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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................202
Inside rear view mirror .......204
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................206
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................208
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............212
Cargo and luggage ............221
Trailer towing .....................223
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch .......224
EV drive mode ...................231
Hybrid transmission ...........233
Turn signal lever ................239
Parking brake.....................240
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 241
Automatic High Beam ....... 244
Fog light switch ................. 250
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 251
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 255
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 256
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 259
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................... 271
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 284
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 299
Cruise control .................... 313
Driving mode select
switch .............................. 317
Driving assist systems....... 318
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 324
Winter driving tips.............. 327
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■Instrument panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 224, 227
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117, 120
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . P. 224, 227
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 473
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument
cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117, 120
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
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891-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift posi-
tion to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic el ectrolyte) from the hybrid battery
(traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact
with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water,
and seek immediate medical attention.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of
electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 437)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

1973-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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Pull the seatback angle adjust-
ment lever.
To return the rear seatbacks to
their original positions, lift them up
until they lock.
■ Seat belts
■ Stowing the seat belt buckles
■ Seatback strap
Folding down the seatbacks
When the seat belts are not in use, posi-
tion the seat belt plates below the seat
belt hangers and stow the seat belts as
shown in the illustration.
The buckle can be stowed when the seat-
belt is not in use.
The folded third seat can be raised from
the luggage compartment.
Plate
Seat belt hanger

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 212
Cargo and luggage ............ 221
Trailer towing ..................... 223
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ....... 224
EV drive mode ................... 231
Hybrid transmission ........... 233
Turn signal lever ................ 239
Parking brake .................... 2404-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................. 241
Automatic High Beam ........ 244
Fog light switch .................. 250
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 251
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................. 255
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 256
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 259
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 271
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 284
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 294
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 299
Cruise control..................... 313
Driving mode select
switch............................... 317
Driving assist systems ....... 318
4-6. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 324
Winter driving tips .............. 327

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
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Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

2744-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■When to disable the pre-crash safety system
In the following situations, disable the system, as it may not operate prop-
erly, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury:
● When the vehicle is being towed
● When your vehicle is towing another vehicle
● When transporting the vehicle via truck, boat, train or similar means of
transportation
● When the vehicle is raised on a lift with the hybrid system on and the tires
are allowed to rotate freely
● When inspecting the vehicle using a drum tester such as a chassis
dynamometer or speedometer tester , or when using an on vehicle wheel
balancer
● When a strong impact is applied to the front bumper or front grille, due to
an accident or other reasons
● If the vehicle cannot be driven in a stable manner, such as when the vehi-
cle has been in an accident or is malfunctioning
● When the vehicle is driven in a sporty manner or off-road
● When the tires are not properly inflated
● When the tires are very worn
● When tires of a size other than specified are installed
● When tire chains are installed
● When a compact spare tire or an emergency tire puncture repair kit is used
● If equipment (snow plow, etc.) that may obstruct the radar sensor or cam-
era sensor is temporarily installed to the vehicle

3014-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for dynamic radar cruise control
Do not use dynamic radar cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in inappropriate speed control and could cause an acci-
dent resulting in death or serious injury.
● Roads where there are pedestrians, cyclists, etc.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep downhills, or where there are sudden changes between sharp up
and down gradients
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● At entrances to freeways and highways
● When weather conditions are bad enough that they may prevent the sen-
sors from detecting correctly (fog, snow, sandstorm, heavy rain, etc.)
● When there is rain, snow, etc. on the front surface of the radar sensor or
camera sensor
● In traffic conditions that require frequent repeated acceleration and decel-
eration
● During emergency towing
● When an approach warning buzzer is heard often

3164-5. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● During emergency towing