2015 Toyota Prius V Owners Manual

Turn and secure the bulb base. Shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the headlight low beams on once and visually confirm that no light is leaking through the mounting.

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■ Headlight high beams/daytime running lights (halogen head-

lights)

Turn the cover counterclock- wise and remove it.

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Unplug the connector while pulling the lock release.

Confirm whether the O-ring of the cover has not come off. If the O-ring come off, attached to the proper position.

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Replace the light bulb, and set the connector.

Install the bulb base. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting, and insert. Turn the bulb base clockwise to set. Shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the headlight high beams on once and visually confirm that no light is leaking through the mounting.

Install the cover and turn it clockwise. Align the of the cover to the positioning mark of the light unit and insert and turn it. There is the positioning mark on the outer side of the light unit.

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■ Parking lights (halogen headlights)

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Front side marker lights (halogen headlights)

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Halogen fog light (if equipped) Remove the fender liner bolts and pull down the fender liner.

Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release.

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

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Set the new light bulb. Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting, and insert. Turn it clockwise to set.

installing

Set the connector. After the connector, shake the bulb base gently to check that it is not loose, turn the fog lights on once and visually con- firm that no light is leaking through the mounting.

Reinstall the fender liner bolts.

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■ Front turn signal lights

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

 Vehicles with halogen head-

 Vehicles with LED headlights

lights

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights

the back door and

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

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Rear turn signal light Back-up light

Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light Back-up light

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

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■ License plate lights

the back door and

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

Turn the bulb base counter- clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

When installing, reverse the steps listed.

ITO43P150

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■ Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer. ● LED headlights ● Front side marker lights (LED headlights) ● Parking lights (LED headlights) ● Daytime running lights (LED headlights) ● Stop/tail lights ● Rear side marker lights ● High mounted stoplight

■LED lights

The LED headlights, front side marker lights, parking lights, daytime running lights, stop lights, tail lights, rear side marker lights and high mounted stop- light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi- cle 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.

■When replacing light bulbs

P. 463

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WARNING

■Replacing light bulbs

●Be sure to stop the hybrid system and 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. ●Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric

circuits or component parts. Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.

■To prevent damage or fire

●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked. ●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises

8-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers .......... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...................... 481

8-2. Steps to take in an

emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 482
If you think something is wrong .............................. 487
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds ............................ 488
If a warning message is displayed......................... 501
If you have a flat tire.......... 518
If the hybrid system will not start........................... 532
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 534
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 536
If your vehicle overheats ... 541
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 546

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8-1. Essential information

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 position to N.

 If the shift position is shifted to N

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the hybrid system.

 If the shift position cannot be shifted to N

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible. the hybrid system, To stop 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 for 3 times or more

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

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.

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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 commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or flat bed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/ provincial and local laws.

Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due to the parking lock. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service. ● There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (P. 490, 503) ● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 82) ● There is a malfunction in the smart key system. (P. 534) ● The 12-volt battery is discharged. (P. 536)

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before tow- ing. ● The hybrid system warning light turns on or the hybrid system warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and the vehicle does not move.

● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.

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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.

Using a flat bed truck If your Toyota is transported by a flat bed 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

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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 distances 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.

Emergency towing procedure

Take out the towing eyelet. (P. 519) Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver. To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench or hard metal bar.

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Securely attach a cable or chain to the towing eyelet. Take care not to damage the vehicle body. 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 position to N and release the parking brake.

■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. 519)

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 cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people and cause serious damage.

●Do not turn the power switch off.

This may lead to an accident as the front wheels will be locked by the parking lock.

■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 ● High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on

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 and warning buzzer (red indicator)*1
Indicates that: • The brake fluid level is low; or • The brake system is malfunctioning

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con- tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi- cle may be dangerous. This 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.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)

Indicates a malfunction in: • The regenerative brake system; or • The electronically controlled brake system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

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.

Low engine oil pressure warning light

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

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

immediately.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

PCS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately. The warning light will operate as follows, even when the system is not malfunctioning: • The light will come on when the TRAC and VSC are

• The light will come on when the pre-collision system is

• The light will flash when the system cannot temporarily

turned off. (P. 247)

turned off. (P. 252)

be used.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Slip indicator light

Indicates a malfunction in: • The VSC system; • The TRAC system; or • The hill-start assist control system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately. The light will flash when the above systems and/or ABS are operating.

Parking lock system warning light (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system • In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake securely.

• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be turned off.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Parking lock system warning message (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system when the vehicle is stopped • In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake securely.

• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be turned off.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

LED headlight warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights

The LED headlights will not normally illuminate when there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illu- minate depending on the nature of the problem.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

P position request indicator light (warning buzzer)

The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery) has fallen because the shift position has been left in N for a long time

 Because recharging is not possible when the shift position is in N, shift the shift position to P when parking the vehicle for a long time. • The driver’s door has been opened while the shift posi-

tion is in N, D or B

• An attempt has been made to start the hybrid system

while the shift position is in anything other than P

 Shift the shift position to P. Hybrid system overheat warning light (warning buzzer)

The hybrid system has overheated This light may come on when driving under severe operat- ing conditions, and the output of the hybrid system may temporarily decrease in order to protect the system. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a steep hill in reverse.)

 Stop and check. (P. 541) Cruise control indicator (yellow indicator) Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Low hybrid battery (traction battery) warning light (warning buzzer)

Hybrid battery (traction battery) because the shift position is in N for long time

level becomes

 Because recharging is not possible when the shift position is in N, shift the shift position to P when parking the vehicle for a long time.

low

High coolant temperature warning light

Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine coolant temperature increases

 Stop and check. (P. 541) Automatic headlight leveling system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(Only outer frame

flashes)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door is not fully closed  Check that all the doors are closed.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Low fuel level warning light

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 1.6 gal. (6.0 L, 1.3 Imp.gal.) or less

 Refuel the vehicle. Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
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 warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

(If equipped)

(U. S. A)

(If equipped)

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. 501
Maintenance required reminder light Indicates that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule.*1
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the reminder light has been reset.

 If necessary, perform maintenance.

Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds 5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the reminder light has been reset.)

 Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the reminder light after the maintenance is performed. (P. 412)

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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. 495) • Flat tire (P. 518)

 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. 495)

 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: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.

*2: Open door warning buzzer:

The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).

*3: Seat belt buzzer:

The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver and/or front pas- senger that their seat belts are not fastened. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened, the buzzer will sound for 6 seconds once the power switch is turned to ON mode. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer will sound once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30 sec- onds, 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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Other warning light Carrying out the corresponding action turns the warning light off.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

Go to service warning light

Indicates that maintenance of the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component is required The filter may be clogged, the air intake vent may be blocked or there may be a gap in the duct.

 Have maintenance performed on the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling component at your Toyota dealer.

(if equipped)

■SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, side impact sensors (front), side impact sensors (front door), side impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat position sensor, driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, front passen- ger’s seat belt buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P. 41)

■Front passenger detection sensor, 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 of 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 malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips. If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■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.

■If the tire pressure warning system is not functioning

P. 446

■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 power switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

■Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.

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WARNING

■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

■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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Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles without multi-infor- mation display) After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turn off.

Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

The electronic key is not detected when an attempt is made to start the hybrid system.

Start the hybrid system with the electronic key present.

Once



The power switch has been pressed while the elec- tronic key was not detected inside the vehicle.

Confirm the location of the electronic key. (P. 130) If the warning light does not extinguish even though the electronic key is within operating range, touch the elec- tronic key to the power switch while depressing the brake pedal (P. 534)

Transmission the elec- between the tronic key and vehicle being blocked, or the bat- tery in the electronic key been depleted.

has

is

Once



Driving has been started without the correct elec- tronic key inside the vehicle.

Confirm the location of the electronic key.

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Interior buzzer

Exterior buzzer

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

Bring the electronic key back into the vehicle.

Turn the power switch off or bring the elec- tronic key back into the vehicle.

Turn the power switch off and lock the doors again.

• Shift the shift position

to P.

• Bring the electronic the

into

key back vehicle.

The electronic key was carried out- side 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. The electronic key was carried out- side the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while the shift position P was selected without turning off the power switch. An attempt was made to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turn- ing the power switch off. The electronic key was carried out- side the vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and closed while any shift position other than P was selected without turning off the power switch.

Once

3 times



Contin- uous

Contin- uous

Contin- uous

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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:

Master warning light The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that a message is cur- rently being displayed on the multi-information display. Multi-information display

If any of the warning lights come 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 that: • There is a high possibility of a frontal collision; or • The pre-collision braking function is operating

A buzzer also sounds.

 Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.

Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle ahead (in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode)

A buzzer also sounds.

 Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes. Indicates that the (when LDA control is operating) Lane Departure Alert When the vehicle deviates from its lane, the line on the side the vehicle deviates from flashes amber.

A buzzer also sounds.

 After checking the safety of the surround- ings, operate the steering wheel and return the vehicle to within the lane.

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 position to D or R.

Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed to stop the vehicle on an upward slope etc.

A buzzer also sounds. If this continues, the hybrid system may overheat.

 Release the accelerator pedal and depress

the brake pedal.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) power has dropped because a long period of time has elapsed after shifting the shift position to N

A buzzer also sounds.

 Restart the hybrid system when starting

the vehicle.

Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking lock mechanism will not work. When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may not be possible to turn the power switch off. If this happens, applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be turned off. A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

A buzzer also sounds.

 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place

and contact your Toyota dealer.

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 position to P. The battery cannot be charged with the shift position in N.

Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is dirty or covered with ice A buzzer also sounds.

 Clean the sensor.

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control system is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis- tance

A buzzer also sounds.

 If the windshield wipers are on, turn them off or set them to either intermittent or slow mode.

Indicates a malfunction in: • The cruise control system; or • The dynamic radar cruise control system Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press the button again to reactivate the system.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates that the LDA malfunction

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

Indicates that the LDA temporarily stops (temper- ature of white camera sensor is higher than oper- ation range)

A buzzer also sounds.

 Restart the LDA after driving for a while

Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision sys- tem

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

A buzzer also sounds.

dealer immediately.

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates an engine oil pressure malfunction

A buzzer also sounds.

 Immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated This message may be displayed when driving under severe operating conditions, and the out- put of the hybrid system may temporarily decrease in order to protect the system. (For example, when driving up a long steep hill or driving up a steep hill in reverse.) A buzzer also sounds.

 Stop and check. (P. 541)

Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam

A buzzer also sounds.

 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

Indicates that the insufficient 12-volt battery charge  A few seconds* after the message disap- pears: Maintain the hybrid system opera- tion state for approximately 15 minutes or more to recharge the 12-volt battery.

 If the message does not disappear: Start the hybrid system by following the “If the 12-volt battery is discharged” procedure (P. 536). *: This is displayed for about 6 seconds.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the maintenance schedule* 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*. Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been reset. (The indica- tor will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)

 Perform

the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the mainte- nance is performed. (P. 412)

The Automatic High Beam switch was pressed with the low beam headlights turned on.  Turn the high beam headlights on before pressing the Automatic High Beam switch.

Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision brake system operation is stopped  Turn the VSC on. (P. 247)

(U.S.A. only)

(U.S.A. only)

(If equipped)

(If equipped)

Indicates that the pre-collision system is not cur- rently functional  Check the grille cover and the sensor and

clean them if they are dirty.

(Flashes)

(If equipped)

*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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Warning message

Details/Actions

Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or replacement time.  Have the hybrid battery (traction battery) inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi- ately.

Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.  If you continue to use the vehicle in this state, you will soon become unable to restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid battery (traction battery) inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is not possible.  Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.

An attempt was made to change the shift position when the 12-volt battery voltage was low.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Charge or replace the 12-volt battery.

The shift lever and P position switch were repeat- edly operated in quick succession.

 Wait approximately 20 seconds and change

A buzzer also sounds.

the shift position.

An attempt was made to change the shift position to B when the shift position was P or N.

A buzzer also sounds.

 Change the shift position to D, and then

change the shift position to B.

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

(Flashes)

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Warning message

Details/Actions

An attempt was made to change the shift position to R, D or B with the power switch on (READY indicator turned off).

 After starting the hybrid system, change

A buzzer also sounds. the shift position to R, D or B*. *: When changing the shift position to B, first change the shift position to D, and then change the shift position to B.

An attempt was made to change the shift position from P with the brake pedal released.

A buzzer also sounds.

 When changing the shift position from P,

depress the brake pedal.

An attempt was made to change the shift position to B when the shift position was R.

A buzzer also sounds. The shift position automatically changed to N.

 Change the shift position to D, and then

change the shift position to B.

An attempt was made to change the shift position to D while the vehicle was driven in reverse.

A buzzer also sounds. The shift position automatically changed to N.

 Stop the vehicle, and then change the shift

position.

An attempt was made to change the shift position