Toyota RAV4 Prime (2023 year). Manual in english

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

come on due to natural causes such

as natural air leaks and tire inflation

pressure changes caused by tem-

perature. In this case, adjusting the

tire inflation pressure will turn off the

warning light (after a few minutes).

■

When a tire is replaced with a

compact spare tire (vehicles

with tire pressure warning sys-

tem)

The compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter. If a tire

goes flat, the tire pressure warning

light will not turn off even though the

flat tire has been replaced with the

spare tire. Replace the spare tire

with the standard tire and adjust the

tire inflation pressure. The tire pres-

sure warning light will go off after a

few minutes.

■

Conditions that the tire pres-

sure warning system may not

function properly (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)



P.501

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or

a warning buzzer sounds

when a warning message is

shown on the multi-informa-
tion display

Check and follow the message

shown on the multi-information

display.
Failure to do so may result in

death or serious injury.

: Warning lights illuminate in red

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

■

When the electric power

steering system warning light

comes on

When the light comes on yellow,

the assist to the power steering is

restricted. When the light comes

on red, the assist to the power

steering is lost and handling oper-

ations of the steering wheel

become extremely heavy.

If the steering wheel becomes

heavier than usual when operat-

ing, hold firmly and operate using

more force than usual.

■

If the tire pressure warning

light comes on (vehicles with

tire pressure warning system)

Be sure to observe the following

precautions. Failure to do so

could cause a loss of vehicle con-

trol and result in death or serious

injury.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe

place as soon as possible.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure

immediately.

●

If the tire pressure warning light

comes on even after tire infla-

tion pressure adjustment, it is

probable that you have a flat

tire. Check the tires. If a tire is

flat, change it with the spare tire

and have the flat tire repaired by

the nearest Toyota dealer.

●

Avoid abrupt maneuvering and

braking. If the vehicle tires dete-

riorate, you could lose control of

the steering wheel or the

brakes.

■

If a blowout or sudden air

leakage should occur (vehi-

cles with tire pressure warn-

ing system)

The tire pressure warning system

may not activate immediately.

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WARNING

■

Maintenance of the tires

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

Each tire, including the spare (if

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated to

the inflation pressure recom-

mended by the vehicle manufac-

turer on the vehicle placard or tire

inflation pressure label (tire and

load information label). (If your

vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the

vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label [tire and load infor-

mation label], you should deter-

mine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your

vehicle has been equipped with a

tire pressure monitoring system

(TPMS-tire pressure warning sys-

tem) that illuminates a low tire

pressure telltale (tire pressure

warning light) when one or more

of your tires is significantly under-

inflated. Accordingly, when the

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light) illuminates,

you should stop and check your

tires as soon as possible, and

inflate them to the proper pres-

sure. Driving on a significantly

under-inflated tire causes the tire

to overheat and can lead to tire

failure. Under-inflation also

reduces fuel efficiency and tire

tread life, and may affect the vehi-

cle’s handling and stopping abil-

ity.

Please note that the TPMS (tire

pressure warning system) is not a

substitute for proper tire mainte-

nance, and it is the driver’s

responsibility to maintain correct

tire pressure, even if under-infla-

tion has not reached the level to

trigger illumination of the TPMS

low tire pressure telltale (tire pres-

sure warning light).

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS (tire pres-

sure warning system) malfunc-

tion indicator to indicate when the

system is not operating properly.

The TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pres-

sure telltale (tire pressure warning

light). When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute and

then remain continuously illumi-

nated. This sequence will con-

tinue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunc-

tion exists. When the malfunction

indicator is illuminated, the sys-

tem may not be able to detect or

signal low tire pressure as

intended.

TPMS (tire pressure warning sys-

tem) malfunctions may occur for a

variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or

alternate tires or wheels on the

vehicle that prevent the TPMS

(tire pressure warning system)

from functioning properly. Always

check the TPMS (tire pressure

warning system) malfunction tell-

tale after replacing one or more

tires or wheels on your vehicle to

ensure that the replacement or

alternate tires and wheels allow

the TPMS (tire pressure warning

system) to continue to function

properly.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Warning messages

The warning messages explained

below may differ from the actual

messages according to operation

conditions and vehicle specifica-

tions.

■

If a message about an operation

is shown

●

If a message about an operation

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure

warning system operates

properly (vehicles with tire

pressure warning system)

Do not install tires with different

specifications or manufacturers

as the tire pressure warning sys-

tem may not operate properly.

If a warning message

is displayed

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

If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been
performed, contact your
Toyota dealer.

When a message about
charging is displayed, refer to
P.158.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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rises

of the accelerator pedal or brake

pedal is shown

• A warning message about an

operation of the brake pedal may

be shown while the driving assist

systems such as PCS (Pre-Colli-

sion system) or the dynamic radar

cruise control with full-speed

range is operating. If a warning

message is shown, be sure to

decelerate the vehicle or follow

the instruction shown on the multi-

information display.

• A warning message is shown

when Brake Override System

operates. (



P.283)

• A warning message is shown

when Drive-Start Control or Park-

ing Support Brake function (if

equipped) operates (



P.283,

395). Follow the instructions on

the multi-information display.

●

If a message about an operation

of the power switch is shown

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

●

If a message about a shift lever

operation is shown

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

●

If a message or image about an

open/close state of a part or

replenishment of a consumable is

shown

Confirm the part indicated by the
multi-information display or a warn-

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

■

If a message that indicates the

need for visiting your Toyota

dealer is displayed

The system or part shown on the

multi-information display is malfunc-

tioning. Have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the

need for referring to Owner’s

Manual is displayed

●

If the following messages are

shown, follow the instructions,

accordingly.

• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable”

(



P.380)

• “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavail-

able”(



P.380)

• “Engine Coolant Temp High”

(



P.574)

●

If the following messages are

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion.

Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunc-

tion”

• “Hybrid System Malfunction”

• “Charging System Malfunction”

• “Check Engine”

• “Traction battery system malfunc-

tion”

• “Accelerator System Malfunction”

• “Smart Key System Malfunction”

●

If the following messages are

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Braking Power Low”

●

If any of the following messages

are shown on the multi-informa-

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

tion display, the vehicle may have

run out of fuel. Stop the vehicle in

a safe place and, if the fuel level is

low, refuel the vehicle.

• “Hybrid system stopped”

• “Engine Stopped”

●

If “Maintenance required for

DCDC converter cooling parts

See Owner’s Manual” is shown,

the filter may be clogged, the air

intake vent may be blocked, or

there may be a gap in the duct.

Therefore, perform the following

correction procedure.

• If the air intake vent or filter of the

DC/DC converter are dirty, per-

form the procedures on P.515 to

clean them.

• If the warning message is shown

when the air intake vent and filter

of the DC/DC converter are not

dirty, have the vehicle inspected

at your Toyota dealer.

●

If “12-Volt Battery Charging Sys-

tem Malfunction Stop in a Safe

Place See Owner’s Manual” is

shown

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

■

If “Hybrid System Overheated

Output Power Reduced” is

shown

The message may be shown when

driving under severe operating con-

ditions. (For example, when driving

up a long steep hill or driving up a

steep hill in reverse.)
Coping method:



P.574

■

If “Traction Battery Needs to be

Protected Refrain from the Use

of N Position” is shown

This message may be displayed

when the shift lever is in N.
As the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) cannot be charged when the

shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever

to P when the vehicle is stopped.

■

If “Traction Battery Needs to be

Protected Shift into P to

Restart” is shown

This message is displayed when the

hybrid battery (traction battery)

charge has become extremely low

because the shift lever has been left

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

P and restart the hybrid system.

■

If “Shift to P Before Exiting

Vehicle” is shown

Message is displayed when the

driver’s door is opened without turn-

ing the power switch to OFF with the

shift lever in any position other than

P.
Shift the shift lever to P.

■

If “Shift is in N Release Acceler-

ator Before Shifting” is shown

Message is displayed when the

accelerator pedal has been

depressed and the shift lever is in N.

Release the accelerator pedal and

shift the shift lever to D or R.

■

If “Press brake when vehicle is

stopped Hybrid system may

overheat” is shown

Message is displayed when the

accelerator pedal is depressed to

maintain the vehicle position when

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

may overheat.
Release the accelerator pedal and

depress the brake pedal.

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■

If “Auto Power OFF to Conserve

Battery” is shown

Power was turned off due to the

automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the hybrid

system, operate the hybrid system

for approximately 5 minutes to

recharge the 12-volt battery.

■

If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or

Replace” is displayed

The engine oil level may be low.

Check the level of the engine oil,

and add engine oil if necessary.

This message may be displayed if

the vehicle is stopped on a slope.

Move the vehicle to a level surface

and check if the message disap-

pears.

■

If “Maintenance Required

Soon” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance

according to the driven distance on
the maintenance schedule

should

be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500

miles (7200 km) after the message

has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.

Please reset the message after the

maintenance is performed.

(



P.479)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

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

■

If “Maintenance Required Visit

Your Dealer” is shown

Indicates that all maintenance is

required to correspond to the driven

distance on the maintenance sched-
ule

Comes on approximately 5000

miles (8000 km) after the message

has been reset. (The indicator will

not work properly unless the mes-

sage has been reset.)

Perform the necessary mainte-

nance. Please reset the message

after the maintenance is performed.

(



P.479)

: Refer to the separate “Scheduled

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

■

If “Engine Maintenance

Required Visit Your Dealer” is

shown

The engine or an engine component

is malfunctioning. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

■

If a message that indicates the

malfunction of front camera is

displayed

The following systems may be sus-

pended until the problem shown in

the message is resolved. (



P.338,

541)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

●

RSA (Road Sign Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

: If equipped

■

If a message that indicates the

malfunction of radar sensor is

displayed

The following systems may be sus-

pended until the problem shown in

the message is resolved. (



P.338,

541)

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●

LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

●

Dynamic radar cruise control with

full-speed range

■

If “Radar Cruise Control

Unavailable See Owner’s Man-

ual” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

with full-speed range system is sus-

pended temporarily or until the prob-

lem shown in the message is

resolved. (causes and coping meth-

ods:



P.338)

■

If “Radar Cruise Control

Unavailable” is shown

The dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range system cannot

be used temporarily. Use the sys-

tem when it becomes available

again.

■

Warning buzzer



P.549

WARNING

■

If a warning light comes on or

a warning buzzer sounds

when a warning message is

shown on the multi-informa-

tion display



P.550

NOTICE

■

“High Power Consumption

Partial Limit On AC/Heater

Operation” is frequently

shown

There is a possible malfunction

relating to the charging system or

the 12-volt battery may be deteri-

orating. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

If “Maintenance required For

Traction Battery At Your

Dealer” is shown

The hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is scheduled to be inspected

or replaced. Have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

●

Continuing to drive the vehicle

without having the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) inspected

will cause the hybrid system not

to start.

●

If the hybrid system does not

start, contact your Toyota

dealer immediately.

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Whe

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ouble

rises



Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.



Set the parking brake.



Shift the shift lever to P.



Stop the hybrid system.



Turn on the emergency flashers. (



P.534)



For vehicles with power back door: Turn off the power back door
system. (



P.240)

If you have a flat tire

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires:



P.497

WARNING

■

If you have a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the

wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.

Before jacking up the vehicle

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Jack

Spare tire

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Improper use of the tire jack may

cause the vehicle to suddenly fall

off the jack, leading to death or

serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any

purpose other than replacing

tires or installing and removing

tire chains.

●

The equipped jack can only be

used with your vehicle. Do not

use it with other vehicles.

●

And do not use jacks from other

vehicles with your vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack

point.

●

Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle while it is sup-

ported by the jack.

●

Do not start the hybrid system

or drive the vehicle while the

vehicle is supported by the jack.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

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ouble

rises

Open the deck board
(



P.442).

Unhook the tightening strap
and take out the jack from the
deck under tray.

After taking out the jack, hold it in

place by attaching the rubber band

temporarily to the hole shown in the

illustration.
To store the jack, rotate the jack

and tighten until it no longer moves.

Insert it into the deck under tray

and then secure it in place with a

rubber band.

Take out the tools.

Take out the deck under tray.

Loosen the center fastener
that secures the spare tire,

WARNING

●

Do not raise the vehicle while

someone is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not

put an object on or under the

jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a

height greater than that required

to replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is neces-

sary to get under the vehicle.

●

Stop the vehicle on firm, flat and

level ground, firmly set the park-

ing brake and shift the shift

lever to P. Block the wheel diag-

onally opposite to the one being

changed if necessary.

●

When lowering the vehicle,

make sure that there is no-one

near the vehicle. If there are

people nearby, warn them

vocally before lowering.

Taking out the jack

Taking out the tools

Taking out the spare tire

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

and then take out the spare
tire.

Chock the tires.

Slightly loosen the wheel
nuts (one turn).

Turn the tire jack portion

by hand until the notch of the
jack is in contact with the jack
point.

The jack point guides are located

under the rocker panel. They indi-

cate the jack point positions.

Assemble the jack handle
and the wheel nut wrench as
shown in the illustration.

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire

Be careful not to catch fingers or

other body parts between the

spare tire and the body of the

vehicle.

Replacing a flat tire

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front left-
hand side

Behind the rear right-
hand side tire

Front right-
hand side

Behind the rear left-
hand side tire

Rear left-
hand side

In front of the front
right-hand side tire

Rear right-
hand side

In front of the front
left-hand side tire

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

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ouble

rises

Raise the vehicle until the tire
is slightly raised off the
ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts
and the tire.

When resting the tire on the

ground, place the tire so that the

wheel design faces up to avoid

scratching the wheel surface.

Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel

contact surface, the wheel nuts

may loosen while the vehicle is in

WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Do not touch the disc wheels or

the area around the brakes

immediately after the vehicle

has been driven.

After the vehicle has been

driven the disc wheels and the

area around the brakes will be

extremely hot. Touching these

areas with hands, feet or other

body parts while changing a tire,

etc. may result in burns.

●

Failure to follow these precau-

tions could cause the wheel

nuts to loosen and the tire to fall

off, resulting in death or serious

injury.

• Have the wheel nuts tightened

with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf

(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon

as possible after changing

wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use

wheel nuts that have been spe-

cifically designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or defor-

mations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the

wheel, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

●

For vehicles with power back

door: In cases such as when

replacing tires, make sure to

turn off the power back door

system (



P.240). Failure to do

so may cause the back door to

operate unintentionally if the

power back door switch is acci-

dentally touched, resulting in

hands and fingers being caught

and injured.

Installing the spare tire

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

motion, causing the tire to come off.

Install the spare tire and
loosely tighten each wheel
nut by hand by approximately
the same amount.

Turn the wheel nuts until the wash-
ers (

) come into contact with the

disc wheel (

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.

Tightening torque:

76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and
all tools.

■

The compact spare tire

●

The compact spare tire is identi-

fied by the label “TEMPORARY

USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall.

Use the compact spare tire tem-

porarily, and only in an emer-

gency.

●

Make sure to check the tire infla-

tion pressure of the compact

spare tire. (



P.585)

■

When using the compact spare

tire

As the compact spare tire is not

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter (if

equipped), low inflation pressure of

the spare tire will not be indicated by

the tire pressure warning system.

Also, if you replace the compact

spare tire after the tire pressure

warning light comes on, the light

remains on.

■

When the compact spare tire is

attached

The vehicle height may become

lower when driving with the compact

spare tire compared to when driving

with standard tires.

■

If you have a flat front tire on a

road covered with snow or ice

(except 235/55R19 tires)

Install the compact spare tire on one

of the rear wheels of the vehicle.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

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ouble

rises

Perform the following steps and fit

tire chains to the front tires:

Replace a rear tire with the com-

pact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the

tire removed from the rear of the

vehicle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

WARNING

■

When using the compact

spare tire

●

Remember that the compact

spare tire provided is specifi-

cally designed for use with your

vehicle. Do not use your com-

pact spare tire on another vehi-

cle.

●

Do not use more than one com-

pact spare tire simultaneously.

●

Replace the compact spare tire

with a standard tire as soon as

possible.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration,

abrupt steering, sudden brak-

ing and shifting operations that

cause sudden engine braking.

■

When the compact spare tire

is attached

The vehicle speed may not be

correctly detected, and the follow-

ing systems may not operate cor-

rectly:
• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC/Trailer Sway Control

• TRAC

• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• EPS

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

• Tire pressure warning system (if

equipped)

• AHB (Automatic High Beam)

• BSM

• RCTA

• PKSB (if equipped)

• Intuitive parking assist (if

equipped)

• Rear view monitor system (if

equipped)

• Panoramic view monitor (if

equipped)

• Toyota parking assist monitor (if

equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

Also, not only can the following

system not be utilized fully, but it

may actually negatively affect the

drive-train components:
• E-Four (Electronic On-Demand

AWD system)

■

Speed limit when using the

compact spare tire

Do not drive at speeds in excess

of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a com-

pact spare tire is installed on the

vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not

designed for driving at high

speeds. Failure to observe this

precaution may lead to an acci-

dent causing death or serious

injury.

■

After using the tools and jack

Before driving, make sure all the

tools and jack are securely in

place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal

injury during a collision or sudden

braking.

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



The AC charging cable may
be attached to the vehicle.
(



P.121)



The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
(



P.567)



There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. (



P.332)



There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
(



P.70)



The hybrid system may be
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or
a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of mal-
function, an interim measure
is available to start the hybrid
system. (



P.565)

NOTICE

■

Be careful when driving over

bumps with the compact

spare tire installed on the

vehicle

The vehicle height may become

lower when driving with the com-

pact spare tire compared to when

driving with standard tires. Be

careful when driving over uneven

road surfaces.

■

Driving with tire chains and

the compact spare tire

Do not fit tire chains to the com-

pact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehi-

cle body and adversely affect driv-

ing performance.

■

When replacing the tires

(vehicles with tire pressure

warning system)

When removing or fitting the

wheels, tires or the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter,

contact your Toyota dealer as the

tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter may be damaged if not

handled correctly.

If the hybrid system

will not start

Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary
depending on the situation.
Check the following and
perform the appropriate
procedure:

The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed (



P.304)

565

8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Whe

n tr

ouble

rises



There is a possibility that the
temperature of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is
extremely low (approximately
below -22°F [-30°C]).
(



P.305)

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



The 12-volt battery may be
discharged. (



P.569)



The 12-volt battery terminal
connections may be loose or
corroded. (



P.496)

One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:



The 12-volt battery may be
discharged. (



P.569)



One or both of the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals may be discon-
nected. (



P.496)

Contact your Toyota dealer if
the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are
unknown.

When the hybrid system does
not start, the following steps can
be used as an interim measure
to start the hybrid system if the
power switch is functioning nor-
mally.
Do not use this starting proce-
dure except in cases of emer-
gency.

Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. (



P.314)

Parking brake indicator will come

on.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the power switch to
ACC.

Press and hold the power
switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake
pedal firmly.

Even if the hybrid system can be
started using the above steps,
the system may be malfunction-
ing. Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.

The interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the
horn does not sound or
sounds at a low volume

The interior lights and
headlights do not turn on,
or the horn does not
sound

Starting the hybrid sys-
tem in an emergency

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