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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

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.

Connect

the

connector.

(When replacing right side
bulb only.)

Reinstall the trunk lid cover
with the clips.

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Rear turn signal lights (bulb type) and rear side marker lights
(bulb type)

Open the trunk and apply
protective tape to the vehicle
body around the light unit.

Use  masking  tape,  etc.  Do  not
use  duct  tape,  as  it  may  leave
residue  or  damage  the  paint
when removed.

Remove the cover.

Insert  a  flathead  screw-
driver  between  the  cover
and  the  light  unit  and  pry
up  the  cover  in  several
positions  as  shown  in  the
illustration  to  disengage
the  claws  (indicated  by  a
dotted line).
Pull  the  cover  toward  the
rear  of  the  vehicle  to  dis-
engage  the  claws  (indi-
cated by a dotted line) and
remove the cover.

To prevent scratching the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a cloth, etc.

Remove the 2 bolts.

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Remove the light unit.

Attach  a  long  piece  of
packing  tape  to  the  light
unit and fold the excess in
half.
Hold  the  folded  portion
and  pull  it  toward  the  rear
of  the  vehicle  to  remove
the light unit.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

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Rear turn signal lights



Rear side marker lights



Rear turn signal lights



Rear side marker lights

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

Install the light unit.

Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehi-
cle to install it.

Install the 2 bolts.



Rear turn signal lights



Rear side marker lights

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Install the cover.

Remove the protective tape.

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Replacing the following bulbs

If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.

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Headlights

●

Daytime running lights

●

Parking lights (LED type)

●

Front turn signal lights (LED type)

●

Front side marker lights (LED type)

●

Side turn signal lights (if equipped)

●

Tail lights

●

Rear side marker lights (LED type)

●

Stoplights

●

Rear turn signal lights (LED type)

●

Back-up lights (LED type)

●

High mounted stoplight

●

License plate lights

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LED light bulbs

The lights other than the front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type), front side
marker lights (bulb type), back-up lights (bulb type), rear turn signal lights
(bulb type) and rear side marker lights (bulb type) 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.

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Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

●

Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

●

Water has built up inside the headlight.

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WARNING

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Replacing light bulbs

●

Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs 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 bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

■

To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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7-1. Essential information

Press the switch.

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

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Emergency flashers

●

If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hybrid sys-

tem is not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the

12-volt battery may discharge.

●

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear

impact, the emergency flashers 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 collision.)

Emergency flashers

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

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hen
troub

le arises

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.

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the hybrid system.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
To  stop  the  hybrid  system,
press  and  hold  the  power
switch  for  2  consecutive  sec-
onds or more, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more

WARNING

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If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving

Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid
system.

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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 ensure an escape route.

●

If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the window.

●

If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water,
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 vehicle and then open the door after waiting
for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle. When
the outside water level exceeds half the height of the door, the door
cannot be opened from the inside due to water pressure.

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Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and time has passed, the electrical
equipment will get damaged, the power windows will not operate, the engine
and motor stop, and the vehicle may not be able to get moving.

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Using an emergency escape hammer

Laminated glass is used in the windshield on this vehicle. Laminated glass
cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer

. Tempered glass is used in

the windows on this vehicle.

: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-

ther information about an emergency hammer.

If the vehicle is submerged or water on the

road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not drive on roads where the
roads may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dan-
gerous to remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the vehicle
will be flooded or set a drift. Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

WARNING

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Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the water may
be rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and cannot move, as well
as become flooded and set a drift, which may lead to death.

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troub

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7-2. 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 commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed 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 from the front,
the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
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If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

WARNING

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

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When towing the vehicle

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While towing

When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
and cause serious damage.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised  off  the  ground.  If  the  vehicle  is
towed  with  the  front  wheels  contacting
the  ground,  the  drivetrain  and  related
parts may be damaged or electricity gen-
erated by the operation of the motor may
cause  a  fire  to  occur  depending  on  the
nature of the damage or malfunction.

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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-informa-
tion display and the vehicle does not move.

●

The hybrid system warning light turns on and the vehicle does not
move.

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■

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.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

■

Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)

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P. 205

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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hen
troub

le 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 transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the power switch off.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck



From the front



From the rear

Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
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Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

NOTICE

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Towing with a sling-type truck

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to pre-
vent body damage.

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●

Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

●

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

●

Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal

●

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 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

If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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hen
troub

le arises

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 malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.

(Yellow)

Brake system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system;
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

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Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

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(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

SRS warning light

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.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)

When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning

• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning

• Drive-Start Control is operating

• Parking Support Brake is operating (if equipped)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

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



Operate the parking brake once again.

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

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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