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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement is carried out by your Toyota dealer.
Preparing for light bulb replacement Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (P. 498)
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Bulb locations ■ Front
Front side marker light
Front turn signal/parking light
■ Rear
Rear turn signal light Back-up light
License plate lights
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Replacing light bulbs ■ Front side marker lights
Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the light to be replaced. Turn the steering wheel to a point that allows your hand to easily fit between the tire and fender liner.
Remove the clips.
Partly liner.
remove
the
fender
Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.
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Remove the light bulb.
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When installing the light bulb and bulb base, reverse the steps listed. Installing the clips.
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■ Front turn signal/parking lights Turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the light to be replaced. Turn the steering wheel to a point that allows your hand to easily fit between the tire and fender liner.
Partly liner.
remove
the
fender
Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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Open the back door and remove the bolts. Pull the lamp assembly straight back to disengage the clip and 2
pins.(where
Guide attaches) Pin
the clip
Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.
Rear turn signal light Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light Back-up light
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and
the
When installing the light bulb, install by conducting with the directions reversed. Install lamp assembly and then install the 2 bolts. When installing the lamp assem- bly, align the guide (where the clip attaches) of the lamp assembly with the con- necting parts on the vehicle body.
and pins
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■ License plate light
Remove the cover. Insert a properly sized screw- driver into the hole of the cover, and pry off the cover as shown in the illustration. To prevent damaging the vehi- cle, wrap the tip of the screw- driver with tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■ Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer. ● Headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights ● Front fog lights (if equipped) ● Side turn signal lights ● Stop/tail lights ● High mounted stoplight
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low/high beam/daytime running lights, front fog lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations: ●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens. ●Water has built up inside the headlight.
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
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When trouble arises
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Emergency flashers .......... 430
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................. 4318-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 433
If you think something is wrong .......................... 440
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ............................ 441
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 449
If you have a flat tire.......... 462
If the hybrid system will not start..................... 473
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............. 475
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 476
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged....... 478
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 483
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 487PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
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Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, press the switch once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid system is not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt bat- tery may discharge.
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow- ing procedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible. Vehicles without a smart key system: Stop the hybrid system by turning the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key sys- tem: To stop the hybrid system, press and hold the “POWER” switch for 2 consecutive sec- onds or more, or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more, or press briefly 3 times or more
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
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WARNING
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
●Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flatbed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws.
Situations needs to contact dealers before towing The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing. ● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
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Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck From the front
From the rear
Release the parking brake.
Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.
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Using a flatbed truck If your Toyota is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down at the locations shown in the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45. Do not overly tie the downs or the vehicle may be dam- aged.
tighten
Emergency towing If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads for short distance at low speeds. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.
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Emergency towing procedure
Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 462) Open the eyelet cover A using a flathead screwdriver. To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
Open the eyelet cover B.
Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench.
Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet. Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
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Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi- tion. Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed and start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system does not start, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode. Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake. When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 475
■While towing
If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed in luggage compartment. (P. 462)
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the front wheels raised or with all four wheels raised off the ground. If the vehicle is towed with the front wheels contacting the ground, the drivetrain and related parts may be damaged or electricity gen- erated by the operation of the motor may cause a fire to occur depending on the nature of the damage or malfunction.
■While towing
●When towing using a rope, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place exces-
sive stress on the towing hook and rope. The towing hook or rope may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.
●Do not turn the engine switch off (vehicles without a smart key system) or
the “POWER” switch off (vehicles with a smart key system). There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper- ated.
■Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba- bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms ● Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
●
is shown on the multi-information display
Audible symptoms ● Changes in exhaust sound ● Excessive tire squeal when cornering ● Strange noises related to the suspension system ● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
Operational symptoms ● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly ● Appreciable loss of power ● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking ● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road ● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
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If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light in red (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid • Malfunction in the brake systemThis light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi- cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light in yellow
Indicates a malfunction in: • The regenerative brake system; or • The electronically controlled brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in: • The hybrid system; • The electronic engine control system; or • The electronic throttle control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; • The front passenger occupant classification system; or • The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in: • The ABS; or • The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer- ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in: • The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; • The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or • The hill-start assist control system The light will flash when the VSC, the TRAC or the ABS system is operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
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Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Low fuel level warning light
Remaining fuel is low When the remaining fuel is approximately 1.3 gal. (5.0 L, 1.1 Imp. gal.) or less, a buzzer sounds and comes on
Refuel the vehicle. Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their seat belts Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the reminder light (warning buzzer) go off.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunction.
P. 449
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Warning light
Warning light/Details/Actions
Tire pressure warning light When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure such as • Natural causes (P. 445) • Flat tire (P. 462)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level. The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system (P. 446)
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound. Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: P. 452
*2: Driver's and front passenger's seat belt buzzer:
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” or “START” position (vehicles with- out a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occu- pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indi- cator light, front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioners (front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 39)
■Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer ●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec- tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo- rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following: ●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
●Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips. If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push- ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper- ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light will go off after a few minutes.
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■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning
P. 402
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), have it checked by your Toyota dealer.■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Cus- tomizable features P. 514) However, Toyota recommends that the seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passenger when seat belts are not fastened.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.
WARNING
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate using more force than usual. ■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres- sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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WARNING
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif- ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub- stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn- ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc- tion indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi- nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu- minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres- sure as intended. TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari- ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres- sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter- nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function properly.
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NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and perform the following actions:
Multi-information display Warning message details and/or correction procedures are shown on the multi-information display. Master warning light light also The master warning comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is cur- rently being displayed on the multi- information display.
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer sounds in accordance with the warn- ing message that is displayed.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the high engine coolant tempera- ture is too high Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place. (P. 483)
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning message is shown if the engine oil pressure is too low. A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
• Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system • Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys- tem
If there is a malfunction, the LED headlights do not turn on. However, depending on the mal- function, they may turn on. A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
(Flashes)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys- tem
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Brake Override System
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the Drive-Start Control
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that one or more of the side doors is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not fully closed. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) are not yet fully closed. Make sure that all the side doors are
closed.
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the back door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5
km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the back door is not yet fully closed. Close the back door.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed (with the “POWER” switch off and the driver’s door is open)
A buzzer also sounds. Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule*1
should be performed soon. Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been reset. If necessary, perform maintenance. Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor- respond to the driven distance on the mainte- nance schedule*1. Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.) Performthe necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the mainte- nance is performed. (P. 373)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Red)
(U.S.A. only)
(U.S.A. only)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions. (For exam- ple, when driving up a long steep hill.) A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. (P. 483)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
A buzzer also sounds.
When stopping the vehicle for a long period of time, shift the shift lever to P. The hybrid battery (traction battery) cannot be charged with the shift position in N.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) power has dropped because a long period of time has elapsed after shifting the shift lever to N
A buzzer also sounds.
Shift the shift lever to P and restart the
hybrid system when starting the vehicle.
Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with the shift position in N, D or B
A buzzer also sounds.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed while the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, B or R.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off (vehi- cles with a smart key system) and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the lights off. Indicates that the EV drive mode is not avail- able*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the vehicle is idling, battery charge is low, speed is higher than the EV drive mode operat- ing speed is depressed too much) may be displayed. A buzzer also sounds.range, accelerator pedal
Use the EV drive mode when it becomes
available.
Indicates that the EV drive mode has been auto- matically canceled*2
The reason the EV drive mode is not available (the battery charge is low, speed is higher than the EV drive mode speed range, accelerator pedal is depressed too much) may be dis- played. A buzzer also sounds. Drive the vehicle for a while.
Indicates that the TRAC (Traction Control) sys- tem has been deactivated Turn the TRAC on. (P. 233)
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals are being depressed simultaneously, and the Brake Override System is operating. (P. 167) Release the accelerator or brake pedal.
(Flashes)
(Flashes 3
times)
(Flashes)
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Warning message
Details/Actions
Indicates that the shift lever is shifted while the accelerator pedal is being depressed
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal.
(Flashes)
*1: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
*2: For the EV drive mode operating conditions:
P. 194
Other displayed message Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
Displayed message
Details/Actions
Maintenance of the hybrid system (traction bat- tery) cooling component is required
The filter may be clogged, the air vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.
Have maintenance performed on the hybrid system (traction battery) cooling component at your Toyota dealer.
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with a smart key system) After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details/Actions
Once
Once 3 times
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
The electronic key is not detected when an attempt is made to start the hybrid sys- tem. Start the hybrid system the electronic key
with present.
The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while the shift lever was in P without turning off the “POWER” switch. Turn the “POWER” switch off or bring the electronic key back into the vehicle.
The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and a door other than the driver's door was opened and closed while the “POWER” switch was in a mode other than off. Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details/Actions
Once
Contin- uous (For 5 sec- onds)
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
9 times
Contin- uous
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the entry func- tion after the electronic key was carried outside the vehicle with- out turning off the “POWER” switch. Turn the “POWER” switch lock the doors
off and again.
An attempt was made to start the hybrid system without the electronic key being present, or the electronic key was not func- tioning normally. An attempt was made to drive when the regular key was not inside the vehicle. Confirm that
the elec- tronic key is inside the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened while a shift lever position other than P was selected without turning off “POWER” switch. Shift the shift lever to P.
the
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details/Actions
The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while a shift lever posi- tion other than P was selected without the turning “POWER” switch. Shift the shift lever to P. Bring the electronic key
off
back into the vehicle.
An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle. Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside door lock button into the lock posi- tion, and then closing the door while pulling on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle. Retrieve the electronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.
Contin- uous
Contin- uous
(Displayed alternately)
Contin- uous (5 sec- onds)
Once
Contin- uous (5 sec- onds)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details/Actions
detected when
• The electronic key could not the be “POWER” was pressed after the doors were unlocked with the mechanical key.
switch
• The electronic key could not be detected two consecutive times when the “POWER” switch was pressed.
Touch the electronic key to the “POWER” switch while depressing brake pedal.
the
An attempt was made to start the hybrid system with the shift lever in a position other than P. Shift the shift lever to P and start the hybrid sys- tem.
hybrid
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function. Next time when starting the system, increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12-volt-battery.The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key
battery. (P. 413)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
Once
Once
Once
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details/Actions
The driver's door was opened and closed with the “POWER” switch turned off and then the “POWER” switch was put in ACCESSORY mode twice with- out the hybrid system being started. Press
“POWER” switch while depressing the brake pedal.
the
During a hybrid system starting procedure in the event that the electronic key was not function- ing properly (P. 476), the “POWER” switch was touched with the electronic key. Press
“POWER” switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding.
the
The steering lock could not be released within 3 seconds of the “POWER” switch being pressed. Press
“POWER” switch while depressing the brake pedal and mov- ing the steering wheel left and right.
the
The “POWER” switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a position other than P. Shift the shift lever to P.
Once
Once
Once
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details/Actions
Once
(Flashes)
After the “POWER” switch has been turned off with the shift lever in a position other than P, the shift lever has been shifted to P. Turn the “POWER” switch
off.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound.
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If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be replaced with the spare tire. For details about tires: P. 398
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle ● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface. ● Set the parking brake. ● Shift the shift lever to P. ● Stop the hybrid system. ● Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 430)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Luggage floor cover Spare wheel cushions Tool bag*
Spare tire Jack
*: Jack handle, wheel nut wrench and towing eyelet
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WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions. Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading to death or serious injury. ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Put the jack properly in its jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the hybrid system while your vehicle is supported by
the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. ●When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.
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