Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 13

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Rear GAWR

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver,
one front passenger, towing
package (if available), hitch and
hitch systems (if required).

Additional optional equipment, pas-
sengers and cargo in the vehicle
will reduce the trailer weight rating
so as not to exceed GCWR, GVWR
and GAWR.
If the gross trailer weight exceeds
3000 lb. (1360 kg), it is recom-
mended to use a trailer with 2 or
more axles.

With brakes

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked
Trailer Weight Rating)

The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.

Without brakes

■

Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. (



P.206)



The gross trailer weight must
never exceed the TWR
described in the table.
(



P.206)



The gross combination weight
must never exceed the
GCWR described in the table.
(



P.206)



The gross vehicle weight
must never exceed the
GVWR indicated on the Certi-
fication Label. (



P.508)



The gross axle weight on
each axle must never exceed
the GAWR indicated on the

Weight limits

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Certification Label. (



P.508)



If the gross trailer weight is
over the unbraked TWR,
trailer service brakes are
required.



If the gross trailer weight is
over 2000 lb. (900 kg), a sway
control device with sufficient
capacity is required.

Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight,
gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all
within the limits.

■

GCWR

and TWR

■

Unbraked TWR

1000 lb. (450 kg)

:These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of SAE Inter-

national per SAE J2807.

:The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (



P.508)

:For 7-seat models

:For 8-seat models



A recommended tongue
weight varies in accordance
with the types of trailers or
towing as described below.



To ensure the recommended
values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by
referring to the following
instructions.

• Tongue Weight

GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR

Model code

Engine

Driving

system

GCWR

TWR



AXUH70L-ARXNHA



AXUH70L-ARXMHA



AXUH70L-ARXGHA

2.5L L4
(A25A-FX
S) engine

2WD

9460 lb.
(4290 kg)

3500 lb.

(1590 kg)



AXUH78L-ARXNHA



AXUH78L-ARXMHA



AXUH78L-ARXGHA

AWD

9500 lb.
(4310 kg)

AXUH78L-ARXGHA

9565 lb.
(4340 kg)

Trailer Tongue Weight

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The gross trailer weight should be
distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9% to 11%.
(Tongue weight/Gross trailer weight
x 100 = 9% to 11%)

Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight

The gross trailer weight, gross axle
weight and tongue weight can be
measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing sta-
tion, building supply company,
trucking company, junk yard, etc.

Trailer hitch assemblies have
different weight capacities. Toy-
ota recommends the use of Toy-
ota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. For details, contact your
Toyota dealer.



If you wish to install a trailer
hitch, contact your Toyota
dealer.



Use only a hitch that con-
forms to the gross trailer
weight requirement of your
vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied
by the hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a
light coating of grease.



Remove the hitch ball when-
ever you are not towing a
trailer. Remove the trailer
hitch if you do not need it.
After removing the hitch, seal
any mounting hole in the vehi-
cle body to prevent entry of
any substances into the vehi-
cle.

Use the correct trailer ball for
your application.

Hitch

WARNING

■

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-

ferent weight capacities estab-

lished by the hitch manufacturer.

Even though the vehicle may be

physically capable of towing a

higher weight, the operator must

determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch

assembly and never exceed the

maximum weight rating specified

for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the

maximum weight rating set by the

trailer-hitch manufacturer can

cause an accident resulting in

death or serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recom-

mended by your Toyota dealer.

Do not install the trailer hitch on

the bumper; this may cause body

damage.

Selecting trailer ball

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Trailer ball load rating

Matches or exceeds the gross
trailer weight rating of the trailer.

Ball diameter

Matches the size of the trailer cou-
pler. Most couplers are stamped
with the required trailer ball size.

Shank length

Protrudes beyond the bottom of the
lock washer and nut at least 2
threads.

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diame-
ter size.

Weight carrying ball position:
50.7 in. (1289 mm)

Use the wire harness stored in
the rear end under body.

Please consult your dealer
when installing trailer lights, as
incorrect installation may cause
damage to the vehicle’s lights.
Please take care to comply with
your state’s laws when install-
ing trailer lights.

■

Auto current cut-off function

In case of over current, the auto

cut-off function stops the power

flowing to the trailer lights to prevent

damage to the vehicle’s electrical

system.

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball

size

2 5/16 in.

II and III

2 in.

1 7/8 in.

Positions for towing hitch
ball

Connecting trailer lights

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This function is activated when the

rated current of any of the following

trailer light circuit components is

exceeded:

●

Tail lights: maximum 4.5 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (right): maxi-

mum 7.8 A

●

Stop/turn signal light (left): maxi-

mum 4.5 A

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When the auto current cut func-

tion is activated

If a trailer light does not come on

due to the activation of the auto cur-

rent cut function, the light system

will need to be reset.
Follow the reset procedure shown

below.

●

If a tail light does not come on,

turn off the headlight switch.

●

If the right-side stop/turn signal

light does not come on, put the

turn signal in the off position or

remove foot from the brake pedal.

●

If the left-side stop/turn signal light

does not come on, put the turn

signal in the off position or remove

foot from the brake pedal.

If the emergency flashers do not

operate, press the emergency

flasher switch to turn them off.
After the light system is reset, oper-

ate the light switches again to see if

the lights operate normally.
If the lights do not operate normally,

have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

Your vehicle will handle differ-
ently when towing a trailer. Help
to avoid an accident, death or
serious injury, keep the following
in mind when towing:



Speed limits for towing a
trailer vary by state or prov-
ince. Do not exceed the
posted towing speed limit.



Toyota recommends that the
vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65
mph (104 km/h) on a flat,
straight, dry road. Do not
exceed this limit, the posted
towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as
set forth in your trailer owner’s
manual, whichever is lowest.
Instability of the towing vehi-
cle-trailer combination (trailer
sway) increases as speed
increases. Exceeding speed
limits may cause loss of con-
trol.



Before starting out, check the
trailer lights, tires and the
vehicle-trailer connections.
Recheck after driving a short
distance.



Practice turning, stopping and
reversing with the trailer
attached in an area away
from traffic until you become
accustomed to the feel of the
vehicle-trailer combination.



Reversing with a trailer
attached is difficult and

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer

lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights.

Directly splicing trailer lights may

damage your vehicle’s electrical

system and cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

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requires practice. Grip the
bottom of the steering wheel
and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the
right to move the trailer to
right. (This is generally oppo-
site to reversing without a
trailer attached.) Avoid sharp
or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when
reversing to reduce the risk of
an accident.



As stopping distance is
increased when towing a
trailer, vehicle-to vehicle dis-
tance should be increased.
For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of
speed, allow at least one
vehicle and trailer length.



Avoid sudden braking as you
may skid, resulting in the
trailer jackknifing and a loss of
vehicle control. This is espe-
cially true on wet or slippery
surfaces.



Avoid jerky starts or sudden
acceleration.



Avoid jerky steering and
sharp turns, and slow down
before making turn.



Note that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be
closer than the vehicle wheels
to the inside of the turn. Com-
pensate by making a wider
than normal turning radius.



Slow down before making a

turn, in cross winds, on wet or
slippery surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can
destabilize the trailer.



Take care when passing other
vehicles. Passing requires
considerable distance. After
passing a vehicle, do not for-
get the length of your trailer,
and be sure you have plenty
of room before changing
lanes.



To maintain engine braking
efficiency and charging sys-
tem performance when using
engine braking, do not put the
transmission in D. If in the S
mode, the hybrid transmission
shift range position must be in
5 or lower. (



P.219)



Instability happens more fre-
quently when descending
steep or long downhill grades.
Before descending, slow
down and downshift. Do not
make sudden downshifts
while descending steep or
long downhill grades.



Avoid holding the brake pedal
down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to
overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.



Due to the added load of the
trailer, your vehicle’s engine
may overheat on hot days (at
temperatures over 85°F
[30°C]) when driving up a long

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or steep grade. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge
indicates overheating, imme-
diately turn off the air condi-
tioning (if in use), pull your
vehicle off the road and stop
in a safe spot. (



P.502)



Always place wheel blocks
under both the vehicle’s and
the trailer’s wheels when
parking. Put the transmission
in P and apply the parking
brake. Avoid parking on a
slope, but if unavoidable, do
so only after performing the
following:

Apply the brakes and keep
them applied.

Have someone place wheel
blocks under both the vehi-
cle’s and trailer’s wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in
place, release the brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb
the load.

Shift into P and apply the
parking brake.

Turn off the hybrid system.



When restarting after parking
on a slope:

With the transmission in P,
start the hybrid system. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If
reversing, shift into R.

If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, release the park-
ing brake. (



P.223)

Release the brake pedal, and
slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and
apply the brakes.

Have someone retrieve the
blocks.

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Dinghy towing

Your vehicle is not designed
to be dinghy towed (with 4
wheels on the ground)
behind a motor home.

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to

your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with the 4

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious

damage to the hybrid trans-

mission and Hybrid AWD sys-

tem

Never tow this vehicle with any of

the wheels on the ground. This

may cause serious damage to the

hybrid transmission and Hybrid

AWD system.

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4-2.Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake
is set.

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal.

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-

tem cannot be started.

Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.

When operating the power switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It is

not necessary to press and hold the

switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.
Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the “READY” indicator is

illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started

from any power switch mode.

Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.

The vehicle will not move when the

“READY” indicator is off.

■

If the hybrid system does not

start

●

The immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.79)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is

shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■

When the ambient temperature

is low, such as during winter

driving conditions

When starting the hybrid system,

the flashing time of the “READY”

indicator may be long. Leave the

vehicle as it is until the “READY”

indicator is steady on, as steady

means the vehicle is able to move.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific

to a hybrid vehicle



P.73

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The hybrid system cannot be started

using the smart key system. Refer

to P.497to restart the hybrid system.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.128

Power (ignition)

switch

Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.

Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

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Conditions affecting operation



P.147

■

Note for the entry function



P.148

■

If the “READY” indicator does

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

cator does not come on even after

performing the proper procedures

for starting the vehicle, contact your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If the hybrid system is malfunc-

tioning



P.78

■

Electronic key battery



P.442

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly

and firmly, the power switch mode

may not change or the hybrid sys-

tem may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid

system immediately after turning

the power switch off, the hybrid

system may not start in some

cases. After turning the power

switch off, please wait a few sec-

onds before restarting the hybrid

system.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.495.

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake
(



P.223), and shift the shift

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

Press the power switch.

The hybrid system will stop, and the

meter display will be extinguished.

Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.

■

Automatic hybrid system shut

off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a

feature that automatically shuts off

the hybrid system when the shift

lever is in P with the hybrid system

operating for an extended period.

●

The hybrid system will automati-

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

Always start the hybrid system

while sitting in the driver’s seat.

Do not depress the accelerator

pedal while starting the hybrid

system under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

If the hybrid system becomes diffi-

cult to start, have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the power

switch

If the power switch seems to be

operating somewhat differently

than usual, such as the switch

sticking slightly, there may be a

malfunction. Contact your Toyota

dealer immediately.

Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

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cally shut off after approximately 1

hour if it has been left running

while the shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic hybrid

system shut off feature will reset if

the brake pedal is depressed or if

the shift lever is in a position other

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (



P.134) from the inside or

the mechanical key from the out-

side, the automatic hybrid system

shut off feature will be disabled.

The timer for the automatic hybrid

system shut off feature will be

re-enabled if the driver’s door is

opened.

Modes can be changed by
pressing the power switch with
brake pedal released. (The
mode changes each time the
switch is pressed.)

WARNING

■

Stopping the hybrid system

in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the hybrid

system in an emergency while

driving the vehicle, press and

hold the power switch for more

than 2 seconds, or press it

briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession. (



P.456)

However, do not touch the

power switch while driving

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while

driving will not cause loss of

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it

more difficult to steer smoothly,

so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe

to do so.

●

If the power switch is operated

while the vehicle is running, a

warning message will be shown

on the multi-information display

and a buzzer sounds.

●

To restart the hybrid system

after performing an emergency

shutdown, shift the shift lever to

N and then press the power

switch.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful

carbon monoxide (CO), which is

colorless and odorless. Observe

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle

and may lead to an accident

caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area,

such as a garage, stop the

hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with

the hybrid system operating for

a long time. If such a situation

cannot be avoided, park the

vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do

not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system

operating in an area with snow

build-up, or where it is snowing.

If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the hybrid sys-

tem is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehi-

cle.

Changing power switch
modes

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OFF

The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACC

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

All electrical components can be
used.
“IGNITION ON” will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

: If the shift lever is in a position

other than P when turning off the
hybrid system, the power switch
will be turned to ACC, not to OFF.

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the hybrid

system is not operating) for more

than an hour with the shift lever in P,

the power switch will automatically

turn off. However, this function can-

not entirely prevent 12-volt battery

discharge. Do not leave the vehicle

with the power switch in ACC or ON

for long periods of time when the

hybrid system is not operating.

If the hybrid system is stopped
with the shift lever in a position
other than P, the power switch
will not be turned off but instead
be turned to ACC. Perform the
following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake
is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “ACCESSORY” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
power switch shortly and
firmly.

Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

●

Do not leave the power switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the hybrid system

on.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION

ON” is displayed on the

multi-information display, the

power switch is not off. Exit the

vehicle after turning the power

switch off.

When stopping the hybrid
system with the shift lever
in a position other than P

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multi-information display are
off.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

When EV drive mode is turned on,
the EV drive mode indicator will
come on. Pressing the switch when
in EV drive mode will return the
vehicle to normal driving (using the
gasoline engine and electric motor
[traction motor]).

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not stop the hybrid system

when the shift lever is in a position

other than P. If the hybrid system

is stopped in another shift lever

position, the power switch will not

be turned off but instead be

turned to ACC. If the vehicle is left

in ACC, 12-volt battery discharge

may occur.

EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric
power is supplied by the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), and only the electric
motor (traction motor) is
used to drive the vehicle.

This mode allows you to
drive in residential areas
early in the morning and
late at night, or in indoor
parking lots, etc., without
concern for noises and gas
emissions.

However, when the Acoustic
Vehicle Alerting System is
active, the vehicle may pro-
duce sound.

Operating instructions

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■

Situations in which EV drive

mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV

drive mode on in the following situa-

tions. If it cannot be turned on, a

buzzer will sound and a message

will be shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is high.

The vehicle has been left in the

sun, driven on a hill, driven at high

speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is low.

The vehicle has been left in tem-

peratures lower than about 32°F

(0 °C) for a long period of time,

etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming

up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.117)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed firmly or the vehicle is

on a hill, etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

■

Switching to EV drive mode

when the gasoline engine is

cold

If the hybrid system is started while

the gasoline engine is cold, the gas-

oline engine will start automatically

after a short period of time in order

to warm up. In this case, you will

become unable to switch to EV drive

mode.
After the hybrid system has started

and the “READY” indicator has illu-

minated, press the EV drive mode

switch before the gasoline engine

starts to switch to EV drive mode.

■

Automatic cancelation of EV

drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the

gasoline engine may automatically

restart in the following situations.

When EV drive mode is canceled, a

buzzer will sound, the EV drive

mode indicator will go off after flash-

ing, and a message is displayed on

the multi-information display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) becomes low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.117)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is

depressed firmly or the vehicle is

on a hill, etc.

■

Possible driving distance when

driving in EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving

distance ranges from a few hundred

meters to approximately 0.6 mile (1

km). However, depending on vehicle

conditions, there are situations

when EV drive mode cannot be

used.

(The distance that is possible

depends on the hybrid battery [trac-

tion battery] level and driving condi-

tions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to

achieve the best possible fuel econ-

omy during normal driving (using

the gasoline engine and electric

motor [traction motor]). Driving in

EV drive mode more than neces-

sary may lower fuel economy.

■

If “EV Mode Unavailable” is

shown on the multi-information

display

The EV drive mode is not available.

The reason the EV drive mode is

not available (the vehicle is idling,

battery charge is low, vehicle speed

is higher than the EV drive mode

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much)

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may be displayed. Use the EV drive

mode when it becomes available.

■

If “EV Mode Deactivated” is

shown on the multi-information

display

The EV drive mode has been auto-

matically canceled. The reason the

EV drive mode is not available (the

battery charge is low, vehicle speed

is higher than the EV drive mode

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much)

may be displayed. Drive the vehicle

for a while before attempting to turn

on the EV drive mode again.

:To improve fuel efficiency and

reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.

:By selecting shift ranges using S

mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.

■

When driving with dynamic

radar cruise control with

full-speed range activated

Even when switching the driving

mode to sport mode with the intent

of enabling engine braking, engine

braking will not activate because

dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range will not be can-

celed.

■

Restraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)



P.191

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode,

pay special attention to the area

around the vehicle. Because

there is no engine noise, pedestri-

ans, people riding bicycles or

other people and vehicles in the

area may not be aware of the

vehicle starting off or approaching

them, so take extra care while

driving. Therefore, take extra care

while driving even if the acoustic

vehicle alerting system is active.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.

Shift position purpose
and functions

Shift posi-

tion

Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the hybrid

system

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

S mode driving

(



P.221)

220

4-2. Driving procedures

: While the power switch is in

ON and the brake pedal
depressed

, shift the shift lever

while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.

: Shift the shift lever while

pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.

: Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.

: For the vehicle to be able to be

shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
the shift release button is pushed
first, the shift lock will not be
released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to

prevent accidental operation of the

shift lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P

only when the power switch is in ON

and the brake pedal is being

depressed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal

is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted

with your foot on the brake pedal,

there may be a problem with the

shift lock system. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.
The following steps may be used as

an emergency measure to ensure

that the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:

Turn the power switch to ON and

check that the parking brake is

set. (



P.215, 223)

Turn the power switch to off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flathead

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover,

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery

road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and

sudden acceleration, as this could

result in the vehicle skidding to

the side or spinning.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid

battery (traction battery) will not

be charged even when the engine

is running. Therefore, if the vehi-

cle is left with the shift lever in N

for a long period of time, the

hybrid battery (traction battery)

will discharge, and this may result

in the vehicle not being able to

start.

Shifting the shift lever

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