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4-1. Key information
Keys .................................... 232
4-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Side doors........................... 235
Back door............................ 240
Smart entry & start system . 253
4-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats .......................... 258
Rear seats .......................... 259
Driving position memory ..... 261
Head restraints ................... 264
4-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel .................... 266
Inside rear view mirror ........ 267
Digital Rear-view Mirror ...... 268
Outside rear view mirrors.... 277
4-5. Opening, closing the win-
dows and moon roof
Power windows ................... 279
Panoramic moon roof ......... 282
5-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............. 288
Cargo and luggage ............. 294
Trailer towing ...................... 296
5-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch ........ 310
Hybrid transmission ............ 315
Turn signal lever ................. 319
Parking brake...................... 320
Brake Hold .......................... 323
5-3. Operating the lights and wip-
ers
Headlight switch.................. 326
AHB (Automatic High Beam)
.......................................... 328
Fog light switch ................... 331
Windshield wipers and washer
.......................................... 332
Rear window wiper and washer
.......................................... 334
5-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ... 336
5-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Toyota Safety Sense .......... 338
PCS (Pre-Collision System) 343
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .. 353
RSA (Road Sign Assist)...... 364
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ........ 368
Cruise control...................... 381
Speed limiter ....................... 384
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 386
Toyota parking assist-sensor
.......................................... 395
PKSB (Parking Support Brake)
.......................................... 403
Parking Support Brake function
(static objects) .................. 407
Parking Support Brake function
(rear-crossing vehicles) .... 410
Driving mode select switch . 411
Trail Mode ........................... 413
4Before driving
5Driving

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GPF (Gasoline Particulate Fil-
ter) system ........................ 414
Driving assist systems ........ 415
5-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............... 422
Utility vehicle precautions ... 425
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning sys-
tem .................................... 430
Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem .................................... 438
Heated steering wheel/Front
seat heaters/Front seat heat-
ers and ventilators/Rear seat
heaters.............................. 440
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 443
6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 445
Luggage compartment features
.......................................... 449
6-4. Using the other interior fea-
tures
Other interior features ......... 453
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 466
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 469
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements . 472
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 474
Hood ................................... 476
Positioning a floor jack ........ 477
Engine compartment........... 479
12-volt battery ..................... 484
Tires .................................... 487
Tire inflation pressure ......... 498
Wheels ................................ 499
Air conditioning filter ........... 500
Cleaning the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent and filter .... 504
Wiper insert replacement .... 508
Electronic key battery ......... 511
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 513
Light bulbs .......................... 516
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 526
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 526
If the vehicle is submerged or
water on the road is rising 527
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................ 529
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 532
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 534
6Interior features
7Maintenance and care
8When trouble arises

16Pictorial index
Energy monitor................................................................................ P.226
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.544
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.319
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.326
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.326
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.331
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.332
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...................................... P.334
Usage...................................................................................... P.332, 334
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.483
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.526
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.476
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever........................... P.266
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.266
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.430
Usage.............................................................................................. P.430
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.432
Audio system
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Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.337
*: Refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
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■Switches (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Driving position memory switches*1........................................... P.261
Window lock switch ...................................................................... P.281
Power window switches ............................................................... P.279
Door lock switches ....................................................................... P.238
Outside rear view mirror switches .............................................. P.277
“ODO TRIP” switch (vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display)
........................................................................................................ P.191
“ODO TRIP” switch (vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-information dis-
play)................................................................................................ P.103
Automatic High Beam switch*1.................................................... P.328
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1............................................... P.435
Heated Windshield Defroster switch*1........................................ P.435
Camera switch*1, 2
Heated steering wheel switch*1................................................... P.440
Power back door switch*1............................................................ P.243
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
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Energy monitor................................................................................ P.226
When the warning messages are displayed ................................... P.544
Turn signal lever ........................................................................... P.319
Headlight switch ........................................................................... P.326
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights....................................... P.326
Front fog lights/rear fog light ........................................................... P.331
Windshield wiper and washer switch ......................................... P.332
Rear window wiper and washer switch ........................................... P.334
Usage...................................................................................... P.332, 334
Adding washer fluid......................................................................... P.483
Warning messages ......................................................................... P.544
Emergency flasher switch............................................................ P.526
Hood lock release lever ................................................................ P.476
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever ................................... P.266
Adjustment ...................................................................................... P.266
Air conditioning system ............................................................... P.430
Usage.............................................................................................. P.430
Rear window defogger .................................................................... P.432
Audio system
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Fuel filler door opener switch ...................................................... P.337
*: Refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
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■Switches (Right-hand drive vehicles)
“ODO TRIP” switch (vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display)
........................................................................................................ P.191
“ODO TRIP” switch (vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-information dis-
play)................................................................................................ P.199
Driving position memory switches*1........................................... P.261
Outside rear view mirror switches .............................................. P.277
Window lock switch ...................................................................... P.281
Power window switches ............................................................... P.279
Door lock switches ....................................................................... P.238
Automatic High Beam switch*1.................................................... P.328
Camera switch*1, 2
Windshield wiper de-icer switch*1............................................... P.435
Heated steering wheel switch*1................................................... P.440
Power back door switch*1............................................................ P.243
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
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1-1. For safe use
For safety and security
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting straight up
and so that you do not have to
lean forward to steer. ( P.258)
Adjust the seat so that you can
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. ( P.258)
Lock the head restraint in place
with the center of the head
restraint closest to the top of
your ears. ( P.264)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
( P.36)
WARNING
●With the hybrid system stopped and the shift lever in P, fully depress
each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the
seat and mirror to an appropri-
ate position before driving.
Correct driving posture
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1-1. For safe use
For safety and security
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lights
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As the airbags
deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-
toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the extremely high speed
deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be
emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering
wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The hybrid system will be stopped and
fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. ( P.99)
●All of the doors will be unlocked. ( P.236)
●Vehicles with Secondary Collision Brake: The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. ( P.416)
●The interior lights will turn on automat- ically. ( P.443)
●The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P.526)
●Vehicles with eCall: If any of the fol- lowing situations occur, the system is
designed to send an emergency call to the eCall control center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without
needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automati-
cally treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary
emergency services. ( P.66)
• An SRS airbag is deployed. • A seat belt pretensioner is activated.
• The vehicle is involved in a severe rear-end collision.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions
(SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in
the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher in the following situ-
ations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an under- ride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “under-
rides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt preten-sioners will activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions
(SRS side and curtain shield air- bags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield air-bags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold
level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehi-
cle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate
speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
●Both SRS curtain shield airbags may
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For safety and security
■When to contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci-dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS front airbags to inflate.
●A portion of a door or its surrounding
area is damaged, deformed or has had a hole made in it, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was
not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger
airbag or lower portion of the instru- ment panel is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
●The surface of the seats with the SRS side airbag is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (pad- ding) containing the SRS curtain shield airbags inside is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions
regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the air-bag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s air-
bag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.) of
inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10
in.) from your driver airbag provides
you with a clear margin of safety. This
distance is measured from the center
of the steering wheel to your breast-
bone. If you sit less than 250 mm (10
in.) away now, you can change your
driving position in several ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as
you can while still reaching the ped- als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 250
mm (10 in.) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-ply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-bag toward your chest instead of
your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as rec- ommended above, while still main-
taining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable
force, and can cause death or seri- ous injury especially if the front pas-senger is very close to the airbag.
The front passenger seat should be as far from the airbag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the
front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained
infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying air-bag. An infant or child who is too
small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly
recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly
restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. ( P.50)
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard.