Toyota Prius Prime (2021 year). Manual in english — part 9

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NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.

■

When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system

Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer. When a part of
the air conditioning system, such as the evaporator, is to be replaced, it
must be replaced with a new one.

■

Air outlets

The air outlets become hot when used for heating. Therefore, use caution
and adjust the air outlets accordingly.

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. (



P. 531)

Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

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Remote Air Conditioning System

If the Remote Air Conditioning System is used while the charging
cable is connected to the vehicle, the reduction of charge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will be suppressed to allow you to use elec-
tricity from an external power source.

Charging will be conducted automatically after the Remote Air Condition-
ing System is stopped.

Check the temperature setting of the air conditioning system.
(



P. 512, 525)

The Remote Air Conditioning System will operate in accordance with the
temperature settings of the air conditioning system.

Press and hold “A/C” on the wire-
less remote control to operate the
Remote Air Conditioning System.

The system will shut off if a door is
opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing “A/C” twice.

The Remote Air Conditioning System uses electrical energy
stored in the hybrid battery (traction battery) and allows the air
conditioning to be operated by remote control.

Before leaving the vehicle

Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System

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Operating conditions

The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:

●

The shift position is in P.

●

The power switch is off.

*

●

All doors are closed.

●

The hood is closed.

*

: The Remote Air Conditioning System cannot be used for approximately 3

minutes and a half after the power switch is turned off.

■

Remote Air Conditioning System automatic shut-off

The system will automatically shut off under the following conditions:

●

About 10 minutes have passed since operation began

●

Any one of the operating conditions is not met

The system may also shut off if the charge level of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) drops to low.

■

Conditions affecting operation

The system may not start in the following situations:

●

The charge level of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low

●

The outside temperature is extremely low

●

When the hybrid system is cool (for example, after being left for a long time
in low temperatures)

■

Windshield defogger

When defogging the windshield using the Remote Air Conditioning System,
defogging may be insufficient due to the power being restricted more than
during normal air conditioning operation. Also, the outside of the windshield
may fog up due to the outside temperature, humidity or air conditioning set
temperature.

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Using the heater via the Remote Air Conditioning System

When the outside heat exchanger becomes frosted over, heating perfor-
mance may decline due to automatically switching to the frost removal opera-
tion.

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Security feature

Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the
doors have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)

■

Conditions affecting operation



P. 295

■

When using the Remote Air Conditioning System

A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Differ-
ent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System was started (after charging or during charging).

■

While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating

●

Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. How-
ever, this does not indicate a malfunction.

●

The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights, wind-
shield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt battery
becomes low.

●

The headlights, windshield wiper, combination meter, etc. will not operate
while the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating.

■

Electronic key battery depletion



P. 278

■

When the electronic key battery is fully depleted



P. 647

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Customization

Setting (e.g. Operation using “A/C” on the wireless remote control) can be
changed. (Customizable features:



P. 753)

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Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System

●

Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still reach a
high or low level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Children
and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke dehydration or hypo-
thermia or could result in death or serious injury.

●

Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.

●

Do not operate “A/C” if the hood is open. The air conditioning may operate
unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cooling fan.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation

Use “A/C” only when necessary.

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Heated steering wheel



/seat heaters



: If equipped

●

Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steering wheel

●

Seat heaters (front seats)
Warm up the seat upholstery

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

●

Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

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 discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off

The indicator in the instrument
cluster comes on when the heated
steering wheel is operating.

●

The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.

●

The heated steering wheel will automatically turn off after about 30 minutes.

Heats the seat at low tempera-
ture (LO)
Heats the seat at high tempera-
ture (HI)

The indicator light comes on when
one side of the switch is pressed.
To stop the operation, gently press
the other side of the switch.

●

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

●

When not in use, turn off the switch. The indicator light goes off.

Heated steering wheel (if equipped)

Seat heaters

indicator

indicator

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Interior lights list

Rear interior light (



P. 543)

Front personal/interior lights (



P. 542)

Shift lever lighting
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights

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Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on

Turns the lights on/off

Front interior light

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Front personal lights

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Turns the switch to the door
position (door linked)

Operation is linked with the front
interior light main switch. When the
switch is off, the light does not illu-
minate.

Turns the light on

■

Illuminated entry system

The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic 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 off, the light
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. the time elapsed before the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 753)

Rear interior light

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NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the lights on longer than
necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes (



P. 548)

Glove box (



P. 545)

Bottle holders/door pockets
(



P. 547)

Cup holders (



P. 546)

Seat back pockets (



P. 548)

Console box (



P. 545)

WARNING

●

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 contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

●

When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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Pull up the lever.

The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Press the knob and open the lid.

Glove box

Console box

The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull down the armrest.

WARNING

Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders/door pockets



Front doors



Rear doors

NOTICE

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles or glass
and paper cups containing liquid in the bottle holders.
The contents may spill and glasses may break.

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Owner’s manual etc. can be
stored in the left-side seatback
pocket with the slide fastener.

Auxiliary boxes



Type A



Type B (if equipped)

Press in the lid.

The overhead console is useful for
temporarily storing small items.

Vehicles with the wireless char-
ger:



P. 557

WARNING

Type A:
Do not store items heavier than 0.44 lb. (200 g).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

Seat back pockets

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Luggage compartment features

■

When installing the deck board

Auxiliary boxes



Center



Right side

Pull the strap upwards to lift up
the deck board.

The luggage cover, charging cable,
tool bag, etc. can be stowed.

Pull the strap upwards to lift up
the deck board.

Insert the claw in to the hole, and return
the deck board.

WARNING

If the deck board is removed, return it to its original positions before driving.
In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant
being struck by the deck board or the items stored in the auxiliary box.

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When using the hooks, press the
bottom side to lift it up.

There also is a hook on the other
side.

The warning reflector can be
stowed.
(The warning reflector itself is not
included as an original equipment)

Depending on the size and shape of the warning reflector case, etc., you may
not be able to store it.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the deck board, do not apply too much load on the
deck board.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

In order to prevent damage to the grocery bag hooks, do not place large
objects or objects that weight more than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) onto the hooks.

Warning reflector storage space

WARNING

When storing the warning reflector, etc., make sure that it is properly stored.
If the warning reflector is not properly stored, it may fly out during emer-
gency braking and lead to an accident.

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Installing the luggage cover

Install one side of the luggage
cover to the holder. While push-
ing that side in, install the other
side to the opposite holder.

■

Using the luggage cover

Pull out the luggage cover and
secure it to the hook brackets.

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Removing the luggage cover

Push one end of the luggage
cover inward and remove it
from the holder.

Luggage cover

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Stowing the luggage cover

Remove the deck boards.

Store cover in the center aux-
iliary box.

Return the deck boards to its original position and close it.

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WARNING

●

Do not place anything on the luggage cover. In the event of sudden brak-
ing 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 lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.

●

Make sure that the rear edge of the cover is laying flat. If the cover is
installed with the rear edge raised, the view from the rear window may be
obstructed, which could cause an accident.

●

Make sure that seat belts are not caught up in the luggage cover. If a seat
belt is caught up in the cover, it may not be able to restrain passengers
properly.

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Other interior features

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, 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.

If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.

Sun visors

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Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 V DC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not stop normally.

Power outlets

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the lid when the power outlet
is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity 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 properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.
Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■

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 communicate 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 vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

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About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids 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 external 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 external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.

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A portable device can be charged by just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices according to the Wireless Power
Consortium, such as smart phones 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 operation manual for portable
devices to be used.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Using the wireless charger

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
indicator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off,
the on/off state of the power
supply switch is memorized.

Place the charging side of
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) comes
on.
If charging is not occurring, try
placing 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.

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Lighting conditions of operation indicator light

*

: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the operation

indicator light will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is
complete.

●

When the operation indicator light flashes
When an error occurs, the operation indicator light flashes an
orange color. Handle the error based on the following table.

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 complete

*

Orange (comes on)

When placing the portable device on the
charging area (detecting the portable device)

Charging

Operation indicator

light

Suspected causes

Handling method

Flashing

repeatedly

once every second
(Orange)

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota
dealer.

Repeatedly

flashes

3 times continuously
(Orange)

A foreign substance is
between the portable
device and charge area.

Remove the foreign
substance

from

between

portable

device and the charge
area.

The portable device is
out of sync due to the
device being shifted from
its position.

Place

the

portable

device near the center
of the charge area.

Repeatedly

flashes

4 times continuously
(Orange)

Temperature

rising

within the wireless char-
ger.

Stop charging at once
and

start

charging

again after for a while.

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The wireless charger can be operated when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge standard can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices and compatibility are guaranteed.
Starting with mobile phones and smart phones, it is aimed for low power elec-
trically supplied portable devices of no more than 5W.

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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 portable 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 wire-
less charger 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.

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Important points of the wireless charger

●

If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle interior, charging
cannot be done. When the door is opened and closed, charging may be
temporarily 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
temperature 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.

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Certifications for the wireless charger

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WARNING

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Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for safety reasons, the driver should not
operate the main part of the portable device while driving.

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as
any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about the
usage of the wireless charger. The operations of the wireless charger may
have an affect on medical devices.

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To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.
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 por-
table device while charging

●

Do not attach stickers, metallic objects, etc., to the charger area or porta-
ble 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

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NOTICE

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Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly

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 portable 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 dis-
play, 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 aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation display lamp is flashing continuously, it is
considered that the wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording
media, etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, data may dis-
appear 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 discharge

When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a
long time.

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Pull the armrest down for use.

The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not place too much strain on the arm-
rest.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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

Assist grips

WARNING

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.

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Garage door opener



The HomeLink

®

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the following pages to determine the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

indicator light

Garage door operation indica-
tors
Buttons

■

Before programming the HomeLink

®

●

During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple 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 more accurate 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.



: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.

HomeLink

®

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Programming the HomeLink

®

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

®

button you want to program

and check that the HomeLink

®

indicator light flashes orange.

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.

Program a device.



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

Press and hold the remote control 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)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond intervals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

®

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

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Test the HomeLink

®

operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

●

Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device
has completed. The garage door or other device should oper-
ate when a HomeLink

®

button is pressed and released.

●

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

®

button for

2 seconds then release it.

●

If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed
to “Programming a rolling code system”.

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

®

buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

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.

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

within 30 sec-

onds after performing

.

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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 programming.
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 communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

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

®

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

®

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

®

button to operate a garage

door.
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 indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

®

button

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

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

®

button.

When the HomeLink

®

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

®

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

®

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

®

indicator

to start flashing).

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 indicators.

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
operation status, press and release either HomeLink

®

buttons

and

or

and

simultaneously. The last

recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

®

Garage door operation indicators

1

2

1

1
2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons 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.

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is discon-
nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

®

button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

®

.

■

Certifications for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

memory (all three codes)

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7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior. . .. 576

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior. . ... 581

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements. . . . ... 587

General maintenance. . 590
Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)
programs. . . . . . . 593

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions . . . . . . 594

Hood . . . . . . . . . 597
Positioning a floor jack . .. 599
Engine compartment. . . 600
Tires . . . . . . . . .. 614
Tire inflation pressure . ... 623
Wheels . . . . . . . .. 626
Replacing the tire . . . .. 629
Air conditioning filter. . .. 640
Wiper insert

replacement . . . . . 644

Electronic key battery. . 647
Checking and replacing

fuses . . . . . . . ... 650

Headlight aim . . . . . 653
Light bulbs. . . . . . . 655

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

●

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 deteriorates.

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

■

Before car washes

Check that the fuel filler door and charging port lid on your vehicle are closed
properly.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. 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 continu-
ously.

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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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 fol-
lowing correction procedures 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 sys-
tem. (



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■

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 following pre-
cautions.
• 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 driv-

ing 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 accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.

●

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 alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

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WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

■

While charging

Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor

●

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 pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in the

posi-

tion, 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.

●

When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand

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NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (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 contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical 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 corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.

■

To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.

■

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 surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in the

position, the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

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NOTICE

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not let water of the high pressure washer hit
directly or the vicinity of the camera. Due to the shock from the high pres-
sure water, it is possible the device may not operate as normal.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), 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 continuously 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 wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.

●

Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water
could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.

■

When raising the windshield wiper arms

Make sure to hold the hook parts of the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.

Hook parts

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

●

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

●

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

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened 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.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.

●

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

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

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Clean the air intake vents and fil-
ters by the following procedures to
prevent dust from accumulating in
them, or to prevent them from
clogging.

The filters are attached to the back
side of the air intake vent grilles.

■

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

Remove the dust from the vents
and filters with a vacuum
cleaner etc.

Clean the vents of the both
sides.

■

Cleaning the filters

If “Maintenance required for Traction battery cooling parts See
owner’s manual” is shown on the multi-information display, remove
the air intake vent grilles on the both sides of the rear seat and
clean the filters.

Insert a flathead screwdriver
etc. to the notch at the top of
the grille, and disconnect the
tab at the bottom to remove
the grille.

Turn over the rubber portion
beside the grille to insert the flat-
head screwdriver.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

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Remove the filter.

Remove dust using a vac-
uum cleaner etc. to clean the
filter.

Also, remove dust on the grille
as well as on the filter using a
vacuum cleaner.

Reinstall the filter to the origi-
nal position.

Be careful not to deform the fil-
ter or allow a gap between the
filter and the installation posi-
tion when installing the filter.

Insert the tab at the bottom of
the grille to the position, and
push the opposite side edge
in to secure the grille.

Reinstall the grille to the original
position while turning over the
rubber portion.

Start the hybrid system and check that the warning message on
the multi-information display disappears.

It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.

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■

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.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-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 keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.

■

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 the air intake vents and filters

●

Dust on the air intake vents or filters may interferes cooling of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and results in poor electricity and fuel consumption.
Clean the air intake vents and filters periodically.

●

If continuing to drive the vehicle with “Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner’s manual” shown on the multi-information dis-
play, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may overheat, leading to
decreasing in distance that can be driven using the electric motor. It may
cause poor electricity and fuel consumption or a malfunction. If the warning
message is shown, clean the air intake vents and filters immediately.

●

Improper handling may result in damage to the grille or filters. If you have
any concerns about cleaning the filters, contact your Toyota dealer.

●

If the warning message on the multi-information display does not disappear
after cleaning the filters, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

Timing of cleaning filters differs depending on the use environment of the
vehicle.

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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent, and in the luggage com-
partment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(



P. 38)

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. 557) 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 (especially 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 discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-

hol

●

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 deterioration of
leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.

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NOTICE

■

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 contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(



P. 377).

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

■

When cleaning the air intake vents and filters

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to
the vehicle.

●

When removing the air intake vent grille, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.

●

Do not use water or other liquid to clean the air intake vents or filters.

●

Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent when the
grille is removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed filters not to damage.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filters and vents to its original positions after
cleaning.
The shape of the left side and right side filters are different. When remov-
ing both filters, be careful not to mistake the left-right installation direction.

●

Do not install anything but the filters exclusive for this vehicle to the air
intake vents or use the vehicle without installing the filters.

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Maintenance requirements

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 intervals
according to the maintenance schedule.

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

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

The use of Toyota repair manuals is recommended.
For details about warranty coverage, refer to the separate “Owner’s War-
ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-
ular maintenance are essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to
perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following main-
tenance:

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.

■

Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required (U.S.A. only)

After the required maintenance is preformed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:

While the hybrid system is operating, switch the multi-information display to

the

screen. (



P. 246)

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select

(“Vehicle

Settings”), and then press

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select “Maintenance Sys-

tem”, and then press

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select “Oil Maintenance”,

and then press

.

Press

or

of the meter control switches, select “Yes”, and then press

.

■

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 operation of
all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.

A message will be displayed when the
reset procedure has been completed.

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WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly maintained

Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible serious injury or death.

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Handling of the 12-volt battery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain 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 produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia 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 contain lead and
lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your
hands after handling. (



P. 607)

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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
Information 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.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connections.

(



P. 607)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the correct level? (



P. 610)

Engine/power

control

unit coolant

Is the engine/power control unit coolant at the
correct level?

(



P. 604)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the correct level? (



P. 601)

Exhaust system

There should not be any fumes or strange
sounds.

Radiator/condenser

The radiator and condenser should be free from
foreign objects.

(



P. 606)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer fluid?

(



P. 612)

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Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal

• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly

(without uneven pedal effort or catching).

Hybrid

transmission

“Park” mechanism

• When parked on a slope and the shift position

is in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?

Brake pedal

• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-

ance from the floor?

(



P. 737)

• Does the brake pedal have the correct

amount of free play?

(



P. 737)

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?

Indicators/buzzers

• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-

erly?

Lights

• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? (



P. 653)

Parking brake

• Does the parking brake pedal move

smoothly?

• 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 controls operate properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct

amount of free play?

• There should not be any strange sounds com-

ing from the steering wheel.

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Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors operate smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-

erly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not be any signs of fluid leakage

after the vehicle has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

• The tires should not be damaged or exces-

sively worn.

• Have the tires been rotated according to the

maintenance schedule?

• The wheel nuts should not be loose.

Windshield wipers

• The wiper blades should not show any signs

of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.

• The wiper blades should clear the windshield

without streaking or skipping.

Charging equipment

Items

Check points

Charging cable

• Check the conditions of the charging cable

and charging connector.

(



P. 120)

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is operating

Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)

programs

The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere 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 driving 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 system will not be cleared unless the vehi-
cle is driven 40 or more times.

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

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of the emission control system.

If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test in the following situations:

When the malfunction indicator lamp still remains on after sev-
eral 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 follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt battery
condition
(



P. 607)

• Grease

• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid level
(



P. 610)

• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1704

or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 brake fluid

• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
(



P. 604)

• “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

For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.

• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

Engine oil level
(



P. 601)

• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (



P. 650)

• Fuse with same amperage rating as original

Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
air intake vent
(



P. 582)

• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Flathead screwdriver

Headlight aim
(



P. 653)

• Phillips-head screwdriver

Light bulbs
(



P. 655)

• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

nal

• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench

Radiator and con-
denser (



P. 606)

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Tire inflation

pressure

(



P. 623)

• Tire pressure gauge

• Compressed air source

Washer fluid
(



P. 612)

• 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 the “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage display
(



P. 210) on the main 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, radiator, 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 compartment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.

●

Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

■

When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille

Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. (



P. 606)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.

Items

Parts and tools

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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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Hood

Pull the hood lock release lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

Pull the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.

Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.

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

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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 serious injury.

■

To prevent burns

■

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

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the supporting rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the
hood to bend.

Do not touch the air conditioning pipes
when the air conditioning compressor is
operating or after it is stopped, because
the air conditioning pipes are hot.
Touching by hands before the air condi-
tioning pipes cool down may cause
burns.

When closing the hood, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught.