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illuminated.

Power (ignition)

switch

The EV system can be started from

any power switch mode.

Performing the following

operations when carrying

the electronic key on your

person starts the EV system

or changes power switch

modes.

Starting the EV system

5 Check that the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated.

1 Check that the charging

cable is disconnected.

(P.105, 113)

The vehicle cannot be driven if the

“READY” indicator is off.

2 Pull the parking brake switch

to check that the parking

brake is set. (P.243)

■Power switch illumination

According to the situation, the

power switch illumination operates

as follows.

5

The parking brake indicator will

come on.

●When driver’s door or front pas-

senger’s door is opened, the

power switch illumination illumi-

nates.

3 Firmly depress the brake

pedal.

●When the power switch is in OFF

and depressing the brake pedal

with carrying the electronic key on

your person, the power switch illu-

mination blinks.

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

If it is not displayed, the EV system

cannot be started.

●When the power switch is in ACC

or ON, the power switch illumina-

tion illuminates.

When the shift position is in N, the

EV system cannot start. Shift the

shift position to P when starting the

EV system. (P.237)

●When the power switch mode is

changed from ACC or ON to OFF,

the power switch illumination illu-

minates for a certain amount of

time. Afterwards, the power switch

illumination turns off.

4 Press the power switch

shortly and firmly.

When operating the power switch,

one short, firm press is enough. It is

not necessary to press and hold the

switch.

■If the EV system does not start

●The immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (P.68)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the EV system will operate nor-

mally.

●The charging cable may be con-

nected to the vehicle. (P.89)

●If a message related to start-up is

Continue depressing the brake

pedal until the “READY” indicator is

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shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

■If there is a malfunction in the

smart key system

If “Smart Key System Malfunction”

is displayed on the multi-information

display, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

●If the door is unlocked with the

mechanical key, the EV system

cannot be started using the smart

key system. Refer to P.542 to start

the EV system. However, if the

electronic key is carried inside the

vehicle and the doors are locked

(P.170), the EV system can be

started.

■If the “READY” indicator does

not come on

In the event that the “READY” indi-

cator does not come on even after

performing the proper procedures

for starting the vehicle, contact your

Toyota dealer immediately.

■When the ambient temperature

is low, such as during winter

driving conditions

■If the EV system is malfunction-

ing

●When starting the EV system, the

flashing time of the “READY” indi-

cator may be long. Leave the

P.80

vehicle as it is until the “READY”

indicator is steady on, as steady

means the vehicle is able to move.

■Electronic key battery

P.499

■Operation of the power switch

●When the traction battery is

extremely cold (below approxi-

mately -22°F [-30°C]) under the

influence of the outside tempera-

ture, it may not be possible to start

the EV system. In this case, try to

start the EV system again after the

temperature of the traction battery

increases due to the outside tem-

perature increase, etc.

●If the switch is not pressed shortly

and firmly, the power switch mode

may not change or the EV system

may not start.

●If attempting to restart the EV sys-

tem immediately after turning the

power switch to OFF, the EV sys-

tem may not start in some cases.

After turning the power switch to

OFF, please wait a few seconds

before restarting the EV system.

■Sounds and vibrations specific

to an battery electric vehicle

P.74

■Customization

■If the 12-volt battery is dis-

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.542.

charged

The EV system cannot be started

using the smart key system. Refer

to P.543 to restart the EV system.

WARNING

■Electronic key battery depletion

P.162

■When starting the EV system

Always start the EV system while

sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not

depress the accelerator pedal

while starting the EV system

under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

■Conditions affecting operation

P.188

■Note for the entry function

P.189

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operating for an extended period.

NOTICE

●The EV system will automatically

shut off after approximately 1 hour

if it has been left operating while

the shift position is in P.

■When starting the EV system

If the EV system becomes difficult

to start, have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

●The timer for the automatic EV

system shut off feature will reset if

the brake pedal is depressed or if

the shift position is in a position

other than P.

■Symptoms indicating a mal-

function with the power

switch

●After the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (P.170) from the inside or

the mechanical key (P.541) from

the outside, the automatic EV sys-

tem shut off feature will be dis-

abled. The timer for the automatic

EV system shut off feature will be

re-enabled if the driver’s door is

opened.

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 EV system

■When the shift control system

malfunctions

1 Stop the vehicle completely.

2 Set the parking brake.

(P.243)

When attempting to turn the power

switch off while there is a malfunc-

tion in the shift control system, the

power switch mode may change to

ACC. In this case, ACC may be

turned off by applying the parking

brake and pressing the power

switch again.

5

3 Press the P position switch.

(P.237)

Check that the shift position indica-

tor shows P and the parking brake

indicator is illuminated.

If there is a malfunction in the sys-

tem, have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer immediately.

4 Press the power switch.

The EV system will stop, and the

meter display will be extinguished

(the shift position indicator will be

extinguished a few seconds after

the meter display).

■Automatic P position selection

function

P.238

5 Release the brake pedal and

check that “ACCESSORY” or

“POWER ON” is not shown

on the meter.

■Automatic EV system shut off

feature

●The vehicle is equipped with a

feature that automatically shuts off

the EV system when the shift posi-

tion is in P with the EV system

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WARNING

■When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful

carbon monoxide (CO), which is

colorless and odorless. Observe

the following precautions.

■Stopping the EV system in an

emergency

●If you want to stop the EV sys-

tem in an emergency while driv-

ing the vehicle, press and hold

the power switch for more than

2 seconds, or press it briefly 3

times or more in succession.

(P.507)

Failure to do so may cause

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle

and may lead to an accident

caused by light-headedness, or

may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

However, do not touch the

power switch while driving

except in an emergency. Turn-

ing the EV system off while driv-

ing will not cause a loss of

steering or braking control.

However, power assist for the

steering wheel may be lost mak-

ing it difficult to steer smoothly

before stopping the vehicle

depending on the remaining

charge in the 12-volt battery or

usage conditions. In this situa-

tion, you should pull over and

stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

●If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

lated area or a closed area,

such as a garage, stop the EV

system.

●Do not leave the vehicle with

the EV system operating for a

long time. If such a situation

cannot be avoided, park the

vehicle in an open space and

ensure that exhaust fumes do

not enter the vehicle interior.

●Do not leave the EV system

operating in an area with snow

build-up, or where it is snowing.

If snowbanks build up around

the vehicle while the EV system

is operating, exhaust gases

may collect and enter the vehi-

cle.

●If the power switch is operated

while the vehicle is running, a

warning message will be shown

on the multi-information display

and a buzzer sounds.

●When restarting the EV system

after an emergency shutdown,

press the power switch shortly

and firmly.

Changing power switch

modes

Modes can be changed by

pressing the power switch with

the brake pedal released. (The

mode changes each time the

switch is pressed.)

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when the EV system is not operat-

ing.

NOTICE

■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

●Do not leave the power switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the EV system on.

●If “ACCESSORY” or “POWER

ON” is displayed on the multi-

information display, the power

switch is not in OFF. Exit the

vehicle after turning the power

switch to OFF.

“ACCESSORY”

“POWER ON”

1 OFF

The emergency flashers can be

used.

2 ACC^*

5

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the multi-information display.

3 ON

All electrical components can be

used.

“POWER ON” will be displayed on

the multi-information display.

*

: Setting can be customized.

(→P.573)

■Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the EV sys-

tem is not operating) for more than

an hour with the shift position in P,

the power switch will automatically

turn off. However, this function can-

not entirely prevent the 12-volt bat-

tery discharge. Do not leave the

vehicle with the power switch in

ACC or ON for long periods of time

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Transmission

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WARNING

■When driving on slippery

road surfaces

Select the shift position

depending on your pur-

pose and situation.

Be careful of sudden acceleration,

as this could result in the vehicle

skidding to the side or spinning.

Shift position purpose

and functions

NOTICE

■Situations where shift control

system malfunctions are pos-

sible

Shift position Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

If any of the following situations

occur, shift control system mal-

functions are possible. Immedi-

ately stop the vehicle in a safe

place on level ground, apply the

parking brake, and then contact

your Toyota dealer.

P

cle/starting the EV

system

R

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which

the power is not

transmitted)

●When the warning message

indicating the shift control sys-

tem malfunction appears on the

multi-information display.

(P.524)

N

D

Normal driving

●The display indicates that no

shift position is selected for

more than a few seconds.

■Restraining sudden start (Drive-

Start Control)

P.224

■If a message about a shift oper-

ation is shown

To prevent the shift position from

being selected incorrectly or the

vehicle from moving unexpectedly,

the shift position may be changed

automatically or operating the rotary

shifter may be required. In this case,

change the shift position following

the messages on the multi-informa-

tion display.

■After recharging/reconnecting

the 12-volt battery

P.469

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nated.

Rotary shifter display:

Shift position display and

how to change the shift

position

The current shift position is illumi-

nated.

When selecting the shift position,

make sure that the shift position

has been changed to the desired

position by checking the shift posi-

tion indicator provided on the

instrument cluster.

P position switch

Fully stop the vehicle and set the

parking brake, and then press the P

position switch.

When the shift position is changed

to P, the switch illuminates.

Check that the shift position indica-

tor shows P.

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■Changing the shift position in

each power switch mode

●The shift position cannot be

changed when the power switch is

in ACC or off.

Rotary shifter

Operate the dial shift slowly and

securely.

●When the power switch is in ON, if

the “READY” indicator is not illu-

minated, the shift position can

only be changed to N.

To switch to N, hold down the dial

shift and hold it for a while.

To switch to R or D, hold down the

dial shift and turn left or right

according to the arrow on the shift

position indicator.

●When the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, the shift position can

be changed from P to D, N, or R.

●When the “READY” indicator is

flashing, the shift position cannot

be changed from P to any other

position, even if the rotary shifter

is operated. Operate the rotary

shifter again after the “READY”

indicator changes from flashing to

illuminated.

Release the rotary shifter after each

shifting operation to allow it to

return to its regular position.

When shifting from P to N, D or R,

from N, D or R to P, from D to R, or

from R to D, ensure that the brake

pedal is being depressed and the

vehicle is stationary.

■Shifting the shift position from

P to other positions

●While depressing the brake pedal

firmly, operate the rotary shifter. If

the rotary shifter is operated with-

out depressing the brake pedal,

the buzzer will sound and the

Shift position indicator

Meter display:

The current shift position is illumi-

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shifting operation will be disabled.

●When attempting to change the

shift position to D while the vehicle

is moving backward

●When selecting the shift position,

make sure that the shift position

has been changed to the desired

position by checking the shift posi-

tion indicator provided on the

instrument cluster.

When driving at a low speed, the

shift position may change to D.

■When N is selected while driv-

ing

■The shift position cannot be

changed when

When selecting N while traveling at

a speed above a certain level, hold

the rotary shifter at the N position.

In the following situations, a buzzer

will sound to inform you that the shift

position cannot be changed. Use

the appropriate operation to attempt

to change the shift position again.

■Automatic P position selection

function

In the following situations, the shift

position is automatically changed to

P.

●When attempting to change the

shift position from P with the brake

pedal not depressed

●When pressing the power switch

with the vehicle stopped while the

power switch is in ON and the shift

position is in a position other than

P (after the shift position has been

changed to P, the power switch

●When attempting to change the

shift position from P with the

accelerator pedal depressed

●When attempting to change the

shift position from N while stopped

or driving at an extremely low

speed with the brake pedal not

depressed

*

will turn off)

●If the driver’s door is opened and

all of the following conditions are

met, while the shift position is in a

position other than P:

●When attempting to change the

shift position from N while stopped

or driving at an extremely low

speed with the accelerator pedal

depressed

• The power switch is in ON.

• The driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.

●When the P position switch is

pressed while driving

To start off the vehicle after the shift

position is changed to P, operate the

rotary shifter again.

When driving at an extremely low

speed, the shift position may

change to P.

●When the vehicle is stopped after

the EV system has been stopped

in an emergency while driving

■The shift position automatically

changes to N when

●When voltage of the 12-volt bat-

tery drops while the shift position

is in a position other than P

In the following situations, a buzzer

will sound to inform you that the shift

position has been changed to N.

Use the appropriate operation to

attempt to change the shift position

again.

*

: When the power switch is pressed

while driving at extremely slow

speeds, such as immediately

before stopping the vehicle, the

shift position may automatically

change to P. Make sure that the

vehicle is completely stopped

before pressing the power switch.

●When attempting to change the

shift position to R while the vehicle

is moving forward

When driving at a low speed, the

shift position may change to R.

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■If the shift position cannot be

shifted from P

NOTICE

■When exiting the vehicle

There is a possibility that the 12-volt

battery is discharged. Check the 12-

volt battery in this situation.

(P.543)

(driver’s seat only)

Check that the shift position indi-

cator shows P and that the park-

ing brake indicator is illuminated

before opening the door and exit-

ing the vehicle.

■Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(P.574)

Keeping the shift position

in N without activating the

automatic P position

selection function

WARNING

■For the rotary shifter

●Do not remove the rotary shifter

knob or use anything but a gen-

uine Toyota rotary shifter knob.

Also, do not hang anything on

the rotary shifter.

Doing so could prevent the

rotary shifter from returning to

position, causing unexpected

accidents to occur when the

vehicle is in motion.

 By performing the following

operation, the shift position

can be held in N until the shift

position switches to P without

activating the automatic P

position selection function.

5

●In order to prevent the shift

position from accidentally being

changed, do not touch the

1 Operate the rotary shifter and

change the shift position to N

when the EV system is oper-

ating.

rotary shifter when not using it.

■P position switch

●Do not press the P position

switch while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

2 Return the rotary shifter to its

regular position.

If the P position switch is

pressed when driving at very

low speeds (for example,

directly before stopping the

vehicle), the vehicle may stop

suddenly when the shift position

switches to P, which could lead

to an accident.

3 Operate the rotary shifter to

N and hold it there until the

buzzer sounds.

4 Press the power switch within

5 seconds after the buzzer

sounds.

●In order to prevent the shift

position from accidentally being

changed, do not touch the P

position switch when not using

it.

The EV system stops with the shift

position in N

*

Make sure to check that the buzzer

sounds and “Holding N Push P

Switch When Done” is displayed on

the multi-information display.

 In order to shift to a position

other than N, first press the P

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position switch to change the

shift position to P.

releasing it.

 If the automatic P position

switching operation selection

function is performed oper-

ated with the EV system

stopped, the automatic P

position selection function

may not operate.

Always perform the operation

with the EV system started.

When the Regeneration Boost

switch is pressed, the regenera-

tive braking force, when the

accelerator pedal is released,

becomes stronger than usual.

*

: To keep this state, do not operate

the power switch. If the power

switch is operated repeatedly, the

power switch will turn off after the

shift position has automatically

changed to P.

■When Regeneration Boost can-

not be used In the following

cases, the system does not

operate.

Selecting the driving

mode

●When “X-MODE” is activated (If

equipped)

●When the brake system or EV

■ “X-MODE”

P.382

system is malfunctioning

●When regenerative braking is lim-

ited

Regenerative braking may be

restricted in the following situations:

• When the amount of charge of the

traction battery is high

• When the temperature of the trac-

tion battery is low or extremely

high

• When the temperature of the elec-

tric motor or power control unit is

extremely high

• When regenerative braking is con-

tinually used for a long time

Regeneration Boost

switch

Acceleration/deceleration con-

trol can be performed only by

operating the accelerator pedal,

and the frequency of switching

to the brake pedal can be

greatly reduced. Since the

deceleration when the accelera-

tor pedal is released is stronger

than that of a conventional vehi-

cle, the vehicle can be deceler-

ated smoothly by slowly

■Regenerative Braking

●The vehicle cannot be stopped by

just releasing the accelerator

pedal. Step on the brake pedal

when the vehicle is stopped.

releasing the pedal the acceler-

ator pedal without completely

●If the power switch is turned off

and then the EV system is

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restarted, the Regeneration Boost

will be turned off.

●When driving at high speeds, the

feeling of deceleration due to

regenerative braking is smaller

than in a normal car.

●The maximum deceleration varies

depending on the vehicle speed.

●Regeneration Boost cannot be

used when the following message

is displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display.

■Eco mode drive automatic can-

When decelerating, firmly step on

the brake to decelerate.

celation

Eco mode is automatically can-

celed when snow mode or “X-

MODE” is selected and the vehicle

returns to normal mode. (If

equipped)

• “Regeneration Boost Unavailable

XMODE Activated”

• “Regeneration Boost Temporarily

Unavailable Press Brake to Decel-

erate.”

• “Regeneration Boost Temporarily

Unavailable See Owner’s Manual”

■When Eco mode is not available

Eco mode cannot be activated when

“X-MODE” is selected. (If equipped)

■Stop lights turning ON

When the regenerative braking

force exceeds a certain level, the

stop lights turns on.

5

Selecting Eco mode

It is suited for driving that sup-

press vehicle driving power and

improves power consumption.

Press the switch to switch over

to Eco mode.

Press the switch again to return

to Normal driving mode.

The Eco mode ON state is

memorized even if the power

switch is turned OFF.

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burned out.

■If the turn signals stop flashing

before a lane change has been

performed

Operating instructions

Operate the lever again.

1 Right turn

2 Lane change to the right

(move the lever partway and

release it)

The right hand signals will flash 3

times.

3 Lane change to the left

(move the lever partway and

release it)

The left hand signals will flash 3

times.

4 Left turn

■Turn signals can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

■If the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or

rear turn signal lights has not

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The parking brake indicator light

will turn on.

Parking brake

Pull and hold the parking brake

The parking brake can be

set or released automati-

cally or manually.

switch if an emergency occurs and

it is necessary to operate the park-

ing brake while driving.

2 Push the switch to release

the parking brake

In automatic mode, the

parking brake can be set or

released automatically.

Also, even in automatic

mode, the parking brake can

be set or released manually.

• Operate the parking brake switch

while depressing the brake pedal.

• Using the parking brake auto-

matic release function, the park-

ing brake can be released by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

(P.244)

Operating instructions

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light turn off.

■ Using the manual mode

If the parking brake indicator light

flash, operate the switch again.

(P.520)

The parking brake can be set

and released manually.

5

and a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

■ Turning the automatic

mode on

While the vehicle is stopped,

pull and hold the parking brake

switch until a buzzer sounds and

a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

When the automatic mode is

turned on, the parking brake

operates as follows.

 When the shift position is

shifted from P, the parking

brake will be released, and

the parking brake indicator

light will turn off.

Parking brake indicator light

(U.S.A.)

 When the shift position is

shifted to P, the parking brake

will be set, and the parking

brake indicator light will turn

on.

Parking brake indicator light

(Canada)

1 Pull the switch to set the

parking brake

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when the accelerator pedal is

depressed, release the parking

brake manually.

Operate the shift position with

the vehicle stopped and the

brake pedal depressed.

■Parking brake automatic lock

function

The auto function may not operate

if the shift position is moved

extremely quickly. In this situation,

apply the parking brake manually.

(P.243)

The parking brake will be set auto-

matically under the following condi-

tions:

●The brake pedal is not depressed

●The driver’s door is open

■ Turning the automatic

●The driver’s seat belt is not fas-

tened

mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and

depressing the brake pedal,

press and hold the parking

brake switch until a buzzer

sounds and message is shown

on the multi-information display.

●The shift position is in a position

other than P or N

(The shift position is in P during

advanced park operation.)(If

equipped)

●The malfunction indicator lamp or

brake system warning light are not

illuminated.

■Parking brake operation

■If “Parking Brake Temporarily

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

●When the power switch is not in

ON, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake

switch.

If the parking brake is operated

repeatedly over a short period of

time, the system may restrict opera-

tion to prevent overheating. If this

happens, refrain from operating the

parking brake. Normal operation will

return after about 1 minute.

●When the power switch is not in

ON, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not

available.

■Parking brake automatic

release function

■If “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

When all of the following conditions

are met in manual mode, the park-

ing brake can be released by

Operate the parking brake switch. If

the message does not disappear

after operating the switch several

times, the system may be malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

depressing the accelerator pedal.

●The driver’s door is closed

●The driver is wearing the seat belt

●The shift position is in a forward

driving position or reverse driving

position

■Parking brake operation sound

When the parking brake operates, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may

be heard.

●The malfunction indicator lamp or

brake system warning light is not

illuminated.

This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

When depressing the accelerator

pedal, depress it slowly.

■Parking brake indicator light

●Depending on the power switch

If the parking brake is not released

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mode, the parking brake indicator

light will turn on and stay on as

described below:

■Parking brake switch

Do not set any objects near the

parking brake switch.

ON: Comes on until the parking

brake is released.

Objects may interfere with the

switch and may lead the parking

brake to unexpectedly operate.

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

●When the power switch is turned

off with the parking brake set, the

parking brake indicator light will

stay on for about 15 seconds.

This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

■Parking brake automatic lock

function

Never use the automatic parking

brake engagement function in

place of normal parking brake

operation. This function is

designed to reduce the risk of a

collision due to the driver forget-

ting to engage the parking brake.

Over-reliance on this function to

park the vehicle safely may lead

to an accident resulting in death

or serious injury. (P.219)

■When the parking brake switch

malfunctions

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

■Parking the vehicle

P.243

■Parking brake engaged warning

buzzer

NOTICE

5

■When parking the vehicle

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

driven with the parking brake

engaged. “Parking Brake ON” is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. (with the vehicle reached a

speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])

Before you leave the vehicle, shift

the shift position to P, set the park-

ing brake and make sure that the

vehicle does not move.

■When the system malfunc-

tions

■If the brake system warning

light comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

and check the warning messages.

P.515

■Usage in winter time

P.394

■When the vehicle 12-volt bat-

tery is discharged

The parking brake system cannot

be activated. (P.543)

WARNING

■When parking the vehicle

■When the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally and there

is the danger of the vehicle mov-

ing that may lead to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

Driving the vehicle with the park-

ing brake set will lead to brake

components overheating, which

may affect braking performance

and increase brake wear.

Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer immediately if

this occurs.

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5-2. Driving procedures

belt.

●“Parking Brake Unavailable” or

“Parking Brake Malfunction Visit

Your Dealer” is displayed on the

multi-information display.

The brake hold system

keeps the brake applied

when the shift position is in

D or N with the system on

and the brake pedal has

been depressed to stop the

vehicle. The system

releases the brake when the

accelerator pedal is

depressed with the shift

position in D to allow

If any of the conditions above are

detected when the brake hold sys-

tem is enabled, the system will turn

off and the brake hold standby indi-

cator light will go off. In addition, if

any of the conditions are detected

while the system is holding the

brake, a warning buzzer will sound

and a message will be shown on the

multi-information display. The park-

ing brake will then be set automati-

cally.

smooth start off.

■Brake hold function

●If the brake pedal is left released

for a period of about 3 minutes

after the system has started hold-

ing the brake, the parking brake

will be set automatically. In this

case, a warning buzzer sounds

and a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

Enabling the system

Turns the brake hold system on

The brake hold standby indicator

(green)

comes on. While the

●The brake hold function may not

hold the vehicle when the vehicle

is on a steep incline. In this situa-

tion, it may be necessary for the

driver to apply the brakes. A warn-

ing buzzer will sound and the

multi-information display will

inform the driver of this situation. If

a warning message is shown on

the multi-information display, read

the message and follow the

system is holding the brake, the

brake hold operated indicator (yel-

low)

comes on.

instructions.

●To turn the system off while the

system is holding the brake, firmly

depress the brake pedal and

press the button again.

■When the parking brake is set

automatically while the system

is holding the brakes

■Brake hold system operating

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

Perform any of the following opera-

tions to release the parking brake:

●Depress the accelerator pedal.

(The parking brake will not be

released automatically if the seat

●The driver’s door is not closed.

●The driver is not wearing the seat

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belt is not fastened.)

■When stopped on a slippery

●Operate the parking brake switch

with the brake pedal depressed.

road

The system cannot stop the vehi-

cle when the gripping ability of the

tires has been exceeded. Do not

use the system when stopped on

a slippery road.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light goes off. (P.243)

■When an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

When the brake hold standby indi-

cator (green) does not illuminate

even when the brake hold switch is

pressed with the brake hold system

operating conditions met, the sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected at your Toyota

dealer.

NOTICE

■When parking the vehicle

The brake hold system is not

designed for use when parking

the vehicle for a long period of

time. Turning the power switch off

while the system is holding the

brake may release the brake,

which would cause the vehicle to

move. When operating the power

switch, depress the brake pedal,

shift the shift position to P and set

the parking brake.

■If “Brake Hold Malfunction

Press Brake to Deactivate Visit

Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold

Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

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■Warning messages and buzzers

Warning messages and buzzers are

used to indicate a system malfunc-

tion or to inform the driver of the

need for caution. If a warning mes-

sage is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, read the message and

follow the instructions.

■If the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes

P.521

WARNING

■When the vehicle is on a

steep incline

When using the brake hold sys-

tem on a steep incline, exercise

caution. The brake hold function

may not hold the vehicle in such a

situation.

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