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WARNING

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When replacing wheels

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Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in

the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.

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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 seri-

ous injury.

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When installing the wheel nuts

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Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered ends facing inward.

(

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P. 521) Installing the nuts with the tapered ends facing 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 seri-

ous injury.

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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.

NOTICE

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Replacing tire pressure warning valve and transmitters

●

Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing  valve  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  valve  and  transmitters  at  your
Toyota dealer.

●

Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitters  may  not  work  properly
with non-genuine wheels. 

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Turn the power switch off.
Open  the  glove  box  and
remove  the  glove  box  cover
inside the glove box.

Remove the filter cover.

Unlock the filter cover. 
Move  the  filter  cover  in  the
direction  of  the  arrow,  and
then pull it out of the claws.

Remove the filter case.

There  may  be  foreign  objects  on
top of the air conditioning filter.

Air conditioning filter

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

Removal method

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

The “

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UP” marks shown on the fil-

ter  and  the  filter  case  should  be
pointing up.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning  filter  according to  the  maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)

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If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically

The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.

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Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function

When  fragrances  are  placed  in  your  vehicle,  the  deodorizing  effect  may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace the air condi-
tioning filter.

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NOTICE

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When using the air conditioning system

Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

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To prevent damage to the filter cover

When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion  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. Attempt-
ing  to  blow  out  dust  and  clogs
using  an  airgun,  etc.  may  push  it
into the air intake vent. (

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P. 469)

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

Turn the power switch off.
Using  a  Phillips  screwdriver,
remove the clip.

Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vent and filter

To  prevent  the  fuel  economy  from  being  affected,  visually
inspect the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent peri-
odically for dust and clogs. If it is dusty or clogged or if “Mainte-
nance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed 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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Remove  the  air  intake  vent
cover.

Pull  the  cover  as  shown  in
the  illustration  to  disengage
the 7 claws, starting from the
claw  in  the  upper  right  cor-
ner.
Pull  the  cover  toward  the
front of the vehicle to remove
it.

Remove  the  air  intake  vent  fil-
ter.

Disengage  the  3  claws  as
shown in the illustration.
Remove  the  filter  from  the
cover.

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.

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Reinstall the filter to the cover.

Engage  the  filter  to  the  2
claws  as  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.
Engage the 3 claws to install
the filter.

Make  sure  that  the  filter  is  not
crooked  or  deformed  when  install-
ing it.

Install the air intake vent cover.

Insert the tab of the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Push the cover to engage the
7 claws.

Using  a  Phillips  screwdriver,
install the clip.

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Scheduled maintenance of the air intake vent is necessary when

In some situations such as when the vehicle is used frequently or in heavy
traffic or dusty areas, the air intake vent may need to be cleaned more regu-
larly. For details, refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Man-
ual Supplement”.

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Cleaning the air intake vent

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Dust in the air intake vent may interfere with the cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If charging/discharging of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes limited, the distance that the vehicle can be driven using the
electric motor (traction motor) may be reduced and the fuel economy may
be reduced. 
Inspect and clean the air intake vent periodically.

●

Improper handling of the air intake vent cover and filter may result in dam-
age to them. If you have any concerns about cleaning the filter, contact your
Toyota dealer.

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If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display

●

If  this  warning  message  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information  display,
remove the air intake vent cover and clean the filter. (

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P. 465)

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After cleaning the air intake vent, start the hybrid system and check that the
warning message is no longer displayed. 
After the hybrid system is started, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle
up to approximately 20 minutes before the warning message disappears. If
the warning message does not disappear after driving for appropriately 20
minutes, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

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When cleaning the air intake vent

●

Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent. If water is
applied to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or other components, a mal-
function or fire may occur.

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Before cleaning the air intake vent, make sure to turn the power switch off
to stop the hybrid system.

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When removing the air intake vent cover

Do not touch the service plug located near the air intake vent. (

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NOTICE

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When cleaning the air intake vent

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To prevent damage to the vehicle

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

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Carefully handle the removed filter so that it will not be damaged. 
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced with a new filter by your Toyota
dealer.

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Make  sure  to  reinstall  the  filter  and  cover  to  their  original  positions  after
cleaning.

●

Do not install anything to the air intake vent other than the exclusive filter
for this vehicle or use the vehicle without the filter installed.

■

If  “Maintenance  Required  for  Traction  Battery  Cooling  Parts  See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed on the multi-information display

If  the  vehicle  is  continuously  driven  with  the  warning  message  (indicating
that  charging/discharging  of  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  may
become  limited)  displayed,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  may  mal-
function. If a warning message is displayed, clean the air intake vent imme-
diately.

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  hybrid  battery
(traction  battery)  and  cause  a  malfunc-
tion.

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Flathead screwdriver

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Small flathead screwdriver

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Lithium battery CR2032

Release  the  lock  and  remove
the mechanical key.

Remove the key cover.

To  prevent  damage  to  the  key,
cover the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with a rag.

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

When  removing  the  cover,  the
electronic 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 “+” terminal facing up.

Electronic key battery

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

You will need the following items:

Replacing the battery

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When installing the key cover and mechanical key, install by con-
ducting 

 and 

 with the directions reversed.

Operate the 

 or 

 switch and check that the doors can

be locked/unlocked.

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When replacing the key battery

Be careful not to lose the battery or any other small parts.

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

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Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.

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Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.

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If the key battery is depleted 

The following symptoms may occur:

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The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly.

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The operational range will be reduced.

WARNING

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Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

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Do not swallow the battery. Doing so may cause chemical burns.

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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.

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Keep away new and removed batteries from children.

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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.

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If  you  accidentally  swallow  a  battery  or  put  a  battery  into  a  part  of  your
body, get emergency medical attention immediately.

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To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas

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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.

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Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

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For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

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Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

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Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover. 

Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.

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Engine compartment (type A)

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Engine compartment (type B)

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Push  the  tabs  in  and  lift  the  lid
off.

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Under  the  driver’s  side  instru-
ment panel

Remove the lid.

Make  sure  to  push  the  claw  when
removing/installing the lid.

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Remove  the  fuse  with  the  pull-
out tool.

Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.

Check if the fuse is blown.

Normal fuse
Blown fuse

Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

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Type A

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Type B

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Type C

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After a fuse is replaced

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If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. (

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If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

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If there is an overload in a circuit

The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.

WARNING

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To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.

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Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, 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.

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Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.

NOTICE

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Before replacing fuses

Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  by  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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

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P. 552)

Light bulbs

You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level
of replacement 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 locations

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Front

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Rear

Front  turn  signal/parking  lights
(bulb type)
Front  side  marker  lights  (bulb
type)

Back-up lights (bulb type)
Rear  turn  signal  lights  (bulb
type)
Rear  side  marker  lights  (bulb
type)

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Front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type)

Turn  the  bulb  base  counter-
clockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

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

Replacing light bulbs

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