Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 2

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1-4. Hybrid system

When a certain level of impact is 
detected by the impact sensor, 
the emergency shut off system 
blocks the high voltage current 
and stops the fuel pump to mini-
mize the risk of electrocution 
and fuel leakage. If the emer-
gency shut off system activates, 
your vehicle will not restart. To 
restart the hybrid system, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction 
occurs in the hybrid system or 
an improper operation is 
attempted.
If a warning message is shown 
on the multi-information display, 
read the message and follow the 
instructions.

■

If a warning light comes on, a 

warning message is displayed, 

or the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The hybrid system may not start. In 

this case, try to start the system 

again. If the “READY” indicator does 

not come on, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

NOTICE

●

Do not get water or foreign 

materials in the air intake vent 

as this may cause a short circuit 

and damage the hybrid battery 

(traction battery).

●

Do not carry large amounts of 

water such as water cooler bot-

tles in the vehicle. If water spills 

onto the hybrid battery (traction 

battery), the battery may be 

damaged. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

●

There is a filter installed to the 

air intake vent. When the filter 

remains noticeably dirty even 

after cleaning the air intake 

vent, filter cleaning or replace-

ment is recommended. For 

information regarding filter 

cleaning or replacement, refer 

to P.611.

●

If “Maintenance Required for 

Traction Battery Cooling Parts 

See Owner’s Manual” is shown 

on the multi-information dis-

play, the air intake vent and fil-

ter may be clogged. Refer to 

P.611for information on how to 

clean the air intake vent.

Emergency shut off sys-
tem

Hybrid warning message

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1-5.Theft deterrent system



Vehicles without smart key 
system

The indicator light flashes after 
the key has been removed from 
the power switch to indicate that 
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after 
the registered key has been 
inserted into the power switch to 
indicate that the system has 
been canceled.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

The indicator light flashes after 
the power switch has been 
turned to OFF to indicate that 
the system is operating.
The indicator light goes off after 
the power switch has been 
turned to ACC or ON to indicate 
that the system has been can-
celed.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free 

type immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the 

system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in 

contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or 

touching a key to the security sys-

tem (key with a built-in transpon-

der chip) of another vehicle

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have 
built-in transponder chips 
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key 
has not been previously 
registered in the vehicle’s 
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside 
the vehicle when you leave 
the vehicle.

This system is designed to 
help prevent vehicle theft but 
does not guarantee absolute 
security against all vehicle 
thefts.

Operating the system

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Certification for the immobilizer system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan 

and Puerto Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

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NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the 

proper operation of the system 

cannot be guaranteed.

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*

: If equipped

■

Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle

To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle 
theft, make sure of the following:



Nobody is in the vehicle.



The side windows and moon 
roof (if equipped) or pan-

oramic moon roof (if 
equipped) are closed before 
the alarm is set.



No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the 
vehicle.

■

Setting

Close the doors and hood, and 
lock all the doors. The system 
will be set automatically after 30 
seconds.

The security indicator changes from 
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

■

Canceling or stopping

Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:



Unlock the doors.



Turn the power switch to ACC 
or ON, or start the hybrid sys-
tem. (The alarm will be deacti-
vated or stopped after a few 
seconds.)

■

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free 

type alarm system.

■

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the 

following situations:

Alarm

*

The alarm uses light and 
sound to give an alert when 
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the 
following situations when 
the alarm is set:



Vehicles without smart key 
system: A locked door is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
wireless remote control or 
key. (The doors will lock 
again automatically.)



Vehicles with smart key 
system: A locked door is 
unlocked or opened in any 
way other than using the 
entry function, wireless 
remote control or mechani-
cal key. (The doors will lock 
again automatically.)



The hood is opened.

Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system

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(Stopping the alarm deactivates the 

alarm system.)

●

A person inside the vehicle opens 

a door or hood, or unlocks the 

vehicle using an inside lock but-

ton.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or 

replaced when the vehicle is 

locked. (



P.672)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending 

on the situation, the door may auto-

matically lock to prevent improper 

entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the 

vehicle unlocks the door and the 

alarm is activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a 

person remaining in the vehicle 

unlocks the door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 

12-volt battery.

■

Customization (Canada only)

The alarm can be set to activate 

when the key (vehicles without 

smart key system) or mechanical 

key (vehicles with smart key sys-

tem) is used to unlock. (Customiz-

able features: 



P.707)

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system oper-

ates correctly

Do not modify or remove the sys-

tem. If modified or removed, the 

proper operation of the system 

cannot be guaranteed.

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tion and indicators

2-1. Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indica-

tors ...............................

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Gauges and meters (with 

4.2-inch display) ...........

94

Gauges and meters (with 7-

inch display) .................

98

Multi-information display

..................................

103

Energy monitor/consump-

tion screen.................

113

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For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations display all 
warning lights and indicators illuminated.

■

With 4.2-inch display

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on 
the target region.

■

With 7-inch display

The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types, 
analog or digital. (



P.109)

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, 
center panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver 
of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.

Instrument cluster

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When analog speedometer is displayed

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on 
the target region.



When digital speedometer is displayed

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on 
the target region.

Warning lights inform the driver 
of malfunctions in the indicated 
vehicle’s systems.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warn-
ing light

*1

 (



P.642)

(Canada)

(Red)

Brake system warn-
ing light

*1

 (



P.642)

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*1

:These lights turn on when the 

power switch is turned to ON to 

(Yellow)

Brake system warn-
ing light

*1

 (



P.642)

Charging system 
warning light

*1

 

(



P.642)

High coolant tempera-
ture warning light

*2

 

(



P.643)

Hybrid system over-
heat warning light

*2

 

(



P.643)

Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light

*2

 

(



P.643)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator 
lamp

*1

 (



P.643)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator 
lamp

*1

 (



P.643)

SRS warning light

*1

 

(



P.644)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light

*1

 

(



P.644)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

*1

 

(



P.644)

(Red/yellow)

Electric power steer-
ing system warning 
light

*1

 (



P.644)

(Flashes or 

illuminates)

PCS warning light

*1

 

(



P.645)

(Orange)

LTA indicator 
(



P.645)

(Flashes)

Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator

*3

 (if 

equipped) (



P.646)

(Flashes)

PKSB OFF indica-
tor

*1

 (if equipped) 

(



P.646)

(Flashes)

RCTA OFF indica-
tor

*1

 (if equipped) 

(



P.647)

Slip indicator light

*1

 

(



P.647)

Brake Override Sys-
tem/Drive-Start Con-
trol/PKSB (if 
equipped) warning 
light

*2

 (



P.648)

(Flashes)

Brake hold operated 
indicator

*1

 (



P.648)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

Parking brake indica-
tor (



P.648)

(Canada)
(Flashes)

Parking brake indica-
tor (



P.648)

Tire pressure warning 
light

*1

 (if equipped) 

(



P.649)

Low fuel level warn-
ing light (



P.649)

Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
(



P.649)

Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights (if 
equipped) (



P.650)

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indicate that a system check is 
being performed. They will turn 
off after the hybrid system is on, 
or after a few seconds. There 
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the light does not come on, 
or turn off. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2

:This light illuminates on the 

multi-information display with a 
message.

*3

:Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator turns on when the power 
switch is turned to ON while the 
Intuitive parking assist function is 
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.

The indicators inform the driver 
of the operating state of the 
vehicle’s various systems.

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning 

light does not come on

Should a safety system light such 

as the ABS and SRS warning light 

not come on when you start the 

hybrid system, this could mean 

that these systems are not avail-

able to help protect you in an acci-

dent, which could result in death 

or serious injury. Have the vehicle 

inspected by your Toyota dealer 

immediately if this occurs.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator 
(



P.223)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator 
(



P.229)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator 
(



P.229)

Headlight high beam 
indicator (



P.232)

Automatic High Beam 
indicator (



P.232)

Fog light indicator (if 
equipped) (



P.235)

Smart key system 
indicator

*1

 (if 

equipped) (



P.212)

Cruise control indica-
tor (



P.271)

Dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator 
(



P.271)

Cruise control “SET” 
indicator (



P.271)

LTA indicator

*2

 

(



P.263)

Intuitive parking assist 
OFF indicator

*3, 4

 (if 

equipped) (



P.293)

PKSB OFF indicator

*3, 5

 

(if equipped) (



P.299)

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*1

:This light illuminates on the 

multi-information display with a 
message.

*2

:Depending on the operating con-

ditions of the system, the color 
and state (illuminated/blinking) of 
the indicator change.

*3

:The light comes on when the 

system is turned off.

*4

:Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-

cator turns on when the power 
switch is turned to ON while the 
Intuitive parking assist function is 
on. It will turn off after a few sec-
onds.

*5

:These lights turn on when the 

power switch is turned to ON to 
indicate that a system check is 
being performed. They will turn 
off after the hybrid system is on, 
or after a few seconds. There 
may be a malfunction in a sys-
tem if the lights do not turn on, or 
turn off. Have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*6

:This light illuminates on the out-

side rear view mirrors.

*7

:When the outside temperature is 

approximately 37°F (3°C) or 
lower, the indicator will flash for 
approximately 10 seconds, then 
stay on.

*8

:This light illuminates on the cen-

ter panel.

(Flashes)

Slip indicator light

*5

 

(



P.370)

VSC OFF indicator

*3, 5

 

(



P.370)

PCS warning light

*3, 5

 

(



P.252)

BSM outside rear view 
mirror indicators

*5, 6

 (if 

equipped) (



P.283)

BSM indicator (if 
equipped) (



P.283)

RCTA OFF indica-
tor

*3, 5

 (if equipped) 

(



P.283)

Brake hold standby 
indicator

*5

 (



P.227)

Brake hold operated 
indicator

*5

 (



P.227)

Security indicator 
(



P.81, 84)

“READY” indicator 
(



P.210, 212)

Low outside tempera-
ture indicator

*7

 

(



P.95, 101)

EV indicator (



P.73)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indica-
tor (



P.224)

(Canada)

Parking brake indica-
tor (



P.224)

EV drive mode indica-
tor (



P.217)

Eco drive mode indi-
cator (



P.366)

Sport mode indicator 
(



P.366)

Trail Mode indicator 
(



P.367)

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” 
indicator

*5, 8

 (



P.45)

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) out-

side rear view mirror indicators 

(if equipped)

In order to confirm operation, the 

BSM outside rear view mirror indica-

tors illuminate in the following situa-

tions:

●

When the power switch is turned 

to ON while the BSM function is 
enabled on the 

 screen of the 

multi-information display.

●

When the BSM function is 
enabled on the 

 screen of the 

multi-information display while the 

power switch is in ON.

If the system is functioning correctly, 
the BSM outside rear view mirror 
indicators will turn off after a few 
seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror 

indicators do not illuminate or do not 

turn off, there may be a malfunction 

in the system. If this occurs, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

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The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target 
region.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays the Hybrid System Indicator (



P.95)

Outside temperature (



P.95)

Clock (



P.97)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (



P.103)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.654)

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Odometer and trip meter

Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last 

Gauges and meters (with 4.2-inch display)

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different 
distances independently.

Shift position and shift range indicator

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (



P.219)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

■

The meters and display illumi-

nate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Hybrid System Indicator

READY OFF area

Shows that the hybrid system is not 
operating.

Charge area

Shows regeneration

*

 status.

Regenerated energy will be used to 
charge the hybrid battery (traction 
battery).

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power 
is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automati-
cally stop and restart under various 
conditions.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being 
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle 
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly 
driving can be achieved.

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving 
range is being exceeded (during full 
power driving etc.)

*

: When used in this manual, “regen-

eration” refers to the conversion of 
energy created by the movement 
of the vehicle into electrical 
energy.

In the following situation, the Hybrid 

System Indicator does not operate.

●

“READY” indicator is not illumi-

H

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B

C

D

E

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nated.

●

The shift lever is in a range other 

than D or S.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the cor-

rect outside temperature may not 

be displayed, or the display may 

take longer than normal to 

change.

• When stopped, or driving at low 

speeds (less than 12 mph [20 

km/h])

• When the outside temperature 

has changed suddenly (at the 

entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, 

etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the 

system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Displays the outside temperature 

within the range of -40°F (-40°C) 

to 122°F (50°C).

●

When the outside temperature is 

approximately 37°F (3°C) or 
lower, the indicator 

 will flash 

for approximately 10 seconds, 

then stay on.

■

Liquid crystal display



P.104

Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A and trip meter 
B by pressing the “ODO TRIP” 
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the 
switch will reset the trip meter.

WARNING

■

The information display at 

low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to 

warm up before using the liquid 

crystal information display. At 

extremely low temperatures, the 

display monitor may respond 

slowly, and display changes may 

be delayed.
For example, there is a lag 

between the driver’s shifting and 

the new shift range appearing on 

the display. This lag could cause 

the driver to downshift again, 

causing rapid and excessive 

engine braking and possibly an 

accident resulting in death or 

injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

engine and its components

The engine may be overheating if 

the engine coolant temperature 

gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In 

this case, immediately stop the 

vehicle in a safe place, and check 

the engine after it has cooled 

completely. (



P.677)

Using the “ODO TRIP” 
switch

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The brightness of the instrument 
panel lights can be adjusted by 
turning the dial.

1

Brighter

2

Darker

■

Instrument panel brightness 

adjustment

The instrument panel brightness 

levels when the tail lights are on and 

off can be adjusted individually. 

However, when the surroundings 

are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on 

the tail lights will not change the 

instrument panel brightness.

The clock can be adjusted on 
the audio system screen.



Vehicles with Audio



P.427



Vehicles with Audio Plus or 
Premium Audio

Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Instrument panel light 
control

Adjusting the clock

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The display of the speedometer can be selected from two types, 
analog or digital. (



P.109)



Analog speedometer

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target 
region.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays the Hybrid System Indicator (



P.100)

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Clock (



P.102)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter

Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:

Gauges and meters (with 7-inch display)

The meters display various drive information.

Meter display

A

B

C

D

E

F

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Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last 
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different 
distances independently.

Outside temperature (



P.101)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (



P.103)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.654)

Shift position and shift range indicator

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (



P.219)



Digital speedometer

The units used on the meter and display may differ depending on the target 
region.

Hybrid System Indicator

Displays the Hybrid System Indicator (



P.100)

Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

Clock (



P.102)

Fuel gauge

Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Odometer and trip meter

Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven

G

H

I

A

B

C

D

E

F

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Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last 
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different 
distances independently.

Outside temperature (



P.95)

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (



P.103)

Displays warning messages if a malfunction occurs (



P.654)

Shift position and shift range indicator

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (



P.219)

■

The meters and display illumi-

nate when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When changing driving mode

Speedometer color is changed fol-

lowing the selected driving mode or 

when Trail Mode is turned on. 

(



P.366, 367)

■

Hybrid System Indicator

READY OFF area

Shows that the hybrid system is not 
operating.

Charge area

Shows regeneration

*

 status. Regen-

erated energy will be used to charge 
the hybrid battery (traction battery).

Hybrid Eco area

Shows that gasoline engine power 

is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automati-
cally stop and restart under various 
conditions.

Eco area

Shows that the vehicle is being 
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle 
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly 
driving can be achieved.

G

H

I

A

B

C

D

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Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving 
range is being exceeded (during full 
power driving etc.)

*

: When used in this manual, “regen-

eration” refers to the conversion of 
energy created by the movement 
of the vehicle into electrical 
energy.

In the following situation, the Hybrid 

System Indicator does not operate.

●

“READY” indicator is not illumi-

nated.

●

The shift lever is in a range other 

than D or S.

■

Outside temperature display

●

In the following situations, the cor-

rect outside temperature may not 

be displayed, or the display may 

take longer than normal to 

change.

• When stopped, or driving at low 

speeds (less than 12 mph [20 

km/h])

• When the outside temperature 

has changed suddenly (at the 

entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, 

etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the 

system may be malfunctioning.

Take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer.

●

Displays the outside temperature 

within the range of -40°F (-40°C) 

to 122°F (50°C).

●

When the outside temperature is 

approximately 37°F (3°C) or 
lower, the indicator 

 will flash 

for approximately 10 seconds, 

then stay on.

■

Liquid crystal display



P.104

■

Customization

Settings (e. g. meter display) can be 

changed on the 

 screen of the 

multi-information display. (



P.109)

Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A and trip meter 
B by pressing the “ODO TRIP” 
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the 
switch will reset the trip meter.

E

WARNING

■

The information display at 

low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to 

warm up before using the liquid 

crystal information display. At 

extremely low temperatures, the 

display monitor may respond 

slowly, and display changes may 

be delayed.
For example, there is a lag 

between the driver’s shifting and 

the new shift range appearing on 

the display. This lag could cause 

the driver to downshift again, 

causing rapid and excessive 

engine braking and possibly an 

accident resulting in death or 

injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

engine and its components

The engine may be overheating if 

the engine coolant temperature 

gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In 

this case, immediately stop the 

vehicle in a safe place, and check 

the engine after it has cooled 

completely. (



P.677)

Using the “ODO TRIP” 
switch

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The brightness of the instrument 
panel lights can be adjusted by 
turning the dial.

1

Brighter

2

Darker

■

Instrument panel brightness 

adjustment

The instrument panel brightness 

levels when the tail lights are on and 

off can be adjusted individually. 

However, when the surroundings 

are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on 

the tail lights will not change the 

instrument panel brightness.

The clock can be adjusted on 
the audio system screen.



Vehicles with Audio



P.427



Vehicles with Audio Plus or 
Premium Audio

Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 
MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Instrument panel light 
control

Adjusting the clock

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Following information is dis-
played on the multi-information 
display.

■

Vehicles with 4.2-inch dis-
play

Driving support system infor-
mation

Displays recognized signs while the 
RSA system (if equipped) is operat-
ing. (



P.268)

Displays an image when the follow-
ing systems are operating and a 
menu icon other than 

 is 

selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 

(



P.258)

• Dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range (



P.271)

Menu icons (



P.104)

Information display area

A variety of information can be dis-
played by selecting a menu icon.
Additionally, warning or sugges-
tion/advice pop-up displays will be 
displayed in some situations.

■

Vehicles with 7-inch display

Driving support system infor-
mation

Displays recognized signs while the 
RSA system (if equipped) is operat-
ing. (



P.268)

Displays an image when the follow-
ing systems are operating and a 
menu icon other than 

 is 

selected:
• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 

(



P.258)

• Dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range (



P.271)

Information display area

A variety of information can be dis-
played by selecting a menu icon.
Additionally, warning or sugges-
tion/advice pop-up displays will be 
displayed in some situations.

Menu icons (



P.104)

Multi-information dis-

play

The multi-information dis-
play is used to display fuel 
efficiency related informa-
tion and various types of 
driving-related information. 
The multi-information dis-
play can also be used to 
change the display settings 
and other settings.

Display contents

A

B

C

A

B

C

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■

The multi-information display is 

displayed when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When changing driving mode

Background color of the multi-infor-

mation display is changed following 

the selected driving mode or when 

Trail Mode is turned on. (



P.366, 

367)

■

Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may 

appear on the display. This phe-

nomenon is characteristic of liquid 

crystal displays, and there is no 

problem continuing to use the dis-

play.

The multi-information display is 
operated using the meter control 
switches.

Scroll the screen

*

/switch the 

display

*

/move the cursor

Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset/Dis-
play customizable items

Return to the previous screen

Call sending/receiving and 
history display (if equipped)
Linked with the hands-free 
system, sending or receiving 

call is displayed. For details 
regarding the hands-free sys-
tem, refer to P.479(vehicles 
with Audio) or “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA 
SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL” (vehicles with Audio 
Plus or Premium Audio).

*

: On screens where the screen can 

be scrolled and the display can 
be switched, a scroll bar or a 
round icon that shows the num-
ber of registered screens is dis-
played.

Information related to each icon 
can be displayed by selecting 
the icon with the meter control 
switches.

Some of the information may be 
displayed automatically depending 
on the situation.

Changing the display

A

B

C

D

WARNING

■

Caution for use while driving

For safety, avoid operating the 

meter control switch while driving 

as much as possible, and do not 

look continuously at the multi-

information display while driving. 

Stop the vehicle and operate the 

meter control switch. Failure to do 

so may cause a steering wheel 

operation error, resulting in an 

unexpected accident.

Menu icons

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Select to display fuel consump-
tion data in various forms.

■

Speedometer display/Dis-
tance to empty (4.2-inch 
display)

Speedometer display

Displays the vehicle speed.

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with 

remaining fuel. (



P.107)

■

Fuel Economy

Following information is dis-
played.

Distance to empty

Displays the driving range with 
remaining fuel. (



P.107)

Current fuel economy

Displays the instantaneous current 
fuel Economy.

Average fuel economy

Displays the average fuel economy 
since the function was reset or the 
average fuel economy after starting 
or refueling.

*1, 2, 3

The average fuel economy selected 
by “Fuel Economy” on the 

 

screen is displayed. (



P.109)

*1

:Use the displayed fuel consump-

tion as a reference only.

*2

:Average fuel economy since the 

function was reset can be reset 
by pressing and holding 

.

*3

:Average fuel economy after 

starting is reset each time the 
hybrid system stops.

■

ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance/“Eco Score”

Displays a reference operation 

Icon

Display

Driving information dis-
play (



P.105)

Driving support system 
information display 
(



P.107)

Audio system-linked dis-
play (if equipped) 
(



P.107)

Vehicle information dis-
play (



P.108)

Settings display 
(



P.109)

Warning message dis-
play (



P.112)

Driving information dis-
play

A

B

A

B

C

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range for using the accelerator 
pedal according to driving condi-
tions, and a score result that 
evaluates the current driving 
status.

ECO Accelerator Guidance

“Eco Score”



ECO Accelerator Guidance

ECO area

Shows that the vehicle is being 
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.

Power area

Shows that an Eco-friendly driving 
range is being exceeded (during full 
power driving etc.).

Current acceleration

Reference operation range

A zone is displayed in blue under 
the Eco area which can be used as 
a reference operation range for 
using the accelerator pedal accord-

ing to driving conditions such as 
starting off and cruising.
The ECO Accelerator Guidance 
display changes according to the 
driving status, such as when start-
ing off or cruising.
It is easier to drive in an Eco-
friendly manner by driving accord-
ing to the display showing the 
accelerator pedal operations and 
staying within the reference opera-
tion range.



“Eco Score”

The driving status for the follow-
ing 3 situations are evaluated in 
5 levels: Smooth start-off accel-
eration (“Start”), driving without 
sudden acceleration (“Cruise”) 
and smooth stopping (“Stop”). 
Each time the vehicle is 
stopped, a score result is dis-
played out of a perfect score of 
100 points.

Score result

“Start”

“Cruise”

“Stop”

A

B

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

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How to read the bar display:

After starting off, “Eco Score” dis-
play does not start until the vehicle 
speed exceeds approximately 12 
mph (20 km/h).
The “Eco Score” is reset each time 
the vehicle starts off to start a new 
evaluation.
When the hybrid system stops, the 
current total score result is dis-
played.

*

*

: The score result is displayed only 

when “Eco Score” is selected for 
“Trip Summary”. (



P.109)

■

Distance to empty

●

This distance is computed based 

on your average fuel consump-

tion. As a result, the actual dis-

tance that can be driven may 

differ from that displayed.

●

When only a small amount of fuel 

is added to the tank, the display 

may not be updated. When refuel-

ing, turn the power switch to OFF. 

If the vehicle is refueled without 

turning the power switch to OFF, 

the display may not be updated.

●

When “Refuel” is displayed, the 

remaining fuel amount is low and 

the distance that can be driven 

with the remaining fuel cannot be 

calculated.

Refuel immediately.

■

ECO Accelerator Guid-

ance/“Eco Score” will not oper-

ate when

The ECO Accelerator Guid-

ance/“Eco Score” will not operate in 

the following situations:

●

The Hybrid System Indicator is not 

operating.

●

The vehicle is being driven using 

the dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range.

■

Driving support system 
information display

Select to display the operational 
status of the following systems:



LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) 
(



P.258)



Dynamic radar cruise control 
with full-speed range 
(



P.271)

■

Navigation system-linked 
display (if equipped)

Select to display the following 
navigation system-linked infor-
mation.



Route guidance



Compass display

Select to enable selection of an 
audio source or track on the dis-
play.

Score

Bar display

Unrated

Low

High

Driving support system 
information display

Audio system-linked dis-
play (if equipped)

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Drive information

2 items that are selected using 
the “Drive Info Items” setting 
(average speed, distance and 
total time) can be displayed ver-
tically.
The displayed information 
changes according to the “Drive 
Info Type” setting (since the sys-
tem was started or between 
resets). (



P.109)

Use the displayed information as a 
reference only.
Following items will be displayed.



“Trip”

• “Average Speed”: Displays the 

average vehicle speed since 
hybrid system start

*

• “Distance”: Displays the distance 

driven since hybrid system start

*

• “Total Time”: Displays the 

elapsed time since hybrid system 
start

*

*

: These items are reset each time 

the hybrid system stops.



“Total”

• “Average Speed”: Displays the 

average vehicle speed since the 
display was reset

*

• “Distance”: Displays the distance 

driven since the display was 
reset

*

• “Total Time”: Displays the 

elapsed time since the display 

was reset

*

*

: To reset, display the desired item 

and press and hold 

.

■

Energy monitor



P.113

■

AWD system display

Torque distribution display

Displays the drive status of each 
wheel in 6 steps from 0 to 5.

G-force display

*

Displays the size and direction of 
the G-force applied to the vehicle 
via changes to the position of the 
ball on the display.

Maximum G-force course

*

This item is linked with the G-force 
display and the course of the past 
movement of the ball is displayed.

Press and hold 

 to reset the 

record.

Wheel spin display

When a tire is spinning, its icon on 
the display changes its color and 
blinks.

*

: This item is displayed only when 

driving mode is set to sport mode.

Vehicle information dis-
play

A

B

C

D

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Vehicle settings and the content 
displayed on the screen can be 
changed by using the meter 
control switches.

■

Setting procedure

1

Operate 

 or 

 of the 

meter control switches and 
select 

.

2

Operate 

 or 

 of the 

meter control switches and 
select the desired item.

• If the function is turned on and 

off or the volume, etc. is 
changed on the setting 
screen, the setting is changed 
each time 

 is pressed.

• For functions that allow oper-

ation contents, display con-
tents, etc., of function to be 
selected, the setting screen is 
displayed by pressing and 
holding 

. When the setting 

screen is displayed, select the 
setting or desired value (time, 
etc.) with 

.

3

After changing the settings, 
press 

 of the meter control 

switches.

■

 LTA (Lane Tracing 

Assist) (



P.258)

Select to set up the following 
items.



“Lane Center”

Select to enable/disable the lane 

centering function.



“Steering Assist”

Select to enable/disable steering 
wheel assistance.



“Sensitivity”

Select to set the lane departure 
alert sensitivity.



“Sway Warning”

Select to enable/disable the vehicle 
sway warning.



“Sway Sensitivity”

Select to set the vehicle sway warn-
ing sensitivity.

■

 PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem) (



P.250)

Select to set up the following 
items.



PCS on/off

Select to enable/disable the pre-
collision system.



“Sensitivity”

Select to change the pre-collision 
warning timing.

■

 BSM (Blind Spot Moni-

tor) (if equipped) (



P.282)

Select to set up the following 
items.



BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 
on/off

Select to enable/disable the BSM 
system.



“Brightness”

Select to switch the brightness of 
the outside rear view mirror indica-
tors. (



P.283)

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

“Sensitivity”

Select to change the alert timing for 
an approaching vehicle.

■

 (Intuitive parking 

assist) (if equipped) 
(



P.291)

Select to set up the following 
items.



Intuitive parking assist on/off

Select to enable/disable the Intui-
tive parking assist.



“Volume”

Select to set the volume of the 
buzzer which sounds when the 
Intuitive parking assist is operated.

■

RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) (if equipped) 
(



P.282)



RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic 
Alert) on/off

Select to enable/disable the RCTA 
system.



“Volume”

Select to change the RCTA buzzer 
volume.

■

 PKSB (Parking Sup-

port Brake System) (if 
equipped) (



P.298)

Select to enable/disable the 
Parking Support Brake function.

■

 RSA (Road Sign 

Assist) (if equipped) 
(



P.268)

Select to set up the following 
items.



Road Sign Assist on/off

Select to enable/disable the RSA 
system.



“Notification method”

Select to change each notification 
method used to notify the driver 
when the system recognizes 
excess speed and Do Not Enter 
sign.



“Notification Level”

Select to change each notification 
level used to notify the driver when 
the system recognizes a speed limit 
sign.

■

 Vehicle Settings



 PBD (Power Back Door) 

(if equipped) (



P.137)

Select to set up the following items.
• System settings
Select to enable/disable the power 
back door system.

• “Hands Free”

*

Select to enable/disable the Hands 
Free Power Back Door.
• “Opening Adjustment”
Select the open position when 
power back door is fully open.
• “Volume”
Select to set the volume of the 
buzzer which sounds when the 
power back door system operates.

*

: Vehicles with Hands Free Power 

Back Door



“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warn-
ing System) (if equipped) 
(



P.593)

• “Set Pressure”

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Select to initialize the tire pressure 
warning system.
• “Change Wheel” (except for mod-

els made in Japan

*

 without tire 

inflation pressure display func-
tion)

Select to register the ID codes of 
the tire pressure sensors to the tire 
pressure warning system.
• “Change Wheel” (for models 

made in Japan

*

 without tire infla-

tion pressure display function)

Select to change the tire pressure 
warning system sensor ID code set. 
To enable this function, a second 
set of tire pressure warning system 
sensor ID codes must be registered 
by a Toyota dealer. For information 
regarding changing the registered 
ID code set, contact your Toyota 
dealer.

*

: The country of production is writ-

ten on the Certification Regula-
tion Label. (



P.684)



“Scheduled Maintenance” 
(



P.573)

Select to reset the scheduled main-
tenance information (message indi-
cating maintenance is required and 
distance until the next mainte-
nance) after all maintenance is per-
formed.

■

 Settings



“Language”

Select to change the language on 
the multi-information display.



“Units”

Select to change the units of mea-
sure displayed.



“Meter Type” (7-inch display)

Select to change the speedometer 
display.



 (EV indicator) (



P.73)

Select to enable/disable the EV 
indicator.



 (Driving information dis-

play settings)

Select to set up the following items.
• “Hybrid System”
Select to enable/disable the ECO 
Accelerator Guidance (



P.105).

• “Fuel Economy”
Select to change the display on 
Fuel Economy (



P.105).



 (Audio settings) (if 

equipped)

Select to enable/disable 

 

screen.



 (Vehicle information dis-

play settings)

• “Display Contents”
Select to set up the following items.
“Energy monitor”:
Select to enable/disable the Energy 
monitor (



P.113)

“AWD”:
Select to enable/disable the AWD 
system display (



P.108).

• “Drive Info Type”
Select to change the drive informa-
tion type display between trip and 
total. (



P.108).

• “Drive Info Items”
Select to set the items on the upper 

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and lower side of the drive informa-
tion screen from three items, aver-
age speed, distance and total time.



“Trip Summary”

Select to set the items displayed 
when the power switch is turned off.



“Pop-Up Display”

Select to enable/disable the follow-
ing pop-up displays, which may 
appear in some situations.
• Intersection guidance display of 

the navigation system-linked sys-
tem (if equipped)

• Incoming call display of the 

hands-free phone system (if 
equipped)

• Audio operation (if equipped)
• Volume operation (if equipped)
• Voice control (if equipped)



“MID OFF”

A blank screen is displayed.



“Default Settings”

Select to reset the meter display 
settings.

■

Suspension of the settings dis-

play

●

In the following situations, opera-

tion of the settings display will be 

temporarily suspended.

• When a warning message 

appears on the multi-information 

display

• When the vehicle begins to move

●

Settings for functions not 

equipped to the vehicle are not 

displayed.

●

When a function is turned off, the 

related settings for that function 

are not selectable.

Select to display warning mes-
sages and measures to be 
taken if a malfunction is 
detected. (



P.654)

Displays suggestions to the 
driver in the following situations. 
To select a response to a dis-
played suggestion, use the 
meter control switches.

■

Suggestion to turn on the 
headlights

If the headlight switch is in other 
than 

 or 

, and the vehicle 

speed is 3 mph (5 km/h) or 
higher for a certain amount of 
time when the surroundings are 

WARNING

■

Cautions during setting up 

the display

As the hybrid system needs to be 

operating during setting up the 

display, ensure that the vehicle is 

parked in a place with adequate 

ventilation. In a closed area such 

as a garage, exhaust gases 

including harmful carbon monox-

ide (CO) may collect and enter 

the vehicle. This may lead to 

death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■

During setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge, ensure that the hybrid 

system is operating while setting 

up the display features.

Warning message display

Suggestion function

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2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Ve
hicle status in

for

ma
tio

n a

nd indicators

dark, a suggestion message will 
be displayed.

■

Suggestion to turn off the 
headlights

If the headlights are left on for a 
certain amount of time after the 
power switch has been turned 
off, a suggestion message will 
be displayed.
When the headlight switch is in 
the AUTO position: The mes-
sage asking if you wish to turn 
the headlights off is displayed. 
To turn the headlights off, select 
“Yes”.

If the driver’s door is opened after 
the power switch is turned off, this 
suggestion message will not be dis-
played.

■

Customization

The suggestion function can be 

turned on/off. (Customizable fea-

tures: 



P.708)

Audio system screen

Multi-information display

Meter control switches 
(



P.101)

The energy monitor can be used 
to check the vehicle drive status, 
hybrid system operation status 
and energy regeneration status.

■

Display



Multi-information display

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steering 

wheel and select 

, and 

Energy monitor/con-

sumption screen

You can view the status of 
your vehicle on the multi-
information display and the 
audio system screen

*

.

*

: For navigation system or multi-

media system

System components

Energy monitor

A

B

C

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then press 

 or 

 to select 

the energy monitor display.



Audio or Audio Plus (vehicles 
without Data Communication 
Module)

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Info” on the “Menu” 
screen.

If a screen other than “Energy mon-

itor” is displayed, select “Energy”.



Audio or Audio Plus (vehicles 
with Data Communication 
Module)/Premium Audio

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Info” on the “Menu” 
screen.

3

Select “ECO” on the “Infor-
mation” screen.

If a screen other than “Energy mon-

itor” is displayed, select “Energy”.

■

Reading the display

The arrows will appear in accor-
dance with the energy flow. 
When there is no energy flow, 
arrows will not be displayed.

The color of the arrows will change 
as follows
Green: When the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) is regenerated or 
charged.
Yellow: When the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is 
in use.



Multi-information display

The image shows all the arrows as 
an example. The actual display will 
vary depending on conditions.

Gasoline engine

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

Front tire

Rear tire

*

*

: For FF vehicles, the arrows to 

 

are not displayed.



Audio system screen

The image shows all the arrows as 
an example. The actual display will 
vary depending on conditions.

Gasoline engine

Front electric motor (traction 
motor)

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

A

B

C

D

D

A

B

C

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2

Ve
hicle status in

for

ma
tio

n a

nd indicators

Rear electric motor (traction 
motor)

Front tire

Rear tire

*

*

: For FF vehicles, the arrows to 

 

are not displayed.



Audio system screen (“Home” 
screen)

The image shows all the arrows as 
an example. The actual display will 
vary depending on conditions.

Gasoline engine

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

Tire

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery) 

status

The display changes in 8 levels 

according to the remaining charge 

amount of the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery).

●

The figure shows the multi-infor-

mation display as an example for 

explanation.

●

These images are examples only, 

and may vary slightly from actual 

conditions.

Low

High

■

Remaining charge amount 

warning of hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery)

●

The buzzer sounds intermittently 

when the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) remains without charging 

while the shift lever is in N, or the 

remaining charge amount drops 

below a certain level. If the 

remaining charge amount drops 

further, the buzzer sounds contin-

uously.

●

When a warning message is 

shown on the multi-information 

display and the buzzer sounds, 

follow the instructions displayed 

on the screen to perform trouble-

shooting.

■

Display



Audio or Audio Plus (vehicles 
without Data Communication 
Module)

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Info” on the “Menu” 
screen.

3

Select “Trip information” or 
“History”.

D

E

F

F

A

B

C

Consumption

A

B

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2-1. Instrument cluster



Audio or Audio Plus (vehicles 
with Data Communication 
Module)/Premium Audio

1

Press the “MENU” button.

2

Select “Info” on the “Menu” 
screen.

3

Select “ECO” on the “Infor-
mation” screen.

4

Select “Trip information” or 
“History”.

■

Trip information

If a screen other than “Trip infor-
mation” is displayed, select “Trip 
information”.

The image is an example only, and 
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Fuel consumption in the past 
15 minutes

Regenerated energy in the 
past 15 minutes

One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 
5 symbols are shown.

Current fuel consumption

Resetting the consumption 
data

Average vehicle speed since 
the hybrid system was 

started

Elapsed time since the hybrid 
system was started

Cruising range (



P.117)

Average fuel consumption for the 
past 15 minutes is divided by color 
into past averages and averages 
attained since the power switch 
was last turned to ON. Use the dis-
played average fuel consumption 
as a reference.

■

History

If a screen other than “History” 
is displayed, select “History”.

The image is an example only, and 
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion

Latest fuel consumption

Previous fuel consumption 
record

• Audio and Audio Plus:
Displays the daily average fuel con-
sumption. (Instead of the date, “Trip 
1” through “Trip 5” will be dis-
played.)
• Premium Audio:
Displays the daily average fuel con-
sumption.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

C

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2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Ve
hicle status in

for

ma
tio

n a

nd indicators

Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data

Resetting the history data

The average fuel consumption his-
tory is divided by color into past 
averages and the average fuel con-
sumption since the last time 
updated. Use the displayed aver-
age fuel consumption as a refer-
ence.

■

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption 

by selecting “Update” to measure 

the current fuel consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be 

deleted by selecting “Clear”.

■

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum 

distance that can be driven with the 

quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on 

your average fuel consumption. As 

a result, the actual distance that can 

be driven may differ from that dis-

played.

D

E

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119

3

3

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Before driving

3-1. Key information

Keys ............................

120

3-2. Opening, closing and 

locking the doors

Side doors...................

127

Back door....................

133

Smart key system .......

147

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ..................

153

Rear seats...................

154

Driving position memory

..................................

156

Head restraints............

159

3-4. Adjusting the steering 

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel ............

162

Inside rear view mirror

163

Digital Rear-view Mirror

165

Outside rear view mirrors

..................................

174

3-5. Opening, closing the win-

dows and moon roof

Power windows ...........

176

Moon roof....................

179

Panoramic moon roof..

182

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3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided 
with the vehicle.



Vehicles without smart key 
system

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function (



P.122)

Key number plate



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system 

(



P.147)

• Operating the wireless remote 

control function (



P.122)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless 

remote control function onto an air-

craft, make sure you do not press 

any buttons on the key while inside 

the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying 

the key in your bag etc., ensure that 

the buttons are not likely to be 

pressed accidentally. Pressing a 

button may cause the key to emit 

radio waves that could interfere with 

the operation of the aircraft.

■

Key battery depletion



Vehicles without smart key system

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 

years.

●

The battery will become depleted 

even if the wireless key is not 

used. The following symptoms 

indicate that the wireless key bat-

tery may be depleted. Replace the 

battery when necessary. 

(



P.618)

• The wireless remote control does 

not operate.

• The detection area becomes 

smaller.



Vehicles with smart key system

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 

years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an 

alarm will sound in the cabin and a 

message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display when the 

hybrid system stops.

●

To reduce key battery depletion 

when the electronic key is to not 

be used for long periods of time, 

set the electronic key to the bat-

tery-saving mode. (



P.148)

●

As the electronic key always 

receives radio waves, the battery 

will become depleted even if the 

electronic key is not used. The fol-

lowing symptoms indicate that the 

electronic key battery may be 

depleted. Replace the battery 

Keys

Key types

A

B

A

B

C

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3

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when necessary.

• The smart key system or the wire-

less remote control does not oper-

ate.

• The detection area becomes 

smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key sur-

face does not turn on.

You can replace the battery by your-
self (



P.618). However, as there is 

a danger that the electronic key may 
be damaged, it is recommended 
that replacement is carried out by 
your Toyota dealer.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do 

not leave the electronic key within 

3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-

cal appliances that produce a 

magnetic field:

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones 

and battery chargers

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

■

If a message regarding the state 

of the electronic key or power 

switch mode, etc. is shown 

(vehicles with smart key sys-

tem)

To prevent trapping the electronic 

key inside the vehicle, leaving the 

vehicle carrying the electronic key 

on your person without turning the 

power switch to OFF or other pas-

sengers from unintentionally taking 

the key out of the vehicle, etc., a 

message that prompts the user to 

confirm the state of the electronic 

key or power switch mode may be 

shown on the multi-information dis-

play. In those cases, follow the 

instructions on the display immedi-

ately.

■

If “Key Battery Low Replace 

Key Battery” is displayed on 

the multi-information display 

(vehicles with smart key sys-

tem)

The electronic key has a low bat-

tery. Replace the electronic key bat-

tery. (



P.618)

■

Replacing the battery



P.618

■

Confirmation of the registered 

key number

The number of keys already regis-

tered to the vehicle can be con-

firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for 

details.

■

If “A New Key has been Regis-

tered Contact Your Dealer for 

Details” is displayed on the 

multi-information display (vehi-

cles with smart key system)

This message will be displayed 

each time the driver’s door is 

opened when the doors are 

unlocked from the outside for 

approximately 10 days after a new 

electronic key has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you 

have not had a new electronic key 

registered, ask your Toyota dealer 

to check if an unknown electronic 

key (other than those in your pos-

session) has been registered.

NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject 

them to strong shocks or bend 

them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high 

temperatures for long periods of 

time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash 

them in an ultrasonic washer, 

etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or mag-

netic materials to the keys or 

place the keys close to such 

materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

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3-1. Key information

The keys are equipped with the 
following wireless remote con-
trol:



Vehicles without smart key 
system

Locks all the doors (



P.127)

Sounds the alarm (



P.123)

Unlocks all the doors 
(



P.127)

Opens the side windows

*

 

(



P.127)

*

: This setting must be customized 

at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

Locks all the doors (



P.127)

Unlocks all the doors 
(



P.127)

Opens the side windows

*1

 

and the moon roof

*1, 2

 or 

panoramic moon roof

*1, 2

 

(



P.127)

NOTICE

●

Do not attach a sticker or any-

thing else to the surface of the 

keys.

●

Do not place the keys near 

objects that produce magnetic 

fields, such as TVs, audio sys-

tems and induction cookers.

●

Do not place the keys near 

medical electrical equipment 

such as low-frequency therapy 

equipment or microwave ther-

apy equipment, and do not 

receive medical attention with 

the keys on your person.

■

Carrying the electronic key 

on your person (vehicles with 

smart key system)

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. 

(10 cm) or more away from elec-

tric appliances that are turned on. 

Radio waves emitted from electric 

appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) 

of the electronic key may interfere 

with the key, causing the key to 

not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system 

malfunction or other key-

related problems (vehicles 

with smart key system)



P.670

■

When an electronic key is lost 

(vehicles with smart key sys-

tem)



P.668

Wireless remote control

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

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3

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e 

driv
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Opens and closes the power 
back door

*2

 (



P.137)

Sounds the alarm (



P.123)

*1

:These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

*2

:If equipped

■

Theft deterrent panic mode



Vehicles without smart key system

When 

 is pressed for longer 

than about 1 second, an alarm will 
sound intermittently and the vehicle 
lights will flash to deter any person 
from trying to break into or damage 
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button 
on the key.



Vehicles with smart key system

When 

 is pressed for longer 

than about 1 second, an alarm will 
sound intermittently and the vehicle 
lights will flash to deter any person 
from trying to break into or damage 
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button 
on the electronic key.

■

Conditions affecting operation



Vehicles without smart key system

The wireless remote control function 
may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.

●

When the wireless key battery is 

depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise

●

When carrying a portable radio, 

cellular phone or other wireless 

communication device

●

When the wireless key is in con-

tact with, or is covered by a metal-

lic object

●

When other wireless key (that 

emits radio waves) is being used 

nearby

●

If window tint with a metallic con-

tent or metallic objects are 

attached to the rear window



Vehicles with smart key system



P.148

D

E

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■

Certification for wireless remote control

125

3-1. Key information

3

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1

Releasing

To release the key, press the but-
ton.

2

Folding

To stow the key back in its case, 
push the key back to the stowed 
position while pressing the button.

To take out the mechanical key, 
slide the release lever 

 and 

take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the key 
only has grooves on one side. If the 
key cannot be inserted in a lock cyl-
inder, turn it over and re-attempt to 
insert it.

Using the master key 
(vehicles without smart 
key system)

Using the mechanical key 
(vehicles with smart key 
system)

A

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3-1. Key information

After using the mechanical key, 
store it in the electronic key. Carry 
the mechanical key together with 
the electronic key. If the electronic 
key battery is depleted or the entry 
function does not operate properly, 
you will need the mechanical key. 
(



P.670)

■

If you lose your keys



P.668

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to 

isolate inside mechanism.

127

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

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3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Using the entry function 
(vehicles with smart key 
system)

Carry the electronic key to 
enable this function.

1

Grip the driver’s door handle 
to unlock the door. Holding 
the driver’s door handle for 
approximately 2 seconds 
unlocks all the doors.
Grip the front passenger’s 
door handle or rear door han-
dle (some models) to unlock 
all the doors

*

.

Make sure to touch the sensor on 
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 
seconds after the doors are locked.

*

: The door unlock settings can be 

changed. (



P.128)

2

Touch the lock sensor (the 
indentation on the upper part 
of the door handle) to lock 
the doors.

Check that the door is securely 
locked.

■

Using the wireless remote 
control



Vehicles without smart key 
system

1

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely 
locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the 
driver’s door. Pressing the button 
again within 5 seconds unlocks the 
other doors.
Press and hold to open the side 
windows.

*

*

: This setting must be customized 

at your Toyota dealer.

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked 
and unlocked using the 
entry function, wireless 
remote control, key or door 
lock switch.

Unlocking and locking the 
doors from the outside

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

Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

1

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely 
locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the 
driver’s door. Pressing the button 
again within 5 seconds unlocks the 
other doors.
Press and hold to open the side 
windows and moon roof (if 
equipped) or panoramic moon roof 
(if equipped).

*

*

: This setting must be customized 

at your Toyota dealer.

■

Using the key



Vehicles without smart key 
system

1

Locks all the doors

Turn and hold to close the side win-
dows.

*

2

Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver’s 
door. Turning the key again within 5 
seconds unlocks the other doors.
Turn and hold to open the side win-
dows.

*

*

: These settings must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem

The doors can also be locked 
and unlocked with the mechani-
cal key. (



P.670)

■

Switching the door unlock func-

tion (vehicles with smart key 

system)

It is possible to set which doors the 

entry function unlocks using the 

wireless remote control.

1

Turn the power switch to OFF.

2

When the indicator light on the 

key surface is not on, press and 
hold 

, 

 or 

 for 

approximately 5 seconds while 
pressing and holding 

.

The setting changes each time an 
operation is performed, as shown 
below. (When changing the setting 
continuously, release the buttons, 
wait for at least 5 seconds, and 
repeat step 

2

.)

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Vehicles with alarm: To prevent 

unintended triggering of the alarm, 

unlock the doors using the wireless 

remote control and open and close 

a door once after the settings have 

been changed. (If a door is not 

opened within 60 seconds after 

 is pressed, the doors will be 

locked again and the alarm will 

automatically be set.)

In a case that the alarm is triggered, 

immediately stop the alarm. 

(



P.84)

■

Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the 

emergency flashers flash to indicate 

that the doors have been 

locked/unlocked using the entry 

function or wireless remote control. 

(Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows and moon roof (if 

equipped) or panoramic moon roof 

(if equipped): A buzzer sounds to 

indicate that the side windows and 

moon roof or panoramic moon roof 

are operating using the wireless 

remote control.

■

Security feature



Vehicles without smart key system

If a door is not opened within 

approximately 60 seconds after the 

vehicle is unlocked using the wire-

less remote control, the security fea-

ture automatically locks the vehicle 

again.



Vehicles with smart key system

If a door is not opened within 

approximately 60 seconds after the 

vehicle is unlocked using the entry 

function or wireless remote control, 

the security feature automatically 

locks the vehicle again. (However, 

depending on the location of the 

electronic key, the key may be 

detected as being in the vehicle. In 

this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

When the door cannot be 

locked by the lock sensor on 

the upper part of the door han-

dle (vehicles with smart key 

system)

If the door will not lock even when 

the topside sensor area is touched, 

try touching both the topside and 

underside sensor areas at the same 

time.
When gloves are being worn, 

remove the gloves.

■

Door lock buzzer (vehicles with 

smart key system)

If an attempt to lock the doors using 

the smart key system is made when 

a door other than the door you are 

locking is open, a buzzer sounds 

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Beep

Unlocking func-

tion

Exterior: Beeps 3 

times 

Interior: Pings 

once

Holding the 
driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only 
the driver’s door.

Holding the pas-
senger’s door 
handle or press-
ing the back door 
opener switch 
unlocks all the 
doors.

Exterior: Beeps 

twice 

Interior: Pings 

once

Holding a door 
handle or press-
ing the back door 
opener switch 
unlocks all the 
doors.

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continuously for 5 seconds. Fully 

close all the doors, and lock the 

vehicle once more.

■

Setting the alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm 

system. (



P.84)

■

Conditions affecting the opera-

tion of the smart key system or 

wireless remote control



Vehicles without smart key system



P.123



Vehicles with smart key system



P.148

■

If the smart key system (if 

equipped) or the wireless 

remote control does not oper-

ate properly

●

Vehicles with smart key system: 

Use the mechanical key to lock 

and unlock the doors. (



P.670)

●

Replace the key battery with a 

new one if it is depleted. (



P.618)

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The doors cannot be locked and 

unlocked using the smart key sys-

tem (if equipped) or wireless remote 

control. Lock or unlock the doors 

using the key (vehicles without 

smart key system) or mechanical 

key (vehicles with smart key sys-

tem). (



P.128, 670)

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function 

using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features: 



P.709)

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions 

while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a 

door opening and an occupant 

could be thrown out of the vehicle, 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are prop-

erly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of 

the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the 

front doors, as the doors may 

be opened even if the inside 

lock buttons are in locked posi-

tion.

●

Set the rear door child-protector 

locks when children are seated 

in the rear seats.

■

When opening or closing a 

door

Check the surroundings of the 

vehicle such as whether the vehi-

cle is on an incline, whether there 

is enough space for a door to 

open and whether a strong wind 

is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle 

tightly to prepare for any unpre-

dictable movement.

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■

Using the door lock switch

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

■

Using the inside lock but-
tons

1

Locks the door

2

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by 
pulling the inside handle even if the 
lock buttons are in the lock position.

■

Locking the front doors from 

the outside without a key

1

Move the inside lock button to 

the lock position.

2

Close the door.



Vehicles without smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the key 
is in the power switch.



Vehicles with smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the 
power switch is in ACC or ON, or 
the electronic key is left inside the 
vehicle.
Depending on the position of the 
electronic key, the key may not be 
detected correctly and the door may 
be locked.

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph 

(5 km/h), a buzzer sounds to indi-

cate that the door(s) or the hood is 

not fully closed.

The open door(s) or hood is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

WARNING

■

When using the wireless 

remote control, key or 

mechanical key and operating 

the power windows, moon 

roof (if equipped) or pan-

oramic moon roof (if 

equipped)

Operate the power window, moon 

roof or panoramic moon roof after 

checking to make sure that there 

is no possibility of any passenger 

having any of their body parts 

caught in the side window, moon 

roof or panoramic moon roof. 

Also, do not allow children to 

operate the wireless remote con-

trol, key or mechanical key. It is 

possible for children and other 

passengers to get caught in the 

side window, moon roof or pan-

oramic moon roof.

Unlocking and locking the 
doors from the inside

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■

When all the doors are locked 

with the entry function (vehicles 

with smart key system), wire-

less remote control or key

●

The doors cannot be unlocked 

with the door lock switch.

●

The door lock switch can be reset 

by unlocking all the doors with the 

entry function (vehicles with smart 

key system), wireless remote con-

trol or key.

The door cannot be opened 
from inside the vehicle when the 
lock is set.

1

Unlock

2

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent 
children from opening the rear 
doors. Push down on each rear 
door switch to lock both rear doors.

The following functions can be 
set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, 
refer to P.706.

Rear door child-protector 
lock

Automatic door locking 
and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked 
door locking 
function

All doors are 
automatically 
locked when 
vehicle speed is 
approximately 
12mph (20 km/h) 
or higher.

Shift position 
linked door lock-
ing function

All doors are 
automatically 
locked when 
shifting the shift 
lever to position 
other than P.

Shift position 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are 
automatically 
unlocked when 
shifting the shift 
lever to P.

Driver’s door 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are 
automatically 
unlocked when 
driver’s door is 
opened within 
approximately 45 
seconds after 
turning the power 
switch to OFF.

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Back door

The back door can be 
locked/unlocked and 
opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

Before driving

●

Make sure that the back door is 

fully closed. 

If the back door is not fully 

closed, it may open unexpect-

edly while driving and hit near-

by objects or luggage in the lug-

gage compartment may be 

thrown out, causing an acci-

dent.

●

Do not allow children to play in 

the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked 

in the luggage compartment, 

they could get heat exhaustion 

or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or 

close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back 

door to operate unexpectedly, 

or cause the child’s hands, 

head, or neck to be caught by 

the closing back door.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed 

while driving.

If the back door is left open, it 

may hit near-by objects or lug-

gage in the luggage compart-

ment may be thrown out, 

causing an accident.

●

Never let anyone sit in the lug-

gage compartment. 

In the event of sudden braking, 

sudden swerving or a collision, 

they are susceptible to death or 

serious injury.

■

Back door handles

Do not hang any object to the 

back door handles.

If any object is hung, the back 

door may suddenly shut, causing 

parts of the body to be caught, 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Operating the back door

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may cause parts 

of the body to be caught, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such 

as snow and ice, from the back 

door before opening it. Failure 

to do so may cause the back 

door to suddenly shut again 

after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the 

back door, thoroughly check to 

make sure the surrounding area 

is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make 

sure they are safe and let them 

know that the back door is 

about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or 

closing the back door in windy 

weather as it may move 

abruptly in strong wind.

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■

Using the entry function 
(vehicles with smart key 
system)

Carry the electronic key to 
enable this function.

WARNING

●

Vehicles without power back 

door: The back door may sud-

denly shut if it is not opened 

fully. It is more difficult to open 

or close the back door on an 

incline than on a level surface, 

so beware of the back door 

unexpectedly opening or closing 

by itself. Make sure that the 

back door is fully open and 

secure before using the luggage 

compartment.

●

Vehicles with power back door: 

The back door may suddenly 

shut if it is not opened fully, 

while on a steep incline. Make 

sure that the back door is 

secured before using the lug-

gage compartment.

●

When closing the back door, 

take extra care to prevent your 

fingers, etc. from being caught.

●

Vehicles without power back 

door: When closing the back 

door, make sure to press it 

lightly on its outer surface. If the 

back door handle is used to fully 

close the back door, it may 

result in hands or arms being 

caught.

●

Do not pull on the back door 

damper stay (vehicles without 

power back door) (



P.137) or 

back door spindle (vehicles with 

power back door) (



P.144) to 

close the back door, and do not 

hang on the back door damper 

stay (vehicles without power 

back door) or back door spindle 

(vehicles with power back door).

Doing so may cause hands to 

be caught or the back door 

damper stay (vehicles without 

power back door) or back door 

spindle (vehicles with power 

back door) to break, causing an 

accident.

●

Vehicles without power back 

door: If a bicycle carrier or simi-

lar heavy object is attached to 

the back door, it may suddenly 

shut again after being opened, 

causing someone’s hands, 

head or neck to be caught and 

injured. When installing an 

accessory part to the back door, 

using a genuine Toyota part is 

recommended.

Unlocking and locking the 
back door from the out-
side

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1

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 
seconds after the doors are locked.

2

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely 
locked.

■

Using the wireless remote 
control



P.127

■

Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emer-

gency flashers flash to indicate that 

the doors have been 

locked/unlocked using the entry 

function (if equipped) or wireless 

remote control. (Locked: once; 

Unlocked: twice)

■

Security feature



Vehicles without smart key system

If a door is not opened within 

approximately 60 seconds after the 

vehicle is unlocked using the wire-

less remote control, the security fea-

ture automatically locks the vehicle 

again.



Vehicles with smart key system

If a door is not opened within 

approximately 60 seconds after the 

vehicle is unlocked using the entry 

function or wireless remote control, 

the security feature automatically 

locks the vehicle again. (However, 

depending on the location of the 

electronic key, the key may be 

detected as being in the vehicle. In 

this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

Using the door lock switch



P.131

■

Open

Raise the back door while 
pressing up the back door 
opener switch.

■

Close

Lower the back door using the 
back door handle 

, and make 

sure to push the back door 
down from the outside to close 
it.

Be careful not to pull the back door 
sideways when closing the back 
door with the handle.

Unlocking and locking the 
back door from the inside

Opening/closing the back 
door (vehicles without 
power back door)

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■

Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light 

turns on when the back door is 

opened with the luggage compart-

ment light switch on.
When the power switch is turned to 

OFF, the light will go off automati-

cally after 20 minutes.

1

On

2

Off

■

If the back door opener is inop-

erative

The back door can be unlocked 

from the inside.

1

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of 

the screwdriver with a rag.

2

Loosen the screw.

3

Turn the cover.

4

Move the lever.

5

When installing, reverse the 

steps listed.

■

Open door warning buzzer



P.131

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■

Using the wireless remote 
control

Press and hold the switch.

The power back door automatically 
opens/closes.
Pressing the switch while the power 
back door is opening/closing stops 

the operation. When the switch is 
pressed and held again during the 
halted operation, the back door will 
perform the reverse operation.

■

Using the power back door 
switch on the instrument 
panel

Press and hold the switch.

The power back door automatically 
opens/closes.
Unlock the back door before oper-
ating.
Pressing the switch while the power 
back door is opening/closing stops 
the operation. When the switch is 
pressed and held again during the 
halted operation, the back door will 
perform the reverse operation.

■

Using the back door opener 
switch

When the back door is 
unlocked: Press the back door 

NOTICE

■

Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with 

damper stays that hold the back 

door in place.

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the back door damper stay, 

resulting in malfunction.

●

Do not attach any foreign 

objects, such as stickers, plastic 

sheets, or adhesives to the 

damper stay rod.

●

Do not touch the damper stay 

rod with gloves or other fabric 

items.

●

Do not attach any accessories 

other than genuine Toyota parts 

to the back door.

●

Do not place your hand on the 

damper stay or apply lateral 

forces to it.

Opening/closing the back 
door (vehicles with power 
back door)

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opener switch.
When the back door is locked: 
While carrying the electronic key 
on your person, press and hold 
the back door opener switch.

The power back door automatically 
opens.
Pressing the switch while the power 
back door is opening/closing stops 
the operation.

■

Using the power back door 
switch on the back door

Press the switch.

The power back door automatically 
closes.
Pressing the switch while the power 
back door is operating will stop the 
operation.
When the switch is pressed again 
during the halted operation, the 
back door will perform the reverse 
operation.

■

Using the back door han-
dles

Lower the back door using the 
back door handle 

.

The back door closing assist 
(



P.140) will be activated, and the 

power back door will fully close 
automatically.

■

Using the kick sensor (vehi-
cles with Hands Free Power 
Back Door)

The Hands Free Power Back 
Door enables automatic opening 
and closing of the power back 
door by putting your foot near 
the lower center part of the rear 
bumper and moving it away 
from the rear bumper. When 
operating the Hands Free 
Power Back Door, make sure 
that the power switch is in OFF, 
the Hands Free Power Back 
Door operation is enabled 
(



P.109) and you are carrying 

an electronic key.

1

While carrying an electronic 
key, stand within the smart 
key system operation range, 
approximately 11.8 to 19.7 in. 

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(30 to 50 cm) from the rear 
bumper.

Kick sensor

Hands Free Power Back 
Door operation detection 
area

Smart key system operation 
detection area (



P.147)

2

Perform a kick operation by 
moving your foot to within 
approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm) 
of the rear bumper and then 
pulling it back.

Perform the entire kick operation 

within 1 second.
The back door will not start operat-

ing while a foot is detected under 

the rear bumper.
Operate the Hands Free Power 

Back Door without contacting the 

rear bumper with your foot.
If another electronic key is in the 

cabin or luggage compartment, it 

may take slightly longer than nor-

mal for the operation to occur.

Kick sensor

Hands Free Power Back 
Door operation detection 
area

3

When the kick sensor detects 
that your foot is pulled back, 
a buzzer will sound and the 
back door will automatically 
fully open/close.

If a foot is moved under the rear 

bumper while the back door is 

opening/closing, the back door will 

stop moving.
If a foot is moved under the rear 

bumper again during the halted 

operation, the back door will per-

form the reverse operation.

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Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light 

turns on when the back door is 

opened with the luggage compart-

ment light switch on.
When the power switch is turned to 

OFF, the light will go off automati-

cally after 20 minutes.

A

B

C

A

B

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On

2

Off

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Back door closer

In the event that the back door is left 

slightly open, the back door closer 

will automatically close it to the fully 

closed position.
Whatever the state of the power 

switch, the back door closer oper-

ates.

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Power back door operating con-

ditions

The power back door can automati-

cally open and close under the fol-

lowing conditions:

●

When the power back door sys-

tem is enabled. (



P.109)

●

When the power switch is in ON, 

in addition to the above for the 

opening operations, the back door 

operates for any of the following 

conditions:

• Parking brake is engaged

• The brake pedal is depressed

• The shift lever is in P.

■

Operation of the power back 

door

●

A buzzer sounds and the emer-

gency flashers flash twice to indi-

cate that the back door is 

opening/closing.

●

When the power back door sys-

tem is disabled, the power back 

door does not operate but it can 

be opened and closed by hand.

●

When the power back door auto-

matically opens, if an abnormality 

due to people or objects is 

detected, operation will stop.

■

Jam protection function

Sensors are equipped on both sides 

of the power back door. If anything 

obstructs the power back door while 

it is closing, the back door will auto-

matically operate in the opposite 

direction or stop.

■

Fall-down protection function

While the power back door is open-

ing automatically, applying exces-

sive force to it will stop the opening 

operation to prevent the power back 

door from suddenly shutting.

■

Back door closing assist

If the back door is lowered manually 

when the back door is stopped at an 

open position, the back door will 

fully close automatically.

■

Back door reserve lock function

This function is a function which 

reserves locking of all doors, before-

hand, when the power back door is 

open.
When the following procedure is 

performed, all the doors except the 

power back door are locked and 

then power back door will also be 

locked at the same time it is closed.

1

Close all doors, except the back 

door.

2

During the power back door clos-

ing operation, lock the doors 

using the smart key system from 

the side doors (



P.127) or the 

wireless remote control. 

(



P.127)

A buzzer sounds and the emer-

gency flashers flash to indicate that 

all the doors have been closed and 

locked.

●

If the electronic key is placed 

inside the vehicle after starting a 

close operation via the door 

reserve lock function, the elec-

tronic key may become locked 

inside the vehicle.

●

If the power back door does not 

fully close due to the operation of 

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the jam protection function, etc., 

while the back door is automati-

cally closing after a door reserve 

lock operation is performed, the 

door reserve lock function is can-

celed and all the doors will unlock.

●

Before leaving the vehicle, make 

sure that all the doors are closed 

and locked.

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Hands Free Power Back Door 

operating conditions (vehicles 

with Hands Free Power Back 

Door)

The Hands Free Power Back Door 

will open/close automatically when 

the following conditions are met:

●

The Hands Free Power Back Door 

operation is enabled (



P.109)

●

The power switch is in OFF.

●

The electronic key is within the 

operational range. (



P.147)

●

A foot is put near the lower center 

part of the rear bumper and 

moved away from the rear 

bumper.

The power back door may also be 

operated by putting a hand, an 

elbow, a knee, etc. near the lower 

center part of the rear bumper and 

moving it away from the rear 

bumper. Make sure to put it close 

enough to the center part of the 

rear bumper.

■

Situations in which the Hands 

Free Power Back Door may not 

operate properly (vehicles with 

Hands Free Power Back Door)

In the following situations, the 

Hands Free Power Back Door may 

not operate properly:

●

When a foot remains under the 

rear bumper

●

If the rear bumper is strongly hit 

with a foot or is touched for a while

If the rear bumper has been touched 
for a while, wait for a short time 
before attempting to operate the 
Hands Free Power Back Door 

again.

●

When operated while a person is 

too close to the rear bumper

●

When an external radio wave 

source interferes with the commu-

nication between the electronic 

key and the vehicle (



P.148)

●

When the vehicle is parked near 

an electrical noise source which 

affects the sensitivity of the Hands 

Free Power Back Door, such as a 

pay parking spot, gas station, 

electrically heated road, or fluo-

rescent light

●

When the vehicle is near a TV 

tower, electric power plant, radio 

station, large display, airport or 

other facility that generates strong 

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When a large amount of water is 

applied to the rear bumper, such 

as when the vehicle is being 

washed or in heavy rain

●

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is 

attached to the rear bumper

●

When the vehicle has been 

parked for a while near objects 

that may move and contact the 

rear bumper, such as plants

●

When an accessory is installed to 

the rear bumper

If an accessory has been installed, 
turn the Hands Free Power Back 
Door operation setting off.

■

Preventing unintentional opera-

tion of the Hands Free Power 

Back Door (vehicles with Hands 

Free Power Back Door)

When an electronic key is in the 

operation range, the Hands Free 

Power Back Door may operate unin-

tentionally, so be careful in the fol-

lowing situations.

●

When a large amount of water is 

applied to the rear bumper, such 

as when the vehicle is being 

washed or in heavy rain

●

When dirt is wiped off the rear 

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●

When a small animal or small 

object, such as a ball, moves 

under the rear bumper

●

When an object is moved from 

under the rear bumper

●

If someone is swinging their legs 

while sitting on the rear bumper

●

If the legs or another part of some-

one’s body contacts the rear 

bumper while passing by the vehi-

cle

●

When the vehicle is parked near 

an electrical noise source which 

affects the sensitivity of the Hands 

Free Power Back Door, such as a 

pay parking spot, gas station, 

electrically heated road, or fluo-

rescent light

●

When the vehicle is near a TV 

tower, electric power plant, radio 

station, large display, airport or 

other facility that generates strong 

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the vehicle is parked in a 

place where objects such as 

plants are near the rear bumper

●

If luggage, etc. is set near the rear 

bumper

●

If accessories or a vehicle cover is 

installed/removed near the rear 

bumper

●

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, 
turn the Hands Free Power Back 
Door operation setting off. (



P.109)

■

When reconnecting the 12-volt 

battery

To enable the power back door to 

operate properly, close the back 

door manually.

■

If the back door opener is inop-

erative

The back door can be unlocked 

from the inside.

1

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of 

the screwdriver with a rag.

2

Loosen the screw.

3

Turn the cover.

4

Move the lever.

5

When installing, reverse the 

steps listed.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. power back door 

opening angle) can be changed. 

(Customizable features: 



P.711)

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Back door closer

●

In the event that the back door 

is left slightly open, the back 

door closer will automatically 

close it to the fully closed posi-

tion. It takes several seconds 

before the back door closer 

begins to operate. Be careful 

not to catch fingers or anything 

else in the back door, as this 

may cause bone fractures or 

other serious injuries.

●

Use caution when using the 

back door closer as it still oper-

ates when the power back door 

system is canceled.

■

Power back door

Observe the following precautions 

when operating the power back 

door. 

Failure to do so may cause death 

or serious injury.

●

Check the safety of the sur-

rounding area to make sure 

there are no obstacles or any-

thing that could cause any of 

your belongings to get caught.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make 

sure they are safe and let them 

know that the back door is 

about to open or close.

●

If the power back door system is 

turned off while the back door is 

operating automatically, the 

automatic operation is stopped. 

The back door then has to be 

operated manually. Take extra 

care when on an incline, as the 

back door may open or close 

unexpectedly.

●

If the operating conditions of the 

power back door are no longer 

met, a buzzer may sound and 

the back door may stop opening 

or closing. The back door then 

has to be operated manually. 

Take extra care when on an 

incline, as the back door may 

open or close abruptly.

●

On an incline, the back door 

may suddenly shut after it 

opens. Make sure the back door 

is fully open and secure.

●

In the following situations, the 

power back door may detect an 

abnormality and automatic 

operation may be stopped. In 

this case, the back door has to 

be operated manually. Take 

extra care when on an incline, 

as the back door may open or 

close abruptly.

• When the back door contacts an 

obstacle

• When the 12-volt battery volt-

age suddenly drops, such as 

when the power switch is turned 

to ON or the hybrid system is 

started during automatic opera-

tion

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar 

heavy object is attached to the 

back door, it may suddenly shut 

again after being opened, caus-

ing someone’s hands, head or 

neck to be caught and injured. 

When installing an accessory 

part to the back door, using a 

genuine Toyota part is recom-

mended.