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CAUTION
When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for more than 3 seconds,
or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession. (P. 650)
However, do not touch the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while driving
except in an emergency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will
be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull
over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode for long periods of time without the engine running.
If the smart entry & start system indicator light (green) is illuminated, the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is not off. When exiting the vehicle,
always check that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
On vehicles with a Multidrive, do not stop the engine when the shift lever is
in a position other than P. If the engine is stopped in another shift lever
position, the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will not be turned off but
instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY mode, battery discharge may occur.
When starting the engine
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch
If the “ENGINE START STOP” switch seems to be operating somewhat dif-
ferently than usual, such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a mal-
function. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.

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Engine (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicle [vehicles without an electronic key])
Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the
“START” position to start the
hybrid system.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid
light and a beep sound, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if
the engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops auto-
matically in accordance with the state of the vehicle.)

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Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 252)
Set the parking brake. (P. 271)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the
“READY” indicator is off.
Changing the engine switch positions
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the hybrid system.

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When stopping the hybrid system with the shift lever in a
position other than P
If the hybrid system is stopped with the shift lever in a position other
than P, the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned
to “ACC”. Perform the following procedure to turn the hybrid system
off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 252)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
hybrid system.
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 252)
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 5 1
When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving
conditions
It may take time until the “READY” indicator comes on.
If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 155)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK”
position.

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When the steering lock cannot be released
If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you turning the engine
switch to the “START” position with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal
depressed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
If the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 566568
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position to remind you to remove the key.
CAUTION
When starting the hybrid system
Always start the hybrid system while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not
depress the accelerator pedal while starting the hybrid system under any cir-
cumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the hybrid system off while the vehicle is moving,
turn the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the hybrid system.
An accident may result if the hybrid system is stopped while driving.
(P. 650)
When starting the hybrid system, the
engine switch may seem stuck in the
“LOCK” position. To free it, turn the key
while turning the steering wheel slightly
left and right.

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NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods
of time without the hybrid system on.
When starting the hybrid system
If the hybrid system becomes difficult to start, have your vehicle checked by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.

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Power (ignition) switch (hybrid vehicle [vehicles with an electronic key])
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
If the shift lever is not set in P, the hybrid system may not be
started. ( P. 252)
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
The smart entry & start system indicator light (green) will turn on.
If the indicator light does not turn on, the hybrid system cannot be
started.
Press the “POWER” switch.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.

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Check that the “READY” indicator is on.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid
light and a beep sound, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if
the engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops auto-
matically in accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (P. 271)
Press the “POWER” switch.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the
“READY” indicator is off.

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Changing “POWER” switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with
brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Off
*
The emergency flashers can
be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) is off.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The smart entry & start system
indicator light (green) flashes
slowly.
*: If the shift lever is in a position
other than P when turning off
the hybrid system, the
“POWER” switch will be turned
to ACCESSORY mode, not to
off.