automatically
turns during use.
• There  is  risk  of  a  necktie,  scarf,  your  arm,  etc.  being  caught  on  the

steering wheel. Please do not allow your upper body to be close to the
steering wheel. Also, do not allow children close to the steering wheel.

• There is a possibility of injury when the steering wheel turns if you have

long fingernails.

• In case of emergency, stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal,

and then press the S-APGS switch to turn off the system.

●

Always confirm that there is appropriate space before attempting to park
the vehicle and operate the system.

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WARNING

●

Do not use the system in the following situations, as the system may be
unable to correctly assist you in reaching the target parking spot and may
lead to an unexpected accident.
• In an area that is not a parking lot
• A parking lot that is not paved and has no parking space lines, such as

a sand or gravel parking lot

• A parking lot that has a slope or undulations in the road
• A frozen, snow-covered or slippery road
• The asphalt is melting due to hot weather
• There is an obstacle between the vehicle and the target parking spot
• Using tire chains or compact spare tire (if equipped)

●

Do not use tire other than that provided by the manufacturer. The system
may  not  operate  properly.  When  replacing  tires,  contact  your  Toyota
dealer.

●

The system may not be able position the vehicle in the set location in the
following situations.
• The tires are extremely worn or the tire pressure is low
• The vehicle is carrying very heavy load
• The vehicle is tilted due to having luggage, etc. located on one side of

the vehicle

• There are road heaters installed in the parking lot to prevent the road

surface from freezing.

In any other situations when the set position and vehicle position greatly
differ, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Make sure to observe the following precautions regarding the exit parallel
parking assist mode.
Exit parallel parking assist mode is a function used when departing from a
parallel parking spot. However, this function may not be usable if obsta-
cles or people are detected in front of the vehicle. Only use this function
when departing from a parallel parking spot. In the event that the steering
control operates, either turn the system off using the S-APGS switch or
operate the steering wheel to stop the control.

●

If exit parallel parking assist mode is mistakenly used in the following situ-
ations, the vehicle may make contact with an obstacle.
The  departure  function  is  operated  in  a  direction  where  an  obstacle  is
present, but the obstacle is not detected by the side sensors (situations
such as when the vehicle is directly beside a pole).

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WARNING

●

Observe  the  following  precautions,  as  the  sensors  may  stop  functioning
properly which may lead to an accident.
• Do not subject the sensor to strong shocks by hitting it, etc. The sen-

sors may not function properly.

• When using a high-pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do not spray

water  directly  on  the  sensors.  Equipment  may  not  function  properly  if
subjected  to  an  impact  from  strong  water  pressure.  If  the  vehicle
bumper strikes something, equipment may not operate properly due to
a sensor malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

●

In the following situations, the sensors may not operate normally and may
lead to an accident. Drive carefully.
• Obstacles cannot be detected in the side areas until a scan of the side

areas is completed. (



P. 368)

• Even after the scan of the side areas is completed, obstacles such as

other vehicles, people or animals that approach from the sides cannot
be detected.

• The sensor is frozen (if it thaws, the system returns to normal). 

A warning message may display at particularly low temperatures due to
the sensor freezing and it may not detect parked vehicles.

• The sensor is blocked by someone’s hand.
• The vehicle is tilted a large amount.
• The temperature is extremely hot or cold.
• The vehicle is driven on undulating roads, slopes, gravel roads, in areas

with tall grass, etc.

• An  ultrasonic  wave  source  is  nearby,  such  as  the  horn  or  sensors  of

another vehicle, a motorcycle engine or the air brake of a large vehicle.

• Heavy rain or a water strikes the vehicle.
• The  angle  of  the  sensor  may  be  deviated  when  assist  control  starts

even  if  there  is  a  parked  vehicle  in  the  target  parking  spot.  Have  the
vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.

• Do not install any accessories within the sensor detection range.

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Driving assist systems

◆

ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System)

The electronically controlled system generates braking force corre-
sponding to the brake operation 

◆

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)

Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface

◆

Brake assist

Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation

◆

VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)

Helps  the  driver  to  control  skidding  when  swerving  suddenly  or
turning on slippery road surfaces.

◆

Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)

Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps  to  maintain  directional  stability  when  swerving  on  slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.

◆

TRAC (Traction Control) 

Helps  to  maintain  drive  power  and  prevent  the  drive  wheels  from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads

◆

Active Cornering Assist (ACA)

Helps to prevent the vehicle from drifting to the outer side by per-
forming  inner  wheel  brake  control  when  attempting  to  accelerate
while turning

To keep driving safety and performance, the following systems
operate automatically in response to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehi-
cle. 

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Hill-start assist control

Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill

◆

EPS (Electric Power Steering) 

Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel

◆

E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) (AWD models)

Automatically  switches  from  front-wheel  drive  to  all-wheel  drive
(AWD)  according  to  the  driving  conditions,  helping  to  ensure  reli-
able handling and stability. Examples of conditions where the sys-
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow,
rain, etc.

The  slip  indicator  light  will  flash
while  the  TRAC/VSC/ABS  sys-
tems are operating.

When the TRAC/VSC/ABS systems are operating

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may

reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. Pressing 

to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
To  turn  the  TRAC  system  off,
quickly 

press 

and 

release

.

The  “Traction  Control  Turned  Off”
will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display.

Press 

 

again to turn the sys-

tem back on.

■

Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems

To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold 

 for more than

3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator will come on and the “Traction Control Turned Off”
will be shown on the multi-information display.

*

Press 

 again to turn the systems back on.

*

: On  vehicles  with  pre-collision  system, pre-collision  brake assist and  pre-

collision braking will also be disabled. The PCS warning light will come on
and the message will be shown on the multi-information display. (



P. 593)

■

When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-

ing that TRAC has been disabled even if 

 has not been pressed

TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
your Toyota dealer.

■

Operating conditions of hill-start assist control

When  the  following  four  conditions  are  met,  the  hill-start  assist  control  will
operate:

●

The shift position is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The accelerator pedal is not depressed

●

The parking brake is not engaged

Disabling the TRAC system

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Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control

The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:

●

Shift the shift position to P or N

●

The accelerator pedal is depressed

●

The parking brake is engaged

●

No more than 2 seconds have elapsed after the brake pedal is released.

■

Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC, TRAC and
hill-start assist control systems

●

A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the hybrid system is started or just after the
vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.

●

Any  of  the  following  conditions  may  occur  when  the  above  systems  are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred. 
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard also after the vehicle comes to a stop.

■

ECB operating sound

ECB  operating  sound  may  be  heard  in  the  following  cases,  but  it  does  not
indicate that a malfunction has occurred.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is operated.

●

Motor  sound  of  the  brake  system  heard  from  the  front  part  of  the  vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.

●

Operating sound heard from the engine compartment when one or two min-
utes passed after the stop of the hybrid system.

■

Active Cornering Assist operation sounds and vibrations

When  the Active Cornering Assist  is operated,  operation  sounds  and  vibra-
tions may be generated from the brake system, but this is not a malfunction.

■

EPS operation sound

When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems

After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally re-enabled in the following situations:

●

When the power switch is turned off

●

If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling
will not occur when vehicle speed increases.

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Operating conditions of Active Cornering Assist

The system operates when the following occurs.

●

TRAC/VSC can operate

●

The driver is attempting to accelerate while turning

●

The system detects that the vehicle is drifting to the outer side

●

The brake pedal is released

■

Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system

The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the hybrid system
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.

■

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)



P. 593

■

When a message related to AWD system is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display (AWD models)

Perform the following actions.

Message

Details

Actions

“AWD System Overheated

Switching to 2WD Mode”

AWD system is over-
heating.

Stop  the  vehicle  for  a
certain  amount  of  time
or  drive  the  vehicle  at
approximately  6  mph
(10  km/h)  or  more  to
reduce  the  overload  to
the  system.  Once  the
display message on the
multi-information 

dis-

play  turns  off,  there  is
no  problem  continuing
to drive.

“AWD System Overheated

2WD Mode Engaged”

The vehicle switched
from  all-wheel  drive
(AWD) to front wheel
drive  due  to  over-
heating.

“AWD System Malfunction

2WD Mode Engaged

Visit Your Dealer”

A 

malfunction

occurred in the AWD
system,  and  the
vehicle  switched  to
front wheel drive.

Have 

the 

vehicle

inspected  by  your  Toy-
ota dealer immediately.

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WARNING

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The ABS does not operate effectively when

●

The  limits  of  tire  gripping  performance  have  been  exceeded  (such  as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).

●

The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or slick roads.

■

Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions

The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, especially in the
following situations:

●

When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads

●

When driving with tire chains

●

When driving over bumps in the road

●

When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces

■

TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when

Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating. Drive the
vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

■

Active Cornering Assist does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on Active Cornering Assist. Active Cornering Assist may
not operate effectively when accelerating down slopes or driving on slip-
pery road surfaces.

●

When  Active  Cornering  Assist  frequently  operates,  Active  Cornering
Assist  may  temporarily  stop  operating  to  ensure  proper  operation  of  the
brakes, TRAC and VSC.

■

Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when

●

Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.

●

Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle  stationary for an  extended  period  of time. Do not attempt to  use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.

■

When the TRAC/ABS/VSC is activated

The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may
cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes.

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WARNING

■

When the TRAC/VSC systems are turned off

Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  road  condi-
tions. As these are the systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving
force, do not turn the TRAC/VSC systems off unless necessary.

■

Replacing tires

Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact  your Toyota  dealer  for  further  information  when  replacing  tires  or
wheels.

■

Handling of tires and the suspension

Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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Hybrid vehicle driving tips

◆

Using Eco drive mode

When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized, improving
the fuel economy. (



P. 347)

◆

Use of Hybrid System Indicator

The Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. (



P. 129)

◆

Shift position operation

Shift the shift position to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic etc. Shift the shift position to P when parking. When
using the N, there is no positive effect on fuel consumption. In the
N,  the  gasoline  engine  operates  but  electricity  cannot  be  gener-
ated. Also, when using the air conditioning system, etc., the hybrid
battery (traction battery) power is consumed.

◆

Accelerator pedal/brake pedal operation

●

Drive  your  vehicle  smoothly.  Avoid  abrupt  acceleration  and
deceleration.  Gradual  acceleration  and  deceleration  will  make
more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) without
having to use gasoline engine power.

●

Avoid  repeated  acceleration.  Repeated  acceleration  consumes
hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor fuel con-
sumption.  Battery  power  can  be  restored  by  driving  with  the
accelerator pedal slightly released.

For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the fol-
lowing points:

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When braking

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.

◆

Delays

Repeated  acceleration  and  deceleration,  as  well  as  long  waits  at
traffic  lights,  will  lead  to  bad  fuel  economy.  Check  traffic  reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move  forward  slightly  while  avoiding  overuse  of  the  accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

◆

Highway driving

Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping  at  a  toll  booth  or  similar,  allow  plenty  of  time  to  release  the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.

◆

Air conditioning

Use  the  air  conditioning  only when necessary.  Doing  so  can  help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.

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Checking tire inflation pressure

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy. 
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.

◆

Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.

◆

Warming up before driving

Since  the  gasoline  engine  starts  up  and  cuts  out  automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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●

Use  fluids  that  are  appropriate  to  the  prevailing  outside  tempera-
tures. 

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid

●

Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.

●

Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires. 

Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

●

Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 

●

To  ensure  proper  operation  of  the  climate  control  system  fan,
remove  any  snow  that  has  accumulated  on  the  air  inlet  vents  in
front of the windshield. 

●

Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated  on  the  exterior  lights,  vehicle’s  roof,  chassis,  around  the
tires or on the brakes.

●

Remove  any  snow  or  mud  from  the  bottom  of  your  shoes  before
getting in the vehicle.

Carry  out  the  necessary  preparations  and  inspections  before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.

Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the wheel
under the vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking brake
may  freeze  up,  preventing  it  from  being  released.  If  the  vehicle  is
parked  without  setting  the  parking  brake,  make  sure  to  block  the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle
to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain

0.12 in. (3.0 mm)
1.18 in. (30.0 mm)
0.39 in. (10.0 mm)

Cross chain

0.16 in. (4.0 mm)
0.98 in. (25.0 mm)
0.55 in. (14.0 mm)

Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains. 

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. 

●

Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear
tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains. 

WARNING

■

Driving with snow tires

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

■

Driving with tire chains

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) (if equipped).

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When parking the vehicle

When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make sure to
chock the wheels.  If you do not  chock the wheels, the vehicle  may  move
unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.

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NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

■

Fitting tire chains

The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning 

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning 

system (vehicles with 
7-inch display)................. 436

Automatic air conditioning 

system (vehicles with 
11.6-inch display)............ 446

Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters .................... 456

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................ 458

• Front interior light.......... 459
• Front personal lights ..... 459
• Rear interior light .......... 460

5-3. Using the storage 

features

List of storage features ..... 461

• Glove box...................... 462
• Console box.................. 462
• Cup holders .................. 463
• Bottle holders/

door pockets ................. 464

• Auxiliary boxes.............. 465
• Seat back pockets ........ 466

Luggage compartment 

features........................... 467

5-4. Using the other interior 

features

Other interior features ....... 473

• Sun visors ..................... 473
• Vanity mirrors................ 473
• Power outlets ................ 474
• USB charging ports....... 475
• Wireless charger........... 477
• Armrest ......................... 486
• Coat hooks.................... 486
• Assist grips ................... 487

Garage door opener.......... 488

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Adjusting the temperature setting

Move  the  temperature  setting
knob  upwards  to  increase  the
temperature and downwards to
decrease the temperature.

If 

 is not pressed, the sys-

tem  will  blow  ambient  tempera-
ture air or heated air.

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Fan speed setting

Move  the  fan  speed  setting
knob  upwards  to  increase  the
fan  speed  and  downwards  to
decrease the fan speed.

The  fan  speed  is  shown  on  the
display. (7 levels)

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

Temperature 
setting knob

Fan speed 
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Change the airflow mode

Move  the  airflow  change  knob
upwards  or  downwards  to
change the airflow mode.

The  air  outlets  used  are
switched  each  time  the  knob  is
operated.

Air flows to the upper body
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield  defogger  oper-
ates

■

Other functions

●

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes 
(



P. 439)

●

Defogging the windshield (



P. 440)

●

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors 
(



P. 440)

Airflow change 
knob

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Adjust the temperature setting. (

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Press 

.

The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and

off each time 

 is pressed.

To stop the operation, press 

.

■

Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the 
indicator  goes  off.  However,  automatic  mode  for  functions  other
than that operated is maintained.

This function automatically controls the air conditioning airflow so that
priority is given to the front seats. When the front passenger seat is
not occupied, airflow may switch to only the driver’s seat. Unneces-
sary air conditioning is suppressed, contributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode operates in the following situa-
tions.

●

No passengers are detected in the rear seats

●

The windshield defogger is not operating

While operating, 

 illuminates.

Using automatic mode

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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Manually turning front seat concentrated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to the front
seats  only  and  to  all  seats  can  be  switched  via  switch  operation.
When  the  mode  has  been  switched  manually,  automatic  airflow
control stops operating.

Press 

  on  the  air  conditioning  operation  panel  and  switch

the airflow.

●

Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only

●

Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

■

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press 

.

The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode

each time 

 is pressed.

The 

  indicator  illuminates  when  the  recirculated  air  mode  is

selected.

■

Air conditioning eco mode

The air conditioning system is controlled with low fuel consumption
prioritized such as reducing fan speed, etc.

Press 

.

The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time

 is pressed.

“ECO” is displayed in the air conditioning control panel display when the
air conditioning eco mode is on.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.

Press 

.

Set 

 to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used. (It

may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

The 

 indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.

To  return  to  the  previous  mode,  press 

  again  when  the  wind-

shield is defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press 

.

Defoggers switch between on and off each time 

 is pressed.

The 

 indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.

The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes. 

■

Eco score (A/C score)



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Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direction

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

■

Opening and closing the air outlets

Air outlets



Left side outlet/right side outlet



Center outlets

Open the vent 
Close the vent 

Open the vent 
Close the vent 

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after 

 is pressed.

■

Setting confirmation screen

■

Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable interior, airflow may be directed to seats
without  passengers  immediately  after  the  hybrid  system  is  started  and  at
other times depending on the outside temperature.

●

After  the  hybrid  system  is  started,  if  passengers  move  around  inside  or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system cannot accurately detect the presence of
passengers and automatic airflow control will not operate.

■

Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to directing airflow to only the front
seats, when a rear seat is occupied, it may automatically direct airflow to all
seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow control

With the indicator off, turn the power switch off.
After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn the power switch to ON.

■

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) operation

■

Changing settings using the multi-information display

The air conditioning system settings can be changed on the 

 screen of

the multi-information display. (



P. 147)

When  changing  the  settings  of  the  air
conditioning system, the setting confirma-
tion screen is shown as a pop-up on the
multi-information display.
Press 

 of the meter control switches to

go back to the previous screen.

When 

  is  pressed,  the  front  seat

concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) sta-
tus  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information
display.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The  windows  will  easily  fog  up  when  the  humidity  in  the  vehicle  is  high.

Turning 

  on  will  dehumidify  the  air  from  the  outlets  and  defog  the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

Fresh air intake system while parking

When  parking,  the  system  automatically  switches  to  outside  air  mode  to
encourage  better  air  circulation  throughout  the  vehicle,  helping  to  reduce
odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

■

Operation  of  the  air  conditioning  system  in  the  air  conditioning  eco
mode

●

In the air conditioning eco mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as
follows to prioritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine  speed  and  compressor  operation  controlled  to  restrict  heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off the air conditioning eco mode

●

When the driving mode is set to Eco driving mode, the air conditioning eco
mode will be turned on automatically. Even in this case, the air conditioning

eco mode can be turned off by pressing 

. (



P. 347)

■

When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32



F (0



C)

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing 

.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

In  order  to  suppress  odors  that  occur  when  the  air  conditioning  system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of the blower may
be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 548

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

●

A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system lubricant type

Requires  registered  technician  to  service  air  conditioning
system

Flammable refrigerant

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WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use

 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer. When a part of
the  air  conditioning  system,  such  as  the  evaporator,  is  to  be  replaced,  it
must be replaced with a new one.

■

Air outlets

The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers
from defogging.

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Automatic air conditioning system 

(vehicles with 11.6-inch display)

The  following  informations  are  displayed  on  the  navigation  system
screen.

Temperature setting
Fan speed setting
Automatic mode setting
Airflow mode setting
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode (S-FLOW) setting
Air  conditioning  eco  mode  set-
ting
A/C setting
Outside/recirculated air mode setting

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

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The  air  conditioning  control
screen can be displayed by touch-
ing the air conditioner information
area  on  the  navigation  system
screen.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

Press “



” on 

 to increase the temperature and “



” to decrease

the temperature.

If  the 

  indicator  is  turned  off,  the  system  will  blow  ambient

temperature air or heated air.

■

Adjusting the fan speed setting

Select 

 on the air conditioning control screen to increase the

fan speed and 

 to decrease the fan speed.

The fan speed is shown on the control screen. (7 levels)

Select 

 to turn the fan off.

■

Change the airflow mode

To change the air outlets, select any switch on the air conditioning
control screen.

Air flows to the upper body
Air  flows  to  the  upper  body
and feet
Air flows to the feet
Air  flows  to  the  feet  and  the
windshield  defogger  oper-
ates

Air conditioning control screen

Air conditioning controls

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Other functions

●

Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes 
(



P. 449)

●

Defogging the windshield (



P. 450)

●

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors 
(



P. 450)

Select 

 on the air conditioning control screen.

Adjust the temperature setting. (



P. 447)

To stop the operation, select 

.

■

Automatic mode indicator

If  the  fan  speed  setting  or  air  flow  modes  are  operated,  the

 indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-

tions other than that operated is maintained.

This function automatically controls the air conditioning airflow so that
priority is given to the front seats. When the front passenger seat is
not occupied, airflow may switch to only the driver’s seat. Unneces-
sary air conditioning is suppressed, contributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode operates in the following situa-
tions.

●

No passengers are detected in the rear seats

●

The windshield defogger is not operating
While operating, 

 illuminates.

■

Manually turning front seat concentrated airflow mode on/off

In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to the front
seats  only  and  to  all  seats  can  be  switched  via  switch  operation.
When  the  mode  has  been  switched  manually,  automatic  airflow
control stops operating.
Select 

 on the center display and switch the airflow.

●

Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only

●

Indicator off: Airflow to all the seats

Using automatic mode

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW)

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Select 

 on the air conditioning control screen.

The mode switches between outside air mode and recirculated air mode
each time 

 is selected. 

The 

 indicator illuminates when the recirculated  air mode is

selected.

■

Air conditioning eco mode

The air conditioning system is controlled with low fuel consumption
prioritized such as reducing fan speed, etc.

Select 

 on the air conditioning control screen.

The air conditioning eco mode switches between on and off each time

 is selected. 

The 

  indicator  illuminates  when  the  air  conditioning  eco  mode  is

on.

Other functions

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Defoggers  are  used  to  defog  the  windshield  and  front  side  win-
dows.
Press 

.

Set 

 to outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used.

(It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
The switch indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.

To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield is

defogged.

■

Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press 

.

Defoggers switch between on and off each time 

 is pressed. 

The switch indicator illuminates when the defoggers are on.
The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 minutes.

■

Eco score (A/C score)

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Location of air outlets

The  air  outlets  and  air  volume
change 

according 

to 

the

selected airflow mode.

■

Adjusting the air flow direction

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

■

Opening and closing the air outlets

Air outlets



Left side outlet/right side outlet



Center outlets

Open the vent
Close the vent

Open the vent
Close the vent

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Using automatic mode

Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after 

 is selected.

■

Setting confirmation screen

■

Operation of automatic airflow control

●

In order to maintain a comfortable interior, airflow may be directed to seats
without  passengers  immediately  after  the  hybrid  system  is  started  and  at
other times depending on the outside temperature.

●

After  the  hybrid  system  is  started,  if  passengers  move  around  inside  or
enter/exit the vehicle, the system cannot accurately detect the presence of
passengers and automatic airflow control will not operate.

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Operation of manual airflow control

Even if the function is manually switched to directing airflow to only the front
seats, when a rear seat is occupied, it may automatically direct airflow to all
seats.

■

To return to automatic airflow control

With the indicator off, turn the power switch off.
After 60 minutes or more elapse, turn the power switch to ON.

■

Front seat concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) operation

■

Changing settings using the multi-information display

The air conditioning system settings can be changed on the 

 screen of

the multi-information display. (



P. 146)

When  changing  the  settings  of  the  air
conditioning system, the setting confirma-
tion screen is shown as a pop-up on the
multi-information display.
Press 

 of the meter control switches to

go back to the previous screen.

When 

  is  selected,  the  front  seat

concentrated airflow mode (S-FLOW) sta-
tus  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information
display.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high. 
Turning 

 on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

■

When driving on dusty roads

Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.

■

Outside/recirculated air mode

●

Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.

●

Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  depending  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.

■

Fresh air intake system while parking

When  parking,  the  system  automatically  switches  to  outside  air  mode  to
encourage  better  air  circulation  throughout  the  vehicle,  helping  to  reduce
odors that occur when starting the vehicle.

■

Operation  of  the  air  conditioning  system  in  the  air  conditioning  eco
mode

●

In the air conditioning eco mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as
follows to prioritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine  speed  and  compressor  operation  controlled  to  restrict  heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Adjust the temperature setting
• Turn off the air conditioning eco mode

●

When the driving mode is set to Eco driving mode, the air conditioning eco
mode will be turned on automatically. Even in this case, the air conditioning
eco mode can be turned off by selecting 

. (



P. 347)

■

When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32



F (0



C)

The  dehumidification  function  may  not  operate  even  when 

  is

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.

●

It  is  possible  to  switch  to  outside  air  mode  at  any  time  by  pressing

.

■

Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let the fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents. 

●

In  order  to  suppress  odors  that  occur  when  the  air  conditioning  system
starts, fresh air is automatically taken in when parked.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring, the start timing of the blower may
be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning
system is started in automatic mode.

■

Air conditioning filter



P. 548

■

Air conditioning system refrigerant

●

The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:

●

A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the follow-
ing illustration.

Caution

Air conditioning system

Air conditioning system lubricant type

Requires  registered  technician  to  service  air  conditioning
system

Flammable refrigerant

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Customization

Settings (e.g. A/C auto switching operation) can be changed. (Customizable
features: 



P. 690)

WARNING

■

To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield  can  cause  the  outer  surface  of  the  windshield  to  fog  up,  blocking
your vision.

■

To prevent burns

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer. When a part of
the  air  conditioning  system,  such  as  the  evaporator,  is  to  be  replaced,  it
must be replaced with a new one.

■

Air outlets

The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel  which  may  cover  the  air  outlets.
Otherwise,  air  flow  may  be  obstructed,
preventing  the  windshield  defoggers
from defogging.

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Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters





: If equipped

●

Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering wheel

●

Seat heaters (front seats)
Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies,  small  children,  the  elderly,  the  sick  and  the  physically  chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

●

Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do  not  cover  the  seat  with  a  blanket  or  cushion  when  using  the  seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary. 

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To  prevent  12-volt  battery  discharge,  do  not  use  the  functions  when  the
hybrid system is off.

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Turns  the  heated  steering  wheel
on/off

The  indicator  in  the  instrument
cluster comes on when the heated
steering wheel is operating.

●

The  heated  steering  wheel  can  be  used  when  the  power  switch  is  in  ON
mode.

●

The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.

Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)

The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.

●

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

●

When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.

Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Indicator

Indicator

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Interior lights list

Rear interior light (



P. 460)

Front personal/interior lights (



P. 459)

Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

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Front interior light



Vehicles without moon roof



Vehicles with moon roof

Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on

Turns the door position on/off
Turns the lights on/off

Front personal lights

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

Vehicles without moon roof



Vehicles with moon roof

Turns the lights on/off

Turns the lights on/off

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Turns  the  switch  to  the  door
position (door linked)

Operation  is  linked  with  the  front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.

Turns the light on

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Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence  of  the  electronic  key,  whether  the  doors  are  locked/unlocked,  and
whether the doors are opened/closed.

■

To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged

If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: 



P. 690)

Rear interior light

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NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P. 465)

Glove box (



P. 462)

Bottle holders/door pockets 
(



P. 464)

Cup holders (



P. 463)

Seat back pockets (



P. 466)

Console box (



P. 462)

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WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other

stored  items,  the  lighter  may  catch  fire  or  the  spray  can  may  release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

●

When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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5-3. Using the storage features

Pull up the lever.

The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Press the knob and open the lid.

Glove box

Console box

The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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Cup holders

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Rear

Pull down the armrest.

WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. 
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden  braking,  causing  injury.  If  possible,  cover  hot  drinks  to  prevent
burns.