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5-2.Driving procedures

Continue depressing the brake

Power (ignition)

pedal until the “READY” indicator is

illuminated.

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

1 Check that the charging

cable is disconnected.

(P.94, 100)

5 Check that the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated.

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.220)

IPower switch illumination

5

In the following situations, the power

switch is illuminated.

GWhen the driver’s or passenger’s

door is opened.

GWhen the power switch is in ACC

or ON.

GWhen the power switch mode is

changed from ACC or ON to off.

The parking brake indicator will

come on.

3 Firmly depress the brake

pedal.

and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

Also, in the following situation, the

power switch flashes.

If it is not displayed, the EV system

cannot be started.

GWhen depressing the brake pedal

When the shift position is N, the EV

system cannot start. Shift the shift

position to P when starting the EV

system. (P.214)

while carrying the electronic key.

IIf the EV system does not start

GThe immobilizer system may not

have been deactivated. (P.65)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

4 Press the power switch

shortly and firmly.

GThe charging cable may be con-

nected to the vehicle. (P.91)

When operating the power switch,

one short, firm press is enough.

GIf a message related to start-up is

shown on the multi-information

display, read the message and fol-

low the instructions.

GThe smart key system may not be

operating properly. (P.496)

It is not necessary to press and

hold the switch.

If the “READY” indicator turns on,

the EV system will operate nor-

mally.

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GIf the door is unlocked with the

mechanical key, the EV system

cannot be started using the smart

key system. Refer to P.496to start

the EV system. However, if the

electronic key is carried inside the

vehicle and the doors are locked

(P.158), the EV system can be

started.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

IIf 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.

IWhen the ambient temperature

is low, such as during winter

driving conditions

IIf the EV system is malfunction-

ing

P.78

GWhen starting the EV system, the

flashing time of the “READY” indi-

cator may be long. Leave the

vehicle as it is until the “READY”

indicator is steady on, as steady

means the vehicle is able to move.

IElectronic key battery

P.450

IOperation of the power switch

GIf the switch is not pressed shortly

and firmly, the power switch mode

may not change or the EV system

may not start.

GIf attempting to restart the EV sys-

tem immediately after turning the

power switch off, the EV system

may not start in some cases. After

turning the power switch off,

please wait a few seconds before

restarting the EV system.

GWhen 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.

ISounds and vibrations specific

to an electric vehicle

ICustomization

If the smart key system has been

deactivated in a customized setting,

refer to P.495.

P.72

IIf the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The EV system cannot be started

using the smart key system. Refer

to P.497to restart the EV system.

WARNING

IWhen 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.

IElectronic key battery depletion

P.150

IConditions affecting operation

P.171

INote for the entry function

P.171

IIf “Smart Key System Malfunc-

tion See Owner’s Manual” is

displayed on the multi-informa-

tion display

The system may be malfunctioning.

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operating for an extended period.

NOTICE

GThe EV system will automatically

shut off after approximately 1 hour

if it has been left operating while

the shift position is in P.

IWhen starting the EV system

If the EV system becomes difficult

to start, have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

GThe 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.

ISymptoms indicating a mal-

function with the power

switch

GAfter the vehicle is parked, if the

door is locked with the door lock

switch (P.158) from the inside or

the mechanical key (P.495) 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

reenabled 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

IWhen the shift control system

malfunctions

1 Stop the vehicle completely.

2 Set the parking brake.

(P.220)

If the shift control system is malfunc-

tioning, when attempting to turn the

power switch off, it may not be able

to be turned off. In this situation, it

may be possible to turn the power

switch off by applying the parking

brake and then operating the power

switch.

5

3 Press the P position switch.

(P.214)

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).

IAutomatic P position selection

function

P.216

5 Release the brake pedal and

check that “ACCESSORY” or

“POWER ON” is not shown

on the meter.

IAutomatic EV system shut off

feature

GThe 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

IStopping the EV system in an

emergency

GIf 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.458)

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 loss of

steering or braking control, how-

ever, power assist to the steer-

ing will be lost. This will make it

more difficult to steer smoothly,

so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe

to do so.

“ACCESSORY”

“POWER ON”

A

1 OFF

The emergency flashers can be

used.

GIf 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.

2 ACC^*

Some electrical components such

as the audio system can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed

on the meter.

GWhen restarting the EV system

after an emergency shutdown,

press the power switch.

3 ON

All electrical components can be

used. “POWER ON” will be dis-

played on the meter.

Changing power switch

modes

*

: ACC mode can be enabled/dis-

abled on the customize menu.

(P.528)

Modes can be changed by

pressing the power switch with

the brake pedal released. (The

mode changes each time the

switch is pressed.)

IWhen ACC customization is in

off

GWith the power switch is turned

off, the multimedia system can still

be used for a certain time until the

battery saving function starts

operating.

GWhen the safe exit assist is oper-

ating, a buzzer will sound and a

voice guidance will be given.

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IAuto power off function

Shift position

If the vehicle is left in ACC for more

than 20 minutes or ON (the EV sys-

tem is not operating) for more than

20 minutes with the shift position in

P, the power switch will automati-

cally turn off. However, this function

cannot entirely prevent the 12-volt

battery discharge. Do not leave the

vehicle with the power switch in

ACC or ON for long periods of time

when the EV system is not operat-

ing.

Select the shift position

depending on your pur-

pose and situation.

Shift position purpose

and functions

Shift position Objective or function

Parking the vehi-

NOTICE

P

cle/starting the EV

system

ITo prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

GDo not leave the power switch

in ACC or ON for long periods of

time without the EV system on.

R

Reversing

Neutral

(Condition in which

the power is not

transmitted)

GIf “ACCESSORY” or “POWER

ON” is displayed on the

multi-information display while

the EV system is not operating,

the power switch is not OFF.

Exit the vehicle after turning the

power switch off.

N

D

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Normal driving

IRestraining sudden start

(Drive-Start Control)

P.202

IIf 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 shift-

ing operation may be required. In

this case, change the shift position

following the messages on the

multi-information display.

IAfter recharging/reconnecting

the 12-volt battery

P.426

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WARNING

Shift position display and

how to change the shift

position

IWhen driving on slippery

road surfaces

Be careful of sudden acceleration,

as this could result in the vehicle

skidding to the side or spinning.

NOTICE

ISituations where shift control

system malfunctions are pos-

sible

If any of the following situations

occurs, 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.

GWhen the warning message

indicating the shift control sys-

tem appears on the multi-infor-

mation display. (P.476)

GThe display indicates that no

shift position is selected for

more than a few seconds.

Rotary shifter

Operate the rotary shifter slowly

and securely.

A

To switch to N, hold down the rotary

shifter and hold it for a while.

To switch to R or D, hold down the

rotary shifter and turn left or right

according to the arrow on the shift

position indicator.

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.

Shift position indicator

Meter display:

The current shift position is illumi-

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nated.

shifting operation will be disabled.

Rotary shifter display:

GWhen 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.

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.

IThe shift position cannot be

changed when

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.

P position switch

Fully stop the vehicle and set the

parking brake, and then press the P

position switch.

GWhen attempting to change the

shift position from P with the brake

pedal not depressed

GWhen attempting to change the

shift position from P with the

accelerator pedal depressed

GWhen attempting to change the

shift position from N while stopped

or driving at an extremely low

speed with the brake pedal not

depressed

GWhen attempting to change the

shift position from N while stopped

or driving at an extremely low

speed with the accelerator pedal

depressed

When the shift position is changed

to P, the switch illuminates.

Check that the shift position indica-

tor shows P.

5

IChanging the shift position in

each power switch mode

GThe shift position cannot be

changed when the power switch is

in ACC or off.

GWhen the power switch is in ON, if

the “READY” indicator is not illu-

minated, the shift position can

only be changed to N.

GWhen the “READY” indicator is

illuminated, the shift position can

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

GWhen 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.

GWhen the P position switch is

pressed while driving

When driving at an extremely low

speed, the shift position may

change to P.

IThe shift position automatically

changes to N when

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.

GWhen attempting to change the

shift position to R while the vehicle

is moving forward

IShifting the shift position from

P to other positions

GWhile 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

When driving at a low speed, the

shift position may change to R.

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GWhen attempting to change the

shift position to D while the vehicle

is moving backward

tery drops while the shift position

is in a position other than P.

*

: 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 driving at a low speed, the

shift position may change to D.

IIf the N shift position is selected

while driving

If the rotary shifter is moved to N

while driving above a certain speed,

the shift position will change to N

without holding the rotary shifter in

the N position. In this situation, a

buzzer will sound and a message

will be displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display to inform you that the

shift position has been changed to

N.

IIf the shift position cannot be

shifted from P

There is a possibility that the 12-volt

battery is discharged. Check the

12-volt battery in this situation.

(P.497)

IReverse warning buzzer

ICustomization

When shifting into R, a buzzer will

sound to inform the driver that the

shift position is in R.

Some functions can be customized.

(P.528)

IAutomatic P position selection

function

WARNING

IFor the rotary shifter

In the following situations, the shift

position is automatically changed to

P.

GDo 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.

GWhen 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

changed to P, the power switch

*

will turn off)

GIn order to prevent the shift

position from accidentally being

changed, do not touch the

rotary shifter when not using

them.

GIf 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:

• The power switch is in ON.

• The driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

• The brake pedal is not depressed.

To start off the vehicle after the shift

position is changed to P, operate the

rotary shifter again.

GWhen the vehicle is stopped after

the EV system has been stopped

in an emergency while driving.

GWhen voltage of the 12-volt bat-

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3 Press and hold the parking

brake switch until a message

is shown on the multi-infor-

mation display. (Turn auto-

matic mode off)

WARNING

IP position switch

GDo not press the P position

switch while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

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.

4 Operate the rotary shifter and

change the shift position to N

when the EV system is oper-

ating.

5 Return the rotary shifter to its

regular position.

GIn order to prevent the shift

position from accidentally being

changed, do not touch the P

position switch when not using

them.

6 Operate the rotary shifter to

N and hold it there until the

buzzer sounds.

7 Press the power switch within

5 seconds after the buzzer

sounds.

NOTICE

5

IWhen exiting the vehicle

(driver’s seat only)

The EV system stops with the shift

*

position in N .

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.

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

position switch to change the

shift position to P.

Keeping the shift position

in N without activating the

automatic P position

selection function

*

: 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.

 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.

Selecting the drive mode

1 Stop the vehicle completely.

I

Snow mode

2 Turn off the brake hold sys-

tem. (P.224)

P.343

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Selecting Eco mode

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can be selected from 4 levels.

By operating the “-” side of the

paddle shift switch, the regener-

ative braking force can be made

stronger than the current one.

It is suited for driving that sup-

press vehicle driving power and

improves electricity consump-

tion.

By operating the “+” side of the

paddle shift switch, the regener-

ative braking force can be made

weaker than the current one.

Press the switch to switch over

to Eco mode.

Press the switch again to return

to Normal driving mode.

The regenerative braking power

becomes strong as the number

The Eco mode ON state is

memorized even if the power

switch is turned off.

of the arrows

of

(regenerative braking power

indicator) on the multi-informa-

tion display increases.

IEco mode drive automatic can-

cellation

Eco mode is automatically canceled

when snow mode is selected and

the vehicle returns to normal mode.

Paddle shift switch “-”

A

Paddle shift switch “+”

Indicator

How to operation the

regenerative braking

force selection mode

IHow to cancel the regenerative

braking force selection mode

In the following conditions, the

regenerative braking force selection

mode is canceled.

GThe shift position is shifted to a

position other than D

By setting the shift position to D

and operating the paddle shift

switches, the vehicle can drive

with the regenerative braking

force fixed when the accelerator

pedal is released.

GThe “+” paddle shift switch is

pressed and held

IUsing regenerative brake

The regenerative braking force

GWhen driving at a high speed, the

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feeling of deceleration with regen-

erative braking is less than that on

conventional vehicles.

Turn signal lever

GIf “Regenerative braking limited.

Press brake to decelerate.”

Operating instructions

appears on the multi-information

display, firmly depress the brake

pedal to decelerate the vehicle.

5

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

ITurn signals can be operated

when

The power switch is in ON.

IIf the indicator flashes faster

than usual

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

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IIf the turn signals stop flashing

before a lane change has been

performed

Parking brake

Operate the lever again.

The parking brake can be

set or released automati-

cally or manually.

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.

Operating instructions

I

Using the manual mode

The parking brake can be set

and released manually.

Parking brake indicator

A

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator

(Canada)

1 Pull the switch to set the

parking brake

The parking brake indicator light

will turn on.

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Pull and hold the parking brake

switch if an emergency occurs and

it is necessary to operate the park-

ing brake while driving.

Operate the shift position and P

position switch with the vehicle

stopped and the brake pedal

depressed.

2 Press the switch to release

the parking brake

The auto function may not operate

if the shift position is moved

extremely quickly or the brake

pedal is not firmly depressed. In

this situation, apply the parking

brake manually. (P.220)

• 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.

When using this function, slowly

depress the accelerator pedal.

(P.221)

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light turn off.

If the parking brake indicator light

flash, operate the switch again.

(P.473)

I

Turning the automatic

mode off

While the vehicle is stopped and

depressing the brake pedal,

press and hold the parking

brake switch until a buzzer

sounds and a message is

shown on the multi-information

display.

5

I

Turning the automatic

mode on

IParking brake operation

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.

GWhen the power switch is not in

ON, the parking brake cannot be

released using the parking brake

switch.

GWhen the power switch is not in

ON, automatic mode (automatic

brake setting and releasing) is not

available.

When the automatic mode is

turned on, the parking brake

operates as follows.

IParking brake automatic

release function

When all of the following conditions

are met, the parking brake can be

released by depressing the acceler-

ator pedal.

 When the shift position is

shifted from P, the parking

brake will be released, and

the parking brake indicator

light will turn off.

GThe driver’s door is closed

GThe driver is wearing the seat belt

 When the shift position is

shifted to P, the parking brake

will be set, and the parking

brake indicator light will turn

on.

GThe shift position is in a forward

driving position or reverse driving

position

GThe malfunction indicator lamp or

brake system warning light (Yel-

low) is not illuminated.

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When depressing the accelerator

pedal, depress it slowly.

a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

If the parking brake is not released

when the accelerator pedal is

depressed, release the parking

brake manually.

When the shift position is shifted

from P, the parking brake will be

released automatically.

The parking brake indicator light will

flash.

6 Disable the automatic P position

selection function. Refer to

P.217.

When any of the following condi-

tions are met, the vehicle will return

to automatic mode ON.

The parking brake indicator light will

turn off or light up.

IParking brake automatic lock

function when EV system is off

The parking brake will be set auto-

matically under the following condi-

tions:

GThe EV system is off

GAutomatic mode ON

GThe shift position other than N

GThe parking brake switch is pulled

GThe EV system is turned off and

then started again

GThe brake system warning light

IIf “Parking Brake Temporarily

Unavailable” is displayed on

the multi-information display

(Yellow) are not illuminated

IParking brake automatic lock

function when exiting the vehi-

cle

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.

The parking brake will be set auto-

matically under the following condi-

tions:

GThe brake pedal is not depressed

GThe driver’s door is open

IIf “Parking Brake Unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

GThe driver’s seat belt is not fas-

tened

GThe malfunction indicator lamp

and brake system warning light

(Yellow) are not illuminated

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.

IWhen the parking brake is not

automatically set in the shift

position N, such as when using

car wash.

IParking brake operation sound

“Parking brake automatic lock func-

tion when exiting the vehicle” will be

disabled by doing the following:

When the parking brake operates, a

motor sound (whirring sound) may

be heard.

1 Stop the vehicle.

2 Turn off the brake hold system.

This does not indicate a malfunc-

tion.

3 Press and hold the parking brake

switch until a buzzer sounds and

a message is shown on the

multi-information display.

IParking brake indicator light

GDepending on the power switch

mode, the parking brake indicator

light will turn on and stay on as

described below:

4 The shift position to N

5 Press and hold the parking brake

ON: Comes on until the parking

switch until a buzzer sounds and

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brake is released.

IParking brake switch

Not in ON: Stays on for approxi-

mately 15 seconds.

Do not set any objects near the

parking brake switch.

GWhen 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.

Objects may interfere with the

switch and may lead the parking

brake to unexpectedly operate.

IParking brake automatic lock

function

IWhen the parking brake switch

malfunctions

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.

Automatic mode (automatic brake

setting and releasing) will be turned

on automatically.

IParking the vehicle

P.197

IParking brake engaged warning

buzzer

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is

driven with the parking brake

engaged.

NOTICE

5

“Parking Brake ON” is displayed on

the multi-information display. (with

the vehicle reaching a speed of 3

mph [5 km/h]).

IWhen parking the vehicle

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.

IIf the brake system warning

light (Yellow) comes on

IWhen the system malfunc-

tions

P.467

IUsage in winter time

P.350

Stop the vehicle in a safe place

and check the warning messages.

IWhen the vehicle 12-volt bat-

tery is discharged

WARNING

IWhen parking the vehicle

The parking brake system cannot

be activated. (P.497)

Do not leave a child in the vehicle

alone. The parking brake may be

released unintentionally by a child

and there is the danger of the

vehicle moving that may lead to

an accident resulting in death or

serious injury.

IWhen the parking brake can-

not be released due to a mal-

function

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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Brake Hold

5-2. Driving procedures

G“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, N or P with the system on

and the brake pedal has

been depressed to stop the

vehicle. The system

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.

releases the brake when the

accelerator pedal is

depressed with the shift

position in D to allow

smooth start off.

IBrake hold function

GIf 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

GTo turn the system off while the

system is holding the brake, firmly

depress the brake pedal and

press the button again.

(green)

comes on. While the

system is holding the brake, the

brake hold operated indicator (yel-

low)

comes on.

GThe 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

instructions.

GWhen do not wish for the parking

brake to operate automatically,

press and hold the brake hold

switch until the standby indicator

(green) turns off, and then turn the

power switch off.

IBrake hold system operating

conditions

The brake hold system cannot be

turned on in the following condi-

tions:

GThe driver’s door is not closed.

GThe driver is not wearing the seat

belt.

IWhen the parking brake is set

automatically while the system

is holding the brakes

Perform any of the following opera-

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5-2. Driving procedures

WARNING

tions to release the parking brake.

GDepress the accelerator pedal.

(The parking brake will not be

released automatically if the seat

belt is not fastened.)

IWhen the vehicle is on a

steep incline

Take care when using the brake

hold system on a steep incline,

exercise caution. The brake hold

function may not hold brakes in

such situations. Also, the system

may not activate depending on

the angle of the slope.

GOperate the parking brake switch

with the brake pedal depressed.

Make sure that the parking brake

indicator light goes off. (P.220)

IWhen an inspection at your

Toyota dealer is necessary

IWhen stopped on a slippery

road

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.

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.

NOTICE

IIf “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

IWhen parking the vehicle

5

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.

The system may be malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

IWarning 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.

IIf the brake hold operated indi-

cator flashes

P.473

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