Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2020 year). Manual in english — part 9
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6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.
If equipped
■
Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets
Front
1
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2
Open the vent
*
3
Close the vent
*
*
: If equipped (center air outlets
only)
Rear (if equipped)
1
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2
Open the vent
3
Close the vent
WARNING
■
To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the front pillars when the
windshield wiper deicer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations
A
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: If equipped
WARNING
■
To not interrupt the wind-
shield defogger from operat-
ing
Do not place anything on the
instrument panel which may cover
the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow
may be obstructed, preventing the
windshield defoggers from defog-
ging.
NOTICE
■
Humidity sensor
In order to detect fog on the wind-
shield, a sensor which monitors
the temperature of the windshield,
the surround humidity, etc. is
installed.
Follow these points to avoid dam-
aging the sensor:
●
Do not disassemble the sensor
●
Do not spray the glass cleaner
on the sensor or subject it to
strong impacts
●
Do not stick anything on the
sensor
Heated steering
wheel
*
/seat heat-
ers
*
/seat ventilators
*
Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel
Seat heaters
Warm up the seat upholstery
Seat ventilators
Maintain good ventilation by
pulling air through the seat
upholstery
WARNING
■
To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●
Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●
Persons with sensitive skin
●
Persons who are fatigued
●
Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)
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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
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Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
Front
Turns the seat heaters on/off
1
High temperature
2
Low temperature
When the seat heater is on, the
indicator illuminates on the seat
heater switch.
When not in use, put the switch in
the neutral position. The indicator
will turn off.
Rear
Turns the seat heaters on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the seat heater is operating.
■
Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel
Operating the seat heat-
ers
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Turns the seat heaters and ven-
tilators on/off
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)
Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)
Lo (1 segment lit)
Off
1
Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators (yellow)
light up during operation.
2
Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indicators (green)
light up during operation.
■
Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■
Air conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,
the fan speed of the seat ventilator
may increase according to the fan
speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem.
WARNING
■
To prevent causes of over-
heating and minor burn inju-
ries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●
Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●
Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Operating the seat heat-
ers and ventilators
A
A
WARNING
■
To prevent causes of over-
heating and minor burn inju-
ries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●
Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●
Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
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6-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (
Front interior lights/personal lights (
Open tray lights (if equipped)
*
Footwell lights (if equipped)
*
Front cup holder lights (if equipped)
*
*
: These lights turn on when a door is unlocked.
When the shift lever is in a position other than P, the brightness of these
lights will reduce intensity.
■
Front interior lights
Turns the lights on/off
Interior lights list
Location of the interior lights
A
B
C
D
E
Operating the interior
lights
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Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)
When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the lights turn
on.
1
Turns the door position on
2
Turns the lights off
■
Rear interior light
1
Turns the light off
2
Turns the door position on
When a door is opened while the
door position is on, the light turns
on.
3
Turns the light on
Turns the lights on/off
■
Illuminated entry system (vehi-
cles with smart key system)
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.
■
To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when
the power switch is turned to OFF,
the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■
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.)
Operating the personal
lights
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Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before
the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features:
NOTICE
■
To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
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6-3.Using the storage features
Open tray (
Auxiliary boxes (
Bottle holders (
Console box (
Cup holders (
Glove box (
Pull up the lever to open the
glove box.
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
A
B
C
D
E
F
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 pushing the but-
ton to release the lock.
■
Console box tray (if equipped)
The tray can be removed and stored
in the bottom of the console box.
Front
Rear
Pull the 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.
Cup holders
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Front
Rear
■
Bottle holders
●
When storing a bottle, close the
cap.
●
The bottle may not be stored
depending on its size or shape.
Push the lid.
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.
Bottle holders
WARNING
■
Items unsuitable for the bottle
holders
Do not place anything other than
a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of
the holders in the event of an
accident or sudden braking and
cause injury.
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.
Auxiliary boxes
WARNING
■
Caution while driving
Do not leave the auxiliary box
open while driving.
Injuries may result in the event of
an accident or sudden braking.
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Driver’s side
Front passenger’s side
Front of console
Vehicles with wireless charger:
WARNING
■
Items unsuitable for storing
Do not store items heavier than
0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary
box to open and the items inside
may fall out, resulting in an acci-
dent.
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.
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Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
■
Flipping the deck board
upside down
The deck board can be flipped
upside down (resin side up)
depending on the situation.
Original position
Underside (resin side)
■
Changing the deck board
positions
Height of the deck board can be
changed by setting the deck
board under the floor.
Upper
Lower
Luggage compart-
ment features
Cargo hooks
WARNING
■
When cargo hooks are not in
use
To avoid injury, always return the
hooks to their stowed positions
when not in use.
Deck board
A
B
A
B
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1
Pull up the tab to raise the
deck board and move it
toward you to remove.
2
Place the deck board through
the groove and move for-
ward.
■
Setting the deck board
upright
When taking out the tools, the
deck board can be set upright.
When the back surface (resin sur-
face) of the deck board is facing up,
flip it back to the original position.
1
Pull up the tab to raise the
deck board and fold it for-
ward.
2
Place the edge
into the
groove, and with the deck
board in a standing state, put
the edge
into the holes.
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.
A
B
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Type A
Type B
■
Removing the partition plate
Disengage the claws
■
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.
WARNING
■
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.
Side auxiliary box
Luggage cover (if
equipped)
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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 rear deck board
and remove the side deck
covers.
When the back surface (resin sur-
face) of the deck board is facing up,
remove the deck board.
2
Place the both ends of the
luggage cover into the
holder.
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.
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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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6-4. Using the other interior features
6-4.Using the other interior features
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 (if
equipped), place the visor in
the side position, then slide it
backward.
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
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).
When using electronic goods,
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected
power outlets is less than 120
W.
■
Front
Open the lid.
■
Console box (if equipped)
Open the console box and open
the lid.
Other interior features
Sun visors
Vanity mirrors
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
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Rear (if equipped)
Open the lid.
■
Luggage compartment (if
equipped)
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
Console box
Open the console box and open
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 (if
equipped)
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the lid.
Rear
Open the lid.
■
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
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 (if
equipped)
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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.
■
The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.
■
Name for all parts
Charge area
Operation indicator light
Power supply switch
■
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.
A
B
C
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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.
■
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)
• Repeatedly flashes 4 times
continuously (Orange)
■
The wireless charger can be
operated when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
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.
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.
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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Usable portable devices
Qi standard wireless charge stan-
dard can be used on compatible
devices.
However, not all Qi standard
devices and compatibility are guar-
anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and
smartphones, it is aimed for low
power electrically supplied portable
devices of no more than 5W.
■
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.
■
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.
■
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.
■
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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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 credit cards, or mag-
netic recording media, etc.,
close to the charger while
charging, otherwise, data may
disappear under the influence of
magnetism. Also, do not bring
precision instruments such as
wrist watches, etc., close to the
charger, as such objects may
break.
●
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.
Armrest
NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
WARNING
■
Assist grips
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in or out of the vehicle or
rising from your seat.
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The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.
*
: 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
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.
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
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6
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teri
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eatures
operating.
Buttons
Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror
HomeLink
®
indicator light
Illuminates above each button
selected.
Garage door operation indi-
cators
HomeLink
®
logo
Appears while HomeLink
®
is oper-
ating.
When the menu button (
P.165) is
pressed, the logo disappears even
while the HomeLink
®
is operating.
Buttons
■
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, American
Samoa and Puerto Rico
D
A
B
C
D
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For vehicles sold in Canada
■
When support is necessary
Visit on the web at
www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-
800-355-3515.
■
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.
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.
■
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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6
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teri
or f
eatures
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
1
through
3
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
Press and release the
HomeLink
®
button you want
to program and check that
the HomeLink
®
indicator light
flashes (orange).
2
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.
3
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).
4
Test the HomeLink
®
opera-
tion by pressing the newly
programmed button and
observing the HomeLink
®
indicator light:
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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”.
5
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.
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6
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teri
or f
eatures
■
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.)
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).
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■
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.
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
Operating HomeLink
®
A
B
Color
Status
Orange (flash-
ing)
Currently open-
ing/closing
Green
Opening/closing
has completed
Red (flashing)
Feedback sig-
nals cannot be
received
A
B
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6
In
teri
or f
eatures
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).
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
®
memory.
Erasing the entire
HomeLink
®
memory (all
three codes)
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Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior . . ..
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior . . ...
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements
. . . . . . . . ..
General maintenance..
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams . . . . . .
7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-
nance
Do-it-yourself service pre-
cautions. . . . . .
Hood . . . . . . ...
Positioning a floor jack
Engine compartment...
12-volt battery . . . .
Tires . . . . . . .
Tire inflation pressure .
Wheels . . . . . .
Air conditioning filter.
Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent and filter . . .
Wiper insert replacement
. . . . . . . . ..
Wireless remote con-
trol/electronic key battery
. . . . . . . . ..
Checking and replacing
fuses. . . . . . ..
Light bulbs. . . . ...
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7-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.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.
■
Automatic car washes
●
Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if
equipped)
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
equipped)
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. (
■
Wheels and wheel ornaments
●
Remove any dirt immediately by
using a neutral detergent.
●
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.
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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■
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
A
B
●
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
■
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 equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is
chipped or scratched, the system
may malfunction. If this occurs,
consult your Toyota dealer.
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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.
■
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.
■
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.
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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.
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle
interior
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. (
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.
(
An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or
not function properly, resulting
in death or serious injury.
●
Vehicles with wireless charger:
Do not let the wireless charger
(
P.546) 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 a 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.
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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.
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 a polish wax or pol-
ish cleaner. The instrument
panel’s or other interior part’s
painted surface may be dam-
aged.
■
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.
■
When cleaning the inside of
the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. (
■
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.
Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe
the window clean. Wipe the win-
dow in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires.
●
Be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires.
Cleaning the leather areas
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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
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.
Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas
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7-2. Maintenance
7-2.Maintenance
■
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. (
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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:
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-
nance
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?
(
Engine/power
control unit
coolant
Is the
engine/power con-
trol unit coolant at
the correct level?
(
Engine oil
Is the engine oil at
the correct level?
(
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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.
(
Washer fluid
Is there sufficient
washer fluid?
(
Luggage compartment
Items
Check points
12-volt battery
Check the connec-
tions. (
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
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
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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
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.
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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
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.
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:
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
(
• Grease
• Conventional
wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid
level
(
• 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
(
• “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
(
• “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper
towel
• Funnel (used only
for adding engine
oil)
Fuses
(
• Fuse with same
amperage rating
as original
Items
Parts and tools
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Hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery) air
intake vent
(
• Vacuum cleaner,
etc,
• Phillips screw-
driver
Light bulbs
(
• Bulb with same
number and watt-
age rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head
screwdriver
• Flathead screw-
driver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(
Tire inflation
pressure
(
• Tire pressure
gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
(
• 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.
Items
Parts and tools
■
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.
●
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. (
■
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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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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Fuse boxes (
Engine oil filler cap (
Engine oil level dipstick (
Brake fluid reservoir (
Radiator (
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (
Power control unit coolant reservoir (
Washer fluid tank (
Engine coolant reservoir (
■
12-volt battery
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
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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
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,
when towing, 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
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
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.
●
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
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Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. (
■
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. (
■
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
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
A
B
C
A
B
C
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
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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 as
shown.
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.
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
mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air
conditioning is on and/or the cool-
ant temperature is high. Be sure
the power switch is OFF when
working near the electric cooling
fan or radiator grille.
Checking and adding the
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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
the warning message appears
on the multi-information display,
the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
Fluid
type
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1703 brake fluid
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or
SAE J1704 brake fluid
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
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.
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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 (vehicles
with smart key system)
●
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
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.
12-volt battery
Location
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-
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Open the deck board
(
2
Disengage the 12 claws and
pull the luggage side cover to
remove it.
When installing the luggage side
cover, make sure that the claws are
installed securely.
Make sure that the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals are not corroded
and that there are no loose con-
nections, cracks, or loose
WARNING
●
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.
■
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
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clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
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
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
A
B
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etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
indicators are showing on a tire.
■
When to replace your vehicle’s
tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●
The treadwear indicators are
showing on a tire.
●
You have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough
to expose the fabric, and bulges
indicating internal damage.
●
A tire goes flat repeatedly or can-
not be properly repaired due to
the size or location of a cut or
other damage.
If you are not sure, consult with your
Toyota dealer.
■
Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be
checked by a qualified technician
even if it has seldom or never been
used or damage is not obvious.
■
Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the
replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR) of either the front axle or
the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Regulation Label. For the maximum
load of the tire, see the load limit at
maximum cold tire inflation pressure
mentioned on the sidewall of the
tire. (
■
Tire types
●
Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed perfor-
mance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since
summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires,
summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy
roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow
tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all
four tires.
●
All season tires
All season tires are designed to pro-
vide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most win-
ter conditions as well as for use
year-round. All season tires, how-
ever, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow
tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance com-
pared with summer tires in highway
driving.
●
Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads
or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires,
select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the
originally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original
equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels.
(
■
If the tread on snow tires wears
down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as
snow tires is lost.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that
tire rotation is carried out at the
same interval as tire inspection.
Do not fail to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system after tire rota-
tion. (if equipped)
Front
■
When rotating the tires (vehi-
cles with tire pressure warning
system)
Make sure that the power switch is
OFF. If the tires are rotated while
the power switch is in ON, the tire
position information will not be
updated. If this accidentally occurs,
either turn the power switch to OFF
and then to ON, or initialize the sys-
tem after checking that the tire pres-
sure is properly adjusted.
WARNING
■
When inspecting or replacing
tires
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause dam-
age to parts of the drive train as
well as dangerous handling char-
acteristics, which may lead to an
accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
●
Do not mix tires of different
makes, models or tread pat-
terns.
Also, do not mix tires of remark-
ably different treadwear.
●
Do not use tire sizes other than
those recommended by Toyota.
●
Do not mix differently con-
structed tires (radial, bias-belted
or bias-ply tires).
●
Do not mix summer, all season
and snow tires.
●
Do not use tires that have been
used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not
know how they were used previ-
ously.
●
Do not tow if your vehicle has a
compact spare tire installed.
NOTICE
■
Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving
on roads with loose surfaces or
potholes.
These conditions may cause
losses in tire inflation pressure,
reducing the cushioning ability of
the tires. In addition, driving on
rough roads may cause damage
to the tires themselves, as well as
the vehicle’s wheels and body.
■
If tire inflation pressure of
each tire becomes low while
driving
Do not continue driving, or your
tires and/or wheels may be
ruined.
Tire rotation
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nance and
care
Your vehicle is equipped with a
tire pressure warning system
that uses tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters to detect
low tire inflation pressure before
serious problems arise.
If the tire pressure drops
below a predetermined level,
the driver is warned a screen
display
*
and by a warning
light. (
*
: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-
sure display function only
Vehicles with tire inflation
pressure display function
only: The tire pressure
detected by the tire pressure
warning system can be dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display. (
The illustration used is intended
as an example, and may differ
from the image that is actually
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■
Routine tire inflation pressure
checks
The tire pressure warning system
does not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make sure to
check tire inflation pressure as part
of your routine of daily vehicle
checks.
■
Tire inflation pressure
*
*
: Vehicles with tire inflation pres-
sure display function only
●
It may take a few minutes to dis-
play the tire inflation pressure
after the power switch is turned to
ON. It may also take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation
pressure after inflation pressure
has been adjusted.
●
Tire inflation pressure changes
with temperature.
The displayed values may also be
different from the values mea-
sured using a tire pressure gauge.
■
Situations in which the tire
pressure warning system may
not operate properly (if
equipped)
●
In the following cases, the tire
pressure warning system may not
operate properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are
used.
• A tire has been replaced with a
tire that is not an OE (Original
Equipment) tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a
tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains, etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire
is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the
radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on
the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is
extremely higher than the speci-
fied level.
• If wheel without tire pressure
Tire pressure warning
system (if equipped)
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