Toyota Corolla Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english

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4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

• Make sure to keep a correct

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This

allows you to depress the brake

and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using

your right foot. Depressing the

brake pedal using your left foot

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting in an accident.

●

The driver should pay extra

attention to pedestrians when

the vehicle is powered only by

the electric motor (traction

motor). As there is no engine

noise, the pedestrians may mis-

judge the vehicle’s movement.

Even with the vehicle proximity

notification system activate,

drive with care as pedestrians in

the vicinity may still not notice

the vehicle if the surrounding

area is noisy.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or

stop the vehicle near flammable

materials.

The exhaust system and

exhaust gases can be

extremely hot. These hot parts

may cause a fire if there is any

flammable material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not

turn off the hybrid system. 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.

In the event of an emergency,

such as if it becomes impossible

to stop the vehicle in the normal

way:



P.363

●

Use engine braking (shift posi-

tion B) to maintain a safe speed

when driving down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness.

(



P.180)

●

Do not adjust the positions of

the steering wheel, the seat, or

the inside or outside rear view

mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of

vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passen-

gers’ arms, heads or other parts

of their body are not outside the

vehicle.

●

AWD models: Do not drive the

vehicle off-road.This is not an

AWD vehicle designed for

off-road driving.Drive with due

care if it becomes unavoidable

to drive off-road.

●

Do not drive in excess of the

speed limit. Even if the legal

speed limit permits it, do not

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h)

unless your vehicle has

high-speed capability tires. Driv-

ing over 85 mph (140 km/h)

may result in tire failure, loss of

control and possible injury. Be

sure to consult a tire dealer to

determine whether the tires on

your vehicle are high-speed

capability tires or not before

driving at such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery

road surfaces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration

and steering may cause tire

slippage and reduce your ability

to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine

braking due to shifting, or

changes in engine speed could

cause the vehicle to skid.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

After driving through a puddle,

lightly depress the brake pedal

to make sure that the brakes

are functioning properly. Wet

brake pads may prevent the

brakes from functioning prop-

erly. If the brakes on only one

side are wet and not functioning

properly, steering control may

be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll back-

ward while a forward driving

position is selected, or roll for-

ward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P

while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R

while the vehicle is moving for-

ward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a

driving position while the vehicle

is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss

of vehicle control.

●

Moving the shift lever to N while

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the hybrid system. Engine

braking is not available with the

hybrid system disengaged.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift

lever with the accelerator pedal

depressed. Shifting the shift

lever to any positions other than

P or N may lead to unexpected

rapid acceleration of the vehicle

that may cause an accident and

result in death or serious injury.

■

If you hear a squealing or

scraping noise (brake pad

wear indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and

replaced by your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the

pads are not replaced when

needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle

when the wear limits of the brake

pads and/or those of the brake

discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not depress the accelerator

pedal unnecessarily.

If the shift lever is any position

other than P or N, the vehicle

may accelerate suddenly and

unexpectedly, causing an acci-

dent.

●

In order to prevent accidents

due to the vehicle rolling away,

always keep depressing the

brake pedal while stopped with

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing forward or backward, always

depress the brake pedal and

securely apply the parking

brake as needed.

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4-1. Before driving

ing

WARNING

●

Avoid revving or racing the

engine.

Running the engine at high

speed while the vehicle is

stopped may cause the exhaust

system to overheat, which could

result in a fire if combustible

material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette

lighters, spray cans, or soft

drink cans in the vehicle when it

is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the fol-

lowing:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette

lighter or spray can, and may

lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the

vehicle may cause the plastic

lenses and plastic material of

glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture,

causing the contents to spray

over the interior of the vehicle,

and may also cause a short cir-

cuit in the vehicle’s electrical

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in

the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter

is in a place such as the glove

box or on the floor, it may be lit

accidentally when luggage is

loaded or the seat is adjusted,

causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to

the windshield or windows. Do

not place containers such as air

fresheners on the instrument

panel or dashboard. Adhesive

discs or containers may act as

lenses, causing a fire in the

vehicle.

●

Do not leave a door or window

open if the curved glass is

coated with a metallized film

such as a silver-colored one.

Reflected sunlight may cause

the glass to act as a lens, caus-

ing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake,

shift the shift lever to P, stop the

hybrid system and lock the vehi-

cle.

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated.

If the vehicle is parked with the

shift lever in P but the parking

brake is not set, the vehicle may

start to move, possibly leading

to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes

while the “READY” indicator is

illuminated or immediately after

turning the hybrid system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the vehi-

cle

Always turn the hybrid system off.

Otherwise, if you accidentally

move the shift lever or depress

the accelerator pedal, this could

cause an accident or fire due to

hybrid system overheating. Addi-

tionally, if the vehicle is parked in

a poorly ventilated area, exhaust

gases may collect and enter the

vehicle, leading to death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive

more cautiously.

Braking distance increases

when the brakes are wet, and

this may cause one side of the

vehicle to brake differently than

the other side. Also, the parking

brake may not securely hold the

vehicle.

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4-1. Before driving

WARNING

●

If the electronically controlled

brake system does not operate,

do not follow other vehicles

closely and avoid hills or sharp

turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal

should be depressed more

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have

your brakes fixed immediately.

●

The brake system consists of 2

or more individual hydraulic sys-

tems; if one of the systems fails,

the other(s) will still operate. In

this case, the brake pedal

should be depressed more

firmly than usual and the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have

your brakes fixed immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when a driven wheel is up

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud, etc. This may damage

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator

and brake pedals at the same

time during driving, as this may

restrain the hybrid system out-

put.

●

Do not use the accelerator

pedal or depress the accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the

same time to hold the vehicle on

a hill.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake and

shift the shift lever to P. Failure to

do so may cause the vehicle to

move or the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator

pedal is accidentally depressed.

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle

parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel

fully in either direction and hold

it there for an extended period

of time.

Doing so may damage the

power steering.

●

When driving over bumps in the

road, drive as slowly as possible

to avoid damaging the wheels,

underside of the vehicle, etc.

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause

the following situations. Hold the

steering wheel firmly and gradu-

ally depress the brake pedal to

slow down the vehicle.

●

It may be difficult to control your

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Information on what to do in case

of a flat tire (



P.398)

■

When encountering flooded

roads

Do not drive on a road that has

flooded after heavy rain etc.

Doing so may cause the following

serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

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ing

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



When the shift lever is shifted
to R



When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D

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

: Depending on the situation, the

shift position may not be
changed.

■

Drive-Start Control (DSC)

When the TRAC is turned off

(



P.267), sudden start restraint

control also does not operate. If

your vehicle have trouble escaping

from the mud or fresh snow due to

sudden start restraint control opera-

tion, deactivate TRAC (



P.267) so

that the vehicle may become able to

escape from the mud or fresh snow.

NOTICE

●

Engine damage caused by

water immersion

In the event that you drive on a

flooded road and the vehicle

becomes flooded or stuck in mud

or sand, be sure to have your Toy-

ota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality

of oil and fluid used for the

engine, hybrid transmission,

etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bear-

ings and suspension joints

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

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

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4-1. Before driving

Cargo capacity depends on the
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load
capacity) — (Total weight of
occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct
Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount
of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 −

750 (5



150) = 650 lbs.)

(5) Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calcu-
lated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing
a trailer, load from your trailer
will be transferred to your vehi-
cle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
(



P.168)

Toyota does not recommend towing
a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer
towing.

Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (



P.420)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a

Cargo and luggage

Take notice of the following
information about storage
precautions, cargo capacity
and load:

Capacity and distribution

Calculation formula for
your vehicle

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ing

total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) of B lb. (kg),
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity will
be C lb. (kg) as follows:

lb. (kg) - A

lb. (kg) = C

lb.

(kg)

:A =Weight of people

:B =Total load capacity

:C =Available cargo and luggage

load

In this condition, if 3 more passen-
gers with the combined weight of D
lb. (kg) get on, the available cargo
and luggage load will be reduced E
lb. (kg) as follows:

C lb. (kg) - D

lb. (kg) = E

lb.

(kg)

:D =Additional weight of people

:E =Available cargo and luggage

load

As shown in the example above,
if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and lug-
gage load will be reduced by an
amount that equals the
increased weight due to the
additional occupants. In other
words, if an increase in the num-
ber of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity
(combined weight of occupants
plus cargo and luggage load),
you must reduce the cargo and
luggage on your vehicle.

WARNING

■

Things that must not be car-

ried in the trunk

The following things may cause a

fire if loaded in the trunk:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may prevent the

pedals from being depressed

properly, may block the driver’s

vision, or may result in items hit-

ting the driver or passengers, pos-

sibly causing an accident.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the

trunk whenever possible.

●

To prevent cargo and luggage

from sliding forward during

braking, do not stack anything in

the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo

and luggage low, as close to the

floor as possible.

●

When you fold down the rear

seats, long items should not be

placed directly behind the front

seats.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage

in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver

• On the front passenger or rear

seats (when stacking items)

• On the package tray

• On the instrument panel

• On the dashboard

●

Secure all items in the occupant

compartment.

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■

Total load capacity and seating

capacity

These details are also described on

the tire and loading information

label. (



P.342)

WARNING

●

Never allow anyone to ride in

the enlarged trunk. It is not

designed for passengers. They

should ride in their seats with

their seat belts properly fas-

tened.

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum

axle weight rating or the total

vehicle weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’s weight and the cargo

load is less than the total load

capacity, do not apply the load

unevenly. Improper loading may

cause deterioration of steering

or braking control which may

cause death or serious injury.

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include
total load capacity, seating
capacity, towing capacity
and cargo capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight):



P.420

Total load capacity means the
combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity:



P.420

Seating capacity means the max-
imum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight
is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.



Towing capacity

Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing a trailer with your vehicle.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase or
decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occu-
pants.

WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle.

It may not only cause damage to

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in

an accident.

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4-2. Driving procedures

4-2.Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake
is set. (



183)

Check that the shift lever is in
P.

Firmly depress the brake
pedal.

Turn the power switch to
START to start the hybrid
system.

If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.
Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the “READY” indicator is

illuminated.

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

If the “READY” indicator changes

form a flashing light to a solid light

and a beep sound, the hybrid sys-

tem is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the

“READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the

“READY” indicator is on even if the

engine is stopped. (The engine

starts or stops automatically in

accordance with the state of the

vehicle.)

■

If the hybrid system does not

start

The immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.87)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

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.79

■

When the steering lock cannot

be released

When starting the hybrid system,

the power switch may seem stuck in

OFF. To free it, turn the key while

turning the steering wheel slightly

left and right.

■

If the “READY” indicator does

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

Power (ignition)

switch (vehicles with-

out a smart key sys-

tem)

Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

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4-2. Driving procedures

ing

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.86

OFF (“LOCK” position)

The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the shift
lever is in P.)

ACC (“ACC” position)

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.

ON ( “ON” position)

All electrical components can be
used.

START ( “START” position)

For starting the hybrid system.

■

Turning the key from ACC to

OFF

Shift the shift lever to P.

Push in the key and turn it to

OFF.

■

Key reminder function

A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door

is opened while the power switch is

in OFF or ACC to remind you to

remove the key.

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.

Changing the power
switch positions

WARNING

■

Caution when driving

Do not turn the power switch to

OFF while driving. If, in an emer-

gency, you must turn the hybrid

system off while the vehicle is

moving, turn the power switch

only to ACC to stop the hybrid

system. An accident may result if

the hybrid system is stopped

while driving. (



P.363)

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4-2. Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake
is set. (



P.183)

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

system 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

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.

Power (ignition)

switch (vehicles with

a smart key system)

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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ing

from any power switch mode.

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

The vehicle cannot be driven if the

“READY” indicator is off.

■

Power switch illumination

According to the situation, the

power switch illumination operates

as follows:

●

When a door is opened, or the

power switch mode is changed

from ACC or ON to off, the power

switch illumination comes on.

●

When depressing the brake pedal

with carrying the electronic key on

your person, the power switch illu-

mination blinks.

●

When the power switch mode is in

ACC or ON, the power switch illu-

mination is constantly illuminated.

■

If the hybrid system does not

start

●

The immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (



P.87)

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.

●

When the hybrid battery (traction

battery) is extremely cold (below

approximately -22°F [-30°C])

under the influence of the outside

temperature, it may not be possi-

ble to start the hybrid system. In

this case, try to start the hybrid

system again after the tempera-

ture of the hybrid battery

increases due to the outside tem-

perature increase etc.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific

to a hybrid vehicle



P.79

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The hybrid system cannot be started

using the smart key system. Refer

to P.410 to restart the hybrid sys-

tem.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.122

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.137

■

Notes for the entry function



P.138

■

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.86

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■

Electronic key battery



P.350

■

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.408.

Stop the vehicle completely.

Set the parking brake
(



P.183), and shift the shift

lever to P.

Check the parking brake indicator

is illuminated.

Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.

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-

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

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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ing

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (



P.131) from the inside or

the mechanical key (



P.408) from

the outside, the automatic hybrid

system shut off feature will be dis-

abled. The timer for the automatic

hybrid system shut off feature will

be re-enabled if the driver’s door

is opened.

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.363)

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.

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4-2. Driving procedures

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

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.

:ACC mode can be enabled/dis-

abled on the customize menu.
(



P.442)

■

Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON

(the hybrid system is not operating)

for more than 20 minutes with the

shift lever in P, the power switch will

automatically turn off.

Also, if the remaining 12-volt battery

is low with the shift lever in P and

the power switch in ACC or ON

(hybrid system is not operating), a

buzzer sounds and a message is

displayed in the multi-information

display. If left in this state, the power

switch automatically turns to off.

However, this function cannot

entirely prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge. 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.

■

When ACC customization is in

off

With the power switch is turned off,

the multimedia system can still be

used for a certain time until the bat-

tery saving function starts operating.

Changing power switch
modes

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