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WARNING

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Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when

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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.

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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.

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When the TRC/ABS/VSC/Trailer Sway Control 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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When the TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control 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 TRC/VSC/Trailer Sway Control systems off unless
necessary.
Trailer Sway Control is part of the VSC system and will not operate if VSC is
turned off or experiences a malfunction.

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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, TRC, Trailer Sway Control and VSC systems will not function cor-
rectly if different tires are installed on the vehicle.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.

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WARNING

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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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Trailer Sway Control precaution

The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situ-
ations.
Depending on many factors such as the conditions of the vehicle, trailer,
road surface and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control system may
not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for information on how
to tow your trailer properly.

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If trailer sway occurs

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

●

Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway by turning the steering wheel.

●

Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (



P. 299)

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Hybrid Electric 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. 430)

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Use of Hybrid System Indicator

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



P. 166)

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Shift lever operation

Shift the shift lever to D when stopped at a traffic light, or driving in
heavy traffic, etc. Shift the shift lever 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

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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.

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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.
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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Winter driving tips

●

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

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

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

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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.

: Tire chains cannot be mounted on 18-inch tires or 19-inch tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions:

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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.

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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.

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Park the vehicle and shift the shift lever 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 vehi-
cle 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.

●

If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm
that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P

: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

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17-inch tires

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

Side chain

3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length

Cross chain

4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length



18-inch tires or 19-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted as the space between the tire and
body is too narrow.

Snow tires should be used instead.

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

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Tire chain installation

Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

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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.

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

●

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

Selecting tire chains

Regulations on the use of tire chains

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WARNING

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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 at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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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 50 km/h (30 mph), 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.

NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow tires

Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or legitimate
tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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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

Air conditioning system......546
Heated steering wheel/

seat heaters.....................555

5-2. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................557

• Interior lights..................558
• Personal lights...............558

5-3. Using the

storage features

List of storage features ......560

• Glove box ......................561
• Console box ..................561
• Bottle holders ................562
• Cup holders ...................563

Luggage compartment

features............................564

5-4. Using the

other interior features

Other interior features........572

• Sun visors......................572
• Vanity mirrors ................572
• Clock .............................573
• Power outlet ..................574
• Assist grips ....................575

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Air conditioning system

The illustrations below are for left-hand drive vehicles.
The button positions and shapes will differ for right-hand drive vehi-
cles.

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Adjusting the temperature setting

Increases the temperature
Decreases the temperature

If the

indicator is turned

off, the system will blow ambient
temperature air or heated air.

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

Air conditioning controls

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Fan speed setting

Increases the fan speed
Decreases the fan speed

Press

to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,
move the airflow change knob
upward or downward.

The air outlets used are
changed 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.

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Press the

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.

Press

The cooling and dehumidification function switches between on and off

each time

is pressed.

To stop the operation, press the

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Automatic mode indicator

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

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Adjusting the temperature for driver and passenger seats sep-
arately

To turn on the dual control mode, perform any of the following pro-
cedures:

●

Press

●

Adjust the passenger’s side temperature setting.

The indicator comes on when the dual control mode is on.

Using automatic mode

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time

is pressed.

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Blower customization

Fan speed settings can be changed.

Press

Each time

is pressed, the fan speed changes as follows.

“NORMAL”



“ECO”



“FAST”

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Defogging the windshield

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

Press

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the front side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press

again when the windshield

is defogged.

Other functions

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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

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

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Windshield wiper de-icer (if equipped)

This feature is used to prevent ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.

Press

The windshield wiper de-icer will automatically turn off after a period of
time.

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
changes according to the
selected airflow mode.

: Some models

■

Adjusting the position of the air outlets

Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Turn the knob up to open or
close the vent.

Air outlets

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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 the

button is pressed.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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