Toyota RAV4 Prime (2023 year). Manual in english - page 19

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Modes can be changed by 
pressing the power switch with 
the 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.535)

However, do not touch the 

power switch while driving 

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while 

driving will not cause a loss of 

steering or braking control. 

However, power assist for the 

steering wheel may be lost mak-

ing it difficult to steer smoothly 

before stopping the vehicle 

depending on the remaining 

charge in the 12-volt battery or 

usage conditions. In this situa-

tion, 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.

●

When restarting the hybrid sys-

tem after an emergency shut-

down, shift the shift lever to N 

and press the power switch 

shortly and firmly.

■

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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“ACCESSORY”

“IGNITION ON”

1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be 
used.

2

ACC

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

3

ON

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 or the shift lever but-
ton is pressed when turning off 
the hybrid system, the power 
switch will remain ON, will not 
turn to OFF.

■

Auto power off function

●

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON 

(the hybrid system is not operat-

ing) for more than 20 minutes with 

the shift lever is in P or the shift 

lever button is not pressed, the 

power switch will automatically 

turn to OFF.

●

If the 12-volt battery is low with the 

shift lever is in P or the shift lever 

button is not pressed, and the 

power switch is in ACC or ON (the 

hybrid system is not operating), a 

buzzer sounds and a message will 

be displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display. If this continues, the 

power switch will automatically 

turn to OFF.

However, this function cannot 
entirely prevent the 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 to OFF. Per-
form the following procedure to 
turn the switch to OFF:

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set.

A

B

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 in OFF. Exit the 

vehicle after turning the power 

switch to OFF.

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

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2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

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

4

Check that “ACCESSORY” 
or “IGNITION ON” on the 
multi-information display is 
off.

*1

:To improve fuel efficiency and 

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

*2

:Vehicles with paddle shift 

switches only: Selecting shift 
ranges in the D position allows 
suitable use of engine braking. 
(



P.311)

*3

: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 performing the following 

actions with the intent of enabling 

engine braking, engine braking will 

not activate because dynamic radar 

cruise control with full-speed range 

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not stop the hybrid system 

with the shift lever in a position 

other P or the shift lever button 

pressed. If the hybrid system is 

stopped with the shift lever in a 

position other than P or the shift 

lever button pressed, the power 

switch will not be turned to OFF 

but instead remain ON. If the 

vehicle is left in ON, 12-volt bat-

tery discharge may occur.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift 

position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the hybrid 

system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

*1, 2

S

S mode driving

*3

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will not be canceled.

●

While driving in S mode, down-

shifting to 5 or 4. (



P.312)

●

When switching the driving mode 

to sport mode while driving in D 

position. (



P.404)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)



P.289

 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 nor-

mally.

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 

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 charging, even when the 

engine is running. Therefore, if 

the vehicle 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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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, the brake pedal is depressed 

and the shift release button is 

pushed.

■

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 

even though the brake pedal is 

depressed and the shift release but-

ton is pushed, there may be a prob-

lem 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:

1

Pull the parking brake switch to 

check that the parking brake is 

set. (



P.314)

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead 

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, 

cover the tip of the screwdriver 

with a rag.

5

Press and hold the shift lock 

override button and then push 

the button on the shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted 

while both buttons are pressed.



P.404

To drive using temporary shift 
range selection, operate the “-” 
paddle shift switch. The shift 
range can then be selected by 
operating the “-” and “+” paddle 
shift switches. Changing the 
shift range allows restriction of 
the highest gear, preventing 

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when 

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock 

override button, make sure to set 

the parking brake and depress the 

brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the 

brake pedal when the shift lock 

override button is pressed and the 

shift lever is shifted out of P, the 

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving 
mode

Selecting shift ranges in 
the D position (vehicles 
with paddle shift 
switches)

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upshifting and enabling the level 
of engine braking force to be 
selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from D1 to 
D6, will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

■

Shift ranges and their functions

●

You can choose from 6 levels of 

accelerating force and engine 

braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide 

greater accelerating force and 

engine braking force than a higher 

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

■

Downshifting restriction warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving 

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In 

some circumstances, downshifting 

may not be possible even when the 

paddle shift switch is operated. (A 

buzzer will sound twice.)

■

Automatic deactivation of shift 

range selection in the D posi-

tion

Shift range selection in the D posi-

tion will be deactivated in the follow-

ing situations:

●

When the vehicle comes to a stop

●

If the accelerator pedal is 

depressed for more than a certain 

period of time

●

When the shift lever is shifted to a 

position other than D

●

When the “+” paddle shift switch is 

held down for a period of time

When the shift lever is in the S 
position, the shift lever or paddle 
shift switches (if equipped) can 
be operated as follows:

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

The selected shift range, from S1 to 
S6, will be displayed on the multi-
information display.

The initial shift range in S mode 
is set automatically to S4.

*

*

: It is set to S3 when the driving 

mode is set to sport mode. 
(



P.404)

Changing shift ranges in 
S mode

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S mode

●

You can choose from 6 levels of 

accelerating force and engine 

braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide 

greater accelerating force and 

engine braking force than a higher 

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

●

To prevent the engine from over-

revving, upshifting may automati-

cally occur when the shift range is 

1 or 2.

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower, 

holding the shift lever toward “+” 

sets the shift range to 6.

■

Downshifting restriction warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving 

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In 

some circumstances, downshifting 

may not be possible even when the 

shift lever or paddle shift switches (if 

equipped) is operated. (A buzzer 

will sound twice.)

■

If the “S” indicator does not 

come on or the “D” indicator is 

displayed even after shifting the 

shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in 

the transmission system. Have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer immediately. (In this situa-

tion, the transmission will operate in 

the same manner as when the shift 

lever is in D.)

1

Right turn

2

Lane change to the right 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.

3

Lane change to the left 
(move the lever partway and 
release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster 

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or 

rear turn signal lights has not 

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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burned out.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing 

before a lane change has been 

performed

Operate the lever again.

■

To discontinue flashing of the 

turn signals during a lane 

change

Operate the lever in the opposite 

direction.

■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set 
and released manually.

Parking brake indicator light 
(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator light 
(Canada)

Parking brake switch indica-
tor

Parking brake

The parking brake can be 
set or released automati-
cally or manually. 
In automatic mode, the 
parking brake can be set or 
released automatically 
according to shift lever 
operation. Also, even in 
automatic mode, the park-
ing brake can be set or 
released manually.

Operating instructions

A

B

C

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1

Pull the switch to set the 
parking brake.

The parking brake indicator light 
and the Parking brake switch indi-
cator will turn on.
Pull and hold the parking brake 
switch if an emergency occurs and 
it is necessary to operate the park-
ing brake while driving.

2

Press the switch to release 
the parking brake.

• Operate the parking brake switch 

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake auto-

matic release function, the park-
ing brake can be released by 
depressing the accelerator pedal. 
When using this function, slowly 
depress the accelerator pedal. 
(



P.316)

Make sure that the parking brake 
indicator light and the parking brake 
switch indicator turn off.

If the parking brake indicator 
light and the parking brake 
switch indicator flash, operate 
the switch again. (



P.547)

■

Turning the automatic 
mode on

While the vehicle is stopped, 
pull and hold the parking brake 
switch until a buzzer sounds and 
a message is shown on the 
multi-information display.

When the automatic mode is 
turned on, the parking brake 
operates as follows.



When the shift lever is shifted 
from P, the parking brake will 
be released, and the parking 
brake indicator light and the 
parking brake switch indica-
tor will turn off.



When the shift lever is shifted 
to P, the parking brake will be 
set, and the parking brake 
indicator light and the parking 
brake switch indicator will turn 
on.

Operate the shift lever with the 
vehicle stopped and the brake 
pedal depressed.
The auto function may not oper-
ate if the shift lever is moved 
extremely quickly or the brake 
pedal is not firmly depressed. 
In this situation, apply the park-
ing brake manually.(



P.314)



When the hybrid system is off, 
the parking brake will be set, 
and the parking brake indica-
tor light and the parking brake 
switch indicator turn on.

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■

Turning the automatic 
mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and 
depressing the brake pedal, 
press and hold the parking 
brake switch until a buzzer 
sounds and a message is 
shown on the multi-information 
display.

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

■

Parking brake automatic 

release function

When all of the following conditions 

are met, the parking brake can be 

released by depressing the acceler-

ator pedal.

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward driv-

ing position or reverse driving 

position

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or 

brake system warning light is not 

illuminated

When depressing the accelerator 
pedal, depress it slowly.

If the parking brake is not released 
when the accelerator pedal is 
depressed, release the parking 
brake manually.
When the shift lever is shifted from 
P, the parking brake will be released 
automatically.

■

Parking brake automatic lock 

function

The parking brake will be set auto-

matically under the following condi-

tions:

●

The brake pedal is not depressed

●

The driver’s door is open

●

The driver’s seat belt is not fas-

tened

●

The shift lever is in a position 

other than P or N

●

The malfunction indicator lamp 

and brake system warning light 

are not illuminated

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated 

repeatedly over a short period of 

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this 

happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will 

return after about 1 minute.

■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If 

the message does not disappear 

after operating the switch several 

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may 

be heard. This does not indicate a 

malfunction.

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Parking brake indicator light 

and Parking brake switch indi-

cator

●

Depending on the power switch 

mode the parking brake indicator 

light and the parking brake switch 

indicator will turn on and stay on 

as described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking 

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned 

off with the parking brake set, the 

parking brake indicator light and 

the parking brake switch indicator 

will stay on for about 15 seconds. 

This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

■

When the parking brake switch 

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake 

setting and releasing) will be turned 

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.282

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 

driven with the parking brake 

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play (with the vehicle reaching a 

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

■

If the brake system warning 

light comes on



P.541

■

Usage in winter time



P.414

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle 

alone. The parking brake may be 

released unintentionally by a child 

and there is the danger of the 

vehicle moving that may lead to 

an accident resulting in death or 

serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the 

parking brake switch. Objects 

may interfere with the switch and 

may lead the parking brake to 

unexpectedly operate.

■

Parking brake automatic lock 

function

Never use the automatic parking 

brake engagement function in 

place of normal parking brake 

operation. This function is 

designed to reduce the risk of a 

collision due to the driver forget-

ting to engage the parking brake. 

Over-reliance on this function to 

park the vehicle safely may lead 

to an accident resulting in death 

or serious injury. (



P.316)

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift 

the shift lever to P, set the parking 

brake and make sure that the 

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the vehicle 12-volt bat-

tery is discharged

The parking brake system cannot 

be activated. (



P.569)

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Turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

system is holding the brake, the 
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) 

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

NOTICE

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer immediately if this 

occurs.

Brake Hold

The brake hold system 
keeps the brake applied 
when the shift lever is in D, 
S or N with the system on 
and the brake pedal has 
been depressed to stop the 
vehicle. The system 
releases the brake when the 
accelerator pedal is 
depressed with the shift 
lever in D or S to allow 
smooth start off.

Enabling the system

A

B

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The parking brake is engaged.

If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake.

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.314)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brake Hold Malfunction 

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit 

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold 

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.546

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

Take care when using the brake 

hold system on a steep incline, 

exercise caution. The brake hold 

function may not hold brakes in 

such situations.
Also, the system may not activate 

depending on the angle of the 

slope.

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WARNING

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not 

designed for use when parking 

the vehicle for a long period of 

time. Turning the power switch off 

while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, 

which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the power 

switch, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift lever to P and set 

the parking brake.

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5-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch 

turns on the lights as follows:



U.S.A.

1

 The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, daytime 
running lights and LED 
accessory lights (if equipped) 
(



P.322) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 
on.

3

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights, LED acces-
sory lights (if equipped) 
(



P.321) and all the lights 

listed above turn on and off 
automatically.

4

 Off



Canada

1

 The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, daytime 
running lights and LED 
accessory lights (if equipped) 
(



P.322) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all 

lights listed above (except 
daytime running lights) turn 
on.

3

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights, LED acces-
sory lights (if equipped) 
(



P.321) and all the lights 

listed above turn on and off 
automatically.

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the 

Headlight switch

The headlights can be oper-
ated manually or automati-
cally.

Turning on the headlights

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parking lights and illuminate 

brighter than the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible 

to other drivers during daytime 

driving, the daytime running lights 

turn on automatically when all of 

the following conditions are met. 

(The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The hybrid system is operating

• The parking brake is released
• The headlight switch is in the 

 

or 

 position

• The surroundings are bright
The daytime running lights remain 
on after they illuminate, even if the 
parking brake is set again.

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running 

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light 

system offers greater durability 

and consumes less electricity, so 

it can help improve fuel economy.

■

LED accessory lights (if 

equipped)

To make your vehicle more visible 

to other drivers during daytime driv-

ing, the LED accessory lights turn 

on automatically when the parking 

brake is released while the hybrid 

system is operating.

When the parking lights are turned 

on, the LED accessory lights dim.

■

Headlight control sensor (if 

equipped)

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the 

sensor is affixed to the windshield. 

Doing so interferes with the sensor 

detecting the level of ambient light 

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The 
lights turn off 30 seconds after the 
power switch is turned to ACC or 
OFF and a door is opened and 
closed. (The lights turn off imme-
diately if 

 on the key is 

pressed after all the doors are 
closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: 

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the power switch is turned 

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 

door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the 
power switch to ON, or turn the light 
switch to the 

 or 

 position 

once and then back to 

 or 

 

position.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power 

switch is turned to ACC or OFF and 

the driver’s door is opened while the 

lights are turned on.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination (if equipped)

When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to 

, if 

the windshield wipers are used, the 
headlights will turn on automatically 
after several seconds to help 
enhance the visibility of your vehi-
cle.