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check the oil level on the dip-
stick.

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Checking the engine oil

Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of
the engine.

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ

depending on the type of vehicle or

engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.

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Checking the oil type and
preparing the items needed

Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.



Engine oil selection



P.498



Oil quantity (Low



Full)

1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)



Item

Clean funnel

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Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.

Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.

Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.

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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

■

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.490)

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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.491)

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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

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

Slide and lift up the rubber
strip to partly remove it as
shown.

Disconnect the claws and
remove the service cover.

Remove the reservoir cap.

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, the

electric cooling fan may automati-

cally start to run if the air condi-

tioning is on and/or the coolant

temperature is high. Be sure the

power switch is OFF when work-

ing 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

■

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

■

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 (vehicles

with smart key 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

■

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.

●

Wear protective safety glasses

when working near the 12-volt

battery.

●

Keep children away from the

12-volt battery.

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Open the deck board
(



P.359)

Disengage the 12 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
clamps.

WARNING

■

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.

■

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

■

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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Terminals

Hold-down clamp

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,

Tires

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

Checking tires

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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.

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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.

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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.507)

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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.334)

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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. (if equipped)

Front

WARNING

■

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

■

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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When rotating the tires (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning

system)

Make sure that the power switch is

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.



If the tire pressure drops
below a predetermined level,
the driver is warned by a
screen display and a warning
light. (



P.462)



The tire pressure detected by
the tire pressure warning sys-
tem can be displayed on the
multi-information display.
(



P.105)

The illustration used is intended
as an example, and may differ
from the image that is actually
displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
With 7-inch display:

With 12.3-inch display:

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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.

■

Situations in which the tire

pressure warning system may

not operate properly

●

In the following cases, the tire

pressure warning system may not

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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 wheels 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 cor-
rectly displayed due to the radio
wave conditions, the display may be
corrected by driving and changing
the radio wave conditions.

●

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.

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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.

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
be initialized. (



P.417)

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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.

Installing tire pressure
warning valves and trans-
mitters (if equipped)

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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.417)

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

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How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
(with 7-inch display)

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.

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



P.502)

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.

Start the hybrid system.

Press

of the meter

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select

Press

of the meter

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

Press

of the meter

control switches, select
“TPWS” and then press

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.

■

To avoid damage to the tire

pressure warning valves and

transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid

sealants, the tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter may not

operate properly. If a liquid seal-

ant is used, contact your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible. After

use of liquid sealant, make sure to

replace the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter when repair-

ing or replacing the tire. (



P.413)

Initializing the tire pres-
sure warning system (if
equipped)

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Press

of the meter

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

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning

System” will be displayed on the

multi-information display 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.

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.

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How to initialize the tire
pressure warning system
(with 12.3-inch display)

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.

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



P.502)

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.

Start the hybrid system.

Press and hold

to display

the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select “

Vehicle Settings” and then
press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches, select
“TPWS” and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches, select the

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“Set Pressure”. Then press
and hold

“Setting Tire Pressure Warning

System” will be displayed on the

multi-information display 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.

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

• Vehicle is driven on unpaved

roads

• Vehicle is driven near other vehi-

cles and system cannot recog-

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Maintena

nce
a

nd ca

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 the inflation pressure of each tire
is still not displayed, have the vehi-
cle inspected by 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.

■

Registering procedure (with
7-inch display)

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

Press

of the meter

control switches on the steer-
ing wheel and select

Press

of the meter

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

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
(vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)

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