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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 182
Power (ignition) switch ........ 195
EV drive mode .................... 202
Hybrid transmission ............ 205
Turn signal lever ................. 214
Parking brake ...................... 215
Horn .................................... 216
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 217
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 222
Multi-information display ..... 226
Head-up display .................. 246
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 253
Fog light switch ................... 259
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 261
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 265
Headlight cleaner switch ..... 268 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control .............................. 273
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ...... 290
Driving assist systems ........ 301
Hill-start assist control ........ 306
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ..... 308
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 317
Vehicle load limits............... 322
Winter driving tips ............... 323
Trailer towing ...................... 328
Dinghy towing ..................... 329
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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
■ Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message
shown on the multi-information display. ( P. 531)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
*1
An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “POWER” switch
off Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again

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1-8. Safety information
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SRS airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbags
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Side impact sensors (rear)
SRS warning light
Driver airbag
Side impact sensors (front) Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Driver’s knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front impact sensors
Airbag sensor assembly

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification system
■ Adult
*1
■Child*4 or child restraint system*5
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen- ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*6
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
*2
or
flashing
*3
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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■Unoccupied
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
*7
or
deactivated
*8
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag in the front passen-
ger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 182
Power (ignition) switch ............................. 195
EV drive mode ................. 202
Hybrid transmission ......... 205
Turn signal lever .............. 214
Parking brake ................... 215
Horn ................................. 216
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 217
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 222
Multi-information display............................ 226
Head-up display ............... 246 2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 253
Fog light switch ................ 259
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 261
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 265
Headlight cleaner switch ............................. 268
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................ 273
LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) ............................ 290
Driving assist systems ..... 301
Hill-start assist control ...... 306
PCS (Pre-Collision System).......................... 308
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 317
Vehicle load limits ............ 322
Winter driving tips ............ 323
Trailer towing ................... 328
Dinghy towing .................. 329

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and
instrument panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the fo llowing illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Some indicators and the units used on the display may differ
depending on the target region.
Instrument panel

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*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashesfaster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
EV drive mode indica-
tor ( P. 202)
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 309)
Shift position indicators
(P. 205)
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
( P. 156)
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CAUTION
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If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 503)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada) (red)(yellow)(if equipped)
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(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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■Radar sensor and grille cover
Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle-t\
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vehicle distance control operates properly. (Some obstructions, such as
snow, ice and plastic objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.)
Dynamic radar cruise control (vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode) will
be canceled if dirt is detected. (Constant speed control mode can be used).
■ Warning lights, messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise con-
trol
Warning lights, warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a sys-
tem malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving.
Grille cover
Radar sensor