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■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving con-
ditions
When starting the hybrid system, the flashing time of the “READ Y” indicator
may be long. Leave the vehicle as it is until the “READY” indic ator is steady
on, as steady means the vehicle is able to move.
■ Conditions affecting operation
 P. 208
■ Note for the entry function
 P. 209
■ If the hybrid system does not start
● The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 129)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized rep airer, or any
reliable repairer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The hybrid system may not
start if the shift lever is displaced out of P.
“Shift to P Position to Start.” will be displayed on the multi- information dis-
play.
■ Steering lock
After turning the power switc h 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 cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
“Push POWER Switch while Turning The
Steering Wheel in Either Direction.” will be
displayed on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the power switch while turning the steer-
ing wheel left and right.

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■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system . After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the “Entry & Start System Malfunction. See Owner’s Manual.” is
displayed on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer
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 any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■ If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
 P. 690
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 643
■ Operation of the power switch
● If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the power switch mode may
not change or the hybrid system may not start.
● If attempting to restart the hybrid system immediately after turning the power
switch off, the hybrid system may not start in some cases. Afte r turning the
power switch off, please wait a few seconds before restarting t he hybrid sys-
tem.
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
 P. 744

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WARNING
■When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s se at. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any
circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident res ulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If a hybrid system failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or
open the doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete st op. Activa-
tion of the steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an a ccident, result-
ing in death or serious injury.
■ 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 second s, or
press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 669)
However, do not touch the power switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the hybrid system off while driving will not cau se loss of
steering or braking control, however, power assist to the steer ing will be
lost. This will make it more difficult to steer smoothly, so yo u 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 bu zzer
sounds.
● When restarting the hybrid system after an emergency shutdown while
driving, press the power switch. When restarting the hybrid sys tem after
stopping the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P and then press the power
switch.

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Hybrid transmission (2ZR-FXE engine)
While the power switch is in ON mode 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 normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that t he
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: To shift the shift lever from P, the brake pedal must be depre ssed
before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is
pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.
Shifting the shift lever

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*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for
normal driving.
 P. 4 3 0
■When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range acti vated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 430)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
 P. 284
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operati on of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switc h is in ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionObjective or function
PParking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*
BPosition for engine braking
Selecting a driving mode

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■ 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 with your foot on the brak e pedal while
pressing the button on the shift knob, there may be a problem w ith the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyot a retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediatel y.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensu re that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
■ About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pe dal will apply
engine braking.
● When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline-
fueled vehicles, the engine braki ng deceleration is felt less than that of other
vehicles.
● The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel e fficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
Remove the cover.
Remove the cover using flathead
screwdriver. To prevent damage to the
cover, tip the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button
while pressing the button on the shift
knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift lever suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock
Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to se t the parking
brake and depress the brake pedal.
If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of t he brake pedal
when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift le ver is shifted
out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to a n accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction batter y) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid le aving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.

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Hybrid transmission (M20A-FXS engine)
While the power switch is in ON mode and the brake pedal
depressed*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift relea se
button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that t he
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: To shift the shift lever from P, the brake pedal must be depressed
before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is
pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.
Shifting the shift lever

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■Shift ranges and their functions (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 brak-
ing force than a higher shift range, and the engine revolutions will also
increase.
■ When driving with cruise control or dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range acti vated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following with the intent of enabling engine brak-
ing, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range will not be canceled.
● While driving in S mode, downshifting to 5 or 4.
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
( P. 430)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
 P. 284
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operati on of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switc h is in ON
mode and the brake pedal is being depressed.
■ 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 with your foot on the brak e pedal while
pressing the button on the shift knob, there may be a problem w ith the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyot a retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediatel y.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensu re that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the power switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
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■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting ope ration may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting ma y not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■ S mode
● When the shift range is S4 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to S6.
● Automatically selects a higher shift range before the engine speed becomes
too high.
■ 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. Hav e the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorize d repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediatel y. (In this situation, the transmission will oper-
ate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D.)
Remove the cover.
Remove the cover using flathead
screwdriver. To prevent damage to the
cover, tip the screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override button
while pressing the button on the shift
knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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