Toyota Venza Hybrid (2021 year). Manual in english — part 6

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5-2. Using the interior lights

5-2.Using the interior lights

Rear interior light (



P.336)

Door courtesy lights

Inside door handle lights (if equipped)

Power switch illumination (



P.196)

Front interior lights/personal lights (



P.335, 336)

Front cup holder light

Instrument panel lower illumination (if equipped)

Footwell lights (if equipped)

Scuff lights (if equipped)

Front console light

Upper console lights (if equipped)

Outer foot lights

■

Interior lights automatic on/off

●

Illuminated entry system: The

lights automatically turn on/off

according to the power switch

mode, the presence of the elec-

Interior lights list

Location of the interior lights

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

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tronic key, whether the doors are

locked/unlocked, and whether the

doors are opened/closed.

●

If the interior lights remain on

when the power switch is turned to

OFF, the lights will go off automat-

ically after 20 minutes.

■

Interior lights brightness reduc-

tion

The brightness of the following

lights will be reduced when shifting

the shift lever to any position other

than P.

●

Instrument panel lower illumina-

tion (if equipped)

●

Footwell lights (if equipped)

●

Upper console lights (if equipped)

●

Front console light

●

Inside door handle lights (if

equipped)

■

The interior lights will turn on

automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy

(inflate) or in the event of a strong

rear impact, the interior lights will

turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-

matically after approximately 20

minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off

manually. However, in order to help

prevent further collisions, it is rec-

ommended that they be left on until

safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on

automatically depending on the

force of the impact and conditions of

the collision.)

■

Customization

Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before

the lights turn off) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P.512)

■

Front interior lights

Turns the lights on/off

The rear interior light also turns
on/off.
However, when the rear interior
light has already been turned on, it
will not be controlled by front inte-
rior light operations.



Vehicles without panoramic
fixed moon roof with one-
touch frosted glass control

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the lights on longer

than necessary when the hybrid

system is off.

Operating the interior
lights

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

Vehicles with panoramic fixed
moon roof with one-touch
frosted glass control

Turns the door position on/off



Vehicles without panoramic
fixed moon roof with one-
touch frosted glass control

1

On

The front and rear interior lights
turn on/off when a door is
opened/closed.

2

Off



Vehicles with panoramic fixed
moon roof with one-touch
frosted glass control

1

On

The front and rear interior lights
turn on/off when a door is
opened/closed.

2

Off

■

Rear interior light

Turns the light on/off

The rear interior light is also turned
on/off by the front interior light oper-
ations.
If the light is turned on by front inte-
rior light operation, the rear interior
light cannot turn off by pressing the
switch.

Turns the lights on/off

Operating the personal
lights

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

Vehicles without panoramic
fixed moon roof with one-
touch frosted glass control



Vehicles with panoramic fixed
moon roof with one-touch
frosted glass control

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5-3. Using the storage features

5-3.Using the storage features

Bottle holders (



P.340)

Console box (



P.339)

Cup holders (



P.339)

Glove box (



P.338)

Open tray (



P.341)

Pull the lever to open the glove
box.

List of storage features

Location of the storage features

A

B

C

D

E

WARNING

■

Items that should not be left

in the vehicle

Do not leave glasses, lighters or

spray cans in the storage spaces,

as this may cause the following

when cabin temperature becomes

high:

●

Glasses may be deformed by

heat or cracked if they come

into contact with other stored

items.

●

Lighters or spray cans may

explode. If they come into con-

tact with other stored items, the

lighter may catch fire or the

spray can may release gas,

causing a fire hazard.

Glove box

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Lift the lid while pulling up the
knob to release the lock.

The lid can be opened when the
front armrest is adjusted to the front
most position or rearmost position.
(



P.359)

■

Front armrest



P.359

■

Console box tray

●

The tray can be removed.

When installing the tray, install it
with the arrow mark on the back

side of the tray facing toward the
front of the vehicle.

●

The spacers in the front cup hold-

ers can be stowed. (



P.340)

■

Front

■

Rear

Pull the rear armrest down.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the glove box closed. In the

event of sudden braking or sud-

den swerving, an accident may

occur due to an occupant being

struck by the open glove box or

the items stored inside.

Console box

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of

an accident or sudden braking.

NOTICE

■

Console box tray

Do not use as cup holders.
The contents may spill and

glasses may break.

Cup holders

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■

Front cup holders

●

The spacers in the front cup hold-

ers can be removed.

The front cup holder can also be
used as bottle holder by removing
the spacer.

●

The spacers can be stowed in the

console box tray. (



P.339)

■

Front

■

Rear

■

Bottle holders

●

When storing a bottle, close the

cap.

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the cup

holders

Do not place anything other than

cups or beverage cans in the cup

holders.

Inappropriate items must not be

stored in the cup holders even if

the lid is closed.

Other items may be thrown out of

the holders in the event of an

accident or sudden braking and

cause injury. If possible, cover hot

drinks to prevent burns.

■

When using the front cup

holders

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause

stowed items or spacers etc. to be

thrown out in the event of sudden

braking or sudden swerving. In

these cases, these items may

interfere with pedal operation or

cause driver distraction, resulting

in an unexpected accident.

●

Remove the spacers when

stowing items such as tall cups

or beverage cans etc.

●

Stow any removed spacers in

the console box tray.

Bottle holders

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●

The bottle may not be stored

depending on its size or shape.

Wireless charger:



P.351

1

Open the back door.

2

Pull the strap upwards and
open the deck board.

3

Lift the deck board and
remove the hook on the
backside of the deck board.

4

Secure the hook onto the
upper edge of the back door

NOTICE

■

Items that should be not

stowed in the bottle holders

Do not place open bottles or glass

and paper cups containing liquid

in the bottle holders. The contents

may spill and glasses may break.

Open tray

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for the open

tray

Observe the following precautions

when putting items in the open

tray. Failure to do so may cause

items to be thrown out of the tray

in the event of sudden braking or

steering. In these cases, the items

may interfere with pedal operation

or cause driver distraction, result-

ing in an accident.

●

Do not store items in the tray

that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray

higher than the tray’s edge.

●

Do not put items in the tray that

may protrude over the tray’s

edge.

Luggage compart-

ment features

Deck board

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opening or head restraint as
shown in the illustration.

Lift the deck board and attach
the hook. (



P.341)

The following items can be stowed.

Accessories

Warning reflector

*

*

: The warning reflector itself is not

included as an original equip-
ment.

■

Warning reflector

Depending on the size and shape of

the warning reflector case, you may

not be able to store it.

WARNING

■

When operating the deck

board

Do not place anything on the deck

board when operating the board.

Otherwise, your fingers may be

caught or an accident may result

causing injuries.

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck board closed.
In the event of sudden braking, an

accident may occur due to an

occupant being struck by the deck

board or the items stored under

the deck board.

NOTICE

■

When closing the back door

Do not leave the hook secured on

the upper edge of the back door

opening.
The deck board may get dam-

aged.

Deck under tray

A

B

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Installing the luggage cover

1

Compress the both ends of
the luggage cover and insert
into the recess to install.

2

Pull out the luggage cover
and hook it onto the anchors.

■

Removing the luggage
cover

1

Release the cover from the
left and right anchors and
allow it to retract.

2

Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.

■

Stowing the luggage cover

1

Open the deck board.
(



P.341)

2

Remove the side deck cov-
ers.

3

Insert the right end of the lug-
gage cover into the recess,
then insert the left end of the
luggage cover into the
recess.

Luggage cover

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4

Attach the side deck covers
and close the deck board.

When taking out the luggage cover,

reverse the steps listed.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the

luggage cover is securely

installed/stowed. Failure to do

so may result in serious injury in

the event of sudden braking or a

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the

luggage cover. In the event of

sudden braking or turning, the

item may go flying and strike an

occupant. This could lead to an

unexpected accident, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb

on the luggage cover. Climbing

on the luggage cover could

result in damage to the luggage

cover, possibly causing death or

serious injury to the child.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the lug-

gage cover

Do not place anything on top of

the luggage cover. When rolling

up the luggage cover, objects

may be caught in the cover, dam-

aging the cover and generating

noise.

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5-4.Using the other interior features

The following functions can be
displayed and operated on the
Toyota multi-operation touch.

Operate a switch to change the dis-
played function screen.
The displayed function can also be
changed by performing an up or
down flick operation on the Toyota
multi-operation touch.

Select to display the air con-
ditioning control screen.
(



P.321)

Select to display the seat
control screen. (



P.332,

333)

Select to display the audio
control screen.

*

Select to display the energy
monitor/fuel consumption
screen. (



P.120)

Select to display the vehicle
information screen. (



P.99,

110)

*

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

■

Moving screens on the
Toyota multi-operation
touch

Selecting

or

to change its

Toyota multi-operation

touch (vehicle with

the 12.3-inch display)

The Toyota multi-operation
touch allows a screen, such
as the air conditioning con-
trol screen, and the naviga-
tion screen to be displayed
and operated simultane-
ously.
For details about the opera-
tion of the Toyota multi-
operation touch, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

Toyota multi-operation
touch overview

Toyota multi-operation
touch operation

A

B

C

D

E

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displayed position on the Toyota
multi-operation touch.

The screen position can also be
changed by perform a left or right
flick operation on a screen.

■

Displaying a screen in full
screen

Selecting

or

on the

energy monitor/consumption
screen or vehicle information
screen will display that screen in
full screen.

Select

or

to return to the

split-screen display.

Settings of the split-screen can
be changed.

Select “Setting” on the vehicle infor-
mation screen to display the setting
screen.

Select slide operation on/off

Display the software informa-
tion

Systems Limited. All rights
reserved.

Toyota multi-operation
touch settings

Copyright

A

B

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*

: If equipped

■

Opening and closing the
electronic sunshade

1

Open

*

2

Close

*

The moon roof automatically
returns to opaque when the elec-
tronic sunshade is closed, and the
indicator on the dimming switch
turns off.

*

: To stop the electronic sunshade

partway, lightly press the either
end of the switch.

■

Changing the moon roof
between opaque and trans-
parent

Press the dimming switch.

The moon roof is changed between
opaque and transparent each time
the dimming switch is pressed.

The indicator

on the dimming

switch turns on when the moon roof
is transparent.
If the dimming switch is pressed
when the electronic sunshade is
fully closed, the electronic sun-
shade opens automatically and the
opaque moon roof changes to be
transparent.

■

The electronic sunshade and

panoramic fixed moon roof with

one-touch frosted glass control

can be operated when

The power switch is in ON.

■

When the moon roof is trans-

parent

●

Stripes (interference patterns)

may appear on the moon roof

under some weather conditions or

depending on how the light shines

the interior and exterior of the

vehicle.

●

The moon roof may appear

opaque, depending on the angle.

Panoramic fixed moon

roof with one-touch

frosted glass control

*

Use the overhead switches
to open and close the elec-
tronic sunshade and
change the moon roof
between opaque and trans-
parent.

Operating the electronic
sunshade and panoramic
fixed moon roof with one-
touch frosted glass con-
trol

A

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■

The moon roof at low tempera-

tures

The moon roof may take some time

to change between opaque and

transparent. Allow the interior of the

vehicle to warm up before use.

■

Turning the power switch to

OFF

The transparent moon roof automat-

ically returns to opaque when the

power switch is turned to OFF.

■

If the indicator on the dimming

switch flashes

The panoramic fixed moon roof with

one-touch frosted glass control may

be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■

When the vehicle is subjected

to a strong impact

The moon roof changes to opaque

and cannot be changed back to

transparent. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Jam protection function for the

electronic sunshade

●

If an object becomes jammed

between the electronic sunshade

and the sunshade frame while the

electronic sunshade is closing, the

electronic sunshade movement is

stopped and the electronic sun-

shade is opened slightly.

●

When the jam protection function

has operated, even if the

“CLOSE” side of the switch is

pressed again, the electronic sun-

shade will not move in the close

direction until the reverse opera-

tion has stopped completely.

●

The electronic sunshade may

operate in reverse if the electronic

sunshade is subject to an impact

due to the surroundings or the

driving conditions.

■

When the automatic opening

and closing function of the

electronic sunshade does not

work

Perform the following initialization

procedure.

1

Turn the power switch to ON.

2

Press and hold the “CLOSE”

side of the switch.

It closes until it is near the fully

closed position and then stops. After

that, it and operates in the opening

direction then closes to the fully

closed position.
If the switch is released at the incor-

rect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the begin-

ning.
If the automatic opening and closing

function does not work normally

even after performing the operations

above, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized.

(Customizable features:



P.513)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

■

Panoramic fixed moon roof

with one-touch frosted glass

control

Do not disassemble or repair the

panoramic fixed moon roof with

one-touch frosted glass control

because it contains high voltage

parts. Contact your Toyota dealer

if the panoramic fixed moon roof

with one-touch frosted glass con-

trol needs repair.

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1

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

■

Automatic light off to prevent

12-volt battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when

WARNING

■

Opening and closing the elec-

tronic sunshade

●

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of

their body in a position where it

could be caught when the elec-

tronic sunshade is being oper-

ated.

●

Do not let a child operate the

electronic sunshade. Closing

the electronic sunshade on

someone can cause death or

serious injury.

■

Jam protection function for

the electronic sunshade

●

Never use any part of your body

to intentionally activate the jam

protection function.

●

The jam protection function may

not work if something gets

caught just before the electronic

sunshade is fully closed. Also,

the jam protection function is

not designed to operate while

the switch is being pressed.

Take care so that your fingers,

etc. do not get caught.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between

the underside of the glass roof

and the electronic sunshade.

Your hand may get caught and

you could injure yourself. Also, if

the vehicle is left in direct sunlight

for a long time, the underside of

the glass roof could become very

hot and could cause burns.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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the power switch is turned to OFF,

the lights will go off automatically

after 20 minutes.

Please use a power supply for
electronic goods that use less
than 12 VDC /10 A (power con-
sumption of 120 W).
Open the console box and open
the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem

Disconnect electrical devices with

charging functions, such as mobile

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected,

the hybrid system may not stop nor-

mally.

The USB charging ports are
used to supply 2.1 A of electric-
ity at 5 V to external devices.
The USB charging ports are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
ports

Open the lid.

NOTICE

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

hybrid system is off.

Power outlet

NOTICE

■

When power outlet is not in

use

To avoid damaging the power out-

let, close the power outlet lid

when the power outlet is not in

use.
Foreign objects or liquids that

enter the power outlet may cause

a short circuit.

■

To prevent blown fuse

Do not use an accessory that

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the

hybrid system is off.

USB charging ports

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The USB charging ports can be

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging ports may not operate

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer,

such as a USB memory device, is

connected

●

If the connected external device is

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

A portable device can be
charged by just placing Qi stan-
dard wireless charge compatible
portable devices according to
the Wireless Power Consortium,
such as smartphones and
mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used
with portable devices that are
larger than the charging area.
Also, depending on the portable
device, it may not operate as
normal. Please read the opera-
tion manual for portable devices
to be used.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports

are not in use, close the lids. If a

foreign object or liquid enters a

port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

or impact the USB charging

ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify

the USB charging ports.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in

the vehicle. The temperature

inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to an

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging

ports for a long period of time

when the hybrid system is off.

Wireless charger

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■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

■

Using the wireless charger

1

Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Switches on and off with each

press of the power supply switch.
When turned on, the operation indi-

cator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off, the

on/off state of the power supply

switch is memorized.

2

Place the charging side of
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation indi-

cator light (orange) comes on.
If charging is not occurring, try plac-

ing the portable device as close to

the center of the charging area as

possible.
When charging is complete, the

operation indicator light (green)

comes on.

■

Recharging function



When charging is complete
and after a fixed time in the
charge suspension state,
charging restarts.



When the portable device is
moved, charging is stopped
for a moment and then it
restarts.

A

B

C

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Lighting conditions of oper-
ation indicator light

*

: Depending on the portable

device, there are cases where the
operation indicator light will con-
tinue being lit up orange even
after the charging is complete.



When the operation indicator
light flashes

When an error occurs, the oper-
ation indicator light flashes an
orange color.
Handle the error based on the
following tables.

• Flashing repeatedly once

every second (Orange)

• Repeatedly flashes 3 times

continuously (Orange)

Operation

indicator

light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless
charger power supply
is off

Green
(comes
on)

On Standby (charging
possible state)

When charging is com-
plete

*

Orange
(comes
on)

When placing the por-
table device on the
charging area (detect-
ing the portable device)

Charging

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Vehicle to char-
ger communica-
tion failure.

If the power
switch is in ACC:
Turn the power
switch to ON.
If the power
switch is in ON:
Turn the power
switch off and
then back to ON.
If the operation
indicator light still
blinks after per-
forming the
above proce-
dure, contact
your Toyota
dealer.

Suspected

causes

Handling method

A foreign sub-
stance is
between the por-
table device and
charge area.

Remove the for-
eign substance
from between
portable device
and the charge
area.

The portable
device is out of
sync due to the
device being
shifted from the
center of the
charge area.

Place the porta-
ble device near
the center of the
charge area.

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• Repeatedly flashes 4 times

continuously (Orange)

■

The wireless charger can be

operated when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Portable devices that can be

charged

●

Portable devices compatible with

the Qi wireless charging standard

can be charged by the wireless

charger. However, compatibility

with all devices which meet the Qi

wireless charging standard is not

guaranteed.

●

The wireless charger is designed

to supply low power electricity (5

W or less) to a cellular phone,

smartphone, or other portable

device.

■

When covers and accessories

are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where

cover and accessories not able to

handle Qi are attached to the porta-

ble device. Depending on the type

of cover and accessory, it may not

be possible to charge. When

charging is not performed even with

the portable device placed on the

charge area, remove the cover and

accessories.

■

While charging, noise enters

the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and

confirm that the noise has

decreased. If the noise decreases,

continuously pushing the power

supply switch of the wireless char-

ger for 2 seconds, the frequency of

the charger can be changed and the

noise can be reduced.Also, on that

occasion, the operation indicator

light will flash orange 2 times.

■

Important points of the wireless

charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be

detected within the vehicle inte-

rior, charging cannot be done.

When the door is opened and

closed, charging may be tempo-

rarily suspended.

●

When charging, the wireless

charging device and portable

device will get warmer, however

this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets

warm while charging, charging

may stop due to the protection

function on the portable device

side. In this case, when the tem-

perature of the portable device

drops significantly, charge again.

●

Depending on usage of the porta-

ble device, it may not be fully

charged. This is not a malfunction.

●

When using a mobile phone near

a wireless charger, the call sensi-

tivity and communication speed

may be reduced.

■

Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned

on, while searching for the portable

device a sound will be produced,

however this is not a malfunction.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.374

■

Label indicating precautions for

using the wireless charger

There is a label on the wireless

charger. Follow the instructions on

the label.

Suspected

causes

Handling method

Temperature ris-
ing within the
wireless charger.

Stop charging at
once and start
charging again
after for a while.

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Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device,

for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the main part

of the portable device while driv-

ing.

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WARNING

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger. The opera-

tions of the wireless charger may

have an affect on medical

devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in a

possibility of equipment failure

and damage, catch fire, burns due

to overheat.

●

Do not insert any metallic

objects between the charging

area and the portable device

while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic

objects, etc., to the charger area

or portable device

●

Do not cover with cloth, etc.,

and charge

●

Do not charge portable devices

other than designated

●

Do not attempt to dismantle for

disassembly or modifications

●

Do not hit or apply a strong

force

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the func-

tion may not operate cor-

rectly

In the following conditions, it may

not operate correctly

●

The portable device is fully

charged

●

There is foreign matter between

the charge area and portable

device

●

The temperature of the portable

device gets higher from

charging

●

The charging surface of the por-

table device is facing up

●

The placement of the portable

device is out of alignment with

the charge area

●

Near a TV tower, electric power

plant, gas station, radio station,

large display, airport or other

facility that generates strong

radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the electronic key is in

contact with, or is covered by

the following metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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■

Front

Slide the console box lid while
pulling up the knob to release
the lock.

■

Rear

Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.

NOTICE

●

When other wireless keys (that

emit radio waves) are being

used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-
mentioned, when the charger
does not perform normally or the
operation display lamp is flashing
continuously, it is considered that
the wireless charger is malfunc-
tioning. Contact authorized
Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards,

such as a credit card, a contact-

less IC card, or magnetic

recording media, close to the

wireless charger while charging.

Otherwise, data may be erased

due to the influence of magne-

tism. Additionally, do not bring

precision instruments such as

wrist watches, close to the wire-

less charger, as such objects

may malfunction.

●

Do not leave portable devices in

the cabin. The temperature

inside the cabin may become

high, when under the sun, and

cause damage to the device.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

When the hybrid system is

stopped, do not use the wireless

charger for a long time.

Armrests

WARNING

■

When sliding the front arm-

rest

Slide until secured in place when

a click sound is heard.
If not secured in place, the front

armrest may suddenly move,

resulting in injury.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

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The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when

getting in or out of the vehicle or

rising from your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that must not be

hanged on the hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

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*

: If equipped

The HomeLink

®

wireless control

system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

is

operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Illuminates above each button
selected.

HomeLink

®

icon

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

is oper-

ating.

When the HomeLink

®

button is

pressed, the logo disappears even
while the HomeLink

®

is operating.

Setting icon

Press the menu button to change
the setting.

Menu buttons

HomeLink

®

buttons

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink

®

to operate

garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.

System components

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not

erased even if the 12-volt battery

cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering
a different code to a HomeLink

®

button that already has a code

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and Puerto

Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary

Visit on the web at

www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-

800-355-3515.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage

door or other remote control

device

The garage door or other device

may operate, so ensure people

and objects are out of danger to

prevent potential harm.

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Before programming
HomeLink

®



During programming, it is pos-
sible that garage doors,
gates, or other devices may
operate. For this reason,
make sure that people and
objects are clear of the
garage door or other devices
to prevent injury or other
potential harm.



It is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the
remote control transmitter for
successful programming.



Garage door opener motors
manufactured after 1995 may
be equipped with rolling code
protection. If this is the case,

you may need a stepladder or
other sturdy, safe device to
reach the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps

2

through

4

must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-
erwise the HomeLink

®

indicator

light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be success-
fully completed.

1

Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror: Press the
HomeLink

®

button or menu

button

When the HomeLink

®

button is

pressed: Homelink

®

Training Tuto-

rial will be displayed to assist you
programming the HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

Training Tutorial

is displayed, follow the instructions

displayed.
When the menu button is pressed:
Press the menu button

and

select the “Set Up >”. Homelink

®

Training Tutorial will be displayed

to assist you programming the
HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

Training Tutorial

is displayed, follow the instructions

displayed.

2

Press and release the
HomeLink

®

button you want

to program and check that
the HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes (orange).

WARNING

■

Conforming to federal safety

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

com-

patible transceiver with any

garage door opener or device that

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety

standards.
This includes any garage door

that cannot detect an interfering

object. A door or device without

these features increases the risk

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-
ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or
play with the HomeLink

®

buttons.

Programming HomeLink

®

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3

Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

indicator light

in view while programming.

4

Program a device.



Programming a device other
than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit
green (fixed code), then release
the button.



Programming an entry gate
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote
control transmitter button at 2
second intervals, repeatedly,
until the HomeLink

®

indicator

light changes from slowly flash-
ing orange to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

5

Test the HomeLink

®

opera-

tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the HomeLink

®

indicator light:



HomeLink

®

indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or
other device should operate
when a HomeLink

®

button is

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

indicator light

flashes rapidly: The garage
door opener or other device is
equipped with a rolling code.
To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the
HomeLink

®

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.



If the garage door or other
device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

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6

Repeat the steps above to
program another device for
any of the remaining
HomeLink

®

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code
system

Two or more people may be
needed to complete rolling code
programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found

where the hanging antenna wire is

attached to the unit. The name and

color of the button may vary by

manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage

door opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.

Perform

3

within 30 seconds after

performing

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence
(press/hold/release) up to 3
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

®

button is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

signal.

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through
indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only
available if the garage door
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device
compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

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1

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door
opener has been completed,
if the garage door opener
motor is trained to
HomeLink

®

, both garage

door operation indicators will
flash rapidly (green) and the
light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice,
indicating that 2-way commu-
nication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

form

2

and

3

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button

after programming has been com-

pleted.

2

Press a programmed
HomeLink

®

button to oper-

ate a garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing
the HomeLink

®

button, after

the garage door operation
has stopped, press the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on
the garage door opener
motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way
communication with the
garage door opener, both
garage door operation indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash
rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single
HomeLink

®

button

When the following procedure is
performed, buttons which
already have devices registered
to them can be overwritten:

1

Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

®

button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

indica-

tor starts flashing orange,
release the HomeLink

®

but-

ton and perform “Program-
ming HomeLink

®

”

1

(it takes

20 seconds for the
HomeLink

®

indicator to start

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-

mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter

must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

®

buttons.

Press the appropriate
HomeLink

®

button. The

HomeLink

®

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.

Operating HomeLink

®

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

Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is a
compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate
within approximately 820 ft. (250
m) of the garage door. However,
if there are obstructions
between the garage door and
the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be
received.
To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release
either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

(vehicles

with auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror),

and

or

and

(vehicles

with Digital Rear-view Mirror)
simultaneously. The last
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside
buttons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
(orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

A

B

A

B

Green

Opening/closing
has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-
nals cannot be
received

Erasing the entire
HomeLink

®

memory (all

three codes)

Color

Status

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If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

®

memory.

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior . . ..

370

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior . . ...

373

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

. . . . . . . . ..

377

General maintenance..

379

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams . . . . . .

381

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions. . . . . .

383

Hood . . . . . . ...

385

Positioning a floor jack

386

Engine compartment...

388

12-volt battery . . . .

394

Tires . . . . . . .

397

Tire inflation pressure .

412

Wheels . . . . . .

414

Air conditioning filter.

415

Cleaning the hybrid battery

(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter. . . .

417

Wiper insert replacement

. . . . . . . . ..

421

Electronic key battery..

425

Checking and replacing

fuses. . . . . . ..

427

Headlight aim . . . ..

430

Exterior lights . . . ..

431

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6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Self-restoring coat (if equipped)

The vehicle body has a self-restor-

ing coating that is resistant to small

surface scratches caused in a car

wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years

from when the vehicle is delivered

from the plant.

●

The restoration time differs

depending on the depth of the

scratch and outside temperature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is

warmed by applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys,

coins, etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contain abra-

sives.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-

saving mode to disable the smart

key system. (



P.149)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

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●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-

repellent coating

●

The following precautions can

extend the effectiveness of the

water-repellent coating.

• Remove any dirt, etc., from the

front side windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accu-

mulate on the windows for a long

period. Clean the windows with a

soft, damp cloth as soon as possi-

ble.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners

that contain abrasives when

cleaning the windows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with

an approximately 5% solution of

neutral detergent and water to

clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of

the engine compartment. Doing

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations,

and may result in hands being

caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper

blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the

windshield where the raindrop

sensor is located is touched by

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something

bumps into the raindrop sensor

A

B

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WARNING

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the

exhaust pipes to become quite

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipes until

they have cooled sufficiently, as

touching hot exhaust pipes can

cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the system

may malfunction. If this occurs,

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration

and corrosion on the body

and components (aluminum

wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings

or bird droppings are present on

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use

organic substances or scrub

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

■

Cleaning the radiator grille

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to the radiator

grille surface.

●

Do not use a hard brush. Use a

soft cloth or sponge to wipe.

●

Remove any dirt by using a

neutral detergent. Do not use

waxes or alcohols (e.g. glass

cleaner).

●

Wash detergent off with water

after washing the vehicle.

■

When using an automatic car

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam.

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and

let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm

water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

■

Front side windows with UV

protective coating

The front side windows have UV

protective coating. To prevent any

NOTICE

■

When using a high pressure

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do

not let water from the high-pres-

sure washer directly hit the

camera or the area around the

camera. Due to the shock from

the high pressure water, it is

possible that the device may not

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or connectors

or the following parts.

The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with

high-pressure water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from

the vehicle body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of

the windshield continuously. If

water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the

lower part of the windshield, the

air conditioning system may not

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle
interior

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damage to the UV protective coat-

ing, observe the following:

●

If the windows are dirty, gently

wipe them with a cloth soaked in

water or lukewarm water as soon

as possible.

●

If the windows are very dirty, do

not open and close them repeat-

edly.

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle, such as on the floor,

on the rear seats, in the hybrid

battery (traction battery) air

intake vent or in the luggage

compartment. (



P.75)

Doing so may cause the hybrid

battery, electrical components,

etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle

interior wet.

(



P.32)

An electrical malfunction may

cause the airbags to deploy or

not function properly, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not let the wireless charger

(



P.351) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel

may reflect off the windshield,

obstructing the driver’s view and

leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene,

and alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s

or other interior part’s painted

surface may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

●

Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the

audio system may be damaged if

water comes into contact with

electrical components such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

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

Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or syn-
thetic chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-

finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real

metal for the surface. It is necessary

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas

are left uncleaned for long periods

of time, they may be difficult to

clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the

interior of the vehicle at least twice a

year to maintain the quality of the

vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.



Wring out any excess water

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (



P.229)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use a glass cleaner to

clean the rear window, as this

may cause damage to the rear

window defogger heater wires

or antenna. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean.

Wipe the window in strokes run-

ning parallel to the heater wires

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires or

antenna.

■

Cleaning the front side win-

dow

●

Do not use any compound or

abrasive product (e.g., glass

cleaner, detergent, wax) to

clean the windows. It may dam-

age the coating.

Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
(if equipped)

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

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from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine

Toyota parts be used for repairs to

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in

replacement or if a repair shop other

than a Toyota dealer performs

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to

be performed by a Toyota

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-

trained specialists and are kept up

to date with the latest service

information. They are well

informed about the operations of

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It

proves that the maintenance that

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem

should arise while your vehicle is

under warranty, your Toyota

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be
performed on a daily basis. This
can be done by yourself or by a
Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should
be performed at specified inter-
vals according to the mainte-
nance schedule.

For details about maintenance
items and schedules, refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-
ical driving, day-to-day care
and regular maintenance
are essential. It is the
owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks.
Toyota recommends the fol-
lowing maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly

maintained

Improper maintenance could

result in serious damage to the

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt bat-

tery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and a wide variety

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects and

other reproductive harm. Work

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm. Avoid

exposure and wash any

affected area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals

and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds

which are known to cause brain

damage. Wash your hands after

handling. (



P.394)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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■

Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure

described below:



Vehicles with 4.2-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi-information display.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

“Vehicle Settings”. Then press

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

“Scheduled Maintenance”. Then
press

.

4

Select “Yes” and press

.



Vehicles with 7-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi-information display.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select
“

Vehicle Settings”.

Then press

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

“Scheduled Maintenance”.

Then press

.

4

Select “Yes” and press

.

You can perform some mainte-
nance procedures by yourself.
Please be aware that do-it-your-
self maintenance may affect
warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals
is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-
age, refer to the separate “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-
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General maintenance

Listed below are the general
maintenance items that
should be performed at the
intervals specified in the
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It
is recommended that any
problem you notice should
be brought to the attention
of your Toyota dealer or
qualified service shop for
advice.

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is run-

ning

Turn the hybrid system off and

ensure that there is adequate

ventilation before performing

maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at
the correct level?
(



P.392)

Engine/power
control unit
coolant

Is the
engine/power con-
trol unit coolant at
the correct level?
(



P.391)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
(



P.388)

Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not
be any fumes or
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and
condenser should
be free from for-
eign objects.
(



P.392)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(



P.393)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.394)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator
pedal

• The accelerator

pedal should
move smoothly
(without uneven
pedal effort or
catching).

Hybrid trans-
mission “Park”
mechanism

• When parked on

a slope and the
shift position is in
P, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Items

Check points

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Brake pedal

• Does the brake

pedal move
smoothly?

• Does the brake

pedal have
appropriate
clearance from
the floor?

• Does the brake

pedal have the
correct amount
of free play?

Brakes

• The vehicle

should not pull to
one side when
the brakes are
applied.

• The brakes

should work
effectively.

• The brake pedal

should not feel
spongy.

• The brake pedal

should not get
too close to the
floor when the
brakes are
applied.

Head
restraints

• Do the head

restraints move
smoothly and
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers
function prop-
erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights

come on?

Items

Check points

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on

a slope and the
parking brake is
on, is the vehicle
securely
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts

operate
smoothly?

• The seat belts

should not be
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have
the correct
amount of free
play?

• There should not

be any strange
sounds coming
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Items

Check points

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The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.



When the 12-volt battery is
disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.



When the fuel tank cap is

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors

operate
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine

hood lock system
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not

be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure
correct?

• The tires should

not be damaged
or excessively
worn.

• Have the tires

been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?

• The wheel nuts

should not be
loose.

Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper

• The wiper blades

should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.

• The wiper blades

should clear the
windshield/rear
window without
streaking or skip-
ping.

Emission inspection

and maintenance (I/M)

programs

Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

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loose
The malfunction indicator
lamp comes on indicating a
temporary malfunction and
your vehicle may not pass the
I/M test.

The error code in the OBD sys-
tem will not be cleared unless
the vehicle is driven 40 or more
times.

Contact your Toyota dealer to
prepare the vehicle for re-test-
ing.

When the malfunction
indicator lamp still
remains on after several
driving trips

If your vehicle does not
pass the I/M test

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Do-it-yourself service

precautions

If you perform maintenance
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure as
given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt bat-
tery condi-
tion
(



P.394)

• Grease
• Conventional

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid
level
(



P.392)

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116

DOT 4 or SAE
J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding brake
fluid)

Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(



P.391)

• “Toyota Super

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite
and non-borate
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 50% coolant
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed
with 55% coolant
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only

for adding coolant)

Engine oil
level
(



P.388)

• “Toyota Genuine

Motor Oil” or
equivalent

• Rag or paper

towel

• Funnel (used only

for adding engine
oil)

Fuses
(



P.427)

• Fuse with same

amperage rating
as original

Items

Parts and tools

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Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
(



P.417)

• Vacuum cleaner,

etc,

• Phillips screw-

driver

Radiator and
condenser
(



P.392)



Tire inflation
pressure
(



P.412)

• Tire pressure

gauge

• Compressed air

source

Washer fluid
(



P.393)

• Water or washer

fluid containing
antifreeze (for win-
ter use)

• Funnel (used only

for adding water or
washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains

many mechanisms and fluids that

may move suddenly, become hot,

or become electrically energized.

To avoid death or serious injury,

observe the following precautions.

■

When working on the engine

compartment

●

Make sure that “IGNITION ON”

on the multi-information display

and the “READY” indicator are

both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools

away from the moving fan.

●

Be careful not to touch the

engine, power control unit, radi-

ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right

after driving as they may be hot.

Oil and other fluids may also be

hot.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Do not leave anything that may

burn easily, such as paper and

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or

expose an open flame to fuel or

the battery. Fuel and battery

fumes are flammable.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator

grille

Be sure the power switch is OFF.
With the power switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. (



P.392)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent

flying or falling material, fluid

spray, etc., from getting in your

eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter

removed may cause excessive

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

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1

Pull the hood lock release
lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood.

3

Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
the slot.

Hood

Release the lock from the
inside of the vehicle to open
the hood.

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly,

it may open while the vehicle is in

motion and cause an accident,

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

After installing the support

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the

hood securely from falling down

on to your head or body.

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc.

from being caught.

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■

Front

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod

to its clip before closing the hood.

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could

cause the hood to bend.

Positioning a floor

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-
low the instructions in the
manual provided with the
jack and perform the opera-
tion safely.
When raising your vehicle
with a floor jack, position
the jack correctly.
Improper placement may
damage your vehicle or
cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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Rear

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Fuse boxes (



P.427)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.389)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.388)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.392)

Radiator (



P.392)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (



P.392)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.391)

Washer fluid tank (



P.393)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.391)

■

12-volt battery



P.394

With the engine at operating
temperature and turned off,

Engine compartment

Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Checking and adding the
engine oil

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check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

■

Checking the engine oil

1

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of
the engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.

■

Checking the oil type and
preparing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.



Engine oil selection



P.482



Oil quantity (Low



Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

■

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.

1

Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.

2

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

3

Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.

A

B

C

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Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will

be consumed while driving. In the

following situations, oil consump-

tion may increase, and engine oil

may need to be refilled in between

oil maintenance intervals.

●

When the engine is new, for

example directly after purchasing

the vehicle or after replacing the

engine

●

If low quality oil or oil of an inap-

propriate viscosity is used

●

When driving at high engine

speeds or with a heavy load, or

when driving while accelerating or

decelerating frequently

●

When leaving the engine idling for

a long time, or when driving fre-

quently through heavy traffic

■

After changing the engine oil

The engine oil maintenance data

should be reset. Perform the follow-

ing procedures:



Vehicles with 4.2-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi-information display.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

“Vehicle Settings”. Then press

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select “Oil
Maintenance”. Then press

.

4

Select “Yes” and press

.



Vehicles with 7-inch display

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select

on the multi- information display.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select
“

Vehicle Settings”.

Then press

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches and select “Oil

Maintenance”.

Then press

.

4

Select “Yes” and press

.

WARNING

■

Used engine oil

●

Used engine oil contains poten-

tially harmful contaminants

which may cause skin disorders

such as inflammation and skin

cancer, so care should be taken

to avoid prolonged and

repeated contact. To remove

used engine oil from your skin,

wash thoroughly with soap and

water.

●

Dispose of used oil and filters

only in a safe and acceptable

manner. Do not dispose of used

oil and filters in household trash,

in sewers or onto the ground.

Call your Toyota dealer, service

station or auto parts store for

information concerning recy-

cling or disposal.

●

Do not leave used engine oil

within the reach of children.

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine

damage

Check the oil level on a regular

basis.

■

When replacing the engine oil

●

Be careful not to spill engine oil

on the vehicle components.

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The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the hybrid system is cold.

■

Engine coolant reservoir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. (



P.474)

■

Power control unit coolant
reservoir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. (



P.476)

■

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life

Coolant” or a similar high quality

ethylene glycol based non-silicate,

non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-

borate coolant with long-life hybrid

organic acid technology.

U.S.A.:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -31°F [-35°C])

Canada:

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is

a mixture of 55% coolant and 45%

deionized water. (Minimum tem-

perature: -44°F [-42°C])

For more details about coolant, con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the coolant level drops within

a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiators, hoses,

engine/power control unit coolant

reservoir caps, drain cock and water

pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have your

Toyota dealer, test the cap and

NOTICE

●

Avoid overfilling, or the engine

could be damaged.

●

Check the oil level on the dip-

stick every time you refill the

vehicle.

●

Be sure the engine oil filler cap

is properly tightened.

■

If oil is spilled on the engine

cover

To prevent the engine cover from

being damaged, remove any

engine oil from the engine cover

as soon as possible using a neu-

tral detergent. Do not use an

organic solvent such as brake

cleaner.

Checking the coolant

A

B

C

A

B

C

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

check for leaks in the cooling sys-

tem.

Check the radiator and con-
denser, and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If either of the above parts is
extremely dirty or you are not
sure of their condition, have
your vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

■

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.

■

Adding fluid

1

Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it, and

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is

hot

Do not remove the engine/power

control unit coolant reservoir

caps.
The cooling system may be under

pressure and may spray hot cool-

ant if the cap is removed, causing

serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor

straight antifreeze. The correct

mixture of water and antifreeze

must be used to provide proper

lubrication, corrosion protection

and cooling. Be sure to read the

antifreeze or coolant label.

■

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to

prevent it from damaging parts or

paint.

Checking the radiator and
condenser

WARNING

■

When the hybrid system is

hot

Do not touch the radiator or con-

denser as they may be hot and

cause serious injuries, such as

burns.

■

When the electric cooling fan

is operating

Do not touch the engine compart-

ment.
With the power switch in ON, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. Be sure the

power switch is OFF when work-

ing near the electric cooling fan or

radiator grille.

Checking and adding the
brake fluid

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6

Maintena

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then remove the clip remove
it as shown in the illustration.

2

Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.

3

Remove the reservoir cap.

4

Add brake fluid slowly while
checking the fluid level.

Make sure to check the fluid
type and prepare the necessary

item.

■

Brake fluid can absorb moisture

from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid

can cause a dangerous loss of brak-

ing efficiency. Use only newly

opened brake fluid.

If any washer does not work or
“Windshield Washer Fluid Low”
is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, the washer tank
may be empty. Add washer

Fluid
type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or
SAE J1704

Item

Clean funnel

WARNING

■

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm

your hands and eyes and damage

painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in

your eyes, flush the affected area

with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort,

see a doctor.

NOTICE

■

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level

to go down slightly as the brake

pads wear out or when the fluid

level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent

refilling, there may be a serious

problem.

Adding the washer fluid

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

fluid.

The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.

■

Before recharging

When recharging, the 12-volt bat-

tery produces hydrogen gas which

is flammable and explosive. There-

fore, observe the following precau-

tions before recharging:

●

If recharging with the 12-volt bat-

tery installed on the vehicle, be

sure to disconnect the ground

cable.

●

Make sure the power switch on

the charger is off when connecting

and disconnecting the charger

cables to the 12-volt battery.

■

After recharging/reconnecting

the 12-volt battery

●

The hybrid system may not start.

Follow the procedure below to ini-

tialize the system.

1

Shift the shift lever to P.

2

Open and close any of the doors.

3

Restart the hybrid system.

●

Unlocking the doors using the

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the 12-volt battery. If this

happens, use the wireless remote

control or the mechanical key to

WARNING

■

When adding washer fluid

Do not add washer fluid when the

hybrid system is hot or operating

as washer fluid contains alcohol

and may catch fire if spilled on the

hybrid system, etc.

NOTICE

■

Do not use any fluid other

than washer fluid

Do not use soapy water or engine

antifreeze instead of washer fluid.

Doing so may cause streaking on

the vehicle’s painted surfaces, as

well as damaging the pump lead-

ing to problems of the washer

fluid not spraying.

■

Diluting washer fluid

Dilute washer fluid with water as

necessary.

Refer to the freezing tempera-

tures listed on the label of the

washer fluid bottle.

12-volt battery

Location

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6

Maintena

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a

nd ca

re

lock/unlock the doors.

●

Start the hybrid system with the

power switch in ACC. The hybrid

system may not start with the

power switch turned off. How-

ever, the hybrid system will oper-

ate normally from the second

attempt.

●

The power switch mode is

recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-

volt battery is reconnected, the

vehicle will return the power

switch mode to the status it was in

before the 12-volt battery was dis-

connected. Make sure to turn off

the power switch before discon-

nect the 12-volt battery. Take

extra care when connecting the

12-volt battery if the power switch

mode prior to discharge is

unknown.

If the hybrid system will not start

even after multiple attempts at all

methods above, contact your

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-

tery

The 12-volt battery contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid

and may produce hydrogen gas

which is flammable and explosive.

To reduce the risk of death or

serious injury, take the following

precautions while working on or

near the 12-volt battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the 12-volt battery terminals

with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match

near the 12-volt battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin

and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

●

Wear protective safety glasses

when working near the 12-volt

battery.

●

Keep children away from the

12-volt battery.

■

Where to safely charge the

12-volt battery

Always charge the 12-volt battery

in an open area. Do not charge

the 12-volt battery in a garage or

closed room where there is insuf-

ficient ventilation.

■

Emergency measures regard-

ing electrolyte

●

If electrolyte gets in your eyes

Flush your eyes with clean water
for at least 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention. If
possible, continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth while trav-
eling to the nearest medical facil-
ity.

●

If electrolyte gets on your skin

Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. If you feel pain or burning,
get medical attention immediately.

●

If electrolyte gets on your

clothes

It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.

●

If you accidentally swallow elec-

trolyte

Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical
attention immediately.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

1

Open the deck board
(



P.341)

2

Disengage the 3 claws and
pull the deck side board to
remove it.

3

Disengage the 6 claws and
pull the 12-volt battery cover
to remove it.

Make sure that the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals are not corroded
and that there are no loose con-
nections, cracks, or loose
clamps.

Terminals

Hold-down clamp

Check the battery condition by
indicator color.

WARNING

■

When there is insufficient 12-

volt battery fluid

Do not use if there is insufficient

fluid in the 12-volt battery. There

is a possible danger that the 12-

volt battery may explode.

NOTICE

■

When recharging the 12-volt

battery

Never recharge the 12-volt bat-

tery while the hybrid system is

operating. Also, be sure all acces-

sories are turned off.

Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover

Exterior

Checking the battery con-
dition (if equipped)

A

B

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6

Maintena

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Blue: Good condition

Red: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.

Clear: Replacement is nec-
essary.
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.

Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
Check the spare tire condition
and pressure if not rotated.

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “

” mark,

A

B

C

Tires

Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.

Checking tires

A

B

C