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1232-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. ( P.98)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
(  P.128)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.123 and follow the correc-
tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn
off when charging is interrupted. In
this case, refer to P.152.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.128) is
registered and charging cannot be
performed. To cancel charging
using the charging schedule and
start charging, per form any of the
following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” to ON
(  P.135, 141, 147)
●While the charging indicator is
flashing, remove and reconnect
the charging connector immedi-
ately
■When the charging connector
cannot be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
 P.108
■Safety function
If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin
even if the AC charging cable is
connected.
Also, charging will be
stopped if the
latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during
charging. When restarting charging,
reinsert the charging connector after
pulling it out, and check that the
charging indicator of the charging
port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
 P.120
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to
ON and the energy monitor is dis-
played on the Multimedia Display,
the charging connector is displayed
on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is dis-
played ( P.213).
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
(vehicles with 7 kW onboard
traction battery charger)
By installing a temperature sensor
to the AC charging inlet, prevents
parts from melti ng when the tem-
perature rises due to foreign matter
entering the charging connector.
When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. After the
temperature has decreased,
charging resumes by performing the
operation to start charging again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suit-
able for charging. ( P.110)

1532-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■The error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) flashes.
■Charging indicator of the charging port does not illuminate,
even though charging connector is connected.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Electrical leakage detection function
or self-diagnostic function operates
and power is cut off
When the voltage is insufficient, the
error warning indi cator may flash
when there is noise interference.
Perform a reset and connect to a
proper power source. ( P.103)
If charging does not start, immedi-
ately stop charging and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
The plug is not properly connected to
the outletCheck whether the plug is properly
connected to the outlet.
Charging connector is not securely
connected to AC charging inlet
Check the connection status of the
charging connector.
 When connecting the charging
connector, make su re not to touch
the latch release button. Insert the
charging connector securely until
you hear a click. The charging con-
nector may not be connected cor-
rectly if the latch release button is
pressed while inserting.
 After connecting the charging con-
nector, check that the latch release
button is not pressed and the
charging indicator of the charging
port is turned on.
If the charging indicator of the
charging port does not illuminate,
even though the charging connector
is securely connec ted, there may be
a malfunction in the system. Immedi-
ately stop charging and contact your
Toyota dealer.

3065-2. Driving procedures
1Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, set the parking
brake. ( P.314)
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3 Shift the shift lever to P.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shift lever to P.
4Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
Release the shift lever when press-
ing the power switch.
5Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
●The hybrid system will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left operating
while the shift lever is in P.
●The message asking if you wish to
enable/disable t he automatic
hybrid syste m shut off feature will
sometimes be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Leaving the vehicle as is or select-
ing “Perform Auto Off” keeps the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature enabled, or selecting
“Keep Vehicle On” disables the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature.
●The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch ( P.225) from the inside
or the mechanical key ( P.568)
from the outside , the automatic
hybrid syste m shut off feature will
be disabled. The timer for the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature will be re-enabled if the
driver’s door is opened.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

3095-2. Driving procedures
5
Driving
2Shift the shift lever to P.
3 Check that “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display and press the
power switch shortly and
firmly.
4 Check that “ACCESSORY”
or “IGNITION ON” on the
multi-information display is
off.
*1: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2: Vehicles with paddle shift switches only: Selecting shift
ranges in the D position allows
suitable use of engine braking.
( P.311)
*3: By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when perform ing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not stop the hybrid system
with the shift lever in a position
other P or the shift lever button
pressed. If the hy brid system is
stopped with the sh ift lever in a
position other than P or the shift
lever button pressed, the power
switch will not be turned to OFF
but instead remain ON. If the
vehicle is left in ON, 12-volt bat-
tery dischar ge may occur.
Hybrid transmission
Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
positionObjective or function
P
Parking the vehi-
cle/starting the hybrid system
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1, 2
SS mode driving*3

3105-2. Driving procedures
will not be canceled.
●While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. (P.312)
●When switching the driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D
position. ( P.404)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
 P.289
While the power switch
is in ON and the brake pedal
depressed
*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever nor-
mally.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle to be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will not
be charging, even when the
engine is running. Therefore, if
the vehicle is left with the shift
lever in N for a long period of
time, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) will discharge, and this
may result in the vehicle not being
able to start.
Shifting the shift lever

5788-2. Steps to take in an emergency
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shift lever to P.
2Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
4 Restart the hybrid system
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.408)
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the wheels and
depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

Alphabetical Index647
Starting the hybrid system.... 304
Warning message ................ 552
Snow tires ............................... 413
“SOS” button ............................ 65
Spare tire Storage location ................... 558
Spark plug ............................... 584
Specifications ......................... 580
Speedometer .................. 173, 178
Sport mode ............................. 404
SRS airbags .............................. 33
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 256
Heated steering wheel ......... 433
Meter control switches . 185, 197
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 528
Storage feature ....................... 438
Storage precautions .............. 438
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 578
Sunshade ........................ 273, 276
Sun visors ............................... 445
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch ...... 177, 184
“SOS” button .......................... 65
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .... 76
Automatic High Beam switch 324
Brake hold switch ................. 318
Digital Rear-view Mirror control switches ............................. 258
Door lock switch ................... 225
Driving mode select switch... 404
Driving position memory switches ............................. 250
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 366
Electronic sunshade switch .. 276
Emergency flashers switch .. 534
EV/HV mode selection switch 76
Fuel filler door op ener switch333
Garage door opener switches ...........................................463
Heated steering wheel..........433
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................304
Intuitive parking assist ..........389
Light switch...........................321
LTA switch ............................357
Meter control switches..185, 197
Moon roof switches ..............273
Outside rear v iew mirror
switches..............................268
Paddle shift switches ............311
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................276
Parking brake switch ............314
Power back door switch231, 232
Power switch ........................304
Power window switch ...........270
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...........................................424
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................................330
Seat heater switches ............434
Seat ventilator switches........434
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .................................366
VSC OFF switch ...................408
Window lock switch ..............272
Windshield defogger switch..424
Windshield wiper de-icer switch ...........................................429
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................327
Wireless charger power supply switch .................................448
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Tachometer .............................178
Tail lights Light switch...........................321
Replacing light bulbs ............528