sport mode TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

832-1. Instrument cluster
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Vehicle status information and indicators
*1: These lights come on when the power switch is turned to ON to
indicate that a
system check is
being performed. They will turn
off after the hybrid system is
started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a
system if the lights do not come
on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light comes on when the system is turned off.
*3: This light illuminates on the out-side rear view mirrors.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, this indicator will flash for
approximately 10 seconds, then
stay on.
*6: This light illuminates on the air conditioning operation panel.
*7: This light illumina tes on the front
interior/personal lights.
Driving assist information
indicator
*1, 2 (
 P.408)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*2 (if
equipped) ( P.268)
(Flashes)
Slip indicator*1 ( P.285)
VSC OFF indicator
*1, 2
(  P.286)
Smart key system indica-
tor
*4 (  P.174)
“READY” indicator
(  P.174)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
( P.186)
Brake hold standby indi-
cator ( P.189)
Brake hold operated indi-
cator ( P.189)
EV drive mode indicator
(  P.179)
EV indicator ( P. 6 9 )
Eco drive mode indicator
(  P.283)
Sport mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.283)
Power mode indicator (if
equipped) ( P.283)
Low outside temperature
indicator
*5 (  P.84, 87)
Security indicator
*6
(  P.76, 77)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator
*1, 7 ( P. 3 7 )

1544-1. Before driving
while driving. This is due to auto-
matic up-shifting control or
down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not
indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving
uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is
released
●When the brake pedal is
depressed while sport mode is
selected (if equipped)
■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 messag e is displayed
on the multi-information display
while the system is operating.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed 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.445)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indica tor 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.

2834-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
Ty p e A
Each time the switch is pressed,
the system changes between
Power mode and Normal mode.
 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
Power mode
Controls the transmission and
hybrid system to provide quick,
powerful acceleration. Making it
suitable for when agile driving
response is desired, such as when
driving on roads with many curves.
When the Power mode is selected,
Power mode indicator comes on.
Eco drive mode
Helps the driver a ccelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
Type B
Operate the driving mode select
switch forward or backward to
select the desired driving mode
on the multi-information display.
 Normal mode
Provides an optimal balance of fuel
economy, quietness, and dynamic
performance. Suitable for normal
driving.
Sport mode
Controls the hybrid system to pro-
vide quick, powerful acceleration.
Making it suitable for when agile
driving response i s desired, such
as when driving on roads with many
curves.
 Eco drive mode
Helps the driver accelerate in an
eco-friendly manner and improve
fuel economy through moderate
throttle characteristics and by con-
trolling the operation of the air con-
ditioning system (heating/cooling).
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode con trols the heat-
Driving mode select
switch
The driving modes can be
selected to suit driving con-
dition.
Selecting a drive mode