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Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Change 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.

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.

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.414)

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Registering procedure (with
12.3-inch display)

Park the vehicle in a safe
place, wait for approximately
20 minutes, and then 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 and select
“

Vehicle Settings”, and

then press and hold

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“TPWS”, and then press

Press

of the meter

control switches and select
“Change 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.

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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.

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.

Initialize the tire pressure
warning system. (



P.414)

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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.

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Canceling ID code registration

●

To cancel ID code registration

after it has been started, turn the

power switch to OFF before driv-

ing the vehicle. If the vehicle is

driven after ID code registration is

started, to cancel registration, per-

form the ID code registration start

procedure again and turn the

power switch to OFF before driv-

ing.

●

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-

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 to OFF before driv-

ing.

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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

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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 the ID codes cannot be registered
even when performing the above
procedure, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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



P.502)

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.502)

Checking the specified
tire inflation pressure

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Tire valve

Tire pressure gauge

Remove the tire valve cap.

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

Read the pressure using the
gauge gradations.

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.

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

Put the tire valve cap back
on.

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Tire inflation pressure check

interval

You should check tire inflation pres-

sure every two weeks, or at least

once a month.

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.

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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.

Inspection and adjust-
ment procedure

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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 (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warning

system)

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. (



P.412, 423)

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.

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

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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.

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

Never use oil or grease on the

wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and

grease may cause the wheel nuts

to be excessively tightened, lead-

ing 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, caus-

ing 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.

NOTICE

■

Replacing tire pressure warn-

ing valves and transmitters

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

●

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

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Turn the power switch to
OFF.

Open the glove box and slide
off the damper.

Push in each side of the
glove box to disconnect the
claws, and then slowly and
fully open the glove box while
supporting it.

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.

Unlock the filter cover (

pull the filter cover out of the
claws (

), and remove the

filter cover.

Air conditioning filter

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

Removal method

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Remove the filter case.

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.

When installing, reverse the
steps listed.

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Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air condi-

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.

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.424). 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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■

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 regularly. For details, refer to

“Owner’s Warranty Information

Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Sup-

plement”.

■

Cleaning the air intake vent

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.

Turn the power switch off.

Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the clip.

Remove the air intake vent
cover.

Pull the right corner of the air intake

vent cover, remove the claws in the

8 locations shown in the illustration

and pull the air intake vent cover to

the front of the vehicle to remove it.

Cleaning the hybrid

battery (traction bat-

tery) air intake vent

To prevent the fuel econ-
omy from being affected,
visually inspect the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air
intake vent periodically for
clogs.

If it is dusty or clogged or if
“Maintenance 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:

NOTICE

■

If “Maintenance Required for

Traction Battery Cooling

Parts See Owner’s Manual” is

displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

Clean the air intake vent immedi-

ately. If the vehicle is continuously

driven with the warning message

displayed, it may cause a mal-

function or output restriction of the

hybrid battery (traction battery).

Cleaning procedure

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Remove the filter from the air
intake vent cover.

Detach the claws in the order of the
center (4 locations),

and

If dust has accumulated on the air

intake vent cover, remove the dust

with a vacuum cleaner, etc.

Remove the dust and sand
from the filter.

Using a vacuum cleaner, etc.,

absorb dust and sand from the filter

by profiling the nozzle lightly along

the fold.

Hold the filter to the light and
check if it is not clogged.

If the dust or sand cannot be

removed completely, contact your

Toyota dealer.

Reinstall the filter to the
cover.

Attach the claws to the air intake
cover in the order of

and

the center (4 locations).
Make sure that the filter is not

crooked or deformed when install-

ing it.

Install the air intake vent
cover.

Insert the claw of the left corner of

the air intake vent cover, and then

attach the claws in the 8 locations

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shown in the illustration.

Install the clip.



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

Start the hybrid system and

check that the warning mes-
sage is no longer displayed.

It may be necessary to drive the

vehicle for approximately 20 min-

utes before the warning message is

displayed again then disappears.
If the warning message does not

disappear after some time, have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer.

■

If the dust or sand on the filter

cannot be removed

It is recommended to use a vacuum

cleaner with plastic brushes.

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 hybrid

battery (traction battery) or

other components, a malfunc-

tion or fire may occur.

●

Do not touch the service plug

located near the air intake vent.

(



P.76)

●

Before cleaning the air intake

vent, make sure to turn the

power switch off to stop the

hybrid system.

●

Do not put a hand or leg in the

air intake vent. If it is caught in a

cooling fan, or if it touches a

high voltage part that results in

an electric shock, death or seri-

ous injuries may result.

NOTICE

■

When cleaning the air intake

vent

Do not use an air blow gun, etc.
Dust may be blown out, possibly

causing a malfunction or output

restriction of the hybrid battery

(traction battery).

■

To prevent damage to the

vehicle

Observe the following precau-

tions:

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Windshield wiper blade
removal and installation

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.

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

●

Do not allow water or foreign

matter to enter the air intake

vent.

●

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.

■

To prevent damage to the fil-

ter

Observe the following precau-

tions.
If the filter is damaged, have it

replaced with a new filter by your

Toyota dealer.

●

Do not use an air blow gun, etc.

●

Do not press hard a vacuum

cleaner, etc. against the filter.

●

Do not use a hard brush, such

as a metal brush.

●

Do not break the fold of the fil-

ter.

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.

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

When installing, reverse the steps

listed.

■

Wiper insert replacement

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

Stopper

Claw

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.

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

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

Lift up the rear window wiper
arm head cap.

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.

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.

Remove the 2 metal plates
from the old wiper insert and

install them to the replace-
ment wiper insert.

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.

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.

When installing a wiper
blade, reverse the procedure
in step

After installing the wiper blade,

check that the connection is locked.

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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.

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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 (if

equipped) and wireless remote

control will not function properly.

●

The operational range will be

reduced.

Prepare the following before
replacing the battery:



Flathead screwdriver



Small flathead screwdriver



Lithium battery CR2032

■

Use a CR2032 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.



Vehicles without smart key
system

Remove the 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 screwdriver with

a rag.

Remove the battery cover.

If the battery cover is difficult to

remove, lift the edge to remove it.

Remove the depleted bat-
tery.

When removing the battery, use a

screwdriver of an appropriate size.
Insert a new battery with the “+” ter-

minal facing up.

Install the battery cover with
the tab facing up.

Push the entire edge of the battery

Wireless remote con-

trol/electronic key bat-

tery

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

Items to prepare

Replacing the battery

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