Hybrid Transmission - Toyota SIENNA 2022 Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
battery charge is low, vehicle speed
is higher than the EV drive mode
operating speed range or accelera-
tor pedal is depressed too much)
may be displayed. Use the EV drive
mode when it becomes available.
■ If "EV Mode Deactivated" is
shown on the multi-information
display
The EV drive mode has been auto-
matically canceled. The reason the
EV drive mode is not available (the
battery charge is low, vehicle speed
is higher than the EV drive mode
operating speed range or accelera-
tor pedal is depressed too much)
may be displayed. Drive the vehicle
for a while before attempting to turn
on the EV drive mode again.
WARNING
■ Caution while driving
When driving in EV drive mode,
pay special attention to the area
around the vehicle. Because
there is no engine noise, pedestri-
ans, people riding bicycles or
other people and vehicles in the
area may not be aware of the
vehicle starting off or approaching
them, so take extra care while
driving. Therefore, take extra care
while driving even if the Acoustic
Vehicle Alerting System is active.

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift
Objective or function
position
Parking the vehi-
P cle/starting the hybrid
R
N
D
Normal driving
S
S mode driving
*1
: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, shift the shift lever
to D for normal driving.
*2
: By selecting shift ranges using S
mode, you can control accelerat-
ing force and engine braking
force.
■ When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control with full-
speed range activated
Even when performing the following
actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will
not activate because dynamic radar
cruise control with full-speed range
will not be canceled.
● While driving in S mode, down-
shifting to 5 or 4. (P.243)
● When switching the driving mode
to sport mode while driving in D
position. (P.333)
system
Reversing
Neutral
*1
*2