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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............168
Cargo and luggage ............176
Trailer towing .....................177
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........178
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........182
EV drive mode ...................188
Hybrid transmission ...........190
Turn signal lever ................194
Parking brake.....................195
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch.................196
Fog light switch ..................201
Windshield wiper
and washer ......................203
Rear window wiper
and washer ......................207
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................209
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense .........212
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................218
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................231
Automatic High Beam ........236
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 240
Driving assist systems....... 244
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips .................................. 250
Winter driving tips.............. 253
5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types ........... 258
Steering wheel audio
switches .......................... 260
USB port............................ 261
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system............................. 262
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation ................. 264
5-4. Playing audio CDs and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation .......... 269
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod........... 277
Listening to a USB
memory device ................ 284
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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 168
Cargo and luggage ............ 176
Trailer towing ..................... 177
4-2. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
entry & start system)........ 178
Power (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
entry & start system)........ 182
EV drive mode ................... 188
Hybrid transmission ........... 190
Turn signal lever ................ 194
Parking brake .................... 195
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 196
Fog light switch .................. 201
Windshield wiper
and washer ...................... 203
Rear window wiper
and washer ...................... 207
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 209
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 212
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ............................ 218
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................ 231
Automatic High Beam ........ 236
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control..................... 240
Driving assist systems ....... 244
4-7. Driving tips
Hybrid vehicle driving
tips ................................... 250
Winter driving tips .............. 253

1994-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the hybrid system is
operated and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in
the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate bright er than the front position lights.) Day-
time running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system (if equipped)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and all the lights turn off
automatically when the power switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in or : The headlights turn off automati-
cally if the power switch is tur ned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and
the driver’s door is opened.
● When the light switch is in : The headlights and tail lights turn off auto-
matically if the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light
switch off once and then back to or .
■ Automatic High Beam (if equipped)
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The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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Windshield wiper and washer
Operate the lever as follows to operate the wiper.
Intermittent windshield wiper
Off
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
Operating the wiper lever
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Rain-sensing windshield wiper
When is selected, the wiper will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed.
When is selected, the sensor sensitivity can be adjusted as fol-
lows by turning the switch ring:
Off
Rain-sensing windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the sensitivity
Decreases the sensitivity
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Washer/wiper dual operation
The wiper will automatically
operate a couple of times after
the washer squirts.
(After operating several times,
the wiper operate one more
time after a short delay to pre-
vent dripping.)
■ The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Raindrop sensor (vehicles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the power switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper
will operate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: If the wiper switch is turned to
the position while the power switch is in ON mode, the wiper will oper-
ate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
● When the sensor sensitivity ring is turned toward high while in “AUTO”
mode, the wiper will operate once to indicate that the sensor sensitivity is
enhanced.
● If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 90°C (194°F) or higher, or -15°C
(5°F) or lower, automatic operation may not occur. In this case, operate the
wiper in any mode other than “AUTO” mode.
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● The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.
An optical sensor is adopted. It may not
operate properly when sunlight from the
rising or setting of the sun intermittently
strikes the windshield, or if bugs etc. are
present on the windshield.

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■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked, if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wiper in “AUTO” mode (vehi-
cles with a rain-sensing windshield wiper)
The windshield wiper may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers, etc., do not become caught in the windshield wiper.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wiper, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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WARNING
●If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the
front sensor may be reduced.
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the front sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another dul y qualified and equipped professional.
● Do not install an antenna in front of the sensor.
● Do not get the front sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the front sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the front sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshi eld, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Do not subject the front sensor to a strong impact.
● Do not change the installation position or direction of the front sensor or
remove it.
● Do not disassemble the front sensor.
● Do not install an electronic device or device that emits strong electric
waves near the front sensor.
● Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the front sensor
(inside rear view mirror, sun visors, etc.) or ceiling.
● Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the front sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. C ontact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details.
● If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the front sensor.
● Do not modify the headlights or other lights.
● Do not attach anything to or place anything on the dashboard.

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Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 369
Fuses .................................... 373
Light bulbs............................. 378
Tires ...................................... 415
Wireless remote control
battery................................. 369
Road accident cautions ............ 81
Roof shade ............................... 315
Seat belt reminder light ........... 407
Seat belts .................................... 34
Child restraint system
installation............................. 65
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 323
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................... 37
How to wear your seat belt ..... 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 37
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer .... 407
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 37
SRS warning light ................. 405
Seat heaters ............................. 301
Seats ................................. 148, 150
Adjustment ............................ 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 149
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 65
Cleaning................................ 322
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 150
Head restraints ..................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 32
Seat heaters ......................... 301
Sensor
Automatic High Beam ........... 214
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 214
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
System) .............................. 214
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 205
Shift lever ................................. 190
Hybrid transmission .............. 190
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 192
Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 41
Side doors ................................ 122
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 207
Seat heater switches............. 301
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning
reset switch......................... 351
VSC OFF switch ................... 245
Window lock switch ............... 162
Windshield wipers and
washer switch ..................... 203
Tachometer ................................ 97
Tail lights .................................. 196
Light switch ........................... 196
Replacing light bulbs ..... 386, 390
Wattage................................. 473
Talk switch*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system
Double locking system ............ 89
Immobilizer system ................. 84
Tire inflation pressure ............. 362
Maintenance data ................. 471
Warning light ......................... 408
Tire pressure warning system
Function ................................ 349
Initializing .............................. 350
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 350
Registering ID codes ............ 352
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 351
Warning light ......................... 408
Tires .......................................... 348
Chains................................... 254
Checking ............................... 348
If you have a flat tire ..... 415, 430
Inflation pressure .................. 471
Replacing .............................. 415
Rotating tires......................... 349
Size ....................................... 471
Snow tires ............................. 253
Spare tire .............................. 415
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 349
Warning light ......................... 408
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*: Refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.