Toyota RAV4 Prime (2021 year). Manual in english - part 8

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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.

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Engine coolant reservoir

WARNING

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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

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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.

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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. (



P.544)

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Power control unit coolant 
reservoir

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

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



P.546)

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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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your vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

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Checking fluid level

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

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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 
brake fluid

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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After recharging/reconnecting 

the 12-volt battery

●

The hybrid system may not start. 

Follow the procedure below to ini-

tialize the system.

1

Shift the shift lever to P.

2

Open and close any of the doors.

3

Restart the hybrid system.

●

Unlocking the doors using the 

smart key system may not be pos-

sible immediately after reconnect-

ing the 12-volt battery. If this 

happens, use the wireless remote 

control or the mechanical key to 

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

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Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-

tery

The 12-volt battery contains poi-

sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid 

and may produce hydrogen gas 

which is flammable and explosive. 

To reduce the risk of death or 

serious injury, take the following 

precautions while working on or 

near the 12-volt battery:

●

Do not cause sparks by touch-

ing the 12-volt battery terminals 

with tools.

●

Do not smoke or light a match 

near the 12-volt battery.

●

Avoid contact with eyes, skin 

and clothes.

●

Never inhale or swallow electro-

lyte.

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1

Open the deck board 
(



P.417)

2

Disengage the 13 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.

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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.

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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

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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 the battery condition by 
indicator color.

Blue: Good condition

Red: Charging is necessary.

Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

Clear: Not working properly. 

Add distilled water or replace the 
battery. 
Have the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer.

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

New tread

Worn tread

Treadwear indicator

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

” mark, 

Checking the battery con-
dition (if equipped)

A

B

A

B

C

Tires

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

Checking tires

A

B

C

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etc., molded into the sidewall of 
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear 
indicators are showing on a tire.

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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 number given by 

dividing the maximum load by 1.10 

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. (



P.559)

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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. 
(



P.387)

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If the tread on snow tires wears 

down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)

The effectiveness of the tires as 

snow tires is lost.

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.

Front

■

When rotating the tires

Make sure that the power switch is 

WARNING

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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

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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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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.

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.
The tire pressure warning sys-
tem of this vehicle adopts a 2-
type warning system



When “Adjust Pressure” is 
displayed (Normal Warning)

The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low due to natural air 
leakage or outside temperature. 
(Ways of coping: 



P.518, 555)



When “Immediately Check 
tire when Safe” is displayed 
(Emergency Warning)

The tire pressure warning light 
comes on and a buzzer sounds 
when the tire inflation pressure 
becomes low suddenly due to a 
blowout. (Ways of coping: 



P.518, 

527) However, the system may not 
be able to detect sudden tire rup-
tures (bursting, etc.).

The tire pressure detected by 
the tire pressure warning sys-

tem can be displayed on the 
multi-information display.

The unit can be changed.

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How to change the unit

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and turn the power 
switch off.

Changing the unit cannot be per-

formed while the vehicle is moving.

2

Turn the power switch to ON.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Vehicle Settings”, and then 
press and hold 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS”, and then press 

.

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Press 

 or 

 to select 

“Setting Unit”.

7

Press 

 or 

 to select the 

desired unit and then press 

.

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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.

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Tire inflation pressure

●

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.

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Situations in which the tire 

pressure warning system may 

not operate properly

●

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 

warning valves and transmitters 

are used.

• If the ID code on the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmitters is 

not registered in the tire pressure 

warning computer.

●

Performance may be affected in 

the following situations.

• Near a TV tower, electric power 

plant, gas station, radio station, 

large display, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio 

waves or electrical noise

• When carrying a portable radio, 

cellular phone, cordless phone or 

other wireless communication 

device

If tire position information is not 

correctly displayed due to the 

radio wave conditions, the display 

may be corrected by driving and 

changing the radio wave condi-

tions.

●

When the vehicle is parked, the 

time taken for the warning to start 

or go off could be extended.

●

When tire inflation pressure 

declines rapidly for example when 

a tire has burst, the warning may 

not function.

■

Warning performance of the tire 

pressure warning system

The warning of the tire pressure 

warning system will change in 

accordance with the conditions 

under which it was initialized. For 

this reason, the system may give a 

warning even if the tire pressure 

does not reach a low enough level, 

or if the pressure is higher than the 

pressure that was adjusted to when 

the system was initialized.

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Certification for tire pressure warning system



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



For vehicles sold in Canada

When replacing tires or wheels, 
tire pressure warning valves and 
transmitters must also be 

installed.
When new tire pressure warning 
valves and transmitters are 
installed, new ID codes must be 
registered in the tire pressure 
warning computer and the tire 
pressure warning system must 

Installing tire pressure 
warning valves and trans-
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be initialized. (



P.476)

■

When replacing the tires and 

wheels

If the ID code of the tire pressure 

warning valve and transmitter is not 

registered, the tire pressure warning 

system will not work properly. After 

driving for about 20 minutes, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 1 

minute and stays on to indicate a 

system malfunction.

■

The tire pressure warning 
system must be initialized 
in the following circum-
stances:



When rotating the tires.



When changing the tire.



After registering the ID codes. 
(



P.476)



When changing between two 
registered wheel sets.

When the tire pressure warning 
system is initialized, the current 
tire inflation pressure is set as 
the benchmark pressure.

■

How to initialize the tire 
pressure warning system

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place and stop the hybrid 
system for 20 minutes or 
more.

Initialization cannot be performed 

while the vehicle is moving.

2

Adjust the tire inflation pres-
sure to the specified cold tire 
inflation pressure level. 
(



P.555)

Make sure to adjust the tire pres-

sure to the specified cold tire infla-

tion pressure level. The tire 

pressure warning system will oper-

ate based on this pressure level.

3

Start the hybrid system.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

NOTICE

■

Repairing or replacing tires, 

wheels, tire pressure warn-

ing valves, transmitters and 

tire valve caps

●

When removing or fitting the 

wheels, tires or the tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters, contact your Toyota dealer 

as the tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters may be 

damaged if not handled cor-

rectly.

●

Make sure to install the tire 

valve caps. If the tire valve caps 

are not installed, water could 

enter the tire pressure warning 

valves and the tire pressure 

warning valves could be bound.

●

When replacing tire valve caps, 

do not use tire valve caps other 

than those specified. 

The cap may become stuck.

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system

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Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“Vehicle Settings” and then 
press and hold 

.

6

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select 
“TPWS” and then press 

.

7

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches, select the 
“Setting Pressure”. Then 
press and hold 

.

“Set Pressure Accepted” will be dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play and the tire pressure warning 

light will blink 3 times.

When the message disappears, ini-

tialization is complete.
A message is displayed on the 

multi-information display. Also, “--” 

is displayed for inflation pressure of 

each tire on the multi-information 

display while the tire pressure 

warning system determines the 

position.

8

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25mph (40 
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When initialization is complete, the 

inflation pressure of each tire will be 

displayed on the multi-information 

display.
Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, initialization can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if initialization does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, park the vehicle in a safe 

place for approximately 20 minutes 

and then drive the vehicle again.

■

When initializing

●

Initialization is performed while 

driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

●

Make sure to carry out initializa-

tion after adjusting the tire inflation 

pressure. Also, make sure the 

tires are cold before carrying out 

initialization or tire inflation pres-

sure adjustment.

●

The tire pressure warning system 

can be initialized by yourself, but 

depending on the driving condi-

tions and driving environment, ini-

tialization may take some time to 

complete.

■

The initialization operation

●

If you have accidentally turned the 

power switch to OFF during initial-

ization, it is not necessary to 

restart the initialization again as 

initialization will restart automati-

cally when the power switch has 

been turned to ON for the next 

time.

●

If you accidentally perform initial-

ization when initialization is not 

necessary, adjust the tire inflation 

pressure to the specified level 

when the tires are cold, and con-

duct initialization again.

●

While the position of each tire is 

being determined and the inflation 

pressures are not being displayed 

on the multi-information display, if 

the inflation pressure of a tire 

drops, the tire pressure warning 

light will come on.

■

If the tire pressure warning sys-

tem is not initialized properly

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization may take longer than usual 

to be completed or may not be 

possible. Normally, initialization 

completes within approximately 

30 minutes.

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

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• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles.

• If the vehicle is driven in heavy 

traffic or another situation where 

other vehicles are driven close by, 

it may take time for the system to 

recognize the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitters of your 

vehicle over those of other vehi-

cles.

●

If initialization does not complete 

after driving for 1 hour or more, 

park the vehicle in a safe place for 

approximately 20 minutes and 

then drive the vehicle again.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during 

initialization, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the ini-

tialization procedure again from 

the beginning.

●

In the following situations, initial-

ization will not be started or was 

not completed properly and the 

system will not operate properly. 

Perform the initialization proce-

dure again.

• If, when attempting to start initial-

ization, the tire pressure warning 

light does not blink 3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing initialization, the tire 

pressure warning light blinks for 

approximately 1 minute and then 

illuminates.

If initialization cannot be completed 
after performing the above proce-
dure, contact your Toyota dealer.

Every tire pressure warning 
valve and transmitter has a 
unique ID code. When replacing 
a tire pressure warning valve 
and transmitter, it is necessary 
to register the ID code.
When registering the ID codes, 
perform the following procedure.

1

Park the vehicle in a safe 
place, wait for approximately 
20 minutes, and then start 
the hybrid system.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

WARNING

■

When initializing the tire pres-

sure warning system

Do not initialize tire inflation pres-

sure without first adjusting the tire 

inflation pressure to the specified 

level. Otherwise, the tire pressure 

warning light may not come on 

even if the tire inflation pressure is 

low, or it may come on when the 

tire inflation pressure is actually 

normal.

Registering ID codes

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“Vehicle Settings”, and then 
press and hold 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS”, and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Identify Wheel”. Then press 
and hold 

 until the tire 

pressure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

The change wheel set mode is acti-

vated and registration is started.
Then a message will be displayed 

on the multi-information display.
When registration is being per-

formed, the tire pressure warning 

light will blink for approximately 1 

minute then illuminate and “--” will 

be displayed for the inflation pres-

sure of each tire on the multi-infor-

mation display.

6

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25mph (40 
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

When registration is completed, the 

tire pressure warning light will go off 

and the inflation pressure of each 

tire will be displayed on the multi-

information display.

Even if the vehicle is not driven at 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or 

more, registration can be com-

pleted by driving for a long time. 

However, if registration does not 

complete after driving for 1 hour or 

more, perform the procedure again 

from the beginning.

7

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.474)

■

When registering ID codes

●

ID code registration is performed 

while driving at a vehicle speed of 

approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) 

or more.

●

Before performing ID code regis-

tration, make sure that no wheels 

with tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters installed are near 

the vehicle.

●

Make sure to initialize the tire 

pressure warning system after 

registering the ID codes. If the 

system is initialized before regis-

tering the ID codes, the initialized 

values will be invalid.

●

ID codes can be registered by 

yourself, but depending on the 

driving conditions and driving 

environment, registration may 

take some time to complete.

●

As the tires will be warm when 

registration is completed, make 

sure to allow the tires to cool 

before performing initialization.

■

Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration 

after it has been started, select 

“Identify Wheel” on the multi-infor-

mation display and press and hold 

 again.

●

If ID code registration has been 

canceled, the tire pressure warn-

ing light will blink for approxi-

mately 1 minute when the power 

switch is turned to ON and then 

illuminate. The tire pressure warn-

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ing system will be operational 

when the tire pressure warning 

light turns off.

●

If the warning light does not turn 

off even after several minutes 

have elapsed, ID code registration 

may not have been canceled cor-

rectly. To cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start 

procedure again and then turn the 

power switch off before driving.

■

If ID codes are not registered 

properly

●

In the following situations, ID code 

registration may take longer than 

usual to be completed or may not 

be possible. Normally, registra-

tion completes within approxi-

mately 30 minutes.

If ID code registration is not com-

plete after driving for approxi-

mately 30 minutes, continue 

driving for a while.

• Vehicle is not parked for approxi-

mately 20 minutes or more before 

driving

• Vehicle is not driven at approxi-

mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved 

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

nize tire pressure warning valve 

and transmitters of your vehicle 

over those of other vehicles

• Wheel with tire pressure warning 

valve and transmitter installed is 

inside or near the vehicle

If registration does not complete 
after driving for 1 hour or more, per-
form the ID code registration proce-
dure again from the beginning.

●

If the vehicle is reversed during 

registration, the data up to that 

point is reset, so perform the reg-

istration procedure again from the 

beginning.

●

In the following situations, ID code 

registration will not be started or 

was not completed properly and 

the system will not operate prop-

erly. Perform the ID code registra-

tion procedure again.

• If, when attempting to start ID 

code registration, the tire pressure 

warning light does not blink slowly 

3 times.

• If, when the vehicle has been 

driven for about 20 minutes after 

performing ID code registration, 

the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute 

and then illuminates.

●

If ID code registration cannot be 

completed after performing the 

above procedure, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

Your vehicle is equipped with 
tire pressure warning system 
with the function to have ID 
codes registered for a second 
wheel set, for example a winter 
set. You can register a second 
wheel set by yourself or your 
Toyota dealer.
After registration of a second 
wheel set, either of these two 
wheel sets can be selected for 
usage with the tire pressure 
warning system.

■

Operating conditions for 
the function



This function will perform the 
change of wheel set only if a 
second wheel set has been 
registered. If no second wheel 
set has been registered, no 
change will be made when 
selecting this function in the 
menu.



Only a change between both 

Selecting wheel set

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registered wheel set is possi-
ble, mixing between these 
wheel sets is not supported.

■

How to change between 
wheel sets

1

Have the vehicle fitted with 
the preferred wheel set.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Vehicle Settings”, and then 
press and hold 

.

4

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“TPWS”, and then press 

.

5

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“Identify Wheel”. Then press 
and hold 

 until the tire 

pressure warning light starts 
slowly blinking 3 times.

Afterward, the tire pressure 
warning light turns on after 
flashing for 1 minute.

After 2 minutes, registration of a 
second wheel set is being per-
formed. The tire pressure warn-
ing light will turn off and “--” will 
be displayed for the inflation 
pressure of each tire on the 
multi-information display.

6

Initialize the tire pressure 
warning system. (



P.474)

If the tire inflation pressure settings 

for the installed tires change, initial-

ization operations are required, but 

if the tire inflation pressure settings 

are the same, initialization is not 

required.

7

Drive straight (with occa-
sional left and right turns) at 
approximately 25 mph (40 
km/h) or more for approxi-
mately 10 to 30 minutes.

Registration of a second wheel set 

is complete when the tire pressure 

warning light turns off and the infla-

tion pressure of each tire is dis-

played on the multi-information 

display.

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The recommended cold tire 
inflation pressure and tire size 
are displayed on the tire and 
loading information label. 
(



P.555)

Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

1

Remove the tire valve cap.

2

Press the tip of the tire pres-
sure gauge onto the tire 
valve.

3

Read the pressure using the 
gauge gradations.

4

If the tire inflation pressure is 
not at the recommended 
level, adjust the pressure. If 
you add too much air, press 
the center of the valve to 
deflate.

5

After completing the tire infla-
tion pressure measurement 
and adjustment, apply soapy 
water to the valve and check 
for leakage.

6

Put the tire valve cap back 
on.

■

Tire inflation pressure check 

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least 

once a month.

Tire inflation pressure

Make sure to maintain the 
proper tire inflation pres-
sure. Tire inflation pressure 
should be checked at least 
once per month. However, 
Toyota recommends that 
tire inflation pressure be 
checked once every two 
weeks. (



P.555)

Checking the specified 
tire inflation pressure

Inspection and adjust-
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Do not forget to check the spare.

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Effects of incorrect tire inflation 

pressure

Driving with incorrect tire inflation 

pressure may result in the following:

●

Reduced fuel economy

●

Reduced driving comfort and poor 

handling

●

Reduced tire life due to wear

●

Reduced safety

●

Damage to the drive train

If a tire needs frequent inflating, 

have it checked by your Toyota 

dealer.

■

Instructions for checking tire 

inflation pressure

When checking tire inflation pres-

sure, observe the following:

●

Check only when the tires are 

cold.

If your vehicle has been parked 

for at least 3 hours or has not 

been driven for more than 1 mile 

or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate 

cold tire inflation pressure reading.

●

Always use a tire pressure gauge.

It is difficult to judge if a tire is 

properly inflated based only on its 

appearance.

●

It is normal for the tire inflation 

pressure to be higher after driving 

as heat is generated in the tire. Do 

not reduce tire inflation pressure 

after driving.

●

Never exceed the vehicle capacity 

weight. Passengers and luggage 

weight should be placed so that 

the vehicle is balanced.

WARNING

■

Proper inflation is critical to 

save tire performance

Keep your tires properly inflated.

If the tires are not properly 

inflated, the following conditions 

may occur which could lead to an 

accident resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Excessive wear

●

Uneven wear

●

Poor handling

●

Possibility of blowouts resulting 

from overheated tires

●

Air leaking from between tire 

and wheel

●

Wheel deformation and/or tire 

damage

●

Greater possibility of tire dam-

age while driving (due to road 

hazards, expansion joints, 

sharp edges in the road, etc.)

NOTICE

■

When inspecting and adjust-

ing tire inflation pressure

Be sure to put the tire valve caps 

back on.

If a valve cap is not installed, dirt 

or moisture may get into the valve 

and cause an air leak, resulting in 

decreased tire inflation pressure.

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When replacing wheels, care 
should be taken to ensure that 
they are equivalent to those 
removed in load capacity, diam-
eter, rim width and inset

*

.

Replacement wheels are avail-
able at your Toyota dealer.

*

: Conventionally referred to as off-

set.

Toyota does not recommend 
using the following:



Wheels of different sizes or 
types



Used wheels



Bent wheels that have been 
straightened

■

When replacing wheels

The wheels of your vehicle are 

equipped with tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters that allow 

the tire pressure warning system to 

provide advance warning in the 

event of a loss in tire inflation pres-

sure. Whenever wheels are 

replaced, tire pressure warning 

valves and transmitters must be 

installed. (

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P.471, 483)

Wheels

If a wheel is bent, cracked or 
heavily corroded, it should 
be replaced. Otherwise, the 
tire may separate from the 
wheel or cause a loss of 
handling control.

Wheel selection

WARNING

■

When replacing wheels

●

Do not use wheels that are a dif-

ferent size from those recom-

mended in the Owner’s Manual, 

as this may result in a loss of 

handling control.

●

Never use an inner tube in a 

leaking wheel which is designed 

for a tubeless tire. Doing so may 

result in an accident, causing 

death or serious injury.

■

When installing the wheel 

nuts

●

Be sure to install the wheel nuts 

with the tapered ends facing 

inward. (



P.531) Installing the 

nuts with the tapered ends fac-

ing outward can cause the 

wheel to break and eventually 

cause the wheel to come off 

while driving, which could lead 

to an accident resulting in death 

or serious injury.

●

Never use oil or grease on the 

wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil 

and grease may cause the 

wheel nuts to be excessively 

tightened, leading to bolt or disc 

wheel damage. In addition, the 

oil or grease can cause the 

wheel nuts to loosen and the 

wheel may fall off, causing an 

accident and resulting in death 

or serious injury. Remove any 

oil or grease from the wheel 

bolts or wheel nuts.

■

Use of defective wheels pro-

hibited

Do not use cracked or deformed 

wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to 

leak air during driving, possibly 

causing an accident.

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

Use only Toyota wheel nuts 
and wrenches designed for 
use with your aluminum 
wheels.



When rotating, repairing or 
changing your tires, check 
that the wheel nuts are still 
tight after driving 1000 miles 
(1600 km).



Be careful not to damage the 
aluminum wheels when using 
tire chains.



Use only Toyota genuine bal-
ance weights or equivalent 
and a plastic or rubber ham-
mer when balancing your 
wheels.

1

Turn the power switch off.

Confirm that the charging connec-

tor is not connected. Also, do not 

use the Remote Air Conditioning 

System during the procedure.

2

Open the front passenger’s 
door.

By keeping the door open, unex-

pected operation of the Remote Air 

Conditioning System can be pre-

vent. (



P.405)

3

Open the glove box and slide 
off the damper.

4

Push in each side of the 
glove box to disconnect the 
claws, and then slowly and 

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replace-

ment may affect the tire pres-

sure warning valves and 

transmitters, make sure to have 

tires serviced by your Toyota 

dealer or other qualified service 

shop. In addition, make sure to 

purchase your tire pressure 

warning valves and transmit-

ters at your Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine 

Toyota wheels are used on your 

vehicle.

Tire pressure warning valves 

and transmitters may not work 

properly with non-genuine 

wheels.

Aluminum wheel precau-
tions

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter 
must be changed regularly 
to maintain air conditioning 
efficiency.

Removal method

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fully open the glove box while 
supporting it.

5

With the glove box fully open, 
slightly lift up the glove box 
and pull toward the seat to 
detach the bottom of the 
glove box.

Do not use excessive force if the 

glove box does not detach when 

lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward 

the seat while slightly adjusting the 

height of the glove box.

6

Unlock the filter cover (

), 

pull the filter cover out of the 

claws (

), and remove the 

filter cover.

7

Remove the filter case.

8

Remove the air conditioning 
filter from the filter case and 
replace it with a new one.

The “

UP” marks shown on the 

filter should be pointing up.

9

When installing, reverse the 
steps listed.

■

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

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tioning filter according to the mainte-

nance schedule. In dusty areas or 

areas with heavy traffic flow, early 

replacement may be required. (For 

scheduled maintenance information, 

please refer to the “Owner’s Manual 

Supplement” or “Scheduled Mainte-

nance”.)

■

If air flow from the vents 

decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check 

the filter and replace if necessary.

WARNING

■

When replacing the air condi-

tioning filter

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in the air conditioning system 

operating during the procedure, 

possibly resulting in injury.

●

Check that the charging con-

nector is not connected

The air conditioning may operate 
due to the “Climate Prep” 
(



P.131) setting.

●

Do not use the Remote Air Con-

ditioning System

NOTICE

■

When using the air condition-

ing system

Make sure that a filter is always 

installed. Using the air condition-

ing system without a filter may 

cause damage to the system.

■

When removing the glove box

Always follow the specified proce-

dure to remove the glove box 

(



P.483). If the glove box is 

removed without following the 

specified procedure, the hinge of 

the glove box may become dam-

aged.

■

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter cover

When moving the filter cover in 

the direction of arrow to release 

the fitting, pay attention not to 

apply excessive force to the 

claws. Otherwise, the claws may 

be damaged.

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Remove the dust from the air 
intake vent with a vacuum 
cleaner, etc.

Make sure to only use a vacuum to 
suck out dust and clogs. Attempting 
to blow out dust and clogs using an 
airgun, etc. may push it into the air 
intake vent. (



P.488)

If dust and clogs cannot be com-
pletely removed with the air 
intake vent cover installed, 
remove the cover and clean the 
filter.

1

Turn the power switch off.

2

Using a Phillips screwdriver, 
remove the clip.

3

Remove the air intake vent 
cover.

Pull the cover as shown in the illus-

tration to disengage the 8 claws, 

starting from the claw in the upper 

right corner and pull the cover 

toward the front of the vehicle to 

remove it.

4

Remove the air intake vent 
filter.

Disengage the 4 center claws from 

Cleaning the DC/DC 

Converter air intake 

vent and filter 

To prevent the 12-volt bat-
tery from discharge, visu-
ally inspect the DC/DC 
Converter air intake vent 
periodically for dust and 
clogs. If it is dusty or 
clogged or if “Maintenance 
required for DCDC con-
verter cooling parts See 
Owner’s Manual” is shown 
on the multi-information 
display, clean the air intake 
vent using the following 
procedures:

Cleaning the air intake 
vent

If dust and clogs cannot 
be completely removed

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the filter.

Disengage the claws in the order of 

 and 

 to remove the filter from 

the cover.

5

Remove the dust and clogs 
from the filter using a vacuum 
cleaner, etc.

Make sure to also remove the dust 

and clogs from the inside of the air 

intake vent cover.

6

Reinstall the filter to the 
cover. 

Engage the claws in the order of 

 and 

.

Engage the 4 center claws to install 

the filter.
Make sure that the filter is not 

crooked or deformed when install-

ing it.

7

Install the air intake vent 
cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as shown 

in the illustration and push the 

cover to engage the 8 claws.

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B

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Install the clip.

■

Cleaning the air intake vent

●

Dust in the air intake vent may 

interfere with the cooling of the 

DC/DC converter. If the cooling 

performance/capacity of the 

DC/DC converter becomes lim-

ited, the 12-volt battery may dis-

charge. Inspect and clean the air 

intake vent periodically.

●

Improper handling of the air intake 

vent cover and filter may result in 

damage to them. If you have any 

concerns about cleaning the filter, 

contact your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Maintenance required for 

DCDC converter cooling parts 

See Owner’s Manual” is shown 

on the multi-information display

●

If this warning message is shown 

on the multi-information display, 

remove the air intake vent cover 

and clean the filter. (



P.486)

●

After cleaning the air intake vent, 

start the hybrid system and check 

that the warning message is no 

longer shown.

It may take approximately 20 min-

utes after the hybrid system is 

started until the warning message 

disappears. If the warning mes-

sage does not disappear, have 

the vehicle inspected by your 

Toyota dealer.

WARNING

■

When cleaning the air intake 

vent

●

Do not use water or other liq-

uids to clean the air intake vent. 

If water is applied to the DC/DC 

converter or other components, 

a malfunction or fire may occur.

●

Before cleaning the air intake 

vent, make sure to turn the 

power switch off to stop the 

hybrid system.

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake 

vent

When cleaning the air intake vent, 

make sure to only use a vacuum 

to suck out dust and clogs. If a 

compressed air blow gun, etc. is 

used to blow out dust and clogs, 

the dust or clogs may be pushed 

into the air intake vent, which may 

affect the performance of the 

DC/DC converter and cause a 

malfunction.

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Windshield wiper blade 
removal and installation

1

While holding the hook por-
tion 

 of the wiper arm, first 

lift up the driver side, and 
then lift up the passenger 
side.

When returning the wiper arms to 

their original positions, first lower 

the passenger side, and then lower 

the driver side.

2

Lift the stopper using a flat-
head screwdriver as shown 
in the illustration.

To prevent damage to the wiper 

arm, protect the tip of the screw-

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle

●

Do not allow water or foreign 

matter to enter the air intake 

vent when the cover is 

removed.

●

Carefully handle the removed 

filter so that it will not be dam-

aged. If the filter is damaged, 

have it replaced with a new filter 

by your Toyota dealer.

●

Make sure to reinstall the filter 

and cover to their original posi-

tions after cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air 

intake vent other than the exclu-

sive filter for this vehicle or use 

the vehicle without the filter 

installed.

■

If “Maintenance required for 

DCDC converter cooling parts 

See Owner’s Manual” is 

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display

If the vehicle is continuously 

driven with the warning message 

(indicating that the cooling perfor-

mance/capacity of the DC/DC 

converter may become limited) 

displayed, the DC/DC converter 

may malfunction. If the warning 

message is displayed, clean the 

air intake vent immediately.

Wiper insert replace-

ment

When replacing the wiper 
insert, perform the following 
procedure to operate each 
wiper.

Windshield wipers

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driver with a rag.

3

Slide the wiper blade to 
remove it from the wiper arm.

When installing, reverse the steps 

listed.

■

Wiper insert replacement

1

Pull the wiper insert to 
remove the claw of the wiper 
blade from the stopper, and 
pull out the wiper insert.

Stopper

Claw

2

Remove the 2 metal plates 
from the wiper insert pulled 
out, and install the plates to a 
new wiper insert.

Make sure that the cutout location 

and warp direction of the metal 

blades are same as the original.

3

Install the wiper insert to the 
wiper blade from the side 
without the stopper.

4

Secure the stopper of the 
wiper insert with the claw of 
the wiper blade.

1

Lift up the rear window wiper 
arm head cap.

2

Move the wiper blade until a 
click sound can be heard and 

Rear window wiper

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the claw detaches, and then 
remove the wiper blade from 
the wiper arm.

3

Pull the wiper insert out past 
the stopper on the wiper 
blade, and then continue to 
pull until it is completely 
removed.

Lightly grasp between the claws of 

the wiper blade to allow the wiper 

insert to lift up, making it easier to 

remove.

4

Remove the 2 metal plates 
from the old wiper insert and 

install them to the replace-
ment wiper insert.

5

Insert the wiper insert starting 
from the claw at the center of 
the wiper blade. Pass the 
wiper insert through the 3 
claws so that it sticks out 
from the stopper, and then 
pass the wiper insert through 
the final remaining claw.

Applying a small amount of washer 

fluid to the wiper insert can make it 

easier to insert the claws into the 

grooves.

6

Check that the wiper blade 
claws are fitted in the 
grooves of the wiper insert.

If the wiper blade claws are not fit-

ted in the grooves of the wiper 

insert, grasp the wiper insert and 

slide it back and forth multiple times 

to insert the claws into the grooves.
Lightly lift up the center of the wiper 

insert to make the rubber easier to 

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slide.

7

When installing a wiper 
blade, reverse the procedure 
in step 

1

.

After installing the wiper blade, 

check that the connection is locked.

■

Wiper blade and wiper insert 

handling

Improper handling may result in 

damage to the wiper blades or wiper 

insert. If you have any concerns 

about replacing the wiper blades or 

wiper insert yourself, contact your 

Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

When lifting the windshield 

wipers

●

When raising the wiper arms off 

the windshield, lift up the driver 

side first, and then lift up pas-

senger side. When returning the 

wipers to their original position, 

return the passenger side first.

●

Do not lift a windshield wiper by 

the wiper blade. Otherwise, the 

wiper blade may be deformed.

●

Do not operate the wiper lever 

when the windshield wipers are 

lifted. Otherwise, the wind-

shield wipers may contact the 

hood, possibly resulting in dam-

age to the windshield wipers 

and/or hood.

■

To prevent damage

●

Be careful not to damage the 

claws when replacing the wiper 

insert.

●

After the wiper blade is removed 

from the wiper arm, place a 

cloth, etc., between the rear 

window and wiper arm to pre-

vent damage to the rear win-

dow.

●

Be sure not to pull excessively 

on the wiper insert or deform its 

metal plates.

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If the key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart key system and wire-

less remote control will not func-

tion properly.

●

The operational range will be 

reduced.

Prepare the following before 
replacing the battery:



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2450

■

Use a CR2450 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at 

your Toyota dealer, local electrical 

appliance shops or camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or 

equivalent type recommended by 

the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries accord-

ing to the local laws.

1

Release the lock and remove 
the mechanical key.

2

Remove the key cover.

Use a screwdriver of an appropriate 

size. Forcedly prying may cause 

the cover damaged.
To prevent damage to the key, 

cover the tip of the flathead screw-

driver with a rag.

3

Remove the depleted battery 
using a small flathead screw-
driver.

When removing the cover, the elec-

tronic key module may stick to the 

cover and the battery may not be 

visible. In this case, remove the 

electronic key module in order to 

remove the battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

Electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a 
new one if it is depleted.

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

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minal facing up.

4

When installing, reverse the 
steps listed.

WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. 

Doing so may cause chemical 

burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery 

is used in the electronic key. If a 

battery is swallowed, it may 

cause severe chemical burns in 

as little as 2 hours and may 

result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed 

batteries from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly 

closed, stop using the electronic 

key and stow the key in the 

place where children cannot 

reach, and then contact your 

Toyota dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a 

battery or put a battery into a 

part of your body, get emer-

gency medical attention imme-

diately.

■

To prevent battery explosion 

or leakage of flammable liq-

uid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new 

battery of the same type. If a 

wrong type of battery is used, it 

may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to 

extremely low pressure due to 

high altitude or extremely high 

temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a bat-

tery.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the battery

Use a flathead screwdriver of 

appropriate size. Applying exces-

sive force may deform or damage 

the cover.

■

For normal operation after 

replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions 

to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery 

to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other 

component inside the remote 

control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery 

terminals.

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1

Turn the power switch off.

Confirm that the charging connec-

tor is not connected. Also, do not 

use the Remote Air Conditioning 

System during the procedure.

2

Open the fuse box cover.



Engine compartment: Type A 
fuse box

Push claw 

 and 

 to com-

pletely release the lock, and then lift 
up the cover.



Engine compartment: Type B 
fuse box

Push claw 

 and 

 to com-

pletely release the lock, and then lift 
up the cover.



Left side instrument panel

Remove the lid.



Right side luggage compart-
ment

Open the deck board. (



P.417)

Push claw 

 and 

 to com-

pletely release the lock, and then lift 
up the cover.

3

Remove the fuse.

Only type A fuse can be removed 

Checking and replac-

ing fuses

If any of the electrical com-
ponents do not operate, a 
fuse may have blown. If this 
happens, check and replace 
the fuses as necessary.

Checking and replacing 
fuses

A

B

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B

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4

Check if the fuse is blown.

Replace the blown fuse with a new 

fuse of an appropriate amperage 

rating. The amperage rating can be 

found on the fuse box lid.



Type A

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type B

Normal fuse

Blown fuse



Type C

Normal fuse

Blown fuse

■

After a fuse is replaced

●

When installing the lid, make sure 

that the tab is installed securely.

●

If the lights do not turn on even 

after the fuse has been replaced, 

a bulb may need replacement. 

(



P.497)

●

If the replaced fuse blows again, 

have the vehicle inspected by 

your Toyota dealer.

■

If there is an overload in a cir-

cuit

The fuses are designed to blow, 

protecting the wiring harness from 

damage.

■

When replacing an electronic 

component, such as a lights, 

etc.

Toyota recommends that you use 

genuine Toyota products designed 

for this vehicle. Because certain 

bulbs are connected to circuits 

designed to prevent overload, non-

genuine parts or parts not designed 

for this vehicle may be unusable.

A

B

A

B

A

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Check the wattage of the light 
bulb to be replaced. (



P.556)

Front turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

WARNING

■

To prevent system break-

downs and vehicle fire

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause dam-

age to the vehicle, and possibly a 

fire or injury.

●

Never use a fuse of a higher 

amperage rating than that indi-

cated, or use any other object in 

place of a fuse.

●

Always use a genuine Toyota 

fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a 

wire, even as a temporary fix.

●

Do not modify the fuses or fuse 

boxes.

NOTICE

■

Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical over-

load determined and repaired by 

your Toyota dealer as soon as 

possible.

■

To prevent damage to the 

engine compartment fuse box 

cover

When opening the fuse box, com-

pletely release the claw locks 

before lifting up the cover. Other-

wise, the claws may be damaged.

Light bulbs

You may replace the follow-
ing bulbs by yourself. The 
difficulty level of replace-
ment varies depending on 
the bulb. If necessary bulb 
replacement seems difficult 
to perform, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
For more information about 
replacing other light bulbs, 
contact your Toyota dealer.

Preparing for light bulb 
replacement

Bulb location

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Rear

Rear turn signal lights

Back-up lights

■

Lights that need to be 
replaced by your Toyota 
dealer



Headlights



Daytime running lights and 
parking lights



LED accessory lights (if 
equipped)



Side turn signal lights



Tail lights



Stop lights



Rear side marker lights



High mounted stoplight



License plate lights



Outer foot lights (if equipped)

■

LED lights

The lights other than the following 

lights each consist of a number of 

LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, 

take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer to have the light replaced.

●

Front turn signal lights

●

Front side marker lights

●

Rear turn signal lights

●

Back-up lights

■

Condensation build-up on the 

inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up 

on the inside of the light lens does 

not indicate a malfunction. Contact 

your Toyota dealer for more infor-

mation in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up 

on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the light.

■

When replacing an electronic 

component, such as a lights, 

etc.



P.496

■

Front turn signal lights

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 

A

B

Replacing light bulb

499

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

7

Ma
in

te

nance and

 care

light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

■

Front side marker lights

1

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

2

Remove the light bulb.

3

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 

turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

■

Rear turn signal lights

1

Open the back door and 
remove the cover.

2

Remove the screws and 
remove the unit.

Remove the lamp assembly by pull-

ing it directly backward from the 

rear of the vehicle.

500

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

3

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

4

Remove the light bulb.

5

Install a new light bulb then 
install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

6

Align the grooves on the light 
unit with the claws, and insert 
the light unit straight so that 
the pin on the light unit fit into 
the hole. 

Confirm that the light unit is com-

pletely secured.

7

Reinstall the screws.

8

Reinstall the cover.

■

Back-up lights

1

Open the back door and 
remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the cover, 

protect the tip of the screwdriver 

501

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

7

Ma
in

te

nance and

 care

with a rag.

2

Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.

Remove the cord from the clip 

before turning the bulb base.

3

Remove the light bulb.

4

Install a new light bulb.

5

Install the bulb base to the 
light unit by inserting it and 
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.

Secure the cord with the clip back 

again after installing the bulb base.

6

Reinstall the cover.

502

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

WARNING

■

Replacing light bulb

●

Turn off the light. Do not attempt 

to replace the bulb immediately 

after turning off the light. 

The bulb become very hot and 

may cause burns.

●

Do not touch the glass portion 

of the light bulb with bare 

hands. When it is unavoidable 

to hold the glass portion, use 

and hold with a clean dry cloth 

to avoid getting moisture and 

oils on the bulb. 

Also, if the bulb is scratched or 

dropped, it may blow out or 

crack.

●

Fully install light bulb and any 

parts used to secure it. Failure 

to do so may result in heat dam-

age, fire, or water entering the 

light unit. This may damage the 

light or cause condensation to 

build up on the lens.

●

Do not attempt to repair or dis-

assemble light bulbs, connec-

tors, electric circuits or 

component parts.

Doing so may result in death or 

serious injury due to electric 

shock.

■

To prevent damage or fire

●

Make sure bulb is fully seated 

and locked.

●

Check the wattage of the bulb 

before installing to prevent heat 

damage.

503

8

8

When

 trou

ble arises

When trouble arises

8-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ....

504

If your vehicle has to be 

stopped in an emergency

..................................

505

If the vehicle is trapped in 

rising water................

506

8-2. Steps to take in an emer-

gency

If your vehicle needs to be 

towed.........................

507

If you think something is 

wrong ........................

509

If a warning light turns on or 

a warning buzzer sounds

..................................

511

If a warning message is dis-

played........................

523

If you have a flat tire....

527

If the hybrid system will not 

start ...........................

534

If you lose your keys ...

536

If the fuel filler door cannot 

be opened .................

536

If the electronic key does 

not operate properly ..

537

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged .....................

539

If your vehicle overheats

..................................

544

If the vehicle becomes stuck

..................................

548

504

8-1. Essential information

8-1.Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch 
once again.

■

Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are 

used for a long time while the 

hybrid system is not operating 

(while the “READY” indicator is 

not illuminated), the 12-volt bat-

tery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy 

(inflate) or in the event of a strong 

rear impact, the emergency flash-

ers will turn on automatically.

The emergency flashers will turn 

off automatically after operating 

for approximately 20 minutes. To 

manually turn the emergency 

flashers off, press the switch 

twice. (The emergency flashers 

may not turn on automatically 

depending on the force of the 

impact and conditions of the colli-

sion.)

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are 
used to warn other drivers 
when the vehicle has to be 
stopped in the road due to a 
breakdown, etc.

Operating instructions

505

8-1. Essential information

8

When

 trou

ble arises

1

Steadily step on the brake 
pedal with both feet and 
firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal 

repeatedly as this will increase the 

effort required to slow the vehicle.

2

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N

3

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

4

Stop the hybrid system.



If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted to N

3

Keep depressing the brake 
pedal with both feet to reduce 
vehicle speed as much as 
possible.

4

Perform the following proce-
dure to stop the hybrid sys-
tem:

Press and hold the power switch for 

2 consecutive seconds or more, or 

press it briefly 3 times or more in 

succession.

5

Stop the vehicle in a safe 
place by the road.

■

If emergency stopped

The functions of the air conditioning, 

etc. may be partially limited in order 

to reduce the power consumption of 

the 12-volt battery.

If your vehicle has to 

be stopped in an emer-

gency

Only in an emergency, such 
as if it becomes impossible 
to stop the vehicle in the 
normal way, stop the vehi-
cle using the following pro-
cedure:

Stopping the vehicle

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system has to be 

turned off while driving

Turning the hybrid system off 

while driving will not cause a loss 

of steering or braking control. 

However, power assist for the 

steering wheel may be lost mak-

ing it difficult to steer smoothly 

before stopping the vehicle 

depending on the remaining 

charge in the 12-volt battery or 

usage conditions. Decelerate as 

much as possible before turning 

off the hybrid system.

506

8-1. Essential information



Remove the seat belt first.



If the door can be opened, 
open the door and exit the 
vehicle.



If the door can not be opened, 
open the window using the 
power window switch and exit 
the vehicle through the win-
dow.



If the window can not be 
opened using the power win-
dow switch, remain calm, wait 
until the water level inside the 
vehicle rises to the point that 
the water pressure inside of 
the vehicle equals the water 
pressure outside of the vehi-
cle, and then open the door 
and exit the vehicle.

If the vehicle is 

trapped in rising water

In the event the vehicle is 
submerged in water, remain 
calm and perform the fol-
lowing.

WARNING

■

Using an emergency hammer

*

 

for emergency escape

The rear side windows and rear 

window of this vehicle can be 

shattered by an emergency ham-
mer

*

 used for emergency escape, 

however, since the windshield 

and front side windows are lami-

nated glass they can not be shat-
tered by an emergency hammer

*

.

*

: Contact your Toyota dealer, or 

aftermarket accessory manu-
facturer for further information 
about an emergency hammer.

■

Escaping the vehicle from the 

window

There are cases where escaping 

the vehicle from the window is not 

possible due to seating position, 

passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency ham-

mer, consider your seat location 

and the size of the window open-

ing to ensure that the opening is 

accessible and large enough to 

escape.

507

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

8-2.Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs 

to be towed

If towing is necessary, we 
recommend having your 
vehicle towed by your 
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a 
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system 
for all towing, and abide by 
all state/provincial and local 
laws.
If towing your vehicle with a 
wheel-lift type truck, use a 
towing dolly. (



P.507, 508)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in death or serious injury.

■

When towing the vehicle

Be sure to transport the vehicle 

with all four wheels raised off the 

ground. If the vehicle is towed 

with the tires contacting the 

ground, the drivetrain or related 

parts may be damaged, the vehi-

cle may fly off the truck, or elec-

tricity generated by the operation 

of the motor may cause a fire to 

occur depending on the nature of 

the damage or malfunction.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing using a 

wheel-lift type truck

●

Do not tow the vehicle from the 

rear when the power switch is 

off. The steering lock mecha-

nism is not strong enough to 

hold the front wheels straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, 

ensure adequate ground clear-

ance for towing at the opposite 

end of the raised vehicle. With-

out adequate clearance, the 

vehicle could be damaged while 

being towed.

508

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The following may indicate a 
problem with your transmission. 
Contact your Toyota dealer or 
commercial towing service 
before towing.



The hybrid system warning 
message is shown on the 
multi-information display and 
the vehicle does not move.



The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.



From the front

Use a towing dolly under the 
rear wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the 
front wheels.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

vehicle when towing with a 

sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, 

either from the front or rear.

■

Recreational towing (behind 

motor home, etc.)

Never dinghy tow your vehicle to 

prevent causing serious damage 

to the AWD system and hybrid 

transmission. (



P.278)

Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers 
before towing

Towing with a wheel-lift 
type truck

NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type 

truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck 

to prevent body damage.

509

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

When using a flat-bed truck to 
transport the vehicle, use tire 
strapping belts. Refer to the 
owner’s manual of the flat-bed 
truck for the tire strapping 
method.
In order to suppress vehicle 
movement during transporta-
tion, set the parking brake and 
turn the power switch off.



Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air 
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)



Flat-looking tires or uneven 
tire wear



High coolant temperature 
warning light flashes or come 
on



Changes in exhaust sound



Excessive tire squeal when 
cornering



Strange noises related to the 
suspension system



Pinging or other noises 
related to the hybrid system



Engine missing, stumbling or 
running roughly



Appreciable loss of power



Vehicle pulls heavily to one 

Using a flatbed truck

If you think something 

is wrong

If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your 
vehicle probably needs 
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as 
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

510

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

side when braking



Vehicle pulls heavily to one 
side when driving on a level 
road



Loss of brake effectiveness, 
spongy feeling, pedal almost 
touches the floor

511

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)

■

Brake system warning light

■

Charging system warning light

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer 

sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning 
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but 
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunc-
tion in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have 
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

(Red)

Indicates that:



The brake fluid level is low; or



The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be 
dangerous.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The parking brake system;



The regenerative braking system; or



The electronically controlled brake system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging 
system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 

512

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

High coolant temperature warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Hybrid system overheat warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Low engine oil pressure warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

■

Malfunction indicator lamp

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine is overheating



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method (



P.544)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated



Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method (



P.544)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place and contact your Toyota dealer. 

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The hybrid system;



The electronic engine control system;



The electronic throttle control system; or



The emission control system (if equipped)



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

513

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

SRS warning light

■

ABS warning light

■

Electric power steering system warning light

*

 (warning 

buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The SRS airbag system;



The front passenger occupant classification 
system; or



The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Indicates a malfunction in:



The ABS; or



The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Red/yellow)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric 
Power Steering) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

514

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

PCS warning light (warning buzzer)

■

LTA indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes or illuminates)

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS 
(Pre-Collision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound: 
The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become 
temporarily unavailable, corrective action may 
be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.313, 526)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehi-
cle Stability Control) system is disabled, the 
PCS warning light will illuminate.



P.322

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Orange)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Trac-
ing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.332)

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intuitive parking 
assist function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.359, 523)

515

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

PKSB OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

BSM OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

If “Parking Support Brake Malfunction Visit Your 
Dealer” is displayed on the multi-information 
display:
Indicates a malfunction in the PKSB (Parking 
Support Brake) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

If “Parking Assist Unavailable” is displayed on 
the multi-information display:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavail-
able, possibly due to a sensor being dirty or cov-
ered with ice, etc.



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.367, 523)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in the BSM (Blind Spot 
Monitor) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar 
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. (



P.350)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.348, 523)

516

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

RCTA OFF indicator

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

■

Slip indicator light

■

Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/PKSB (if 
equipped) warning light

*

 (warning buzzer)

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

Indicates a malfunction in the RCTA (Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Indicates that the rear bumper around the radar 
sensor is covered with dirt, etc. (



P.350)



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display. (



P.348, 523)

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates a malfunction in:



The VSC/Trailer Sway Control system;



The TRAC system;



The Trail Mode function; or



The hill-start assist control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When a buzzer sounds:



Brake Override System is malfunctioning;



Drive-Start Control is operating;



Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or



Parking Support Brake function (for static 
objects) (if equipped) is operating



Follow the instructions displayed on the 
multi-information display and head-up 
display (if equipped).

When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating



Release the accelerator pedal and 
depress the brake pedal.

517

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

■

Brake hold operated indicator (warning buzzer)

■

Parking brake indicator

■

Tire pressure warning light

*

*

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(Flashes)

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer immediately.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)
(Flashes)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully 
engaged or released



Operate the parking brake switch once 
again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is 
not released. If the light turns off after the park-
ing brake is fully released, the system is operat-
ing normally.

Warning light

Details/Actions

When the light comes on after blinking for 
approximately 1 minute (a buzzer does not 
sound):
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 



Have the system checked by your Toyota 
dealer.

When the light comes on (a buzzer sounds):
Low tire inflation pressure from natural causes



Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the 
specified cold tire inflation pressure level. 
(



P.555)

Low tire inflation pressure from flat tire



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe 
place.
Handling method (



P.520)

518

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Low fuel level warning light

■

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer

*

)

*

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or 
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON, the 
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer sounds inter-
mittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a certain 
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front 
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is 
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time 
after the vehicle reaches a certain speed.

■

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights

*1, 2

 (warning 

buzzer

*3

)

*1

:This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*2

:Regardless of whether or not a rear passenger is present, this light will 

also illuminate for a certain period of time after the rear door is opened 
and closed.

*3

:Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

Warning light

Details/Actions

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 
2.2 gal. (8.3 L, 1.8 Imp. gal.) or less



Refuel the vehicle.

Warning light

Details/Actions

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fas-
ten their seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, 
the front passenger’s seat belt also needs 
to be fastened to make the warning light 
(warning buzzer) turn off.

Warning light

Details/Actions

(If equipped)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat 
belts



Fasten the seat belt.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear 
passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is 
unfastened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, 
after the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a 
certain speed.

■

Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not 

be heard because of noisy place or 

an audio sound.

■

Front passenger detection sen-

sor, seat belt reminder and 

warning buzzer

●

If luggage is placed on the front 

passenger seat, the front passen-

ger detection sensor may cause 

the warning light to flash and the 

warning buzzer to sound even if a 

passenger is not sitting in the 

seat.

●

If a cushion is placed on the seat, 

the sensor may not detect a pas-

senger, and the warning light may 

not operate properly.

■

SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors 

the airbag sensor assembly, front 

impact sensors, side impact sensors 

(front door), side impact sensors 

(front), side impact sensors (rear), 

driver’s seat position sensor, front 

passenger occupant classification 

sensors, “AIR BAG ON” indicator 

light, “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light, 

front passenger’s seat belt buckle 

switch, driver’s seat belt preten-

sioner, front passenger’s seat belt 

pretensioner and force limiter, air-

bags, interconnecting wiring and 

power sources. (



P.35)

■

If the malfunction indicator 

lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

●

Is the fuel tank empty?

If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.

●

Is the fuel tank cap loose?

If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after several 

driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after 

several trips, contact your Toyota 

dealer as soon as possible.

■

Electric power steering system 

warning light (warning buzzer)

When the 12-volt battery charge 

becomes insufficient or the voltage 

temporarily drops, the electric power 

steering system warning light may 

come on and the warning buzzer 

may sound.
At this time, the functions of the air 

conditioning, etc. may be partially 

limited in order to reduce the power 

consumption of the 12-volt battery.

■

When the tire pressure warning 

light comes on

Inspect the tires to check if a tire is 

punctured.
If a tire is punctured: 



P.527

If none of the tires are punctured:
Turn the power switch to OFF then 

turn it to ON. Check if the tire pres-

sure warning light comes on or 

blinks.



If the tire pressure warning light 

blinks for approximately 1 minute 

then stays on

There may be a malfunction in the 
tire pressure warning system. Have 
the vehicle inspected by your 
Toyota dealer immediately.



If the tire pressure warning light 

comes on

1

After the temperature of the tires 

has lowered sufficiently, check 

the inflation pressure of each tire 

and adjust them to the specified 

level.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

2

If the warning light does not turn 

off even after several minutes 

have elapsed, check that the 

inflation pressure of each tire is 

at the specified level and perform 

initialization. (



P.474)

■

The tire pressure warning light 

may come on due to natural 

causes

The tire pressure warning light may 

come on due to natural causes such 

as natural air leaks and tire inflation 

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the 

tire inflation pressure will turn off the 

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a 

compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is not 

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter. If a tire 

goes flat, the tire pressure warning 

light will not turn off even though the 

flat tire has been replaced with the 

spare tire. Replace the spare tire 

with the standard tire and adjust the 

tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-

sure warning light will go off after a 

few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not 

function properly



P.472

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or 

a warning buzzer sounds 

when a warning message is 

shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

*

Check and follow the message 

shown on the multi-information 

display.
Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

*

: Warning lights illuminate in red 

or yellow and the warning 
buzzer beeps once or sounds 
continuously.

■

When the electric power 

steering system warning light 

comes on

When the light comes on yellow, 

the assist to the power steering is 

restricted. When the light comes 

on red, the assist to the power 

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel 

become extremely heavy.

If the steering wheel becomes 

heavier than usual when operat-

ing, hold firmly and operate using 

more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning 

light comes on

Be sure to observe the following 

precautions. Failure to do so 

could cause a loss of vehicle con-

trol and result in death or serious 

injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe 

place as soon as possible. 

Adjust the tire inflation pressure 

immediately.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

●

If the tire pressure warning light 

comes on even after tire infla-

tion pressure adjustment, it is 

probable that you have a flat 

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is 

flat, change it with the spare tire 

and have the flat tire repaired by 

the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and 

braking. If the vehicle tires dete-

riorate, you could lose control of 

the steering wheel or the 

brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air 

leakage should occur

The tire pressure warning system 

may not activate immediately.

■

Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if 

provided), should be checked 

monthly when cold and inflated to 

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire 

inflation pressure label (tire and 

load information label). (If your 

vehicle has tires of a different size 

than the size indicated on the 

vehicle placard or tire inflation 

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation 

pressure for those tires.)

WARNING

As an added safety feature, your 

vehicle has been equipped with a 

tire pressure monitoring system 

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire 

pressure telltale (tire pressure 

warning light) when one or more 

of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the 

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light) illuminates, 

you should stop and check your 

tires as soon as possible, and 

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly 

under-inflated tire causes the tire 

to overheat and can lead to tire 

failure. Under-inflation also 

reduces fuel efficiency and tire 

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire 

pressure warning system) is not a 

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s 

responsibility to maintain correct 

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to 

trigger illumination of the TPMS 

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained 

below may differ from the actual 

messages according to operation 

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

If a message about an operation 

is shown

●

If a message about an operation 

of the accelerator pedal or brake 

Your vehicle has also been 

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the 

system is not operating properly. 

The TPMS (tire pressure warning 

system) malfunction indicator is 

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning 

light). When the system detects a 

malfunction, the telltale will flash 

for approximately one minute and 

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle 

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction 

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or 

signal low tire pressure as 

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a 

variety of reasons, including the 

installation of replacement or 

alternate tires or wheels on the 

vehicle that prevent the TPMS 

(tire pressure warning system) 

from functioning properly. Always 

check the TPMS (tire pressure 

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more 

tires or wheels on your vehicle to 

ensure that the replacement or 

alternate tires and wheels allow 

the TPMS (tire pressure warning 

system) to continue to function 

properly.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure 

warning system operates 

properly

Do not install tires with different 

specifications or manufacturers 

as the tire pressure warning sys-

tem may not operate properly.

If a warning message 

is displayed

The multi-information dis-
play shows warnings of sys-
tem malfunctions, 
incorrectly performed oper-
ations, and messages that 
indicate a need for mainte-
nance. When a message is 
shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate 
to the message.

If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been 
performed, contact your 
Toyota dealer.
When a message about 
charging is displayed, refer to 
P.152.

523

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

pedal is shown

A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be 
shown while the driving support sys-
tems such as PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) or the dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range is oper-
ating. If a warning message is 
shown, be sure to decelerate the 
vehicle or follow an instruction 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
• A warning message is shown 

when Brake Override System 

operates. (



P.259, 517)

• A warning message is shown 

when Drive-Start Control or Park-

ing Support Brake function (if 

equipped) operates (



P.259, 

363). Follow the instructions on 

the multi-information display.

●

If a message about an operation 

of the power switch is shown 

An instruction for operation of the 
power switch is shown when the 
incorrect procedure for starting the 
hybrid system is performed or the 
power switch is operated incorrectly. 
Follow the instructions shown on the 
multi-information display to operate 
the power switch again.

●

If a message about a shift lever 

operation is shown 

To prevent the shift lever from being 
operated incorrectly or the vehicle 
from moving unexpectedly, a mes-
sage that requires shifting the shift 
lever may be shown on the multi-
information display. In that case, fol-
low the instruction of the message 
and shift the shift lever.

●

If a message or image about an 

open/close state of a part or 

replenishment of a consumable is 

shown 

Confirm the part indicated by the 

multi-information display or a warn-
ing light, and then perform the cop-
ing method such as closing the 
open door or replenishing a con-
sumable.

■

If a message that indicates the 

need for visiting your Toyota 

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the 

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected 

by your Toyota dealer immediately. 

■

If a message that indicates the 

need for referring to Owner’s 

Manual is displayed

●

If the following messages are 

shown, follow the instructions, 

accordingly.

• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” 

(



P.348, 523)

• “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavail-

able”(



P.348, 523)

• “Engine Coolant Temp High” 

(



P.544)

●

If the following messages are 

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion. Immediately stop the vehicle 

in a safe place and contact your 

Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive 

the vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Plug-in charging system malfunc-

tion”

• “Hybrid System Malfunction”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

• “Check Engine”

• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunc-

tion”

• “Accelerator System Malfunction”

• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

●

If the following messages are 

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion. Immediately have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Braking Power Low”

●

If any of the following messages 

are shown on the multi-informa-

tion display, the vehicle may have 

run out of fuel. Stop the vehicle in 

524

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

a safe place and, if the fuel level is 

low, refuel the vehicle.

• “Hybrid System Stopped”

• “Engine Stopped”

●

If “Maintenance required for 

DCDC converter cooling parts 

See Owner’s Manual” is shown, 

the filter may be clogged, the air 

intake vent may be blocked, or 

there may be a gap in the duct. 

Therefore, perform the following 

correction procedure.

• If the air intake vent or filter of the 

DC/DC converter are dirty, per-

form the procedures on P.486 to 

clean them.

• If the warning message is shown 

when the air intake vent and filter 

of the DC/DC converter are not 

dirty, have the vehicle inspected 

at your Toyota dealer.

●

If “12-Volt Battery Charging Sys-

tem Malfunction Stop in a Safe 

Place See Owner’s Manual” is 

shown

Indicates a malfunction in the vehi-
cle’s charging system. Pull over and 
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe 
to do so.
While the message is displayed, the 
functions of the air conditioning, etc. 
may be partially limited in order to 
reduce the power consumption of 
the 12-volt battery.

■

If “Hybrid System Overheated 

Output Power Reduced” is 

shown

The message may be shown when 

driving under severe operating con-

ditions. (For example, when driving 

up a long steep hill or driving up a 

steep hill in reverse.)
Coping method: 



P.544

■

If “Traction Battery Needs to be 

Protected Refrain from the Use 

of N Position” is shown

This message may be displayed 

when the shift lever is in N.

As the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) cannot be charged when the 

shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever 

to P when the vehicle is stopped.

■

If “Traction Battery Needs to be 

Protected Shift into P to 

Restart” is shown

This message is displayed when the 

hybrid battery (traction battery) 

charge has become extremely low 

because the shift lever has been left 

in N for a certain amount of time.
When operating the vehicle, shift to 

P and restart the hybrid system.

■

If “Shift to P when Parked” is 

shown

Message is displayed when the 

driver’s door is opened without turn-

ing the power switch to OFF with the 

shift lever in any position other than 

P.
Shift the shift lever to P.

■

If “Shift is in N Release Acceler-

ator Before Shifting” is shown

Message is displayed when the 

accelerator pedal has been 

depressed and the shift lever is in N. 

Release the accelerator pedal and 

shift the shift lever to D or R.

■

If “Press Brake when Vehicle is 

Stopped Hybrid System may 

Overheat” is shown

Message is displayed when the 

accelerator pedal is depressed to 

maintain the vehicle position when 

stopped on a upward slope, etc.
If this continues, the hybrid system 

may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and 

depress the brake pedal.

■

If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve 

Battery” is shown

Power was turned off due to the 

automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the hybrid 

system, operate the hybrid system 

for approximately 5 minutes to 

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

8

When

 trou

ble arises

recharge the 12-volt battery.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or 

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level may be low. 

Check the level of the engine oil, 

and add engine oil if necessary. 

This message may be displayed if 

the vehicle is stopped on a slope. 

Move the vehicle to a level surface 

and check if the message disap-

pears.

■

If “Maintenance Required 

Soon” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance 

according to the driven distance on 
the maintenance schedule

*

 should 

be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 

miles (7200 km) after the message 

has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. 

Please reset the message after the 

maintenance is performed. 

(



P.451)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled 

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ 
Manual Supplement” for the main-
tenance interval applicable to your 
vehicle.

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit 

Your Dealer” is shown 

Indicates that all maintenance is 

required to correspond to the driven 

distance on the maintenance sched-
ule

*

.

Comes on approximately 5000 

miles (8000 km) after the message 

has been reset. (The indicator will 

not work properly unless the mes-

sage has been reset.)
Perform the necessary mainte-

nance. Please reset the message 

after the maintenance is performed. 

(



P.451)

*

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled 

Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ 
Manual Supplement” for the main-

tenance interval applicable to your 
vehicle.

■

If a message that indicates the 

malfunction of front camera is 

displayed

The following systems may be sus-

pended until the problem shown in 

the message is resolved. (



P.313, 

511)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Automatic High Beam

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

*

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with 

full-speed range

*

: If equipped

■

If “Radar Cruise Control 

Unavailable See Owner’s Man-

ual” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range system is sus-

pended temporarily or until the prob-

lem shown in the message is 

resolved. (causes and coping meth-

ods: 



P.313)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control 

Unavailable” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range system cannot 

be used temporarily. Use the sys-

tem when it becomes available 

again.

■

Warning buzzer



P.519

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or 

a warning buzzer sounds 

when a warning message is 

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display



P.521