Toyota Prius (2020 year). Manual in english — part 3

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The condition of the air conditioning system settings can be checked
on the screen and the air conditioning system settings can be
changed using the meter control switches.

On the air conditioning settings screen, press

or

of the meter con-

trol switches to switch the contents of the display.
For details regarding the air conditioning system function, refer to P. 424, 434.

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Screen display and setting items that can be changed

Air conditioning system settings screen

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1

: “LO” is displayed if the temperature is adjusted to the lowest setting, and

“HI” is displayed if the temperature is adjusted to the highest setting.

*

2

: The selectable modes differ depending on whether a passenger is present.

(



P. 426, 436)

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Adjusting the settings

Press

to display the cursor.

Press

or

of the meter control switches to select the

desired item to set.

Press

or

of the meter control switches to select the set-

ting item or setting value.

The air conditioning system cannot be stopped by performing opera-
tions on the air conditioning settings screen. Please use the air condi-
tioning switch or navigation system

*

to stop the air conditioning system.

*

: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display only

Item

Settings

Eco score
(A/C score)



P. 146

Temperature
setting

Changes according to operation of the meter control

switches

*

1

Outside air and
recirculated air
modes

(Outside air mode)

(Recirculated air mode)

Fan speed

1 to 7

“CLIMATE
CONTROL”

“NORMAL”

“ECO”

S-FLOW mode

“On (Driver

Priority)”

*

2

“On (Fr Seat

Only)”

*

2

“Off (All seat)”

1

2

3

4

5

6

1

2

3

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Eco score (A/C score)

The current air conditioning system usage status is evaluated in 5
levels to determine whether it is Eco-friendly.
The evaluation changes according to the air conditioning system
usage status. When the power switch is turned off, the current total
driving score

*

1

and advice

*

2

related to using the air conditioning

system are displayed. (



P. 102)

Low score

*

3

High score

Avoiding excessive use of the
air conditioning system and
using the air conditioning sys-
tem at the appropriate setting
according to the ambient tem-
perature and number of passen-
gers and with the S-FLOW
mode (

) and “CLIMATE

CONTROL” will result in a high
evaluation.

*

1

: The Eco score (A/C score) is not evaluated for approximately 1 minute

after the power switch is turned to ON mode.

*

2

: This advice may not be displayed depending on the situation.

*

3

: For items not evaluated with an Eco score (A/C score), the display

reads 0.

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Operating switches of the air conditioning system operation panel

●

The pop-up display function that displays when the air conditioning settings
are changed using the air conditioning system switches can be turned off in
the “Meter Customize” settings. (



P. 151)

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Eco score (A/C score)

●

The setting status of the following air conditioning system functions are
reflected in the score.
• Temperature setting
• Fan speed setting
• Outside air and recirculated air modes
• “A/C” button
• S-FLOW mode
• “CLIMATE CONTROL”

●

The Eco score (A/C score) is evaluated according to the ambient tempera-
ture and cabin temperature. Accordingly, even if the same settings are
always used for the air conditioning system, the evaluation will change
according to such factors as the season and weather.

●

When the air conditioning system is not being used or the airflow mode is
set to

or

, the Eco score (A/C score) is not evaluated. (While the

air conditioning system is not evaluated, its usage status is not reflected in
the total Eco score result.)

●

The Eco score (A/C score) is a function that helps select an air conditioning
system setting which reduces fuel consumption, not a function that satisfies
both comfortability and low fuel consumption.

●

When the air conditioning system
switches are operated to change the air
conditioning settings while a screen
other than the air conditioning system
settings screen is displayed on the multi-
information display, a pop-up display for
the air conditioning settings contents is
displayed. However, air conditioning
system settings cannot be changed on
the pop-up display.

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The operation status of driving
support system such as the LDA
(Lane Departure Alert with steer-
ing control) (if equipped) and
dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range (if equipped) and
warning information are dis-
played.

For details regarding the driving
support functions, refer to the page
for the corresponding function.

The warning messages that have
been displayed since the power
switch was turned to ON mode
can be checked.

When multiple warning messages
have been displayed, the display
can be switched by pressing

or

of the meter control switches.

Warning messages that have been currently cleared and some warning
messages are not displayed. Also, when there are no warning messages
that can be checked, the display indicates that there are no messages.

Driving assist system information

Warning message display

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The operation contents of the driving support systems and settings
related to the combination meter display can be changed.

Driving support systems such as the PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if
equipped) and Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped) is turned on and off by sim-
ply pressing

. Make sure not to cancel the systems accidentally.

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Setting procedure

Press

or

of the meter control switches on the steering

wheel and select

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches and select the

item to change, and then press

.

If the function is turned on and
off or the sensitivity, etc. is
changed on the setting screen,
the setting is changed each time
the

is pressed.

For functions that allow opera-
tion contents, display contents,
etc., of a function to be selected,
the setting screen is displayed.

When the setting screen is displayed, select the setting or
desired value (time, etc.) with the meter control switches.

*

1, 2

For selectable operation con-
tents and setting values, select
the desired setting or value, and
then press

.

To stop the selection, press

.

When the setting check screen
is displayed, select proceed or
cancel and press

.

*

1

: Depending on the items, a subsequent setting screen may be displayed

after selecting an item.

*

2

: For items which set the adjustment level or time, after the item is set,

the setting screen remains displayed until

is pressed.

Settings display

1

2

3

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Settings table

*

: If equipped

Item

Settings

Setting result

*

“On”

Turns the LDA system steering control
function on and off. (



P. 314)

“Off”

*

“High”

Switches the LDA system lane deviation
sensitivity. (



P. 314)

“Standard”

*

“On”

Turns the PCS (Pre-Collision System) on
and off. (



P. 296)

“Off”

*

Far

Switches the PCS (Pre-Collision System)
warning timing. (



P. 296)

Middle

Near

*

“On”

Turns the Intuitive parking assist on and off.
(



P. 350)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns the Parking Support Brake function
on and off. (



P. 363)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns the Blind Spot Monitor on and off.
(



P. 339)

“Off”

*

“On”

Turns the LDA system vehicle sway warn-
ing on and off. (



P. 314)

“Off”

*

“High”

Switches the LDA system vehicle sway
warning sensitivity. (



P. 314)

“Standard”

“Low”

*

Height

Changes the display position and bright-
ness of the head-up display. (



P. 157)

Brightness

“km/h”

Switches the speed unit used by the screen
display.

“MPH”

“Meter Customize” settings:



P. 151

“Vehicle Settings” settings:



P. 678

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“Meter Customize” settings (

)

Item

Settings

Setting result

“Simple/Split
Screen”

“Simple”

Switches the display mode of
the main display. (



P. 119)

“Split”

“Screen
OFF”

*

1

“Yes”

Turns the multi-information dis-
play off.

“No”

“HV System
Indicator”
(



P. 127)

“ECO Acceler-
ator Guidance”

“On”

Turns the “ECO Accelerator
Guidance” on and off.

“Off”

“EV Indicator
Light On/Off”

“On”

Turns the EV indicator on and
off.

“Off”

“Pop-up Display
On/Off”

“Navigation”

*

2

“On”

Turns the pop-up display of the
selected item on the multi-
information display on and off.

“Off”

“Instrument
Panel Light”

“On”

“Off”

“Gasoline
Price”

“On”

“Off”

“Climate
Settings”

“On”

“Off”

“Cruise
Control
Operation
Display”

“On”

“Off”

“HUD
Settings”

*

2

“On”

“Off”

“Driving Mode
Select”

“On”

“Off”

“Multimedia
Menu”

*

2

“On”

“Off”

“Speed
Limit”

*

2, 3

(



P. 159)

“Off”

Switches the operation con-
tents of the speed limit func-
tion.

“Only Display”

“With Caution”

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1

: When the screen is turned off, pressing

displays the setting screen

again.

*

2

: If equipped

*

3

: U.S.A. only

*

4

: Except for Canada

*

5

: For Canada

“Language”

“English” (English)

Switches the language dis-
played on the screen.

“Français” (French)

“Español” (Spanish)

“Calendar”

Month/Day/Year

*

4

Changes the date used to
record fuel consumption data.

Day/Month/Year

*

5

“Eco Savings”
(



P. 136)

“Gasoline Price”

Registers data used to calcu-
late and record “Eco Savings”.

“COMP. Consumption”

“History
Reset”

“Monthly Fuel
Consumption”

“Yes”

Deletes data of “Fuel Con-
sumption Record (Monthly)”.
(



P. 131)

“No”

“Eco Savings
(Monthly)”

“Yes”

Deletes data of “Eco Savings
(Monthly)”. (



P. 136)

“No”

“Eco-Diary
(Daily)”

“Yes”

Deletes data of “Eco-Diary
(Daily)”. (



P. 139)

“No”

“Eco-Diary
(Monthly)”

“Yes”

Deletes data of “Eco-Diary
(Monthly)”. (



P. 139)

“No”

“Initialization”

“Yes”

Returns the combination meter
settings to their initial settings.

“No”

Item

Settings

Setting result

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Setting items

●

“Meter Customize” and “Vehicle Settings” setting items are not selectable
during driving and cannot be operated.
Also, the settings screen is temporarily canceled in the following situations.
• A warning message is displayed.
• The vehicle starts off.

●

Settings for functions not equipped to the vehicle are not displayed.

●

When a function is turned off, the related settings for that function are not
selectable.

■

Calendar settings

●

Calendar settings contents are linked to the recorded information of “Fuel
Consumption Record (Monthly)” (



P. 131) and “Eco-Diary” (



P. 139).

When the calendar date is changed, each record is processed as follows:

*

: Month/date information not recorded is set to “0” or “0.0”.

●

When the recorded contents of “Fuel Consumption Record (Monthly)” are
changed due to changing the calendar settings, the “Monthly” information of
“Eco Savings” (



P. 136) is also changed.

Contents of date

change

“Fuel Consumption

Record (Monthly)”

record

“Eco-Diary” record

Date changed to future
date

Not cleared

*

Not cleared

*

Date changed to before
last month

Cleared

All cleared

Date changed to earlier
date

within

current

month

Not cleared

Only “Daily” data

cleared

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WARNING

■

Cautions while setting up the display

As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or
a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■

While setting up the display

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while setting up the display features.

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Head-up display



The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.

Meter control switches

These switches are used when adjusting the display position and bright-
ness of the head-up display. (



P. 157)

“HUD” (Head-up display) switch

(



P. 156

)

Vehicle speed display
Cruise control display

Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped):
Displays the set speed and approach warning display. (



P. 315)

Cruise control (if equipped):
Displays the set speed only. (



P. 331)

Hybrid System Indicator (



P. 127)



: If equipped

The head-up display can display the current vehicle speed and
Hybrid System Indicator in front of the driver. Also, it can display
various types of information to assist the driver.

Operation switches and display contents

1

2

3

4

5

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Insert display

(



P. 158

)

This display inserts information from each driving support system accord-
ing to driving conditions.

Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)
(



P. 159)

This display is automatically shown when the navigation system is per-
forming route guidance.

The “HUD” switch can be used to turn the head-up display on and off,
or switch the display contents.

■

When the head-up display is off

Pressing the “HUD” switch
turns the head-up display on
and starts the display.

The indicator light on the “HUD”
switch comes on.
The display position and bright-
ness adjustment screen is auto-
matically displayed on the multi-
information display. (



P. 157)

■

When the head-up display is on

Display items can be switched by pressing the “HUD” switch.

Vehicle speed display and
cruise control display

*

Vehicle speed display and
Hybrid System Indicator

*

Refer to P. 127 for details of the
Hybrid System Indicator.

No display (head-up display
is off)

The indicator light on the “HUD”
switch turns off.

*

: When the insert display of each

driving support system is dis-
played, the display is temporar-
ily turned off.

“HUD” (Head-up display) switch

6

7

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In order to improve the visibility of the head-up display, the display
position and brightness can be adjusted.

Displaying the adjustment screen on the multi-information display.
When the head-up display is on:

Select

on the

screen of the multi-information dis-

play, and then press

. (



P. 149)

When the head-up display is off:
When the “HUD” switch is pressed, the adjustment screen for the
head-up display automatically displays.

*

1

If an adjustment operation is not performed for approximately 6 seconds

*

2

,

the multi-information display automatically returns to the previous screen.

Adjusting the display position and brightness by operating the
meter control switches.

When

or

is pressed, the

position of the head-up display
changes.
When

or

is pressed, the

brightness of the head-up display
changes.
When the

is pressed, the multi-

information display returns to the
previous screen.

*

1

: This function can be turned off. (



P. 151)

*

2

: The adjustment screen may suddenly be canceled if it is interrupted by a

warning message shown on the display.

Display position and brightness adjustment

1

2

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Insert displays of the driving support systems

Insert displays are linked with the operation of the following sys-
tems and used to show some of the information shown on the multi-
information display on the head-up display.

*

: If equipped

■

Master warning light insert display

When the master warning light
(



P. 583) is illuminated or

flashing, an insert display is
shown on the head-up display
to inform the driver.

When the master warning light
is illuminated or flashing, check
the message displayed on the
multi-information display and
perform the corresponding trou-
bleshooting procedure.
(



P. 591)

Insert display

System

Displayed information

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

*

(



P. 292)

Pre-collision warning

LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control)

*

(



P. 304)

Lane departure alert function
display

Hands off steering wheel warn-
ing

Vehicle sway warning function
display

Dynamic radar cruise control with full-
speed range

*

(



P. 315)

Approach warning display

Parking Support Brake function

*

(



P. 361)

Operation display
(symbol display)

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When the navigation system route guidance is set, convenient route
guidance is displayed.
When approaching an intersec-
tion, the shape of the intersection
and the remaining distance to the
intersection

*

1

are displayed.

Once the vehicle is within a fixed
distance from the intersection, an
arrow animation

*

2, 3

is displayed

to inform the driver of which direc-
tion to proceed in.

*

1

: While the animation is displayed, the remaining distance to the intersec-

tion is hidden.

*

2

: When the distance unit of the navigation system is “km” or “mile”, the ani-

mation does not display.

*

3

: If the vehicle is stopped while the animation is displayed, the arrow

begins flashing.

The route guidance display can be switched on and off as necessary.
(



P. 678)

Displays the speed limit for the
current road.

The speed limit display settings can be changed. (



P. 151)

Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)

Speed limit display (if equipped) (U.S.A. only)

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Enabling/disabling of the head-up display

When the head-up display is turned off with the “HUD” switch, it is not dis-
played until the “HUD” switch is used to turn the head-up display on again.
(Operation of the head-up display is not linked with the power switch.)

■

Display brightness

●

The brightness of the head-up display is automatically adjusted according to
the operation status of the headlights (on/off) and the brightness of the sur-
roundings.

●

When the brightness of the head-up display is adjusted to a certain level or
higher, the display automatically dims when the vehicle is stopped. Once the
vehicle starts off and the vehicle speed reaches approximately 3.1 mph
(5 km/h) or more, the display automatically returns to its previous bright-
ness.

■

Vehicle speed display

In extremely cold environments, the display of the speedometer and the vehi-
cle speed of the head-up display may slightly differ.

■

Head-up display

The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through
sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses.

■

When the 12-volt battery is disconnected

The customize settings of the head-up display will be reset.

■

Route guidance display (vehicles with navigation system)

The route guidance is not displayed on both the head-up display and multi-
information display simultaneously. When the route guidance is displayed on
the head-up display, the multi-information display does not display the route
guidance even if the navigation system-linked display (



P. 143) is selected

on the multi-information display.

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WARNING

■

Before using the head-up display

●

Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display image does
not interfere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position
or brightness may obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not continuously look at the head-up display while driving as you may
fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to components

●

Do not place any drinks near the head-
up display projector. If the projector gets
wet, electrical malfunctions may result.

●

Do not place anything on or put stickers
onto the head-up display projector.
Doing so could interrupt head-up dis-
play indications.

●

Do not touch the inside of the head-up
display projector or thrust sharp edges
or the like into the projector.
Doing so could cause mechanical mal-
functions.

Display projector

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Energy monitor/consumption screen

(vehicles with 7-inch display)

◆

Multi-information display



P. 122

◆

Audio system screen

Display the energy monitor, trip information or history screen.

Press the “MENU” button.
Select “Info” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “ECO” on the “Information” screen.

You can view the status of your vehicle on the multi-information
display and the audio system screen

*

.

*

: For multimedia system

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If a screen other than “Energy monitor” is displayed, select “Energy”.



2WD models

Energy monitor

Audio system screen

When the vehicle is powered by
the electric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
both the gasoline engine and
the electric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
the gasoline engine

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status

Audio system screen

Low

Full

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

AWD models

Audio system screen

When the vehicle is powered by
the electric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
both the gasoline engine and
the electric motor (traction
motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
the gasoline engine

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

When there is no energy flow

Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status

Audio system screen

Low

Full

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Trip information

If a screen other than “Trip information” is displayed, select “Trip
information”.

Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes

One

symbol indicates 30 Wh.

Up to 5 symbols are shown.

Current fuel consumption
Resetting the consumption
data
Average vehicle speed since the hybrid system was started
Elapsed time since the hybrid system was started
Cruising range

Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by
color into past averages and averages attained since the power
switch was last turned to ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

Fuel consumption

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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History

If a screen other than “History” is displayed, select “History”.

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Latest fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption
record

Displays the daily average fuel
consumption. (Instead of the
date, “Trip 1” through “Trip 5” will
be displayed.)

Updating the latest fuel consumption data
Resetting the history data

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past
averages and the average fuel consumption since the last updated.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

■

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption by selecting “Clip” to measure the current
fuel consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.

■

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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2

3

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Energy monitor/consumption screen

(vehicles with 11.6-inch display)

◆

Multi-information display



P. 122

◆

Audio system screen

■

Display the energy monitor, trip information or past record
screen

Press the “MENU” button.

Select “Info” on the screen
Display the “Energy monitor”,
“Trip information” or “Past
record” screen.

“Energy Monitor”:
Select “Energy” on the
screen.
“Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen:
Select “Past Record” on
the screen.

“Trip Information” or “Past Record” screen will be displayed.

Press the “HOME” button and select “Info” on the screen. You can
select “Energy” and “Past Record”.

You can view the status of your vehicle on the multi-information
display and the audio system screen

*

.

*

: For navigation system

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3

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■

Display the power consumption of the air conditioner

Display “Energy Monitor” screen.

Select

on the upper right screen.

When you select the “



”, and close the screen.

■

Function summary

The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.

■

Flow of energy and display details

When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light are not displayed.

●

The display when the engine is operating is in blue while the
engine is being warmed up and yellow afterwards.

●

The arrow from the engine to the motor and tires is displayed in
red.

●

The arrow indicating energy consumption is displayed in yellow
and the arrow indicating energy regeneration or charging is dis-
played in green. Also, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
changes color accordingly.

●

There are icons

,

,

on the lower side of the

screen. The screen switches to each point of view when you
select it.

●

When you select

, this screen is displayed in the lower half of

the screen, it will be displayed together with the navigation
screen.

●

These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from
actual conditions.

How to read the energy monitor

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When the vehicle is powered by the
electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by
both the gasoline engine and the
electric motor (traction motor)

When the vehicle is powered by the
gasoline engine

When there is no energy flow

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*

: When the air conditioning compressor is not operating, an arrow does not

appear and the bright point of light are not displayed.

When the vehicle is charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)

Air Conditioning System use

*

Hybrid battery (traction battery) sta-
tus

Low

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Trip information

If the “Trip Information” screen does not appear, select “Trip Infor-
mation”.

Previous fuel consumption
per minute
Current fuel consumption
Reset the trip information
data
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes

One

symbol indicates 30

Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.

“Past Record” screen appears
Cruising range
Elapsed time
Average vehicle speed

Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages attained since the power switch was
last turned to ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as
a reference.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Fuel consumption

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Past record

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption
Previous fuel consumption
record
Reset the past record data
Update the past record data
“Trip Information” screen appears

The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.

■

Resetting the data

●

Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the trip informa-
tion data.

●

Selecting “Clear” on the “Past Record” screen will reset the past record
data.

■

Updating the past record data

Selecting “Update” on the “Past Record” screen will update the past record
data.
Also, the average fuel consumption displayed in the multi-information display
will be reset at the same time.

■

Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that displayed.

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each component

3-1. Key information

Keys . . . . . . . . .. 176

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Side doors. . . . . . . 181
Back door. . . . . . .. 187
Smart key system . . . . 192

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats . . . . . . 200
Rear seats. . . . . . . 202
Head restraints. . . . .. 205

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel . . . . .. 208
Inside rear view mirror . .. 210
Outside rear view

mirrors. . . . . . . . 212

3-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows . . . . . 214
Moon roof. . . . . . .. 219

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Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system

(



P. 192)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Locks all the doors (



P. 182)

Unlocks all the doors (



P. 182)

Opens the side windows and
moon roof (if equipped)

*

(



P. 182)

Sounds the alarm (



P. 177)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

The keys

1

2

3

Wireless remote control

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To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.

The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (



P. 635)

■

Panic mode

■

If you lose your mechanical keys

New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using
another mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press
any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are
carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not
likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

Using the mechanical key

Release
lever

When

is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display when the hybrid system
stops.

●

As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (



P. 548)

• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
You can replace the battery by yourself (



P. 548). However, as there is a

danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

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If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown

To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.

■

If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display

The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery.
(



P. 548)

■

Replacing the battery



P. 548

■

Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer.

■

If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed on the multi-information display

This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask your Toyota dealer to check if an unknown electronic key (other
than those in your possession) has been registered.

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cookers.

●

Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment or microwave therapy equipment, and do not
receive medical attention with the keys on your person.

■

Carrying the electronic key on your person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.

■

When an electronic key is lost

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that were provided with your vehicle.

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Side doors

◆

Smart key system

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors.
Some models, grip the front
passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors

*

.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

*

: The door unlock settings can be changed. (



P. 185)

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the surface of the front
door handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or door lock switches.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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◆

Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the side
windows and moon roof (if
equipped).

*

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Operation signals

Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows and moon roof (if equipped):
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the side windows and moon roof are operat-
ing.

■

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.

■

If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly

●

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (



P. 635)

●

Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (



P. 548)

1

2

When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

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Door lock switches

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

◆

Inside lock buttons

Locks the door
Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside

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2

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2

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

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The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.

Unlock
Lock

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.

The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 678.

Rear door child-protector lock

1

2

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Shift position linked door
locking function

Shifting the shift position to any positions other
than P locks all the doors.

Shift position linked door
unlocking function

Shifting the shift position to P unlocks all the
doors.

Speed linked door lock-
ing function

All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function

All the doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within approximately 45 seconds
after turning the power switch off.

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Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

Turn the power switch off.

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold

or

for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the

button on the key.

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step .)

■

Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(



P. 635)

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light flashes
and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) is not fully closed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.

■

Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control



P. 194

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 678)

Multi-information

display

Unlocking doors

Beep

Hold the driver’s door handle
to unlock only the driver’s
door.

Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once

Hold the passenger’s door
handle or back door opener
to unlock all the doors.

Hold the front door handle or
back door opener to unlock
all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

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WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant could be
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

■

When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

■

When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-
dows or moon roof (if equipped)

Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the side window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to oper-
ate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.

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Back door

◆

Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

◆

Wireless remote control



P. 182

◆

Door lock switches



P. 183

Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.

The back door can be unlocked/locked and opened/closed by
the following procedures.

1

2

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

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Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make sure
to push the back door down from
the outside to close it.

Be careful not to pull the back door
sideways when closing the back
door with the handle.

■

Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with
the luggage compartment light switch on.

■

If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

When closing the back door

Off
On
When the power switch is turned off, the
light will go off automatically after 20
minutes.

Remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.

Move the lever.

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

Before driving

●

Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.

●

Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to open unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident.

●

Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury.

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WARNING

■

Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

●

Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

●

The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.

●

When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.

●

When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.

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■

Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in
place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.

●

Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

●

Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.

●

Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.

●

Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door.

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Smart key system

●

Unlocks and locks the doors (



P. 181)

●

Unlocks and locks the back door (if equipped) (



P. 187)

●

Starts the hybrid system (



P. 241)

■

Antenna location

■

Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.

Antenna outside the cabin (driver’s
side)
Antenna outside the cabin (front pas-
senger’s side)

*

Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment

*

*

: If equipped

When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of driver’s door handle,
front passenger’s door handle

*

and

back door opener switch

*

. (Only the

doors detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)

*

: If equipped

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Alarms and warning messages

An alarm sounds and warning message displays shown on the multi-informa-
tion display are used to protect against unexpected accidents or theft of the
vehicle resulting from erroneous operation. When a warning message is dis-
played, take appropriate measures based on the displayed message.
When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.

■

When “Smart Key System malfunction See owner’s manual” is dis-
played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior

alarm

sounds once for 5
seconds

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a door
was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

Interior

alarm

pings repeatedly

The power switch was
turned

to ACCESSORY

mode while the driver’s door
was open (The driver’s door
was opened when the
power

switch

was

in

ACCESSORY mode).

Turn the power switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

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■

Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

■

Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping:



P. 635)

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby

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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

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When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, floor, or in the door pockets

or glove box when the hybrid system is started or power switch modes
are changed.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
unlocked or locked by anyone.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door han-
dle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the
effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately
60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●

If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●

When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.

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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle.
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-

tem. (



P. 194)

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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (



P. 678)

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To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)

■

If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (



P. 635)

●

Starting the hybrid system:



P. 636

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Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 678)

■

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●

Unlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (



P. 182, 635)

●

Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:



P. 636

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Stopping the hybrid system:



P. 242

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Certification for the smart key system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan
and Puerto Rico

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (



P. 192)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●

Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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Front seats



Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment lever
(for driver’s side)



Power seat (if equipped for driver’s side)

Seat position adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch
Vertical

height

adjustment

switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Lumbar support adjustment
switch

Adjustment procedure

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When adjusting the seat

Take care when adjusting the seat so that the head restraint does not touch
the ceiling.

WARNING

■

When adjusting the seat position

●

Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●

Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

■

Seat adjustment

●

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●

Manual seats: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.

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Rear seats

Park the vehicle in a safe place.

Apply the parking brake firmly (



P. 258) and shift the shift position to P.

(



P. 252)

Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seatback.
(



P. 200)

Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded back-
ward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.

Lift up and push down the head restraints of the rear outboard
seats, and lower the head restraint of the rear center seat.
(



P. 205)

Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (



P. 474)

This step is not necessary when operating the left side seat only.

The seatbacks can be folded down.

Before folding down the seatbacks

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Pull the seatback lock release
lever and fold the seatback down.

To avoid trapping the seat belt
between the seat and the inside of
the vehicle, pass the seat belt
inside the seat belt guide and then
return the seatback securely to
the locked position.

Folding down the seatbacks

Returning the rear seatbacks

Seat belt guide

WARNING

■

When folding the seatbacks down

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

●

Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

●

Stop the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brake firmly and shift
the shift position to P.

●

Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-
ment while driving.

●

Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

●

Do not operate the rear seat if it is occupied.

●

Be careful not to get feet or hands caught in the moving parts or joints of
the seats during operation.

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Do not allow children to operate the seat.

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WARNING

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After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

●

Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

●

Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release lever. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.

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Head restraints

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

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Rear outboard seats

To fold

Pull the head restraint up while
pressing the lock release button.

To use

Lift up and push down the head
restraint to the lowest lock posi-
tion.

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Rear center seat

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down
while pressing the lock release
button.

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Lock release button

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Rear seats

Lock release button

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Lock release button

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Removing the head restraints



Front and rear center seats



Rear outboard seats

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Installing the head restraints



Front and rear center seats

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.

Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback until it reaches
the position where the head restraints
can be removed.

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release buttons.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Lock release button

1

2

Lock release
buttons

Lock release button

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Rear outboard seats

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)

■

Adjusting the rear center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.

Pull the seatback lock release lever and
fold down the seatback until it reaches
the position where the head restraints
can be installed.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the low-
est lock position.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

WARNING

■

Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

●

Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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