Toyota Venza Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 28

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When a tire is replaced with a 

compact spare tire

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



P.404

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

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

The tire pressure warning system 

may not activate immediately.

WARNING

■

Maintenance of the tires

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.)

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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.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the tire pressure 

warning system operates 

properly

Do not install tires with different 

specifications or manufacturers 

as the tire pressure warning sys-

tem may not operate properly.

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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 

of the accelerator pedal or brake 

pedal is shown

A warning message about an opera-
tion of the brake pedal may be 

shown while the driving assist sys-
tems such as PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) or the dynamic radar cruise 
control with full-speed range is oper-
ating. If a warning message is 
shown, be sure to decelerate the 
vehicle or follow an instruction 
shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
• A warning message is shown 

when Brake Override System 

operates. (



P.189, 454)

• A warning message is shown 

when Drive-Start Control or Park-

ing Support Brake (



P.194, 295) 

operates. 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-

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.

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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.

• If “Engine Coolant Temp High” is 

shown, follow the instructions 

(



P.473).

• “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” 

(



P.279)

• “Rear Cross Traffic Alert Unavail-

able” (



P.279)

●

If the following messages are 

shown, there may be a malfunc-

tion. Immediately have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

• “Hybrid System Malfunction”

• “Check Engine”

• “Hybrid battery system malfunc-

tion”

●

“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 vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Oil Pressure Low”

• “Braking Power Low”

●

If any of the following messages 

are shown on the multi-informa-

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 Trac-

tion Battery Cooling Parts See 

Owner’s Manual” is shown, the fil-

ters may be clogged, the air intake 

vents may be blocked, or there 

may be a gap in the duct. There-

fore, perform the following correc-

tion procedure.

• Cleaning the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) air intake vents. 

(



P.417)

If the warning message is shown 
even if the vents are cleaned, have 
the vehicle inspected by 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.475

■

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) can not be charged when the 

shift lever is in N, shift the shift lever 

to P when the vehicle is stopped.

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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 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.

■

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.380)

*

: 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.380)

*

: 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.

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■

If “Oil Maintenance Required 

Soon” is displayed

Indicates that the engine oil should 

be scheduled to be changed.
Check the engine oil and change it if 

necessary.
After changing the engine oil, make 

sure to reset the message. 

(



P.392)

■

If “Oil Maintenance Required” is 

displayed

Indicates that the engine oil should 

be changed.
Check and change the engine oil, 

and oil filter by your Toyota dealer. 

After changing the engine oil, make 

sure to reset the message. 

(



P.392)

■

If “Accelerator and Brake Ped-

als Pressed Simultaneously” is 

shown

The accelerator and brake pedals 

are being depressed simultane-

ously. (



P.189)

Release the accelerator pedal and 

depress the brake pedal.

■

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.237, 

441)

●

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.237, 

441)

●

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 

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.237)

■

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.448

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.449

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NOTICE

■

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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency



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.432)



Turn off the power back door system. (



P.153)

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.400

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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Towing eyelet

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Spare tire

Jack

Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

A

B

C

D

E

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.

●

Only use the tire jack that 

comes with this vehicle for 

replacing a flat tire.

Do not use it on other vehicles, 

and do not use other tire jacks 

for replacing tires on this vehi-

cle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack 

point.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

1

Open the deck board 
(



P.346).

2

Loosen the tire jack portion 

 in the illustration and 

remove the jack.

When storing the jack, tighten the 
tire jack portion 

 in the illustra-

tion so that the jack does not move.

For tightening

For loosening

1

Take out the storage box.

2

Loosen the center fastener 
that secures the spare tire.

WARNING

●

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.

●

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

A

A

Taking out the spare tire

B

C

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1

Chock the tires.

2

Slightly loosen the wheel 
nuts (one turn).

3

Turn the tire jack portion 

 

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

4

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

5

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

6

Remove all the wheel nuts 
and the tire.

When resting the tire on the 

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

A

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

ground, place the tire so that the 

wheel design faces up to avoid 

scratching the wheel surface.

1

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 

motion, causing the tire to come off.

2

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

When replacing an aluminum wheel 

with an aluminum wheel, turn the 
wheel nuts until the washers (

) 

come into contact with the disc 

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.

●

In cases such as when replac-

ing tires, make sure to turn off 

the power back door system 

(



P.153). Failure to do so may 

cause the back door to operate 

unintentionally if the power back 

door switch is accidentally 

touched, resulting in hands and 

fingers being caught and 

injured.

Installing the spare tire

A

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

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n tr

ouble

 a

rises

wheel (

).

When replacing an aluminum wheel 

with a steel wheel, tighten the 

wheel nuts until the tapered portion 
(

) comes into loose contact with 

the disc wheel seat (

).

3

Lower the vehicle.

4

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)

5

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.485)

■

When using the compact spare 

tire

As the compact spare tire is not 

equipped with a tire pressure warn-

ing valve and transmitter, low infla-

tion 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

Install the compact spare tire on one 

of the rear wheels of the vehicle. 

Perform the following steps and fit 

tire chains to the front tires:

B

A

B

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

1

Replace a rear tire with the com-

pact spare tire.

2

Replace the flat front tire with the 

tire removed from the rear of the 

vehicle.

3

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

• TRAC

• Dynamic radar cruise control 

with full-speed range

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

• EPS

• LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)

• Tire pressure warning system

• AHB (Automatic High Beam)

• BSM

• RCTA

• Panoramic view monitor (if 

equipped)

• Toyota parking assist monitor (if 

equipped)

• Intuitive parking assist (if 

equipped)

• PKSB (if equipped)

• Navigation system (if equipped)

Also, not only can the following 

systems not be utilized fully, but 

they 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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7

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n tr

ouble

 a

rises

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



The electronic key may not be 
functioning properly. 
(



P.466)



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



P.231)



There may be a malfunction 
in the immobilizer system. 
(



P.80)



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.464)



There is a possibility that the 
temperature of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is 

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

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.201)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

extremely low (approximately 
below -22°F [-30°C]). (



P.76, 

202)

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



The 12-volt battery may be 
discharged. (



P.468)



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



P.399)

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



The 12-volt battery may be 
discharged. (



P.468)



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



P.399)

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.

1

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



P.213)

Parking brake indicator will come 

on.

2

Shift the shift lever to P.

3

Turn the power switch to 
ACC.

4

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