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1554-5. Opening and closing the windows
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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function o perates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perfo rm the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.
● Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 se conds of the
jam protection function or catch protection function activating , continuously
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direct ion or one-
touch opening direction so that the door window can be opened a nd closed.
● If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when perfor ming the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.
Turn the power switch to ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is completely opened, continue hold ing the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing th e
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there fo r approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start aga in from the
beginning. If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened using the mechanical key.
* (P. 399)
● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
*
(P. 120)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Power windows open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-informati on display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 438)
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1595-1. Before driving
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■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 231)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that fuel cell vehicles are similar to conventiona l vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( P. 94)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the r ain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Restraining the fuel cell system output (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
fuel cell system output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi -information
display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
● When the following unusual operation is performed, the fuel cel l system out-
put 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 with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appea rs on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message and follow the instructio ns.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too while the vehicle is in
reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trou-
ble escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactiva te TRAC
( P. 232) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may b ecome
able to escape from the mud or fresh snow.
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Power switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the fuel cell system cannot be started.
When shift position N is selected, the fuel cell system cannot start. Select
the P position when starting the fuel cell system. (
P. 180)
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 fuel cell system will operate
normally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator
is illuminated.
The fuel cell system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the “R EADY” indicator is illuminated.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
Performing the following opera tions when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the fuel cell system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the fuel cell system
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Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 1 8 6 )
Press the P position switch.
( P. 180)
Check that the shift position indica-
tor shows P. ( P. 179)
Press the power switch.
The meter display will turn off, indicating the fuel cell syste m has stopped.
(The shift position indicator is displayed for several seconds)
The H
2O indicator will illuminate, indicating exhaust water is being purged.
Release the brake pedal and check that the meter display is off.
When the fuel cell system is sto pped, water is automatically purged
from the tailpipe. To minimize water accumulation at parking ga rages,
etc., purge can be done manually before parking.
While the “READY” indicator is
on, press the H
2O switch.
The H
2O indicator on the meter
turns on.
Press the switch again to stop the
purge.
Remember that water is being gen-
erated as long as the fuel cell sys-
tem is operating. So a small
amount of water will be generated
after manual purging and before
parking.
Stopping the fue l cell system
Water release (H2O switch)
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Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“Accessory” will be displayed on
the main display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“Ignition On” will be displayed on
the main display.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or ON
mode (the fuel cell system is not operating) for more than an h our with the
shift position in P, the power switch will automatically turn o ff. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods
of time when the fuel cell system is not operating.
■ Sounds and vibrations speci fic to a fuel cell vehicle
P. 80
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 118
Changing power switch modes
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Starting the fuel cell syst em in cold temperatures
● When the power switch is pressed and the fuel cell system start s (P. 172)
during cold temperatures, the fuel cell stack is quickly warmed up using the
waste heat during power generation.
● When the temperatures is cold, it may take some time until the “READY”
indicator turns on.
● When starting the fuel cell system during cold weather, “FC Sys tem Shut-
down due to Freezing conditions Stop Your Vehicle in a Safe Place and
Contact Your Dealer” may be displayed in the multi-information display.
The fuel cell system is frozen and can not be started. Contact a Toyota
dealer.
● The power output will be temporarily limited until the fuel cel l system
reaches full operating temperature.
● The fuel cell system noises may become louder when the temperat ure is
cold. This is the normal warm-up operation and is not a malfunc tion. In
some cases, operation noises may continue for a some time even after the
“READY” indicator has turned on. ( P. 80)
■ Stopping the fuel cell syst em in cold temperatures
● When the power switch is pressed and the fuel cell system is stopped
( P. 173) during cold temperatures, the time for water purge from the tail-
pipe may be longer than usual to prevent liquid in the fuel cel l stack from
freezing.
● The water purge time may also be long if the system is stopped before fuel
cell system warm-up is completed.
● It is normal to hear hissing and other sounds during purge. ( P. 80)
● The H
2O indicator on the meter will illuminate during purge.
●
In extremely cold temperatures, the
“READY” indicator may take more than
10 seconds to illuminate. In this case,
the status progression of the fuel cell
system startup is displayed on the multi-
information display.
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Parking the vehicle during cold weather
●Water may automatically purge from the tailpipe, even when the fuel cell
system is off, in order to prevent liquid in the fuel cell stac k, hydrogen pipe-
lines, etc., from freezing.
● It is normal to hear hissing and other sounds during purge. ( P. 80)
● The H
2O indicator on the meter will illuminate during purge.
■ Water release function during cold weather
In the following cases, the fuel cell system automatic drainage may not oper-
ate. It may not be possible to start the fuel cell system due t o the fuel cell
stack, hydrogen pipes, etc, being frozen.
• When transporting or towing the vehicle in frozen areas
• When the 12-volt battery terminals are disconnected and remain as such
in frozen areas
Operate the water release function with the following procedure beforehand
to prevent water from freezing in the system.
Turn the power switch to ON mode and press the H
2O switch.
Check that the H
2O indicator on the meter turns on.
While depressing the brake, press the power switch to start the fuel cell
system.
Check that the “READY” indicator turns on.
Press the power switch to stop the fuel cell system.
The water release is automatically performed. During water purg e, the
H
2O indicator turns on. (Longer than normal water purge)
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 134
■ Notes for the entry function
P. 135
■ If the fuel cell system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 72)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Check that the shift position is P. ( P. 179)
The fuel cell system cannot be started when the shift position is N.
If P position is not selected, “Shift to P position to start” w ill be displayed on
the multi-information display.
● Check that the fuel door is closed.
When the fuel door is open, the fuel cell system cannot be star ted.
Close the fuel door before starting the system. ( P. 201)
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If “Smart Entry & Start System m alfunction See owner’s manual” is dis-
played 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” indicator does not come on even a fter perform-
ing the proper procedures for starting the vehicle, contact you r Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ If the fuel cell system is malfunctioning
P. 376
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 353
■ Operation of the power switch
If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power swit ch mode may not
change or the fuel cell system may not start.
■ Automatic P position selection function
●When the shift position is other than P, pressing the power swi tch with the
vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to cha nge to P auto-
matically, and then the power switch will turn off.
● When turning the power switch off with the shift position other than P, firmly
depress the brake pedal and confirm that the shift position* ha s changed to
P before slowly releasing the brake pedal.
*: Even after the instrument panel display has been turned off, t he shift
position indicator will continue to be displayed for several se conds.
■ If the shift control system malfunctions
The power switch will not be able to be turned off. In this occurs, the switch
can be turned off by applying the parking brake.
If the system malfunctions, have your vehicle serviced by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
P. 436
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The following modes can be selected to suit driving conditions.
■Eco drive mode/Power mode
Eco drive mode
Suitable for improving the
fuel economy, because the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depres-
sion amount can be gener-
ated more smoothly than it is
in normal conditions.
is displayed on the air conditioning screen and the system
goes into ECO HEAT/COOL mode. ( P. 258)
When the ECO MODE switch is pressed, the ECO MODE indica-
tor will illuminate on the main display.
To cancel Eco drive mode, pre ss the ECO MODE switch again.
At this time, the ECO HE AT/COOL mode is canceled.
Power mode
Use when high levels of response and feeling are desirable, such
as when driving in mountainous regions or when overtaking.
When the POWER MODE switch is pressed, the POWER MODE
indicator will illuminate on the main display.
To cancel power mode, press the POWER MODE switch again.
■Br mode
Suitable for driving that requires
strong regenerative braking,
such as down-hill driving, etc.
To select Br mode, shift the shift
lever down. ( P. 179)
The Br mode indicator will illumi-
nate on the meter.
To return to normal driving mode, depress the accelerator pedal or
select the D position again with the shift lever.
Selecting a drive mode
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■For the shift positions
●When the power switch is off, the shift position cannot be chan ged.
● When the power switch is in ON mode (the fuel cell system is not operating),
the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will be
changed to N even if the shift position is shifted to D or R and held in that
position.
● When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be cha nged from P
to D, N or R.
● When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cann ot be
changed from P to another position even if the shift lever is o perated.
Wait until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a s olid light, and
then operate the shift lever again.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the
shift lever or by pressing the P position switch in any of the following situa-
tions, a buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the
shift position will automatically change to N. When this happen s, select an
appropriate shift position.
● When attempting to change the shift position from P without dep ressing the
brake pedal, the shift position change is invalidated.
● Situations where the shift position will automatically change t o N:
• When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.
*1
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving forward.
*2
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
*3
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from R to Br mode
by moving the shift lever.
*1: Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely l ow speeds.
*2: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
*3: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
■ Br mode
Depending on the condition of the traction battery, Br mode may not be avail-
able.
In that case, a message is displayed on the multi-information d isplay.
■ Sounds when in Br mode
P. 80
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
P. 159
■ Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
position is in R.