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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Power (ignition) switch ........ 162
EV-Drive Mode.................... 168
Transmission....................... 171
Turn signal lever ................. 178
Parking brake ...................... 179
Horn .................................... 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 181
Indicators and warning 
lights ................................. 185
Multi-information display ..... 188
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and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 206
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers 
and washer ....................... 210
Rear window wiper 
and washer ....................... 212
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 213 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 214
Dynamic radar 
cruise control .................... 218
Rear view monitor 
system .............................. 231
LKA (Lane-Keeping 
Assist) .............................. 235
Hill-start assist control ........ 243
Driving assist systems ........ 245
Pre-Collision System .......... 249
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 255
Vehicle load limits............... 260
Winter driving tips ............... 261
Trailer towing ...................... 266
Dinghy towing ..................... 267
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Pictorial indexExterior
Windshield wipers P. 210
Parking lights P. 206
Hood P. 420
Headlights (low beam) P. 206
Moonroof with Solar Panel P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors P. 96
Front side marker lights P. 206
Front turn signal lights P. 178
Fog lights P. 209
Headlights (high beam) P. 206

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 212
Gauges and meters P. 181
Multi-information display P. 188
Hood opener P. 420
SRS knee airbag P. 113
Cup holder P. 372
Bottle holder P. 374
Horn P. 180
Fuel filler door opener P. 104
Glove boxes P. 368
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
P. 92
Headlight switch P. 206
Turn signal lever P. 178
Fog light switch P. 209
Windshield wipers and washer switch P. 210
Audio system Navigation system
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P. 291
Parking brake pedal P. 179

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Power (ignition) switch ..... 162
EV-Drive Mode................. 168
Transmission.................... 171
Turn signal lever .............. 178
Parking brake ................... 179
Horn ................................. 180
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 181
Indicators and warning 
lights .............................. 185
Multi-information  display............................ 188 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 206
Fog light switch ................ 209
Windshield wipers 
and washer .................... 210
Rear window wiper  and washer .................... 212
Headlight 
cleaner switch ................ 213
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 214
Dynamic radar 
cruise control ................. 218
Rear view monitor 
system ........................... 231
LKA (Lane-Keeping 
Assist) ............................ 235
Hill-start assist control ...... 243
Driving assist systems ..... 245
Pre-Collision System........ 249
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 255
Vehicle load limits ............ 260
Winter driving tips ............ 261
Trailer towing ................... 266
Dinghy towing .................. 267

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2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
(Canada only, if
equipped)
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on and off auto-
matically. 
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode.)
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
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■Daytime running light system (if equipped)
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing 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 headlight con-
trol system to malfunction.
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■Automatic light off system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the “POWER” switch has been
switched to ACCESSORY mode or OFF.
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“POWER” switch is switched to ACCESSORY mode or OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to the
or position.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with LED headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ If the indicator flashes... (vehicles with LED headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 587)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary if the hybrid system is not
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Fog light switch
: If equipped
The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such
as in rain or fog. The fog lights can be used when the headlights are
on low beam.
Off
On
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Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
is selected).
Intermittent wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
(if equipped)
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
(if equipped)
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The windshield wipers and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
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