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7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in

prime condition:

● 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 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

● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of

the windows.

● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door and charging port

lid on your vehicle are closed properly.

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■ 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

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-

Off

lowing situations, and may result in

hands being caught or other serious inju-

ries and cause damage to the wiper

blades.

● When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop 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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional.

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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

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Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper

blades may be damaged.

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■ 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

●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.

Hook parts

Do not hold only the wiper blades when

raising them, or it may cause deformation

of the wiper blades.

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior

and keep it in top condition:

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.

Cleaning the leather areas

● 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.

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Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

● 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.

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7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

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

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etc. to the notch at the edge

of the grille to disconnect the

3 tabs, and 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.

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2

Remove the filter.

Remove dust using a vac-

3

uum cleaner etc. to clean the

filter.

Also, remove dust on the grille

as well as on the filter using a

vacuum cleaner.

4

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.

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Insert the tabs at the edge of

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the grille to the positions, 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

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the multi-information display disappears.

It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.

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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. 40)

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. 537) 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:

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• 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. 361)

■ 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 any authorized

Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-

sional.

●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

To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and reg-

ular maintenance are essential. Toyota recommends the follow-

ing maintenance:

Scheduled maintenance

Scheduled maintenance should be performed at specified intervals

according to the maintenance schedule.

For full details of your maintenance schedule, refer to the “Toyota Service

Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.

Do-it-yourself maintenance

What about do-it-yourself maintenance?

Many maintenance items are easy to do yourself if you have a little

mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools.

Note, however, that some maintenance tasks require special tools and

skills. These are best performed by qualified technicians. Even if you’re an

experienced do-it-yourself mechanic, we recommend that repairs and

maintenance be conducted by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or

another duly qualified and equipped professional. Any authorized Toyota

dealer or repairer will keep a record of maintenance, which could be useful

should you ever require Warranty Service. Should you choose to select a

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qualified and equipped professional other than an authorized Toyota

repairer to service or maintain your vehicle, we recommend that you

request that a record of maintenance be kept.

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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.

■ Handling of the 12-volt battery

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. 573)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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

•

Warm water

• Baking soda

• Grease

12-volt battery

condition

•

Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

(P. 573)

•

Distilled water

•

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high

quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-

Engine/power

amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-

control unit

life hybrid organic acid technology

coolant level

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with

(P. 570)

50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

•

Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

•

“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent

Engine oil level

•

Rag or paper towel

(P. 567)

•

Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (P. 619)

•

Fuse with same amperage rating as original

•

Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-

Light bulbs

nal

(P. 623)

•

Flathead screwdriver

• Wrench

Radiator and

condenser



(P. 572)

Tire inflation

•

Tire pressure gauge

pressure

•

Compressed air source

(P. 592)

•

Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-

Washer fluid

ter use)

(P. 578)

•

Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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