Toyota Sienna Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english - part 4

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

3

Before 

driving

■

When the moon roof does not 

close normally

Perform the following procedure:

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the close switch.

*

The moon roof will close, reopen 

and pause for approximately 10 

seconds. Then it will close again 

and stop at the completely closed 

position.

3

Check to make sure that the 

moon roof is completely closed 

and then release the switch.

*

: If the switch is released at the 

incorrect time, the procedure will 
have to be performed again from 
the beginning.

If the moon roof does not fully close 
even after performing the above 
procedure correctly, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

If the moon roof does not move 

normally

If the moon roof does not open or 

close normally or the automatic 

opening function does not operate, 

perform the following initialization 

procedure.

1

Stop the vehicle.

2

Press and hold the down switch.

*

The moon roof will stop at the tilt-up 

position. After that, it will open, 

close, tilt up, tilt down, and stop at 

the fully closed position.

3

Confirm that the moon roof has 

completely stopped and release 

the switch.

*

: If you release the switch while the 

moon roof is moving, perform the 
procedure again from the begin-
ning.

If, after performing the above proce-
dures correctly, the moon roof still 
does not open or close normally or 
the automatic opening function does 

not operate, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Moon roof open reminder func-

tion

The buzzer sounds and a message 

is shown on the multi-information 

display when the power switch is 

turned to OFF and the driver’s door 

is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. linked door lock oper-

ation) can be changed. (Customiz-

able features: 



P.547)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause death 

or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to 

put their hands or head outside 

the vehicle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon 

roof.

■

Opening and closing the 

moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for 

moon roof opening and closing 

operations.

In order to prevent accidental 

operation, especially by a child, 

do not let a child operate the 

moon roof. It is possible for chil-

dren and other passengers to 

have body parts caught in the 

moon roof.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

WARNING

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of 

their body in a position where it 

could be caught when the moon 

roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote 

control, key or mechanical key 

and operating the moon roof, 

operate the moon roof after 

checking to make sure that 

there is no possibility of any 

passenger having any of their 

body parts caught in the moon 

roof. Also, do not let a child 

operate moon roof by the wire-

less remote control or mechani-

cal key. It is possible for 

children and other passengers 

to get caught in the moon roof.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn 

the power switch to OFF, carry 

the key and exit the vehicle 

along with the child. There may 

be accidental operation, due to 

mischief, etc., that may possibly 

lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body 

to intentionally activate the jam 

protection function.

●

The jam protection function may 

not work if something gets 

caught just before the moon 

roof is fully closed. Also, the jam 

protection function is not 

designed to operate while the 

switch is being pressed. Take 

care so that your fingers, etc. do 

not get caught.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle.......

208

Cargo and luggage .....

215

Vehicle load limits .......

218

Trailer towing (without tow-

ing package)..............

219

Trailer towing (with towing 

package) ...................

220

Dinghy towing .............

230

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch

231

EV drive mode ............

236

Hybrid transmission ....

238

Turn signal lever .........

242

Parking brake..............

243

Brake Hold ..................

246

4-3. Operating the lights and 

wipers

Headlight switch..........

248

AHB (Automatic High 

Beam)........................

250

Fog light switch ...........

254

Windshield wipers and 

washer.......................

254

Rear window wiper and 

washer.......................

257

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap

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

259

4-5. Using the driving support 

systems

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

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

262

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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

267

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

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

275

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

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

285

Dynamic radar cruise con-

trol with full-speed range

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

288

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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

299

Intuitive parking assist.

308

RCD (Rear Camera Detec-

tion) function..............

315

PKSB (Parking Support 

Brake)........................

319

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (static objects) ....

323

Parking Support Brake func-

tion (rear-crossing vehi-
cles)...........................

329

Driving mode select switch

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

333

Driving assist systems.

335

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving tips

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

341

Winter driving tips........

343

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4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

■

Starting the hybrid system



P.231

■

Driving

1

With the brake pedal 
depressed, shift the shift 
lever to D. (



P.238)

2

Release the parking brake. 
(



P.243)

If the parking brake is in automatic 

mode, the parking brake is 

released automatically when shift-

ing the shift lever to any position 

other than P. (



P.243)

3

Gradually release the brake 
pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.

■

Stopping

1

With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal.

2

If necessary, set the parking 
brake. (



P.243)

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an 

extended period of time, shift the 

shift lever to P. (



P.238)

■

Parking the vehicle

1

With the shift lever in D, 
depress the brake pedal.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.243), and shift the shift 

lever to P (



P.238).

3

Turn the power switch to 
OFF to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.

4

Lock the door, making sure 
that you have the key on your 
person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels 

as needed.

■

Starting off on a steep 
uphill

1

With the brake pedal 
depressed, shift the shift 
lever to D. (



P.238)

2

Pull the parking brake switch 
and parking brake is set 
manually. (



P.243)

3

Release the brake pedal and 
gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the 
vehicle.

Parking brake automatic release 

function (



P.244)

■

When starting off on a uphill

The hill-start assist control will acti-

vate. (



P.335)

■

For fuel-efficient driving

Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles 

are similar to conventional vehicles, 

and it is necessary to refrain from 

activities such as sudden accelera-

tion, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle 

driving tips”. (



P.341)

■

Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, 

because visibility will be reduced, 

the windows may become fogged-

up, and the road could be slip-

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures 
should be observed to 
ensure safe driving:

Driving procedure

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pery.

●

Drive carefully when it starts to 

rain, as the road surface could be 

especially slippery.

●

Refrain from high speeds when 

driving on an expressway in the 

rain, because there may be a 

layer of water between the tires 

and the road surface, preventing 

the steering and brakes from 

operating properly.

■

ECO Accelerator Guidance 

(



P.108)

It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly 

manner by driving while referring to 

the ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-

play. Also, by using the ECO Accel-

erator Guidance it is easier to 

increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.

●

When starting off:

While staying within the ECO 

Accelerator Guidance range, 

gradually depress the accelerator 

pedal and accelerate to the 

desired speed. If excessive accel-

eration is avoided, the “Start” 

score will increase.

●

When driving:

After accelerating to the desired 

speed, release the accelerator 

pedal and drive at a stable speed 

within the ECO Accelerator Guid-

ance range. By keeping the vehi-

cle within the ECO Accelerator 

Guidance range, the “Cruise” 

score will increase.

●

When stopping:

When stopping the vehicle, early 

releasing the accelerator pedal 

will cause the “Stop” score to 

increase.

■

Restraining the hybrid system 

output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake 

pedals are depressed at the same 

time, the hybrid system output 

may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed 

on the multi-information display 

and head-up display (if equipped) 

while the system is operating. 

(



P.471)

■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)

●

When the following unusual oper-

ation is performed, the hybrid sys-

tem output may be restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted from 

R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D

*

, or 

P to R

*

 (D includes S) with the 

accelerator pedal depressed, a 

warning message appears on the 

multi-information display and 

head-up display (if equipped). If a 

warning message is shown on the 

multi-information display and 

head-up display (if equipped), 

read the message and follow the 

instructions.

• When the accelerator pedal is 

depressed too much while the 

vehicle is in reverse.

*

: Depending on the situation, the 

shift position may not be changed.

●

When the TRAC is turned off 

(



P.336), sudden start restraint 

control also does not operate. If 

your vehicle have trouble escap-

ing from the mud or fresh snow 

due to the sudden start restraint 

control operation, deactivate 

TRAC(



P.336) so that the vehi-

cle may become able to escape 

from the mud or fresh snow.

■

Breaking in your new Toyota

To extend the life of the vehicle, 

observing the following precautions 

is recommended:

●

For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 500 miles (800 km):

Do not tow a trailer.

●

For the first 600 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high 

speeds.

• Avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not drive continuously in low 

gears.

• Do not drive at a constant speed 

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4-1. Before driving

for extended periods.

■

Operating your vehicle in a for-

eign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle 

registration laws and confirm the 

availability of the correct fuel. 

(



P.520)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

When starting the vehicle

Always keep your foot on the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated. This prevents the vehicle 

from creeping.

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not drive if you are unfamil-

iar with the location of the brake 

and accelerator pedals to avoid 

depressing the wrong pedal.

• Accidentally depressing the 

accelerator pedal instead of the 

brake pedal will result in sudden 

acceleration that may lead to an 

accident.

• When backing up, you may twist 

your body around, leading to a 

difficulty in operating the pedals. 

Make sure to operate the pedals 

properly.

• Make sure to keep a correct 

driving posture even when mov-

ing the vehicle only slightly. This 

allows you to depress the brake 

and accelerator pedals properly.

• Depress the brake pedal using 

your right foot. Depressing the 

brake pedal using your left foot 

may delay response in an emer-

gency, resulting in an accident.

●

The driver should pay extra 

attention to pedestrians when 

the vehicle is powered only by 

the electric motor (traction 

motor). As there is no engine 

noise, the pedestrians may mis-

judge the vehicle’s movement. 

Even though the vehicle is 

equipped with the Acoustic 

Vehicle Alerting System, drive 

with care as pedestrians in the 

vicinity may still not notice the 

vehicle if the surrounding area 

is noisy.

●

Do not drive the vehicle over or 

stop the vehicle near flammable 

materials such as leaves, paper 

or rags.

The exhaust system and 

exhaust gases can be 

extremely hot. These hot parts 

may cause a fire if there is any 

flammable material nearby.

●

During normal driving, do not 

turn off the hybrid system. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while 

driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it 

more difficult to steer smoothly, 

so you should pull over and stop 

the vehicle as soon as it is safe 

to do so. In the event of an 

emergency, such as if it 

becomes impossible to stop the 

vehicle in the normal way: 



P.459

●

Use engine braking (downshift) 

to maintain a safe speed when 

driving down a steep hill.

Using the brakes continuously 

may cause the brakes to over-

heat and lose effectiveness. 

(



P.238)

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WARNING

●

Do not adjust the position of the 

steering wheel, the seat, or the 

inside or outside rear view mir-

rors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of 

vehicle control.

●

Always check that all passen-

gers’ arms, head or other parts 

of their body are not outside the 

vehicle.

●

AWD models: Do not drive the 

vehicle off-road. This is not an 

AWD vehicle designed for off-

road driving. Proceed with all 

due caution if it becomes 

unavoidable to drive off-road.

●

AWD models: Do not drive 

across a river or through other 

bodies of water. This may cause 

electric/electronic components 

to short circuit, damage the 

engine or cause other serious 

damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not drive in excess of the 

speed limit. Even if the legal 

speed limit permits it, do not 

drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) 

unless your vehicle has high-

speed capability tires. Driving 

over 85 mph (140 km/h) may 

result in tire failure, loss of con-

trol and possible injury. Be sure 

to consult a tire dealer to deter-

mine whether the tires on your 

vehicle are high-speed capabil-

ity tires or not before driving at 

such speeds.

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

●

Sudden braking, acceleration 

and steering may cause tire 

slippage and reduce your ability 

to control the vehicle.

●

Sudden acceleration, engine 

braking due to shifting, or 

changes in engine speed could 

cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, 

lightly depress the brake pedal 

to make sure that the brakes 

are functioning properly. Wet 

brake pads may prevent the 

brakes from functioning prop-

erly. If the brakes on only one 

side are wet and not functioning 

properly, steering control may 

be affected.

■

When shifting the shift lever

●

Do not let the vehicle roll back-

ward while a forward driving 

position is selected, or roll for-

ward while the shift lever is in R. 

Doing so may result in an acci-

dent or damage to the vehicle.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to P 

while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to R 

while the vehicle is moving for-

ward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to a 

driving position while the vehicle 

is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the trans-

mission and may result in a loss 

of vehicle control.

●

Moving the shift lever to N while 

the vehicle is moving will disen-

gage the hybrid system. Engine 

braking is not available with the 

hybrid system disengaged.

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WARNING

●

Be careful not to shift the shift 

lever with the accelerator pedal 

depressed.

Shifting the shift lever to a gear 

other than P or N may lead to 

unexpected rapid acceleration 

of the vehicle that may cause an 

accident and result in death or 

serious injury. Doing so can 

damage the transmission and 

may result in a loss of vehicle 

control.

■

If you hear a squealing or 

scraping noise (brake pad 

wear limit indicators)

Have the brake pads checked and 

replaced by your Toyota dealer as 

soon as possible.

Rotor damage may result if the 

pads are not replaced when 

needed.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle 

when the wear limits of the brake 

pads and/or those of the brake 

discs are exceeded.

■

When the vehicle is stopped

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal unnecessarily. 

If the vehicle is in any gear other 

than P or N, the vehicle may 

accelerate suddenly and unex-

pectedly, causing an accident.

●

In order to prevent accidents 

due to the vehicle rolling away, 

always keep depressing the 

brake pedal while stopped with 

the “READY” indicator is illumi-

nated, and apply the parking 

brake as necessary.

●

If the vehicle is stopped on an 

incline, in order to prevent acci-

dents caused by the vehicle roll-

ing forward or backward, always 

depress the brake pedal and 

securely apply the parking 

brake as needed.

●

Avoid revving or racing the 

engine.

Running the engine at high 

speed while the vehicle is 

stopped may cause the exhaust 

system to overheat, which could 

result in a fire if combustible 

material is nearby.

■

When the vehicle is parked

●

Do not leave glasses, cigarette 

lighters, spray cans, or soft 

drink cans in the vehicle when it 

is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the fol-

lowing:

• Gas may leak from a cigarette 

lighter or spray can, and may 

lead to a fire.

• The temperature inside the 

vehicle may cause the plastic 

lenses and plastic material of 

glasses to deform or crack.

• Soft drink cans may fracture, 

causing the contents to spray 

over the interior of the vehicle, 

and may also cause a short cir-

cuit in the vehicle’s electrical 

components.

●

Do not leave cigarette lighters in 

the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter 

is in a place such as the glove 

box or on the floor, it may be lit 

accidentally when luggage is 

loaded or the seat is adjusted, 

causing a fire.

●

Do not attach adhesive discs to 

the windshield or windows. Do 

not place containers such as air 

fresheners on the instrument 

panel or dashboard. Adhesive 

discs or containers may act as 

lenses, causing a fire in the 

vehicle.

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WARNING

●

Do not leave a door or window 

open if the curved glass is 

coated with a metallized film 

such as a silver-colored one. 

Reflected sunlight may cause 

the glass to act as a lens, caus-

ing a fire.

●

Always apply the parking brake, 

shift the shift lever to P, stop the 

hybrid system and lock the vehi-

cle. 

Do not leave the vehicle unat-

tended while the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated. 

If the vehicle is parked with the 

shift lever in P but the parking 

brake is not set, the vehicle may 

start to move, possibly leading 

to an accident.

●

Do not touch the exhaust pipes 

while the “READY” indicator is 

illuminated or immediately after 

turning the hybrid system off. 

Doing so may cause burns.

■

When taking a nap in the 

vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. 

Otherwise, if you accidentally 

move the shift lever or depress 

the accelerator pedal, this could 

cause an accident or fire due to 

hybrid system overheating. Addi-

tionally, if the vehicle is parked in 

a poorly ventilated area, exhaust 

gases may collect and enter the 

vehicle, leading to death or a seri-

ous health hazard.

■

When braking

●

When the brakes are wet, drive 

more cautiously.

Braking distance increases 

when the brakes are wet, and 

this may cause one side of the 

vehicle to brake differently than 

the other side. Also, the parking 

brake may not securely hold the 

vehicle.

●

If the electronically controlled 

brake system does not operate, 

do not follow other vehicles 

closely and avoid hills or sharp 

turns that require braking. 

In this case, braking is still pos-

sible, but the brake pedal 

should be depressed more 

firmly than usual. Also, the brak-

ing distance will increase. Have 

your brakes fixed immediately.

●

The brake system consists of 2 

or more individual hydraulic sys-

tems; if one of the systems fails, 

the other will still operate. In this 

case, the brake pedal should be 

depressed more firmly than 

usual and the braking distance 

will increase. Have your brakes 

fixed immediately.

■

If the vehicle becomes stuck 

(AWD models)

Do not spin the wheels exces-

sively when any of the tires is up 

in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in 

sand, mud, etc. This may damage 

the driveline components or pro-

pel the vehicle forward or back-

ward, causing an accident.

NOTICE

■

When driving the vehicle

●

Do not depress the accelerator 

and brake pedals at the same 

time during driving, as this may 

restrain the hybrid system out-

put.

●

Do not use the accelerator 

pedal or depress the accelera-

tor and brake pedals at the 

same time to hold the vehicle on 

a hill.

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NOTICE

■

Avoiding damage to vehicle 

parts

●

Do not turn the steering wheel 

fully in either direction and hold 

it there for an extended period 

of time.

Doing so may damage the 

power steering motor.

●

When driving over bumps in the 

road, drive as slowly as possible 

to avoid damaging the wheels, 

underside of the vehicle, etc.

■

If you get a flat tire while driv-

ing

A flat or damaged tire may cause 

the following situations.

●

It may be difficult to control your 

vehicle.

●

The vehicle will make abnormal 

sounds or vibrations.

●

The vehicle will lean abnor-

mally.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and 

gradually depress the brake pedal 

to slow down the vehicle.
Information on what to do in case 

of a flat tire (



P.491)

■

When encountering flooded 

roads

Do not drive on a road that has 

flooded after heavy rain, etc. 

Doing so may cause the following 

serious damage to the vehicle:

●

Engine stalling

●

Short in electrical components

●

Engine damage caused by 

water immersion

In the event that you drive on a 

flooded road and the vehicle is 

flooded, be sure to have your 

Toyota dealer check the following:

●

Brake function

●

Changes in quantity and quality 

of oil and fluid used for the 

engine, hybrid transmission 

(front and rear), etc.

●

Lubricant condition for the bear-

ings and suspension joints 

(where possible), and the func-

tion of all joints, bearings, etc.

■

When parking the vehicle

Always set the parking brake, and 

shift the shift lever to P. Failure to 

do so may cause the vehicle to 

move or the vehicle may acceler-

ate suddenly if the accelerator 

pedal is accidentally depressed.

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Cargo capacity depends on the 
total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load 
capacity) - (Total weight of occu-
pants)

Steps for Determining Correct 
Load Limit 



(1) Locate the statement “The 
combined weight of occupants 
and cargo should never exceed 
XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers that will be riding in your 
vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined 
weight of the driver and passen-
gers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity.

Cargo and luggage

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

WARNING

■

Things that must not be car-

ried in the luggage compart-

ment

The following things may cause a 

fire if loaded in the luggage com-

partment:

●

Receptacles containing gaso-

line

●

Aerosol cans

■

Storage precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may pre-

vent the pedals from being 

depressed properly, may block 

the driver’s vision, or may result in 

items hitting the driver or passen-

gers, possibly causing an acci-

dent.

●

Stow cargo and luggage in the 

luggage compartment when-

ever possible.

●

Do not stack anything in the lug-

gage compartment higher than 

the seatbacks.

●

Do not place cargo or luggage 

in or on the following locations.

• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear 

seats (when stacking items)

• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• On the auxiliary box or tray that 

has no lid

●

Secure all items in the occupant 

compartment.

●

When you fold down the rear 

seats, long items should not be 

placed directly behind the front 

seats.

●

Never allow anyone to ride in 

the luggage compartment. It is 

not designed for passengers. 

They should ride in their seats 

with their seat belts properly 

fastened. Otherwise, they are 

much more likely to suffer death 

or serious bodily injury, in the 

event of sudden braking, sud-

den swerving or an accident.

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For example, if the “XXX” 
amount equals 1400 lbs. and 
there will be five 150 lb passen-
gers in your vehicle, the amount 
of available cargo and luggage 
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 
750 (5 



 150) = 650 lbs.)

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



P.218)

Cargo capacity

Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) (



P.518)

When 2 people with the com-
bined weight of A lb. (kg) are rid-
ing in your vehicle, which has a 
total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight) of B lb. (kg), 
the available amount of cargo 
and luggage load capacity will 
be C lb. (kg) as follows:

B

*2

 lb. (kg) - A

*1

 lb. (kg) = C

*3

 lb. 

(kg)

*1

:A = Weight of people

*2

:B = Total load capacity

*3

:C = Available cargo and luggage 

load

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

C lb. (kg) - D

*4

 lb. (kg) = E

*5

 lb. 

(kg)

*4

:D = Additional weight of people

*5

:E = Available cargo and luggage 

WARNING

■

Capacity and distribution

●

Do not exceed the maximum 

axle weight rating or the total 

vehicle weight rating.

●

Even if the total load of occu-

pant’ weight and the cargo load 

is less than the total load capac-

ity, do not apply the load 

unevenly. Improper loading may 

cause deterioration of steering 

or braking control which may 

cause death or serious injury.

Calculation formula for 
your vehicle

A

B

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load

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

■

Roof luggage carrier com-
ponents

Roof rails

Cross rails

Roof luggage carrier (if 
equipped)

A

B

WARNING

■

When loading cargo on the 

roof luggage carrier

To use the roof rails as a roof lug-

gage carrier, you must fit the roof 

rails with two or more genuine 

Toyota cross rails or their equiva-

lent. When you load cargo on the 

roof luggage carrier, observe the 

following:

●

Place the cargo so that its 

weight is distributed evenly 

between the front and rear 

axles.

●

If loading long or wide cargo, 

never exceed the vehicle overall 

length or width. (



P.518)

●

Before driving, make sure the 

cargo is securely fastened on 

the roof luggage carrier.

●

Loading cargo on the roof lug-

gage carrier will make the cen-

ter of gravity of the vehicle 

higher. Avoid high speeds, sud-

den starts, sharp turns, sudden 

braking or abrupt maneuvers, 

otherwise it may result in loss of 

control or vehicle rollover due to 

failure to operate this vehicle 

correctly and result in death or 

serious injury.

●

If driving for a long distance, on 

rough roads, or at high speeds, 

stop the vehicle now and then 

during the trip to make sure the 

cargo remains in its place.

●

Do not exceed 150 lb. (68 kg) 

cargo weight on the roof lug-

gage carrier. Place the cargo so 

that its weight is distributed 

evenly between both cross rails.

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Cargo capacity

Weight of the removed sec-
ond center seat

If removing the second center 
seat, it is possible to load extra 
cargo equal to the weight of the 
removed seat.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load 
capacity) - (Total weight of occu-
pants) + (Weight of the removed 
second center seat)
Second center seat weight:



Fabric

17.76 lb. (8.06 kg)



Synthetic leather

17.89 lb. (8.12 kg)

■

Total load capacity and seating 

capacity

These details are also described on 

the tire and loading information 

label. (



P.438)

NOTICE

■

When loading cargo on the 

roof luggage carrier

Be careful not to scratch the sur-

face of the moon roof (if 

equipped).

Seating configuration 
variation (8-passenger 
models only)

A

B

Vehicle load limits

Vehicle load limits include 
total load capacity, seating 
capacity, TWR (Trailer 
Weight Rating) and cargo 
capacity.



Total load capacity (vehicle 
capacity weight): 



P.518

Total load capacity means the 
combined weight of occu-
pants, cargo and luggage.



Seating capacity: 



P.519

Seating capacity means the 
maximum number of occu-
pants whose estimated aver-
age weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) 
per person.



TWR (Trailer Weight Rat-
ing): 



P.224, 518

TWR means the maximum 
gross trailer weight (trailer 
weight plus its cargo weight) 
that your vehicle is able to 
tow.



Cargo capacity

Cargo capacity may increase 
or decrease depending on the 
weight and the number of 
occupants.

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WARNING

■

Overloading the vehicle

Do not overload the vehicle. It 

may not only cause damage to 

the tires, but also degrade steer-

ing and braking ability, resulting in 

an accident.

Trailer towing (with-

out towing package)

Toyota does not recom-
mend towing a trailer with 
your vehicle. Toyota also 
does not recommend the 
installation of a tow hitch or 
the use of a tow hitch carrier 
for a wheelchair, scooter, 
bicycle, etc. Your vehicle is 
not designed for trailer tow-
ing or for the use of tow 
hitch mounted carriers.

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■

Before towing

Check that the following conditions 

are met:

●

Ensure that your vehicle’s tires 

are properly inflated. (



P.525)

●

Trailer tires are inflated according 

to the trailer manufacturer’s rec-

ommendation.

●

All trailer lights work as required 

by law.

●

All lights work each time you con-

nect them.

●

The trailer ball is set at the proper 

height for the coupler on the 

trailer.

●

The trailer is level when it is 

hitched.

Do not drive if the trailer is not 

level, and check for improper 

tongue weight, overloading, worn 

suspension, or other possible 

causes.

●

The trailer cargo is securely 

loaded.

●

The rear view mirrors conform to 

all applicable federal, state/provin-

cial or local regulations. If they do 

not, install rear view mirrors 

appropriate for towing purposes.

Trailer towing (with 

towing package)

Your vehicle is designed 
primarily as a passenger-
and-load-carrying vehicle. 
Towing a trailer can have an 
adverse impact on handling, 
performance, braking, dura-
bility, and fuel consump-
tion. For your safety and the 
safety of others, you must 
not overload your vehicle or 
trailer. You must also 
ensure that you are using 
appropriate towing equip-
ment, that the towing equip-
ment has been installed 
correctly and used properly, 
and that you employ the 
requisite driving habits.

Vehicle-trailer stability and 
braking performance are 
affected by trailer stability, 
brake performance and set-
ting, trailer brakes, the hitch 
and hitch systems (if 
equipped).

To tow a trailer safely, use 
extreme care and drive the 
vehicle in accordance with 
your trailer’s characteris-
tics and operating condi-
tions.

Toyota warranties do not 
apply to damage or mal-
function caused by towing a 
trailer for commercial pur-
poses.

Contact your Toyota dealer for 
further information about addi-
tional requirements such as a 
towing kit, etc.

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WARNING

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use 

extreme care and drive the vehi-

cle in accordance with the trailer’s 

characteristics and operating con-

ditions. Failure to do so could 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury. Vehicle 

stability and braking performance 

are affected by trailer stability, 

brake setting and performance, 

and the hitch. Your vehicle will 

handle differently when towing a 

trailer.

■

To avoid accident or injury

●

Do not exceed the TWR, 

unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR 

or GAWR.

●

Vehicles without spare tire: Do 

not tow a trailer when the tire 

installed is repaired with the 

emergency tire puncture repair 

kit.

●

If the gross trailer weight is over 

2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway con-

trol device with sufficient capac-

ity is required.

●

Adjust the tongue weight within 

the appropriate range. Place 

heavier loads as close to the 

trailer axle as possible.

●

Do not exceed 65 mph (104 

km/h), the posted towing speed 

limit or the speed limit for your 

trailer as set forth in your trailer 

owner’s manual, whichever is 

lowest. Slow down sufficiently 

before making a turn, in cross 

winds, on wet or slippery sur-

face, etc. to help avoid an acci-

dent. If you experience a 

vehicle-trailer instability from 

reducing a certain speed, slow 

down and make sure you keep 

your vehicle speed under the 

speed of which you experience 

the instability.

●

Do not make jerky, abrupt or 

sharp turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes sud-

denly as you may skid, resulting 

in jackknifing and loss of vehicle 

control. This is especially true 

on wet or slippery surfaces.

●

Do not exceed the trailer hitch 

assembly weight, gross vehicle 

weight, gross axle weight and 

trailer tongue weight capacities.

●

Do not use dynamic radar 

cruise control with full-speed 

range when towing.

●

Slow down and downshift 

before descending steep or long 

downhill grades. Do not make 

sudden downshifts while 

descending steep or long down-

hill grades.

●

Vehicle-trailer instability is more 

likely on steep long downhills. 

Before descending steep or 

long downhill grades, slow 

down and downshift. Do not 

make sudden downshifts when 

descending steep or long down-

hill grades. Avoid holding the 

brake pedal down too long or 

applying the brakes too fre-

quently. This could cause the 

brakes to overheat and result in 

reduced braking efficiency.

●

Vehicles with compact spare 

tire: Do not tow a trailer when 

the compact spare tire is 

installed on your vehicle.

■

When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with 

brakes that conform to any appli-

cable federal and state/provincial 

regulations.

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■

GCWR (Gross Combination 
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross 
combination weight. The gross 
combination weight is the sum 
of the total vehicle weight 
(including the occupants, cargo 
and any optional equipment 
installed on the vehicle) and the 
weight of the trailer being towed 
(including the cargo in the 
trailer).

■

GVWR (Gross Vehicle 
Weight Rating)

The maximum allowable gross 
vehicle weight. The gross vehi-
cle weight is the total weight of 
the vehicle. When towing a 
trailer, it is the sum of the vehi-
cle weight (including the occu-
pants, cargo and any optional 
equipment installed on the vehi-
cle) and the tongue weight.

■

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight 
Rating)

The maximum allowable gross 
axle weight. The gross axle 
weight is the load placed on 
each axle (front and rear).

Front GAWR

WARNING

●

If the gross trailer weight 

exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer 

brakes are required. Toyota rec-

ommends trailers with brakes 

that conform to all applicable 

federal and state/provincial reg-

ulations.

●

Never tap into your vehicle’s 

hydraulic system, as this will 

lower the vehicle’s braking 

effectiveness.

●

Never tow a trailer without using 

a safety chain securely attached 

to both the trailer and the vehi-

cle. If damage occurs to the 

coupling unit or hitch ball, there 

is danger of the trailer wander-

ing into another lane.

Towing related terms

A

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■

TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)

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

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

(With brakes)

■

Unbraked TWR (Unbraked 
Trailer Weight Rating)

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

(Without brakes)

■

Tongue Weight

The load placed on the trailer 
hitch ball. (



P.224)



The gross trailer weight must 
never exceed 3500 lb. (1585 
kg)

*

.

*

: The towing package is required.

Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing with this vehicle without the tow-
ing package.



The gross combination weight 
must never exceed the 
GCWR described below:



2WD models

8818 lb. (4000 kg)

*



AWD models

8995 lb. (4080 kg)

*

B

A

Weight limits

A

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*

: The towing package is required.

Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing with this vehicle without the tow-
ing package.



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



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



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



If the gross trailer weight is 
over 2000 lbs. (907 kg), a 
sway control device with suffi-
cient capacity is required.

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

■

GCWR

*



2WD models

8818 lb. (4000 kg)



AWD models

8995 lb. (4080 kg)

*

: This model meets the tow-vehicle 

trailering requirement of SAE 
International per SAE J2807.

The towing package is required.
Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing with this vehicle without the tow-
ing package.

■

TWR

*

3500 lb. (1585 kg)

*

: This model meets the tow-vehicle 

trailering requirement of SAE 
International per SAE J2807.

The towing package is required.
Toyota does not recommend tow-
ing with this vehicle without the tow-
ing package.

■

Unbraked TWR

*

1000 lb. (450 kg)

*

: This model meets the tow-vehicle 

trailering requirement of SAE 
International per SAE J2807.



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



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

GCWR, TWR and 
Unbraked TWR

Trailer Tongue Weight

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instructions.

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

Gross trailer weight

Tongue weight

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

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



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



Use only a hitch that con-
forms to the gross trailer 

weight requirement of your 
vehicle.



Follow the directions supplied 
by the hitch manufacturer.



Lubricate the hitch ball with a 
light coating of grease.



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

Hitch (if equipped)

A

B

WARNING

■

Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have dif-

ferent weight capacities estab-

lished by the hitch manufacturer. 

Even though the vehicle may be 

physically capable of towing a 

higher weight, the operator must 

determine the maximum weight 

rating of the particular hitch 

assembly and never exceed the 

maximum weight rating specified 

for the trailer hitch. Exceeding the 

maximum weight rating set by the 

trailer hitch manufacturer can 

cause an accident resulting in 

death or serious personal injuries.

NOTICE

■

When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recom-

mended by your Toyota dealer. 

Do not install the trailer hitch on 

the bumper; this may cause body 

damage.

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Weight carrying ball position: 
48.8 in. (1238.8 mm)

Hitch receiver pin hole posi-
tion: 42.5 in. (1079.7 mm)

Use the correct trailer ball for 
your application.

Trailer ball load rating

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

Ball diameter

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

Shank length

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

Shank diameter

Matches the ball mount hole diame-
ter size.

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Matching trailer ball height to 

trailer coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch 

applies, for a safe trailer hookup, the 

trailer ball setup on must be proper 

height for the coupler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

Please consult your dealer 
when installing trailer lights, as 

Positions for towing hitch 
receiver

Selecting trailer ball

A

B

A

B

Trailer class

Typical trailer ball 

size

II

2 in.

I

1 7/8 in.

Connecting trailer lights

C

D

A

B

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incorrect installation may cause 
damage to the vehicle’s lights. 
Please take care to comply with 
your state’s laws when installing 
trailer lights.

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

NOTICE

■

Do not directly splice trailer 

lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights. 

Directly splicing trailer lights may 

damage your vehicle’s electrical 

system and cause a malfunction.

Trailer towing tips

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

Avoid jerky starts or sudden 
acceleration.



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



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



Slow down before making a 
turn, in cross winds, on wet or 
slippery surfaces, etc.

Increasing vehicle speed can 
destabilize the trailer.



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



To maintain engine braking 
efficiency and charging sys-
tem performance, when using 
engine braking, do not use 
the transmission in D.



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



Avoid holding the brake pedal 

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



Due to the added load of the 
trailer, your vehicle’s hybrid 
system may overheat on hot 
days (at temperatures over 
85°F [30°C]) when driving up 
a long or steep grade. If the 
engine coolant temperature 
gauge indicates overheating, 
immediately turn off the air 
conditioning (if in use), pull 
your vehicle off the road and 
stop in a safe spot. (



P.511)



Always place wheel blocks 
under both the vehicle’s and 
the trailer’s wheels when 
parking. Apply the parking 
brake firmly, and put the 
transmission in P. Avoid park-
ing on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after 
performing the following:

1

Apply the brakes and keep 
them applied.

2

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

3

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

4

Apply the parking brake 
firmly.

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5

Shift into P and turn off the 
hybrid system.



When restarting after parking 
on a slope:

1

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

2

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

3

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



P.243)

4

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

5

Have someone retrieve the 
blocks.

■

Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped 

with any new power train compo-

nents (such as an engine, transmis-

sion, differential or wheel bearing), 

Toyota recommends that you do not 

tow a trailer until the vehicle has 

been driven for over 500 miles (800 

km).
After the vehicle has been driven for 

over 500 miles (800 km), you can 

start towing. However, for the next 

500 miles (800 km), drive the vehi-

cle at a speed of less than 45 mph 

(72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and 

avoid full throttle acceleration.

■

Maintenance

●

If you tow a trailer, your vehicle 

will require more frequent mainte-

nance due to the additional load. 

(See “Scheduled Maintenance 

Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement”.)

●

Retighten the fixing bolts of the 

towing ball and bracket after 

approximately 600 miles (1000 

km) of trailer towing.

■

If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, 

passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) 

can adversely affect handling of 

your vehicle and trailer, causing 

instability.

●

If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel. 

Steer straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer sway-

ing by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator 

pedal immediately but very gradu-

ally to reduce speed.

Do not increase speed. Do not 

apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction 
with the steering or brakes, your 
vehicle and trailer should stabilize (if 
enabled, Trailer Sway Control can 
also help to stabilize the vehicle and 
trailer.).

●

After the trailer swaying has 

stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occu-

pants out of the vehicle.

• Check the tires of the vehicle and 

the trailer.

• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not 

shifted.

Make sure the tongue weight is 

appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not over-

loaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the 
speed at which trailer swaying 
occurred is beyond the limit of your 
particular vehicle-trailer combina-
tion. Drive at a lower speed to pre-
vent instability. Remember that 
swaying of the towing vehicle-trailer 
increases as speed increases.

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Dinghy towing

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

NOTICE

■

To avoid serious damage to 

your vehicle

Do not tow your vehicle with 4 

wheels on the ground.

■

To prevent causing serious 

damage to the transmission 

and AWD system.

2WD models: Never tow this vehi-

cle from the rear with the front 

wheels on the ground. This may 

cause serious damage to the 

transmission.

AWD models: Never tow this vehi-

cle with any of the wheels on the 

ground. This may cause serious 

damage to the transmission and 

AWD system.

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4-2.Driving procedures

1

Pull the parking brake switch 
to check that the parking 
brake is set. (



P.243)

The parking brake indicator will 

come on.

2

Check that the shift lever is 
set in P.

3

Firmly depress the brake 
pedal.

 and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-

tem cannot be started.

4

Press the power switch 
shortly and firmly.

When operating the power switch, 

one short, firm press is enough. It is 

not necessary to press and hold the 

switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on, 

the hybrid system will operate nor-

mally.
Continue depressing the brake 

pedal until the “READY” indicator is 

illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started 

from any power switch mode.

5

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

The vehicle will not move when the 

“READY” indicator is off.

■

Power switch illumination

According to the situation, the 

power switch illumination operates 

as follows.

●

When driver’s door or front pas-

senger’s door is opened, the 

power switch illumination illumi-

nates.

●

When the power switch is in OFF 

and depressing the brake pedal 

with carrying the electronic key on 

your person, the power switch illu-

mination blinks.

●

When the power switch is in ACC 

or ON, the power switch illumina-

tion illuminates.

●

When the power switch mode is 

changed from ACC or ON to OFF, 

the power switch illumination illu-

minates for a certain amount of 

time. Afterwards, the power switch 

illumination turns off.

■

If the hybrid system does not 

start

●

The immobilizer system may not 

have been deactivated. (



P.88)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If a message related to start-up is 

shown on the multi-information 

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

Power (ignition) 

switch

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

Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

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■

When the ambient temperature 

is low, such as during winter 

driving conditions

When starting the hybrid system, 

the flashing time of the “READY” 

indicator may be long. Leave the 

vehicle as it is until the “READY” 

indicator is steady on, as steady 

means the vehicle is able to move.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific 

to a hybrid vehicle



P.81

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The hybrid system cannot be 

started using the smart key system. 

Refer to P.506to restart the hybrid 

system.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P.128

■

Conditions affecting operation



P.166

■

Note for the entry function



P.166

■

Steering lock function

●

After turning the power switch to 

OFF and opening and closing the 

doors, the steering wheel will be 

locked due to the steering lock 

function. Operating the power 

switch again automatically can-

cels the steering lock.

●

When the steering lock cannot be 

released, “Push Power Switch 

while Turning the Steering Wheel 

in Either Direction” will be dis-

played on the multi-information 

display.

Check that the shift lever is set in 

P. Press the power switch shortly 

and firmly while turning the steer-

ing wheel left and right.

●

To prevent the steering lock motor 

from overheating, the motor may 

be suspended if the hybrid system 

is turned on and off repeatedly in 

a short period of time. In this case, 

refrain from operating the power 

switch. After about 10 seconds, 

the steering lock motor will 

resume functioning.

■

If there is a malfunction in the 

smart key system

If “Smart Key System Malfunction 

See Owner’s Manual” is displayed 

on the multi-information display, the 

system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If the “READY” indicator does 

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

cator does not come on even after 

performing the proper procedures 

for starting the vehicle, contact your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

■

When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display



P.261

■

If the hybrid system is malfunc-

tioning



P.86

■

Electronic key battery



P.447

■

Operation of the power switch

●

If the switch is not pressed shortly 

and firmly, the power switch mode 

may not change or the hybrid sys-

tem may not start.

●

If attempting to restart the hybrid 

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system immediately after turning 

the power switch to OFF, the 

hybrid system may not start in 

some cases. After turning the 

power switch to OFF, please wait 

a few seconds before restarting 

the hybrid system.

■

Customization

If the smart key system has been 

deactivated in a customized setting, 

refer to P.505.

1

Stop the vehicle completely.

2

Set the parking brake 
(



P.243) and shift the shift 

lever to P (



P.238).

3

Press the power switch 
shortly and firmly.

The hybrid system will stop, and the 

meter display will be extinguished. 

Make sure not to touch the shift 

lever when pressing the power 

switch.

4

Release the brake pedal and 
check that “ACCESSORY” or 
“IGNITION ON” is not shown 
on the meter.

■

Automatic hybrid system shut 

off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a 

feature that automatically shuts off 

the hybrid system when the shift 

lever is in P with the hybrid system 

operating for an extended period.

●

The hybrid system will automati-

cally shut off after approximately 1 

hour if it has been left operating 

while the shift lever is in P.

●

The message asking if you wish to 

enable/disable the automatic 

hybrid system shut off feature will 

sometimes be displayed on the 

multi-information display. Leaving 

WARNING

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

Always start the hybrid system 

while sitting in the driver’s seat. 

Do not depress the accelerator 

pedal while starting the hybrid 

system under any circumstances. 

Doing so may cause an accident 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Caution while driving

If hybrid system failure occurs 

while the vehicle is moving, do not 

lock or open the doors until the 

vehicle reaches a safe and com-

plete stop. Activation of the steer-

ing lock in this circumstance may 

lead to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When starting the hybrid sys-

tem

If the hybrid system becomes diffi-

cult to start, have your vehicle 

checked by your Toyota dealer 

immediately.

■

Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the power 

switch

If the power switch seems to be 

operating somewhat differently 

than usual, such as the switch 

sticking slightly, there may be a 

malfunction. Contact your Toyota 

dealer immediately.

Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

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the vehicle as is or selecting “Per-

form Auto Off” keeps the auto-

matic hybrid system shut off 

feature enabled, or selecting 

“Keep Vehicle On” disables the 

automatic hybrid system shut off 

feature.

●

The timer for the automatic hybrid 

system shut off feature will reset if 

the brake pedal is depressed or if 

the shift lever is in a position other 

than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the 

door is locked with the door lock 

switch (



P.135) from the inside 

or the mechanical key (



P.504) 

from the outside, the automatic 

hybrid system shut off feature will 

be disabled. The timer for the 

automatic hybrid system shut off 

feature will be re-enabled if the 

driver’s door is opened.

Modes can be changed by 
pressing the power switch with 
the brake pedal released. (The 

WARNING

■

Stopping the hybrid system 

in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the hybrid 

system in an emergency while 

driving the vehicle, press and 

hold the power switch for more 

than 2 seconds, or press it 

briefly 3 times or more in suc-

cession. (



P.459)

However, do not touch the 

power switch while driving 

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the hybrid system off while 

driving will not cause loss of 

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist for the steer-

ing wheel may be lost making it 

difficult to steer smoothly before 

stopping the vehicle depending 

on the remaining charge in the 

12-volt battery or usage condi-

tions. In this situation, you 

should pull over and stop the 

vehicle as soon as it is safe to 

do so.

●

If the power switch is operated 

while the vehicle is running, a 

warning message will be shown 

on the multi-information display 

and a buzzer sounds.

●

When restarting the hybrid sys-

tem after an emergency shut-

down, shift the shift lever to N 

and press the power switch 

shortly and firmly.

■

When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful 

carbon monoxide (CO), which is 

colorless and odorless. Observe 

the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause 

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle 

and may lead to an accident 

caused by light-headedness, or 

may lead to death or a serious 

health hazard.

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area, 

such as a garage, stop the 

hybrid system.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with 

the hybrid system operating for 

a long time. If such a situation 

cannot be avoided, park the 

vehicle in an open space and 

ensure that exhaust fumes do 

not enter the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the hybrid system 

operating in an area with snow 

build-up, or where it is snowing. 

If snowbanks build up around 

the vehicle while the hybrid sys-

tem is operating, exhaust gases 

may collect and enter the vehi-

cle.

Changing power switch 
modes

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mode changes each time the 
switch is pressed.)

1

OFF

*

The emergency flashers can be 
used.

2

ACC

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

3

ON

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

*

: If the shift lever is in a position 

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

■

Auto power off function

●

If the vehicle is left in ACC or ON 

(the hybrid system is not operat-

ing) for more than 20 minutes with 

the shift lever in P, the power 

switch will automatically turn to 

OFF.

●

If the 12-volt battery is low with the 

shift lever is in P and the power 

switch is in ACC or ON (the hybrid 

system is not operating), a buzzer 

sounds and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information 

display. If this continues, the 

power switch will automatically 

turn to OFF.

However, this function cannot 

entirely prevent the 12-volt battery 

discharge. Do not leave the vehi-

cle with the power switch in ACC 

or ON for long periods of time 

when the hybrid system is not 

operating.

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

1

Check that the parking brake 
is set.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

●

Do not leave the power switch 

in ACC or ON for long periods of 

time without the hybrid system 

on.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION 

ON” is displayed on the multi-

information display, the power 

switch is not in OFF. Exit the 

vehicle after turning the power 

switch to OFF.

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

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3

Check that “Turn Power Off” 
is displayed on the multi-
information display and press 
the power switch shortly and 
firmly.

4

Check that “Turn Power Off” 
on the multi-information dis-
play is off.

Turns EV drive mode on/off

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

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not stop the hybrid system 

when the shift lever is in a position 

other than P. If the hybrid system 

is stopped in another shift lever 

position, the power switch will not 

be turned to OFF but instead 

remain ON. If the vehicle is left in 

ON, 12-volt battery discharge 

may occur.

EV drive mode

In EV drive mode, electric 
power is supplied by the 
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), and only the electric 
motor (traction motor) is 
used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to 
drive in residential areas 
early in the morning and 
late at night, or in indoor 
parking lots etc. without 
concern for noises and gas 
emissions.
However, when the Acous-
tic Vehicle Alerting System 
is active, the vehicle may 
produce sound.

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Situations in which EV drive 

mode cannot be turned on

It may not be possible to turn EV 

drive mode on in the following situa-

tions. If it cannot be turned on, a 

buzzer will sound and a message 

will be shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is high. 

The vehicle has been left in the 

sun, driven on a hill, driven at high 

speeds, etc.

●

The temperature of the hybrid sys-

tem is low. 

The vehicle has been left in tem-

peratures lower than about 32°F 

(0°C) for a long period of time etc.

●

The gasoline engine is warming 

up.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the Energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.122)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed firmly or the vehicle is 

on a hill etc.

●

The windshield defogger is in use.

Use the EV drive mode when it 
becomes available.

■

Switching to EV drive mode 

when the gasoline engine is 

cold

If the hybrid system is started while 

the gasoline engine is cold, the gas-

oline engine will start automatically 

after a short period of time in order 

to warm up.
In this case, you will become unable 

to switch to EV drive mode. After the 

hybrid system has started and the 

“READY” indicator has illuminated, 

press the EV drive mode switch 

before the gasoline engine starts to 

switch to EV drive mode.

■

Automatic cancelation of EV 

drive mode

When driving in EV drive mode, the 

gasoline engine may automatically 

restart in the following situations. 

When EV drive mode is canceled, a 

buzzer will sound, the EV drive 

mode indicator will flash and go off 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) becomes low.

The remaining battery level indi-

cated in the Energy monitor dis-

play is low. (



P.122)

●

Vehicle speed is high.

●

The accelerator pedal is 

depressed firmly or the vehicle is 

on a hill etc.

Drive the vehicle for a while before 

attempting to turn on the EV drive 

mode again.

■

Possible driving distance when 

driving in EV drive mode

EV drive mode’s possible driving 

distance ranges from a few hundred 

meters to approximately 0.6 mile (1 

km). However, depending on vehi-

cle conditions, there are situations 

when EV drive mode cannot be 

used. 

(The distance that is possible 

depends on the hybrid battery [trac-

tion battery] level and driving condi-

tions.)

■

Fuel economy

The hybrid system is designed to 

achieve the best possible fuel econ-

omy during normal driving (using 

the gasoline engine and electric 

motor [traction motor]). Driving in 

EV drive mode more than neces-

sary may lower fuel economy.

■

If “EV Mode Unavailable” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The EV drive mode is not available. 

The reason the EV drive mode is 

not available (the vehicle is idling, 

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battery charge is low, vehicle speed 

is higher than the EV drive mode 

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) 

may be displayed. Use the EV drive 

mode when it becomes available.

■

If “EV Mode Deactivated” is 

shown on the multi-information 

display

The EV drive mode has been auto-

matically canceled. The reason the 

EV drive mode is not available (the 

battery charge is low, vehicle speed 

is higher than the EV drive mode 

operating speed range or accelera-

tor pedal is depressed too much) 

may be displayed. Drive the vehicle 

for a while before attempting to turn 

on the EV drive mode again.

*1

:To improve fuel efficiency and 

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

*2

:By selecting shift ranges using S 

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

■

When driving with dynamic 

radar cruise control with full-

speed range activated

Even when performing the following 

actions with the intent of enabling 

engine braking, engine braking will 

not activate because dynamic radar 

cruise control with full-speed range 

will not be canceled.

●

While driving in S mode, down-

shifting to 5 or 4. (



P.241)

●

When switching the driving mode 

to sport mode while driving in D 

position. (



P.333)

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, 

pay special attention to the area 

around the vehicle. Because 

there is no engine noise, pedestri-

ans, people riding bicycles or 

other people and vehicles in the 

area may not be aware of the 

vehicle starting off or approaching 

them, so take extra care while 

driving. Therefore, take extra care 

while driving even if the Acoustic 

Vehicle Alerting System is active.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position 
depending on your purpose 
and situation.

Shift position purpose 
and functions

Shift 

position

Objective or function

P

Parking the vehi-

cle/starting the hybrid 

system

R

Reversing

N

Neutral

D

Normal driving

*1

S

S mode driving

*2

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■

Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)



P.209

 While the power switch 

is in ON and the brake pedal 
depressed

*

, shift the shift lever 

while pushing the shift release 
button on the shift knob.

 Shift the shift lever while 

pushing the shift release button 
on the shift knob.

 Shift the shift lever nor-

mally.

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

*

: For the vehicle to be able to be 

shifted from P, the brake pedal 
must be depressed before the 
shift release button is pushed. If 

WARNING

■

When driving on slippery 

road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and 

sudden acceleration, as this could 

result in the vehicle skidding to 

the side or spinning.

NOTICE

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) will not 

be charging, even when the 

engine is running. Therefore, if 

the vehicle is left with the shift 

lever in N for a long period of 

time, the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) will discharge, and this 

may result in the vehicle not being 

able to start.

Shifting the shift lever

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the shift release button is pushed 
first, the shift lock will not be 
released.

■

Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to 

prevent accidental operation of the 

shift lever in starting.

The shift lever can be shifted from P 

only when the power switch is in 

ON, the brake pedal is depressed 

and the shift release button is 

pushed.

■

If the shift lever cannot be 

shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal 

is being depressed.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted 

even though the brake pedal is 

depressed and the shift release but-

ton is pushed, there may be a prob-

lem with the shift lock system. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as 

an emergency measure to ensure 

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

1

Pull the parking brake switch to 

check that the parking brake is 

set. (



P.243)

2

Turn the power switch off.

3

Depress the brake pedal.

4

Pry the cover up with a flathead 

screwdriver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, 

cover the tip of the screwdriver 

with a rag.

5

Pull the cover forward to remove 

it.

6

Press and hold the shift lock 

override button and then push 

the button on the shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted 

while both buttons are pressed.



P.333

To enter S mode, shift the shift 

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident when 

releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock 

override button, make sure to set 

the parking brake and depress the 

brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is acci-

dentally depressed instead of the 

brake pedal when the shift lock 

override button is pressed and the 

shift lever is shifted out of P, the 

vehicle may suddenly start, possi-

bly leading to an accident result-

ing in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving 
mode

Changing shift ranges in 
S mode

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lever to the S position. The shift 
ranges can be selected by oper-
ating the shift lever. Changing 
the shift range allows restriction 
of upper limit of the gears to be 
used, preventing unnecessary 
upshifting and enabling the level 
of engine braking force to be 
selected.

1

Upshifting

2

Downshifting

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

The initial shift range in S mode 
is set automatically to S4 or S5 
according to vehicle speed.

■

S mode

●

You can choose from 6 levels of 

accelerating force and engine 

braking force.

●

A lower shift range will provide 

greater accelerating force and 

engine braking force than a higher 

shift range, and the engine revolu-

tions will also increase.

●

To prevent the engine from over-

revving, upshifting may automati-

cally occur when the shift range is 

4 or lower.

●

When the shift range is 4 or lower, 

holding the shift lever toward “+” 

sets the shift range to 6.

■

Downshifting restriction warn-

ing buzzer

To help ensure safety and driving 

performance, downshifting opera-

tion may sometimes be restricted. In 

some circumstances, downshifting 

may not be possible even when the 

shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will 

sound twice.)

■

If the “S” indicator does not 

come on or the “D” indicator is 

displayed even after shifting the 

shift lever to S

This may indicate a malfunction in 

the transmission system. Have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer immediately. (In this situa-

tion, the transmission will operate in 

the same manner as when the shift 

lever is in D.)

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The turn signal lever can be 
used to show the following 
intentions of the driver.

1

Right turn

2

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

The right hand signals will flash 3 
times.

3

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

The left hand signals will flash 3 
times.

4

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated 

when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If the indicator flashes faster 

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or 

rear turn signal lights has not 

burned out.

■

If the turn signals stop flashing 

before a lane change has been 

performed

Operate the lever again.

■

To discontinue flashing of the 

turn signals during a lane 

change

Operate the lever in the opposite 

direction.

Turn signal lever

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■

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set 
and released manually.

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

Parking brake indicator light 
(Canada)

Parking brake switch indica-
tor

1

Pull the switch to set the 

parking brake.

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

2

Push the switch to release 
the parking brake.

• Operate the parking brake switch 

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Parking brake automatic release 

function (



P.244)

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

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



P.472)

■

Turning the automatic 
mode on

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

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

Parking brake

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

Operating instructions

A

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C

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

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



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

Operate the shift lever with the 
vehicle stopped and the brake 
pedal depressed.

■

Turning the automatic 
mode off

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

■

Parking brake operation

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, the parking brake cannot be 

released using the parking brake 

switch.

●

When the power switch is not in 

ON, automatic mode (automatic 

brake setting and releasing) is not 

available.

■

Parking brake automatic 

release function

The parking brake will be released 

automatically when the accelerator 

pedal is slowly depressed under the 

following conditions:

●

The driver’s door is closed

●

The driver is wearing the seat belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward or 

reverse position.

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or 

brake system warning light is not 

illuminated

If the automatic release function 
does not operate, release the park-
ing brake manually.

■

Parking brake automatic lock 

function

The parking brake will be locked 

automatically when the brake pedal 

is released under the following con-

ditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped

●

The driver’s door is not closed

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt

●

The shift lever is in a forward or 

reverse position

●

The malfunction indicator lamp or 

brake system warning light is not 

illuminated

■

If “Parking Brake Temporarily 

Unavailable” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

If the parking brake is operated 

repeatedly over a short period of 

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this 

happens, refrain from operating the 

parking brake. Normal operation will 

return after about 1 minute.

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■

If “Parking Brake Unavailable” 

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Operate the parking brake switch. If 

the message does not disappear 

after operating the switch several 

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a 

motor sound (whirring sound) may 

be heard. This does not indicate a 

malfunction.

■

Parking brake indicator light

●

Depending on the power switch 

mode, the parking brake indicator 

light will turn on and stay on as 

described below:

ON: Comes on until the parking 

brake is released.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●

When the power switch is turned 

off with the parking brake set, the 

parking brake indicator light will 

stay on for about 15 seconds. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

When the parking brake switch 

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake 

setting and releasing) will be turned 

on automatically.

■

Parking the vehicle



P.208

■

Parking brake engaged warning 

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is 

driven with the parking brake 

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play (with the vehicle reaching a 

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

■

If the brake system warning 

light comes on



P.466

■

Usage in winter time



P.344

WARNING

■

When parking the vehicle

Do not leave a child in the vehicle 

alone. The parking brake may be 

released unintentionally by a child 

and there is the danger of the 

vehicle moving that may lead to 

an accident resulting in death or 

serious injury.

■

Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the 

parking brake switch. Objects 

may interfere with the switch and 

may lead the parking brake to 

unexpectedly operate.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

Before you leave the vehicle, shift 

the shift lever to P, set the parking 

brake and make sure that the 

vehicle does not move.

■

When the system malfunc-

tions

Stop the vehicle in a safe place 

and check the warning messages.

■

When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake 

components overheating, which 

may affect braking performance 

and increase brake wear. Have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer immediately if this 

occurs.

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Press the brake hold switch to 
turn the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator 
(green) 

 comes on. While the 

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

 comes on.

■

Brake hold system operating 

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be 

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

●

The driver’s door is not closed.

●

The driver is not wearing the seat 

belt.

If any of the conditions above are 

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn 

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if 

any of the conditions are detected 

while the system is holding the 

brake, a warning buzzer will sound 

and a message will be shown on the 

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

■

Brake hold function

●

If the brake pedal is left released 

for a period of about 3 minutes 

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake 

will be set automatically. In this 

case, a warning buzzer sounds 

and a message is shown on the 

multi-information display.

●

To turn the system off while the 

system is holding the brake, firmly 

depress the brake pedal and 

press the button again.

●

The brake hold function may not 

hold the vehicle when the vehicle 

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the 

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the 

multi-information display will 

inform the driver of this situation. If 

a warning message is shown on 

the multi-information display, read 

the message and follow the 

instructions.

■

When the parking brake is set 

automatically while the system 

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake:

●

Depress the accelerator pedal. 

(The parking brake will not be 

released automatically if the seat 

belt is not fastened.)

●

Operate the parking brake switch 

with the brake pedal depressed.

Brake Hold

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

Enabling the system

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Make sure that the parking brake 

indicator light goes off. (



P.243)

■

When an inspection at your 

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate 

even when the brake hold switch is 

pressed with the brake hold system 

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have 

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota 

dealer.

■

If “Brakehold Malfunction Press 

Brake to Deactivate Visit Your 

Dealer” or “Brakehold Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are 

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the 

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and 

follow the instructions.

■

If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes



P.471

WARNING

■

When the vehicle is on a 

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise 

caution. The brake hold function 

may not hold the vehicle in such a 

situation.

■

When stopped on a slippery 

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the 

tires has been exceeded. Do not 

use the system when stopped on 

a slippery road.

NOTICE

■

When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not 

designed for use when parking 

the vehicle for a long period of 

time. Turning the power switch off 

while the system is holding the 

brake may release the brake, 

which would cause the vehicle to 

move. When operating the power 

switch, depress the brake pedal, 

shift the shift lever to P and set 

the parking brake.

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4-3.Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the 

 switch 

turns on the lights as follows:

U.S.A.

Canada

1

 The side marker, park-

ing, tail, license plate, instru-
ment panel lights, and 
daytime running lights 
(



P.248) turn on.

2

 The headlights and all 

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

3

 The headlights, daytime 

running lights (



P.248) and 

all the lights listed above turn 
on and off automatically.

4

 (U.S.A. only) Off

■

AUTO mode can be used when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Daytime running light system

●

Vehicles without projector head-

lights (type A): The daytime run-

ning lights illuminate using the 

same lights as the low beam 

headlights and illuminate dimmer 

than the low beam headlights.

●

Vehicles without projector head-

lights (type B): The daytime run-

ning lights illuminate using the 

same lights as the parking lights 

and illuminate brighter than the 

parking lights.

●

Vehicles with projector headlights: 

The daytime running lights illumi-

nate using the same lights as the 

parking lights and illuminate 

brighter than the parking lights.

●

To make your vehicle more visible 

to other drivers during daytime 

driving, the daytime running lights 

turn on automatically when all of 

the following conditions are met. 

(The daytime running lights are 

not designed for use at night.)

• The hybrid system is operating

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

 

or 

*

 position

• The fog lights are not illuminated

*

: When the surroundings are bright

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

●

For the U.S.A.: Daytime running 

lights can be turned off by operat-

ing the switch.

●

Compared to turning on the head-

lights, the daytime running light 

system offers greater durability 

and consumes less electricity, so 

it can help improve fuel economy.

Headlight switch

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

Turning on the headlights

A

B

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Headlight control sensor

The sensor may not function prop-

erly if an object is placed on the sen-

sor, or anything that blocks the 

sensor is affixed to the windshield. 

Doing so interferes with the sensor 

detecting the level of ambient light 

and may cause the automatic head-

light system to malfunction.

■

Automatic light off system

●

When the headlights are on: The 

lights turn off 30 seconds after the 

power switch is turned to ACC or 

OFF and a door is opened and 

closed. (The lights turn off imme-
diately if 

 on the key is 

pressed after all the doors are 

closed.)

●

When only the tail lights are on: 

The tail lights turn off automati-

cally if the power switch is turned 

to ACC or OFF and the driver’s 

door is opened.

Except for Canada: To turn the 

lights on again, turn the power 

switch to ON, or turn the light switch 
off once and then back to 

 or 

 position.

For Canada: To turn the lights on 

again, turn the power switch to ON, 
or turn the light switch to 

 once 

and then back to 

 or 

 posi-

tion.

■

Light reminder buzzer

A buzzer sounds when the power 

switch is turned to ACC or OFF and 

the driver’s door is opened while the 

lights are turned on.

■

Windshield wiper linked head-

light illumination (if equipped)

When driving during daytime with 
the headlight switch turned to 

, if 

the windshield wipers are used, the 

headlights will turn on automatically 

after several seconds to help 

enhance the visibility of your vehi-

cle.

■

12-volt battery-saving function

In order to prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery of the vehicle from discharging, 

if the headlights and/or tail lights are 

on when the power switch is turned 

to OFF, the battery saving function 

will operate and automatically turn 

off all the lights after approximately 

20 minutes.
When any of the following are per-

formed, the battery-saving function 

is canceled once and then reacti-

vated. All the lights will turn off auto-

matically 20 minutes after the 

battery-saving function has been 

reactivated:

●

When the headlight switch is oper-

ated

●

When a door is opened or closed

■

If “Headlight System Malfunc-

tion Visit Your Dealer” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The system may be malfunctioning. 

Have the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

■

Welcome light illumination con-

trol

The parking lights and tail lights 

automatically turn on at night when 

the doors are unlocked using the 

entry function or wireless remote 

control if the light switch is in the 

 position.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitiv-

ity) can be changed.

(Customizable features: 



P.548)

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1

With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to 
turn on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the 
center position to turn the high 
beams off.

2

Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high 
beams once.

You can flash the high beams with 
the headlights on or off.

1

Press the Automatic High 
Beam switch.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is not running.

Turning on the high beam 
headlights

AHB (Automatic High 

Beam)

The Automatic High Beam 
uses an in-vehicle front 
camera to assess the bright-
ness of streetlights, the 
lights of vehicles ahead etc., 
and automatically turns the 
high beam on or off as nec-
essary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic 

High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Auto-

matic High Beam. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe 

your surroundings and turning the 

high beam on or off manually if 

necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect opera-

tion of the Automatic High 

Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic 
High Beam system

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Turn the headlight switch to 
the 

 or 

 position.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 

will come on when the system is 

operating.

■

High beam automatic turning 

on or off conditions

●

When all of the following condi-

tions are fulfilled, the high beam 

will be automatically turned on 

(after approximately 1 second):

• Vehicle speed is above approxi-

mately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

dark.

• There are no vehicles ahead with 

headlights or tail lights turned on.

• There are few streetlights on the 

road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions 

are fulfilled, the high beam will be 

automatically turned off:

• Vehicle speed drops below 

approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).

• The area ahead of the vehicle is 

not dark.

• Vehicles ahead have headlights 

or tail lights turned on.

• There are many streetlights on the 

road ahead.

■

Front camera detection infor-

mation

●

The high beam may not be auto-

matically turned off in the following 

situations:

• When oncoming vehicles sud-

denly appear from a curve

• When the vehicle is cut in front of 

by another vehicle

• When vehicles ahead are hidden 

from sight due to repeated curves, 

road dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear from 

the faraway lane on a wide road

• When vehicles ahead have no 

lights

●

The high beam may be turned off 

if a vehicle ahead that is using fog 

lights without using the headlights 

is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic 

signals, and illuminated billboards 

or signs may cause the high beam 

to switch to the low beams, or the 

low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect 

the amount of time taken to turn 

the high beam on or off:

• The brightness of headlights, fog 

lights, and tail lights of vehicles 

ahead

• The movement and direction of 

vehicles ahead

• When a vehicle ahead only has 

operational lights on one side

• When a vehicle ahead is a two-

wheeled vehicle

• The condition of the road (gradi-

ent, curve, condition of the road 

surface etc.)

• The number of passengers and 

amount of luggage

●

The high beam may be turned on 

or off when the driver does not 

expect it.

●

Bicycles or similar objects may not 

be detected.

●

In the situations shown below, the 

system may not be able to accu-

rately detect surrounding bright-

ness levels. This may cause the 

low beams to remain on or the 

high beams to cause problems for 

pedestrians, vehicles ahead or 

other parties. In these cases, 

manually switch between the high 

and low beams.

• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, 

sandstorms, etc.)

• The windshield is obscured by 

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fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.

• The windshield is cracked or dam-

aged

• The front camera is deformed or 

dirty

• When the temperature of the front 

camera is extremely high

• Surrounding brightness levels are 

equal to those of headlights, tail 

lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of 

vehicles ahead are turned off, 

dirty, changing color, or not aimed 

properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, 

snow, dust, etc. from a preceding 

vehicle

• When driving through an area of 

intermittently changing brightness 

and darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly 

driving ascending/descending 

roads, or roads with rough, bumpy 

or uneven surfaces (such as 

stone-paved roads, gravel roads, 

etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly 

taking curves or driving on a wind-

ing road

• There is a highly reflective object 

ahead of the vehicle, such as a 

sign or mirror

• The back of a vehicle ahead is 

highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

• The vehicle’s headlights are dam-

aged or dirty, or are not aimed 

properly

• The vehicle is listing or titling due 

to a flat tire, a trailer being towed, 

etc.

• The high beam and low beam are 

repeatedly being switched 

between in an abnormal manner

• The driver believes that the high 

beam may be causing problems 

or distress to other drivers or 

pedestrians nearby

■

Temporarily lowering sensor 

sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be 

temporarily lowered.

1

Turn the power switch off while 

the following conditions are met.

●

The headlight switch is in 

 or 

 position.

●

The headlight switch lever is in the 

original position.

●

Automatic High Beam switch is 

on.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Within 60 seconds after step 

2

, 

repeat pushing the headlight 

switch lever to the high beam 

position then pulling it to the orig-

inal position quickly 10 times, 

then leave the lever in the origi-

nal position.

4

If the sensitivity is changed, the 

Automatic High Beam indicator 

turns on and off 3 times.

■

Switching to the high 
beams

Push the lever away from you.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off and the headlight high 
beam indicator will turn on.
Pull the lever to its original position 
to activate the Automatic High 
Beam system again.

■

Switching to the low beams

Press the Automatic High Beam 

Turning the high beam 
on/off manually

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switch.

The Automatic High Beam indicator 
will turn off.
Press the switch to activate the 
Automatic High Beam system 
again.

■

Temporarily switching to 
the low beams

Pull the lever toward you and 
then return it to its original posi-
tion.

The high beams are on while the 
lever is pulled toward you, how-
ever, after the lever is returned to 
its original position, the low beams 
remain on for a certain amount of 
time. Afterwards, the Automatic 
High Beam will be activated again.

■

Temporarily switching to the 

low beams

It is recommended to switch to the 

low beams when the high beam 

may cause problems or distress to 

other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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*

: If equipped

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Turns the 

fog lights off

2

 Turns the fog lights on

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

■

Fog lights can be used when

The parking lights are on or the 

headlights are on in low beam.

Operating the 

 lever oper-

ates the wipers or washer as fol-
lows:



Intermittent windshield wipers

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Off

2

*1

 or 

*2

 Intermittent 

operation

3

*1

 or 

*2

 Low speed 

operation

Fog light switch

*

The fog lights offer 
improved visibility in diffi-
cult driving conditions, 
such as in rain and fog.

Operating procedure

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is off.

Windshield wipers and 

washer

Operating the lever can 
switch between automatic 
operation and manual oper-
ation, or can use the 
washer.

NOTICE

■

When the windshield is dry

Do not use the wipers, as they 

may damage the windshield.

Operating the wiper lever

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*1

 or 

*2

 High speed 

operation

5

*1

 or 

*2

 Temporary 

operation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

If equipped, wiper intervals can 
be adjusted when intermittent 
operation is selected.

6

Increases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

7

Decreases the intermittent 
windshield wiper frequency

8

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the 
washer squirts.



Rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Off

2

 Rain-sensing opera-

tion

3

*1

 or 

*2

 Low speed 

operation

4

*1

 or 

*2

 High speed 

operation

5

*1

 or 

*2

 Temporary 

operation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

When “AUTO” is selected, the wip-
ers will operate automatically when 
the sensor detects falling rain. The 
system automatically adjusts wiper 
timing in accordance with rain vol-
ume and vehicle speed.

The sensor sensitivity can be 
adjusted when “AUTO” is 
selected.

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6

Increases the sensitivity

7

Decreases the sensitivity

8

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pulling the lever operates the wip-
ers and washer.
The wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the 
washer squirts.

■

The windshield wipers and 

washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

Raindrop sensor (vehicles with 

rain-sensing windshield wipers)

●

The raindrop sensor judges the 

amount of raindrops.

●

If the wiper switch is turned to the 

“AUTO” position while the power 

switch is in ON, the wipers will 

operate once to show that “AUTO” 

mode is activated.

●

If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted 

to higher, the wiper may operate 

once to indicate the change of 

sensitivity.

●

If the temperature of the raindrop 

sensor is 185°F (85°C) or higher, 

or 5°F (-15°C) or lower, the auto-

matic operation may not occur. In 

this case, operate the wipers in 

any mode other than “AUTO”.

■

If no windshield washer fluid 

sprays

Check that the washer nozzles are 

not blocked if there is washer fluid in 

the windshield washer fluid reser-

voir.

■

Front door opening linked wind-

shield wiper stop function 

(vehicles with rain-sensing 

windshield wipers)

When “AUTO” is selected and the 

windshield wipers are operating, if a 

front door is opened, the operation 

of the windshield wipers will be 

stopped to prevent anyone entering/ 

exiting the vehicle from being 

sprayed by water from the wipers, 

provided the vehicle is stopped with 

the parking brake applied or the shift 

lever in P. When the front door is 

closed, wiper operation will resume. 

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Operating the 

 switch 

operates the rear wiper as fol-
lows:

1

*1

 or 

*2

 Off

2

*1

 or 

*2

 Intermittent 

operation

3

*1

 or 

*2

 Normal oper-

ation

*1

:For the U.S.A.

*2

:For Canada

WARNING

■

Caution regarding the use of 

windshield wipers in “AUTO” 

mode (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

The windshield wipers may oper-

ate unexpectedly if the sensor is 

touched or the windshield is sub-

ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. 

Take care that your fingers or 

anything else does not become 

caught in the windshield wipers.

■

Caution regarding the use of 

washer fluid

When it is cold, do not use the 

washer fluid until the windshield 

becomes warm. The fluid may 

freeze on the windshield and 

cause low visibility. This may lead 

to an accident, resulting in death 

or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is 

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may 

overheat.

■

When a nozzle becomes 

blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or 

other object. The nozzle will be 

damaged.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the wipers on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is off.

Rear window wiper 

and washer

The rear window wiper and 
washer can be used by 
operating the lever.

NOTICE

■

When the rear window is dry

Do not use the wiper, as it may 

damage the rear window.

Operating the wiper lever

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4

 Washer/wiper dual 

operation

Pushing the lever operates the 
wiper and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate 
a couple of times after the washer 
squirts.
The washer will automatically oper-
ate and clean the camera for the 
Digital Rear view Mirror

*1

 (



P.193) 

and rear camera

*2

.

*1

:If equipped

*2

:Refer to “NAVIGATION AND 

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM 
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

The rear window wiper and 

washer can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

If no washer fluid sprays

Check that the washer nozzle is not 

blocked if there is washer fluid in the 

washer fluid reservoir.

■

Back door opening linked rear 

window wiper stop function

When the rear window wiper is 

operating, if the back door is opened 

while the vehicle is stopped, opera-

tion of the rear window wiper will be 

stopped to prevent anyone near the 

vehicle from being sprayed by water 

from the wiper. When the back door 

is closed, wiper operation will 
resume.

*

*

: The setting must be customized at 

your Toyota dealer.

■

Reverse-linked rear window 

wiper function

When the shift lever is shifted to R 

when the front wipers are operating, 

the rear window wiper will operate 

once.

■

Customization

Setting of the reverse-linked func-

tion can be changed. (Customizable 

features: 



P.548)

NOTICE

■

When the washer fluid tank is 

empty

Do not operate the switch continu-

ally as the washer fluid pump may 

overheat.

■

When a nozzle becomes 

blocked

In this case, contact your Toyota 

dealer.

Do not try to clear it with a pin or 

other object. The nozzle will be 

damaged.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the wiper on longer 

than necessary when the hybrid 

system is off.

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

Close all the doors and win-
dows, and turn the power 
switch to OFF.



Confirm the type of fuel.

■

Fuel types



P.528

■

Fuel tank opening for unleaded 

gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, 

your vehicle has a fuel tank opening 

that only accommodates the spe-

cial nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Opening the fuel tank 

cap

The fuel tank of your vehicle 
has a special structure, 
which requires a reduction 
in fuel tank pressure before 
refueling. After the opener 
switch has been pressed, it 
will take several seconds 
until the vehicle is ready for 
refueling.

Before refueling the vehi-
cle

WARNING

■

When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions 

while refueling the vehicle. Failure 

to do so may result in death or 

serious injury.

●

After exiting the vehicle and 

before opening the fuel door, 

touch an unpainted metal sur-

face to discharge any static 

electricity. It is important to dis-

charge static electricity before 

refueling because sparks result-

ing from static electricity can 

cause fuel vapors to ignite while 

refueling.

●

Always hold the grips on the 

fuel tank cap and turn it slowly 

to remove it.

A whooshing sound may be 

heard when the fuel tank cap is 

loosened. Wait until the sound 

cannot be heard before fully 

removing the cap. In hot 

weather, pressurized fuel may 

spray out of the filler neck and 

cause injury.

●

Do not allow anyone that has 

not discharged static electricity 

from their body to come close to 

an open fuel tank.

●

Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that 

are harmful if inhaled.

●

Do not smoke while refueling 

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to 

ignite and cause a fire.

●

Do not return to the vehicle or 

touch any person or object that 

is statically charged. This may 

cause static electricity to build 

up, resulting in a possible igni-

tion hazard.

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1

Press the opener to open the 
fuel filler door.

The fuel filler door will open within 

about 10 seconds of the switch 

being pressed. Before refueling is 

possible, a message will be shown 

on the multi-information display in 

the instrument cluster to indicate 

the progress of the fuel filler door 

opener.

2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly 
to open it and put it into the 
holder on the fuel filler door.

■

If the fuel filler door cannot be 

opened



P.503

After refueling, turn the fuel tank 
cap until you hear a click. Once 
the cap is released, it will turn 
slightly in the opposite direction.

WARNING

■

When refueling

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent fuel overflowing from 

the fuel tank:

●

Securely insert the fuel nozzle 

into the fuel filler neck.

●

Stop filling the tank after the fuel 

nozzle automatically clicks off.

●

Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

■

Refueling

●

Finish refueling within 30 min-

utes. If more than 30 minutes 

passes, the internal valve 

closes. In this condition, fuel 

may overflow during the refuel-

ing process. Press the fuel filler 

door opener switch again.

●

Do not spill fuel during refueling.

Doing so may damage the vehi-

cle, such as causing the emis-

sion control system to operate 

abnormally or damaging fuel 

system components or the vehi-

cle’s painted surface.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Closing the fuel tank cap

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■

When “Check Fuel Cap” is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display

The fuel tank cap may be unfas-

tened or loose. Turn the power 

switch off, check the cap and tighten 

it securely. If the message remains, 

wait a few seconds and then turn 

the power switch off once again.

WARNING

■

When replacing the fuel tank 

cap

Do not use anything but a genu-

ine Toyota fuel tank cap designed 

for your vehicle. Doing so may 

cause a fire or other incident 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

NOTICE

■

When refueling

When refueling your vehicle, 

make sure that the fuel filler door 

lock is not pushed by the fuel noz-

zle boot, etc., as this may cause a 

valve to close, possibly resulting 

in a fuel spill.
If the fuel filler door lock has been 

pushed, operate the fuel filler door 

opener switch in the vehicle 

before continuing to refuel.

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■

PCS (Pre-Collision System)



P.267

■

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



P.275

■

AHB (Automatic High 
Beam)



P.250

■

RSA (Road Sign Assist) (if 
equipped)



P.285

■

Dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range



P.288

Two types of sensors, located 
behind the front grille and wind-
shield, detect information neces-
sary to operate the drive assist 
systems.

Radar sensor

Front camera

Toyota Safety Sense 

2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 
2.0 consists of the following 
drive assist systems and 
contributes to a safe and 
comfortable driving experi-
ence:

Driving assist system

WARNING

■

Toyota Safety Sense 2.0

The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 is 

designed to operate under the 

assumption that the driver will 

drive safely, and is designed to 

help reduce the impact to the 

occupants and the vehicle in the 

case of a collision or assist the 

driver in normal driving condi-

tions.

As there is a limit to the degree of 

recognition accuracy and control 

performance that this system can 

provide, do not overly rely on this 

system. The driver is always 

responsible for paying attention to 

the vehicle’s surroundings and 

driving safely.

Sensors

A

B

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WARNING

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

radar sensor

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the radar sensor may 

not operate properly, possibly 

leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the radar sensor and the 

radar sensor cover clean at all 

times.

Radar sensor

Radar sensor cover

If the front of the radar sensor or 
the front or back of the radar sen-
sor cover is dirty or covered with 
water droplets, snow, etc., clean 
it.
Clean the radar sensor and radar 
sensor cover with a soft cloth to 
avoid damaging them.

●

Do not attach accessories, 

stickers (including transparent 

stickers) or other items to the 

radar sensor, radar sensor 

cover or surrounding area.

●

Do not subject the radar sensor 

or its surrounding area to a 

strong impact. 

If the radar sensor, front grille, 

or front bumper has been sub-

jected to a strong impact, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

A

B

●

Do not disassemble the radar 

sensor.

●

Do not modify or paint the radar 

sensor or radar sensor cover.

●

In the following cases, the radar 

sensor must be recalibrated. 

Contact your Toyota dealer for 

details.

• When the radar sensor or front 

grille are removed and installed, 

or replaced

• When the front bumper is 

replaced

■

To avoid malfunction of the 

front camera

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Otherwise, the front camera may 

not operate properly, possibly 

leading to an accident resulting in 

death or serious injury.

●

Keep the windshield clean at all 

times.

• If the windshield is dirty or cov-

ered with an oily film, water 

droplets, snow, etc., clean the 

windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is 

applied to the windshield, it will 

still be necessary to use the 

windshield wipers to remove 

water droplets, etc. from the 

area of the windshield in front of 

the front camera.

• If the inner side of the wind-

shield where the front camera is 

installed is dirty, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

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WARNING

●

Do not attach objects, such as 

stickers, transparent stickers, 

etc., to the outer side of the 

windshield in front of the front 

camera (shaded area in the 

illustration).

From the top of the windshield 
to approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) 
below the bottom of the front 
camera

Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm) 
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] 
to the right and left from the 
center of the front camera)

●

If the part of the windshield in 

front of the front camera is 

fogged up or covered with con-

densation, or ice, use the wind-

shield defogger to remove the 

fog, condensation, or ice. 

(



P.349)

●

If water droplets cannot be 

properly removed from the area 

of the windshield in front of the 

front camera by the windshield 

wipers, replace the wiper insert 

or wiper blade.

●

Do not attach window tint to the 

windshield.

●

Replace the windshield if it is 

damaged or cracked. 

After replacing the windshield, 

the front camera must be recali-

brated. Contact your Toyota 

dealer for details.

A

B

●

Do not allow liquids to contact 

the front camera.

●

Do not allow bright lights to 

shine into the front camera.

●

Do not dirty or damage the front 

camera. 

When cleaning the inside of the 

windshield, do not allow glass 

cleaner to contact the lens of 

the front camera. Also, do not 

touch the lens. 

If the lens is dirty or damaged, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

●

Do not subject the front camera 

to a strong impact.

●

Do not change the installation 

position or direction of the front 

camera or remove it.

●

Do not disassemble the front 

camera.

●

Do not modify any components 

of the vehicle around the front 

camera (inside rear view mirror, 

etc.) or ceiling.

●

Do not attach any accessories 

to the hood, front grille or front 

bumper that may obstruct the 

front camera. Contact your 

Toyota dealer for details.

●

If a surfboard or other long 

object is to be mounted on the 

roof, make sure that it will not 

obstruct the front camera.

●

Do not modify the headlights or 

other lights.

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■

If a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display

A system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a malfunction in 

the system.

●

In the following situations, perform the actions specified in the table. When 

the normal operating conditions are detected, the message will disappear 

and the system will become operational.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

In the following situations, if the situation has changed (or the vehicle has 

been driven for some time) and the normal operating conditions are 

detected, the message will disappear and the system will become opera-

tional.

If the message does not disappear, contact your Toyota dealer.

• When the temperature around the radar sensor is outside of the opera-

Situation

Actions

When the area around a sensor is 
covered with dirt, moisture (fogged 
up, covered with condensation, ice, 
etc.), or other foreign matter

To clean the part of the windshield in 
front of the front camera, use the 
windshield wipers or the windshield 
defogger of the air conditioning sys-
tem (



P.349).

When the temperature around the 
front camera is outside of the opera-
tional range, such as when the vehi-
cle is in the sun or in an extremely 
cold environment

If the front camera is hot, such as 
after the vehicle had been parked in 
the sun, use the air conditioning sys-
tem to decrease the temperature 
around the front camera.
If a sunshade was used when the 
vehicle was parked, depending on its 
type, the sunlight reflected from the 
surface of the sunshade may cause 
the temperature of the front camera 
to become excessively high.

If the front camera is cold, such as 
after the vehicle is parked in an 
extremely cold environment, use the 
air conditioning system to increase 
the temperature around the front 
camera.

The area in front of the front camera 
is obstructed, such as when the 
hood is open or a sticker is attached 
to the part of the windshield in front 
of the front camera.

Close the hood, remove the sticker, 
etc. to clear the obstruction.

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tional range, such as when the vehicle is in the sun or in an extremely cold 

environment

• When the front camera cannot detect objects in front of the vehicle, such 

as when driving in the dark, snow, or fog, or when bright lights are shining 

into the front camera

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The system can detect the fol-
lowing:



Vehicles



Bicyclists



Pedestrians

■

Pre-collision warning

When the system determines 
that the possibility of a frontal 
collision is high, a buzzer will 
sound and a warning message 
will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the 
driver to take evasive action.

■

Pre-collision brake assist

When the system determines 
that the possibility of a frontal 
collision is high, the system 
applies greater braking force in 
relation to how strongly the 
brake pedal is depressed.

■

Pre-collision braking

If the system determines that 
the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion is extremely high, the 
brakes are automatically applied 
to help avoid the collision or 
reduce the impact of the colli-
sion.

PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-

tem)

The pre-collision system 
uses a radar sensor and 
front camera to detect 
objects (



P.267) in front of 

the vehicle. When the sys-
tem determines that the 
possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with an object is high, 
a warning operates to urge 
the driver to take evasive 
action and the potential 
brake pressure is increased 
to help the driver avoid the 
collision. If the system 
determines that the possi-
bility of a frontal collision 
with an object is extremely 
high, the brakes are auto-
matically applied to help 
avoid the collision or help 
reduce the impact of the 
collision.

The pre-collision system can 
be disabled/enabled and the 
warning timing can be 
changed. (



P.269)

Detectable objects

System functions

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WARNING

■

Limitations of the pre-colli-

sion system

●

The driver is solely responsible 

for safe driving. Always drive 

safely, taking care to observe 

your surroundings. 

Do not use the pre-collision sys-

tem instead of normal braking 

operations under any circum-

stances. This system will not 

prevent collisions or lessen col-

lision damage or injury in every 

situation. Do not overly rely on 

this system. Failure to do so 

may lead to an accident, result-

ing in death or serious injury.

●

Although this system is 

designed to help avoid a colli-

sion or help reduce the impact 

of the collision, its effectiveness 

may change according to vari-

ous conditions, therefore the 

system may not always be able 

to achieve the same level of 

performance. 

Read the following conditions 

carefully. Do not overly rely on 

this system and always drive 

carefully.

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may operate even if there is 

no possibility of a collision: 



P.271

• Conditions under which the sys-

tem may not operate properly: 



P.272

●

Do not attempt to test the oper-

ation of the pre-collision system 

yourself.

Depending on the objects used 

for testing (dummies, card-

board objects imitating detect-

able objects, etc.), the system 

may not operate properly, pos-

sibly leading to an accident.

■

Pre-collision braking

●

When the pre-collision braking 

function is operating, a large 

amount of braking force will be 

applied.

●

If the vehicle is stopped by the 

operation of the pre-collision 

braking function, the pre-colli-

sion braking function operation 

will be canceled after approxi-

mately 2 seconds. Depress the 

brake pedal as necessary.

●

The pre-collision braking func-

tion may not operate if certain 

operations are performed by the 

driver. If the accelerator pedal is 

being depressed strongly or the 

steering wheel is being turned, 

the system may determine that 

the driver is taking evasive 

action and possibly prevent the 

pre-collision braking function 

from operating.

●

In some situations, while the 

pre-collision braking function is 

operating, operation of the func-

tion may be canceled if the 

accelerator pedal is depressed 

strongly or the steering wheel is 

turned and the system deter-

mines that the driver is taking 

evasive action.

●

If the brake pedal is being 

depressed, the system may 

determine that the driver is tak-

ing evasive action and possibly 

delay the operation timing of the 

pre-collision braking function.

■

When to disable the pre-colli-

sion system

In the following situations, disable 

the system, as it may not operate 

properly, possibly leading to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

When the vehicle is being towed