Toyota Prius (2024 year). Manual in english - page 13

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●

The smartphone is fully charged

●

The smartphone is being charged 

with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between 

the charge area and smartphone

●

Charging has caused the smart-

phone to heat up

●

The temperature around the wire-

less charger is 95°F (35°C) or 

higher, such as in extreme heat

●

The smartphone is placed with its 

charging side away from the wire-

less charger

●

The smartphone is placed in an 

area misaligned from the charge 

area

●

A foldable and smartphone is 

placed outside the charge area

●

The vehicle is in an area where 

strong electrical waves or noise 

are emitted, such as near a televi-

sion tower, power plant, gasoline 

station, broadcasting station, large 

display, airport, etc.

●

The electronic key is not inside the 

vehicle

●

Any of the following objects that is 

0.08 in. (2 mm) or thicker is stuck 

or installed between the charging 

side of the smartphone and the 

charge area.

• Thick cases or covers

• A case or cover attached with an 

uneven or tilted surface, so that 

the charging side is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger rings, 

straps, etc.

●

When there is a gap between the 

charging side of the smartphone 

and the charge area due to a pro-

trusion such as a camera on the 

charging side of the smartphone.

●

When the smartphone is in con-

tact with, or is covered by any of 

the following metallic objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such 

as aluminum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that includes 

aluminum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of 

metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

• A metal accessory

• A case or cover made of metal

• A flip type case with a magnet on 

the charging side of the smart-

phone

●

Electric wave type wireless 

remote controls are being used 

nearby

●

2 or more smartphones are placed 

on the wireless charger at the 

same time

●

When using a smartphone model 

with an internal charging coil that 

is not located near the center of 

the smartphone

If charging is abnormal or the opera-

tion indicator light continues to flash 

for any other reason, the wireless 

charger may be malfunctioning. 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

If the smartphone OS has been 

updated

If the smartphone OS has been 

updated to a newer version, its 

charging specifications may have 

changed significantly. For details, 

check the information on the manu-

facturer’s website.

■

Trademark information

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc., 

registered in the U.S. and other 

countries.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a smartphone, for 

safety reasons, the driver should 

not operate the main part of the 

smartphone while driving.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

WARNING

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac 

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy-pacemakers or 

implantable cardioverters, as well 

as any other electrical medical 

device, should consult their physi-

cian about the usage of the wire-

less charger.

■

To prevent malfunctions or 

burns

Observe the following precau-

tions. Failure to do so may result 

in a equipment failure and dam-

age, catch fire, burns due to over-

heat or electric shock.

●

This product is specialized for 

use with smartphones and can-

not charge other devices.

●

Do not insert any metallic 

objects between the charge 

area and the smartphone while 

charging

●

Do not attach an aluminum 

sticker or other metallic object to 

the charge area

●

Do not attach an aluminum 

sticker or other metallic object to 

the side of the smartphone (or 

to its case or cover) that 

touches the charge area

●

Do not subject to a strong force 

or impact

●

Do not disassemble, modify or 

remove

●

Do not charge devices other 

than specified smartphones

●

Keep away from magnetic items

●

Do not cover with a cloth or sim-

ilar material

NOTICE

■

To prevent malfunctions and 

data corruptions

●

Do not spill drinking water or 

other liquid into the smartphone 

storage area. When something 

is spilled or liquid adheres to the 

storage area, dry with a dry 

cloth or equivalent before use.

●

When charging, bringing a 

credit, or other magnetic card, 

or magnetic storage media 

close to the charge area may 

clear any stored data due to 

magnetic influence. Also, do not 

bring a wristwatch or other pre-

cision instrument close to the 

charge area since doing so may 

cause it to malfunction.

●

Do not charge with a non-con-

tact IC card such as a transpor-

tation system IC card inserted 

between the charging side of a 

smartphone and the charge 

area. The IC chip may become 

extremely hot and damage the 

smartphone or IC card. Be 

especially careful not to charge 

a smartphone inside a case or 

cover with a non-contact IC card 

attached.

●

Do not leave smartphones 

inside the vehicle. The inside of 

the vehicle can become hot in 

extreme heat, which could 

cause a malfunction.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the wireless charger 

for a long period of time when the 

hybrid system is stopped.

Armrest (if equipped)

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An assist grip installed on the 

ceiling can be used to support 

your body while sitting on the 

seat.

■

Front

1

Open

2

Close

■

Rear

1

Open

2

Close

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the 

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grips

Do not use the assist grip when 

getting in or out of the vehicle or 

rising from your seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

assist grip

Do not hang any heavy object or 

put a heavy load on the assist 

grip.

Sunshades (if equipped)

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

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WARNING

■

Opening and closing the sun-

shade

Check to make sure that all pas-

sengers do not have any part of 

their body in a position where it 

could be caught when the sun-

shade is being operated.

●

Do not let a child operate the 

sunshade.

Closing the sunshade on some-

one can cause death or serious 

injury.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between 

the underside of the glass roof 

and the sunshade. Your hand 

may get caught and you could 

injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle 

is left in direct sunlight for a long 

time, the underside of the glass 

roof could become very hot and 

could cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation 

of the sunshade

Observe the following precau-

tions.

●

Do not place anything where it 

may hinder the opening/closing 

of the sunshade.

●

Do not place anything on the 

sunshade.

■

To prevent damage to the 

sunshade

Do not hang any heavy object or 

put a heavy load on the sun-

shade.

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*

: If equipped

■

HomeLink

®

 programming pro-

cedure

The programming procedures can 
also be found at the following URL.

Website: www.homelink.com/toyota

For support, contact customer sup-
port at the following.

Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control 

system in your vehicle has 3 
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different 
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following 
pages to determine the method 
which is appropriate for the 

device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Garage door operation indi-
cators

HomeLink

®

 icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

®

 is 

operating.

Buttons



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

HomeLink

®

 logo

Appears while HomeLink

®

 is oper-

ating.

When the HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the logo disappears even 
while the HomeLink

®

 is operating.

Garage door operation indi-
cators

Garage door opener

*

The garage door opener can 
be programmed using the 

HomeLink

®

 to operate 

garage doors, gates, entry 
doors, door locks, home 
lighting systems, security 
systems, and other devices.

System components

A

B

C

D

A

B

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HomeLink

®

 indicator light

Illuminates above each button 

selected.

Buttons

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

®

memory

●

The registered codes are not 

erased even if the 12-volt battery 

cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering 

a different code to a HomeLink

®

 

button that already has a code 

registered to it, the already regis-

tered code will not be erased.

■

Before programming 
HomeLink

®



During programming, it is pos-

sible that garage doors, 

gates, or other devices may 

operate. For this reason, 

make sure that people and 

objects are clear of the 

garage door or other devices 

to prevent injury or other 

potential harm.



It is recommended that a new 

battery be placed in the 

remote control transmitter for 

more accurate programming.



Garage door opener motors 

manufactured after 1995 may 

be equipped with rolling code 

protection. If this is the case, 

you may need a stepladder or 

other sturdy, safe device to 

reach the “Learn” or “Smart” 

button on the garage door 

opener motor.

■

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

2

 through 

4

 must be per-

formed within 60 seconds, oth-

erwise the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light will stop flashing and pro-

gramming will not be success-

fully completed.

1

Vehicles with Digital Rear-

view Mirror: Press the 
HomeLink

®

 button or menu 

button

WARNING

■

When programming a garage 

door or other remote control 

device

The garage door or other device 

may operate, so ensure people 

and objects are out of danger to 

prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety 

standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 com-

patible transceiver with any 

garage door opener or device that 

lacks safety stop and reverse fea-

tures as required by federal safety 

standards.
This includes any garage door 

that cannot detect an interfering 

object. A door or device without 

these features increases the risk 

of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or program-

ming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or 

play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

C

D

Programming HomeLink

®

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When the HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed: Homelink

®

 Training Tuto-

rial will be displayed to assist you 
programming the HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial 

is displayed, follow the instructions 
displayed.

When the menu button is pressed: 
Press the menu button 

 and 

select the “Set Up >”. Homelink

®

 

Training Tutorial will be displayed 
to assist you programming the 
HomeLink

®

.

When Homelink

®

 Training Tutorial 

is displayed, follow the instructions 
displayed.

2

Press and release the 

HomeLink

®

 button you want 

to program and check that 

the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes (orange).

3

Point the remote control 
transmitter for the device at 
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in. 
(25 to 75 mm) from the 

HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

in view while programming.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

4

Program a device.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror



Programming a device other 
than an entry gate (for U.S.A. 
owners)

Press and hold the remote con-
trol transmitter button until the 

HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

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changes from slowly flashing 
orange to rapidly flashing green 
(rolling code) or continuously lit 
green (fixed code), then release 
the button.



Programming an entry gate 
(for U.S.A. owners)/Program-
ming a device in the Cana-
dian market

Press and release the remote 
control transmitter button at 2 
second intervals, repeatedly, 

until the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

light changes from slowly flash-
ing (orange) to rapidly flashing 
(green) (rolling code) or continu-
ously lit (green) (fixed code).

5

Test the HomeLink

®

 opera-

tion by pressing the newly 
programmed button and 

observing the HomeLink

®

 

indicator light:



HomeLink

®

 indicator light illu-

minates: Programming of a 
fixed code device has com-
pleted. The garage door or 
other device should operate 
when a HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed and released.



HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

flashes rapidly: The garage 
door opener motor or other 
device is equipped with a roll-
ing code. To complete pro-
gramming, firmly press and 
hold the HomeLink

®

 button 

for 2 seconds then release it.



If the garage door or other 

device does not operate, pro-
ceed to “Programming a roll-
ing code system”.

6

Repeat the steps above to 
program another device for 
any of the remaining 

HomeLink

®

 buttons.

■

Programming a rolling code 
system

Two or more people may be 
needed to complete rolling code 
programming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” 
button on the garage door 
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found 
where the hanging antenna wire is 
attached to the unit. The name and 
color of the button may vary by 
manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s 
manual supplied with the garage 
door opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the 
“Learn” or “Smart” button.

Perform step 

3

 within 30 seconds 

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after performing step 

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired 

HomeLink

®

 button (inside the 

vehicle) for 2 seconds and 
release it. Repeat this 
sequence 
(press/hold/release) up to 3 
times to complete program-
ming.
If the garage door opener 
motor operates when the 

HomeLink

®

 button is 

pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 

HomeLink

®

 signal.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror



Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

■

Enabling 2-way communi-
cation with a garage door 
(only available for compati-
ble devices)

When enabled, 2-way communi-
cation allows you to check the 
status of the opening and clos-
ing of a garage door through 
indicators in your vehicle.

2-way communication is only 
available if the garage door 
opener motor used is a compati-
ble device. (To check device 
compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

1

Within 5 seconds after pro-
gramming the garage door 
opener has been completed, 
if the garage door opener 
motor is trained to 

HomeLink

®

, both garage 

door operation indicators will 
flash rapidly (green) and the 
light on the garage door 
opener motor will blink twice, 
indicating that 2-way commu-
nication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, per-

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form steps 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 

10 presses of the HomeLink

®

 but-

ton after programming has been 
completed.

2

Press a programmed 

HomeLink

®

 button to oper-

ate a garage door.

3

Within 1 minute of pressing 

the HomeLink

®

 button, after 

the garage door operation 
has stopped, press the 
“Learn” or “Smart” button on 
the garage door opener 
motor. Within 5 seconds of 
the establishment of 2-way 
communication with the 
garage door opener, both 
garage door operation indica-
tors in the vehicle will flash 
rapidly (green) and the light 
on the garage door opener 
motor will blink twice, indicat-
ing that 2-way communica-
tion is enabled.

■

Reprogramming a single 

HomeLink

®

 button

When the following procedure is 
performed, buttons which 
already have devices registered 
to them can be overwritten:

1

Press and hold the desired 

HomeLink

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor starts flashing (orange), 

release the HomeLink

®

 but-

ton and perform “Program-

ming HomeLink

®

” step

 1

 (it 

takes 20 seconds for the 

HomeLink

®

 indicator to start 

flashing).

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the trans-
mitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter 
must be pointed away from the 
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Press the appropriate 
HomeLink

®

 button. The 

HomeLink

®

 indicator light will 

turn on.

The status of the opening and 
closing of a garage door is 
shown by the garage door oper-
ation indicators.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

Opening

Closing

Operating HomeLink

®

A

B

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

Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the 
garage door opener motor used is a 
compatible device. (To check 
device compatibility, refer to 
www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate 
within approximately 820 ft. (250 
m) of the garage door. However, 
if there are obstructions 
between the garage door and 
the vehicle, such as houses and 
trees, feedback signals from the 
garage door may not be 
received.

To recall the previous door oper-
ation status, press and release 

either HomeLink

®

 buttons 

 

and 

 or 

 and 

 (vehicles 

with auto anti-glare inside rear 

view mirror), 

 and 

 

or  

and  

(vehicles 

with Digital Rear-view Mirror) 
simultaneously. The last 
recorded status will be dis-
played for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside 
buttons for 10 seconds until the 

HomeLink

®

 indicator light 

changes from continuously lit 
(orange) to rapidly flashing 
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to 
erase the programs stored in the 

HomeLink

®

 memory.



Vehicles with auto anti-glare 
inside rear view mirror

Color

Status

Orange (flash-

ing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing 
has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback sig-
nals cannot be 
received

A

B

Erasing the entire 

HomeLink

®

 memory (all 

three codes)

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Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle exterior ..........

398

Cleaning and protecting the 

vehicle interior ...........

402

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

405

General maintenance..

406

Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

409

6-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

410

Hood ...........................

412

Positioning a floor jack

413

Engine compartment ...

415

12-volt battery .............

422

Tires ............................

425

Tire inflation pressure .

437

Wheels ........................

439

Air conditioning filter....

441

Cleaning the hybrid battery 

(traction battery) air intake 
vent ...........................

443

Electronic key battery..

446

Checking and replacing 

fuses..........................

448

Headlight aim ..............

450

Exterior lights ..............

451

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom, 
liberally apply water to the 
vehicle body, wheel wells and 
underside of the vehicle to 
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using 
a sponge or soft cloth, such 
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks, 
use car wash soap and rinse 
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the 
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean 
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door

Start washing from the front of the 
vehicle. Make sure to extend the 
mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car 
washes may scratch the vehicle 

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and 
harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable 
in some automatic car washes. 
There may also be an increased 
risk of damage to vehicle.

●

When the shift position needs to 
be held in N, refer to P.190.

●

If you need to release the parking 
brake, turn off the brake hold sys-
tem, release the parking brake, 
and set the power switch to ACC 
while holding the N position. 
(



P.193)

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do 
not bring the nozzle tip near the 
gaps around the doors or perimeter 
of the windows, or spray these 
areas continuously.

■

Note for a smart key system

If the door handle becomes wet 
while the electronic key is within the 
effective range, the door may lock 
and unlock repeatedly. In that case, 
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 
m) or more separate from the 
vehicle while the vehicle is being 
washed. (Take care to ensure that 
the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-
saving mode to disable the smart 
key system. (



P.132)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by 
using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water 
immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, 
make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or 

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the 

wheels when they are hot, such 

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ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform the following to 
protect the vehicle and 
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:

Cleaning instructions

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as after driving or parking in hot 

weather

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is 

parked with wet brake pads or disc 

rotors, causing them to stick. Before 

parking the vehicle after it is 

washed, drive slowly and apply the 

brakes several times to dry the 

parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-

repellent coating (if equipped)

●

The following precautions can 

extend the effectiveness of the 

water-repellent coating.

• Remove any dirt, etc., from the 

front side windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accu-

mulate on the windows for a long 

period. Clean the windows with a 

soft, damp cloth as soon as possi-

ble.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners 

that contain abrasives when 

cleaning the windows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to 

remove condensation build up.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the 

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with 

an approximately 5% solution of 

neutral detergent and water to 

clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft 

cloth to remove any remaining 

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of 

the engine compartment. Doing 

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

When cleaning the windshield 

(vehicles with rain-sensing 

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations, 

and may result in hands being 

caught or other serious injuries 

and cause damage to the wiper 

blades.

Off
AUTO

●

When the upper part of the 

windshield where the raindrop 

sensor is located is touched by 

hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is 

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

●

If something bumps against the 

windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop 

sensor body or if something 

bumps into the raindrop sensor

A

B

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WARNING

■

Precautions regarding the 

exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the 

exhaust pipes to become quite 

hot.
When washing the vehicle, be 

careful not to touch the pipes until 

they have cooled sufficiently, as 

touching hot exhaust pipes can 

cause burns.

■

Precaution regarding the 

front and rear bumpers

If the paint of the front or rear 

bumper is chipped or scratched, 

the following systems may not 

function correctly. If this occurs, 

consult your Toyota dealer.
• BSM
• RCTA
• SEA
• PKSB (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deterioration 

and corrosion on the body 

and components (aluminum 

wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in 

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present 

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings 

or bird droppings are present on 

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke, 

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily 

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and 

gasoline are spilled on the paint 

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or 

scratched, have it repaired 

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and 

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

To prevent damage to the 

windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away 

from the windshield pull the driver 

side wiper arm upward first, and 

repeat for the passenger’s side. 

When returning the wipers to their 

original position, do so from the 

passenger’s side first.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use 

organic substances or scrub 

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces 

of the lights.

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NOTICE

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the 

lenses.

■

Cleaning the radiator grille

Observe the following precautions 

to avoid damage to the radiator 

grille surface.

●

Do not use a hard brush. Use a 

soft cloth or sponge to wipe.

●

Remove any dirt by using a 

neutral detergent. Do not use 

waxes or alcohols (e.g. glass 

cleaner).

●

Wash detergent off with water 

after washing the vehicle.

■

When using an automatic car 

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, 

the wipers may operate and the 

wiper blades may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure 

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do 

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a 

high pressure washer. Shock 

applied from high pressure 

water may cause the device to 

not operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on 

the radar which is equipped 

behind the emblem. Otherwise 

it may cause the device to be 

damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close 

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), connectors or 

the following parts. The parts 

may be damaged if they come 

into contact with high-pressure 

water.

• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at 

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from 

the vehicle body. Otherwise 

resin section, such as moldings 

and bumpers, may be deformed 

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the 

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of 

the windshield continuously. If 

water enters the air conditioning 

system intake located near the 

lower part of the windshield, the 

air conditioning system may not 

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of 

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a 

vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty 

surfaces with a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed, 

wipe it off with a soft cloth 

dampened with neutral deter-

gent diluted to approximately 

1%.

Wring out any excess water 

from the cloth and thoroughly 

wipe off remaining traces of 

detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a 

sponge or brush to apply the foam. 

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not 

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and 

let them dry. Excellent results are 

obtained by keeping the carpet as 

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm 

water using a cloth or sponge. Also 

check the belts periodically for 

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

■

Front side windows with UV 

protective coating (if equipped)

The front side windows have UV 

protective coating. To prevent any 

damage to the UV protective coat-

ing, observe the following:

●

If the windows are dirty, gently 

wipe them with a cloth soaked in 

water or lukewarm water as soon 

as possible.

●

If the windows are very dirty, do 

not open and close them repeat-

edly.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-

ner appropriate to each 

component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle 

interior

WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in 

the vehicle, such as on the floor, 

on the rear seats, in the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) air 

intake vent or in the luggage 

compartment. (



P.77)

Doing so may cause the hybrid 

battery, electrical components, 

etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle 

interior wet. 

(



P.36)

An electrical malfunction may 

cause the airbags to deploy or 

not function properly, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not let the wireless charger 

(



P.380) get wet. Failure to do 

so may cause the charger to 

become hot and cause burns or 

could cause electric shock 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel 

may reflect off the windshield, 

obstructing the driver’s view and 

leading to an accident, resulting in 

death or serious injury.

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

Remove dirt using a water-

dampened soft cloth or syn-

thetic chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry, 

soft cloth to remove any 

remaining moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with satin-

finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real 

metal for the surface. It is necessary 

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas 

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types 

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or 

cause streaks or damage to 

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or 

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene, 

and alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish 

cleaner. The instrument panel’s 

or other interior part’s painted 

surface may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather 

surfaces

Observe the following precautions 

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from 

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to 

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in 

the shade, especially during 

summer.

●

Do not place items made of 

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax 

on the upholstery, as they may 

stick to the leather surface if the 

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with 

water.

Vehicle systems such as the 

audio system may be damaged if 

water comes into contact with 

electrical components such as the 

audio system above or under the 

floor of the vehicle. Water may 

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of 

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch 

the lens. (



P.215)

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear 

window

●

Do not use a glass cleaner to 

clean the rear window, as this 

may cause damage to the rear 

window defogger heater wires 

or antenna. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to 

gently wipe the window clean. 

Wipe the window in strokes run-

ning parallel to the heater wires 

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or 

damage the heater wires or 

antenna.

■

Cleaning the front side win-

dow

Do not use any compound or 

abrasive product (e.g., glass 

cleaner, detergent, wax) to clean 

the windows. It may damage the 

coating.

Cleaning the areas with 

satin-finish metal accents 

(if equipped)

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are left uncleaned for long periods 
of time, they may be difficult to 
clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and 
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of 
approximately 5% neutral wool 
detergent.



Wring out any excess water 
from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off all remaining traces 
of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry, 
soft cloth to remove any 
remaining moisture. Allow the 
leather to dry in a shaded and 
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the 
interior of the vehicle at least twice a 
year to maintain the quality of the 
vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a 
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth 
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately 
1%.



Wring out any excess water 

from the cloth and thoroughly 
wipe off remaining traces of 
detergent and water.

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic 
leather areas

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Repair and replacement

It is recommended that genuine 

Toyota parts be used for repairs to 

ensure performance of each sys-

tem. If non-Toyota parts are used in 

replacement or if a repair shop other 

than a Toyota dealer performs 

repairs, confirm the warranty cover-

age.

■

Allow inspection and repairs to 

be performed by a Toyota 

dealer

●

Toyota technicians are well-

trained specialists and are kept up 

to date with the latest service 

information. They are well 

informed about the operations of 

all systems on your vehicle.

●

Keep a copy of the repair order. It 

proves that the maintenance that 

has been performed is under war-

ranty coverage. If any problem 

should arise while your vehicle is 

under warranty, your Toyota 

dealer will promptly take care of it.

General maintenance should be 

performed on a daily basis. This 

can be done by yourself or by a 

Toyota dealer.

Scheduled maintenance should 

be performed at specified inter-

vals according to the mainte-

nance schedule.

For details about maintenance 

items and schedules, refer to the 

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or 

“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Maintenance require-

ments

To ensure safe and econom-

ical driving, day-to-day care 

and regular maintenance 

are essential. It is the 

owner’s responsibility to 

perform regular checks. 

Toyota recommends the fol-

lowing maintenance:

WARNING

■

If your vehicle is not properly 

maintained

Improper maintenance could 

result in serious damage to the 

vehicle and possible death or seri-

ous injury.

■

Handling of the 12-volt bat-

tery

●

Engine exhaust, some of its 

constituents, and a wide variety 

of automobile components con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects and 

other reproductive harm. Work 

in a well ventilated area.

●

Oils, fuels and fluids contained 

in vehicles as well as waste pro-

duced by component wear con-

tain or emit chemicals known to 

the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm. Avoid 

exposure and wash any 

affected area immediately.

●

12-volt battery posts, terminals 

and related accessories con-

tain lead and lead compounds 

which are known to cause brain 

damage. Wash your hands after 

handling. (



P.422)

General maintenance

Scheduled maintenance

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■

Resetting the message indicat-

ing maintenance is required

After the required maintenance is 

performed according to the mainte-

nance schedule, please reset the 

reminder light or message.

To reset the reminder light or mes-

sage, follow the procedure 

described below:

1

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches on the steering 
wheel and select 

.

2

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 
“

 Vehicle Settings”.

Then press and hold 

.

3

Press 

 or 

 of the meter 

control switches and select 

“Scheduled Maintenance”, and 
then press 

.

4

Select “Yes” and press 

.

You can perform some mainte-

nance procedures by yourself. 

Please be aware that do-it-your-

self maintenance may affect 

warranty coverage.

The use of Toyota Repair Manuals 

is recommended.
For details about warranty cover-

age, refer to the separate “Owner’s 

Warranty Information Booklet” or 

“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general 

maintenance items that 

should be performed at the 

intervals specified in the 

“Owner’s Warranty Informa-

tion Booklet” or “Owner’s 

Manual Supplement/Sched-

uled Maintenance Guide”. It 

is recommended that any 

problem you notice should 

be brought to the attention 

of your Toyota dealer or 

qualified service shop for 

advice.

WARNING

■

If the hybrid system is run-

ning

Turn the hybrid system off and 

ensure that there is adequate 

ventilation before performing 

maintenance checks.

Engine compartment

Items

Check points

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at 

the correct level? 

(



P.420)

Engine/power 

control unit 

coolant

Is the 

engine/power con-

trol unit coolant at 

the correct level? 

(



P.418)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at 

the correct level? 

(



P.415)

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Exhaust sys-
tem

There should not 
be any fumes or 
strange sounds.

Radiator/con-
denser

The radiator and 
condenser should 
be free from for-
eign objects. 
(



P.419)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient 
washer fluid? 
(



P.421)

Luggage compartment

Items

Check points

12-volt battery

Check the connec-
tions. (



P.422)

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Accelerator 
pedal

• The accelerator 

pedal should 
move smoothly 
(without uneven 
pedal effort or 
catching).

Hybrid trans-
mission “Park” 
mechanism

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
shift position is in 
P, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Items

Check points

Brake pedal

• Does the brake 

pedal move 
smoothly?

• Does the brake 

pedal have 
appropriate 
clearance from 
the floor?

• Does the brake 

pedal have the 
correct amount 
of free play?

Brakes

• The vehicle 

should not pull to 
one side when 
the brakes are 
applied.

• The brakes 

should work 
effectively.

• The brake pedal 

should not feel 
spongy.

• The brake pedal 

should not get 
too close to the 
floor when the 
brakes are 
applied.

Head 
restraints

• Do the head 

restraints move 
smoothly and 
lock securely?

Indica-
tors/buzzers

• Do the indica-

tors and buzzers 
function prop-
erly?

Items

Check points

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6-2. Maintenance

Lights

• Do all the lights 

come on?

• Are the head-

lights aimed cor-
rectly?(



P.450)

Parking brake

• Does the park-

ing brake oper-
ate normally?

• When parked on 

a slope and the 
parking brake is 
on, is the vehicle 
securely 
stopped?

Seat belts

• Do the seat belts 

operate 
smoothly?

• The seat belts 

should not be 
damaged.

Seats

• Do the seat con-

trols operate 
properly?

Steering wheel

• Does the steer-

ing wheel rotate 
smoothly?

• Does the steer-

ing wheel have 
the correct 
amount of free 
play?

• There should not 

be any strange 
sounds coming 
from the steer-
ing wheel.

Items

Check points

Vehicle exterior

Items

Check points

Doors

• Do the doors 

operate 
smoothly?

Engine hood

• Does the engine 

hood lock system 
work properly?

Fluid leaks

• There should not 

be any signs of 
fluid leakage 
after the vehicle 
has been parked.

Tires

• Is the tire infla-

tion pressure 
correct?

• The tires should 

not be damaged 
or excessively 
worn.

• Have the tires 

been rotated 
according to the 
maintenance 
schedule?

• The wheel nuts 

should not be 
loose.

Windshield 
wipers/rear 
window wiper

• The wiper blades 

should not show 
any signs of 
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or 
deformation.

• The wiper blades 

should clear the 
windshield/rear 
window without 
streaking or skip-
ping.

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re

The OBD system determines 
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control 
system. Your vehicle may not 
pass the I/M test and may need 
to be repaired. Contact your 
Toyota dealer to service the 
vehicle.



When the 12-volt battery is 
disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set 
during ordinary driving are 
erased. 
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness 
codes may not be completely 
set.



When the fuel tank cap is 

loose
The malfunction indicator 
lamp comes on indicating a 
temporary malfunction and 
your vehicle may not pass the 
I/M test.

The error code in the OBD sys-
tem will not be cleared unless 
the vehicle is driven 40 or more 
times.

Contact your Toyota dealer to 
prepare the vehicle for re-test-
ing.

Emission inspection 

and maintenance (I/M) 

programs

Some states have vehicle 
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD 
(On Board Diagnostics) 
checks. The OBD system 
monitors the operation of 
the emission control sys-
tem.

If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on

Your vehicle may not 
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

When the malfunction 
indicator lamp still 
remains on after several 
driving trips

If your vehicle does not 
pass the I/M test

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

6-3.Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions

If you perform maintenance 
by yourself, be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure 
as given in these sections.

Maintenance

Items

Parts and tools

12-volt bat-
tery condi-
tion 
(



P.422)

• Grease
• Conventional 

wrench (for termi-
nal clamp bolts)

Brake fluid 
level 
(



P.420)

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 3 or SAE 
J1703 brake fluid

• FMVSS No.116 

DOT 4 or SAE 
J1704 brake fluid

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding brake 
fluid)

Engine/power 
control unit 
coolant level 
(



P.418)

• “Toyota Super 

Long Life Cool-
ant” or a similar 
high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based 
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite 
and non-borate 
coolant with long-
life hybrid organic 
acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 50% coolant 
and 50% deion-
ized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super 
Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed 
with 55% coolant 
and 45% deion-
ized water.

• Funnel (used only 

for adding coolant)

Engine oil 
level 
(



P.415)

• “Toyota Genuine 

Motor Oil” or 
equivalent

• Rag or paper 

towel

• Funnel (used only 

for adding engine 
oil)

Fuses 
(



P.448)

• Fuse with same 

amperage rating 
as original

Headlight aim 
(



P.450)

• Phillips-head 

screwdriver

Items

Parts and tools

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re

Hybrid bat-

tery (traction 

battery) air 

intake vent 

(



P.443)

• Vacuum cleaner, 

etc,

• Phillips screw-

driver

Radiator and 

condenser 

(



P.419)



Tire inflation 

pressure 

(



P.437)

• Tire pressure 

gauge

• Compressed air 

source

Washer fluid 

(



P.421)

• Water or washer 

fluid containing 

antifreeze (for win-

ter use)

• Funnel (used only 

for adding water or 

washer fluid)

WARNING

The engine compartment contains 

many mechanisms and fluids that 

may move suddenly, become hot, 

or become electrically energized. 

To avoid death or serious injury, 

observe the following precautions.

■

When working on the engine 

compartment

●

Make sure that “POWER ON” 

on the meter and the “READY” 

indicator are both off.

●

Keep hands, clothing and tools 

away from the moving fan.

●

Be careful not to touch the 

engine, power control unit, radi-

ator, exhaust manifold, etc. right 

after driving as they may be hot. 

Oil and other fluids may also be 

hot.

Items

Parts and tools

●

Do not leave anything that may 

burn easily, such as paper and 

rags, in the engine compart-

ment.

●

Do not smoke, cause sparks or 

expose an open flame to fuel or 

the battery. Fuel and battery 

fumes are flammable.

■

When working near the elec-

tric cooling fan or radiator 

grille

Be sure the power switch is OFF.
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. (



P.419)

■

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent 

flying or falling material, fluid 

spray, etc., from getting in your 

eyes.

NOTICE

■

If you remove the air cleaner 

filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter 

removed may cause excessive 

engine wear due to dirt in the air.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

1

Pull the hood lock release 

lever.

The hood will pop up slightly.

2

Push the auxiliary catch lever 

to the left and lift the hood.

3

Hold the hood open by insert-

ing the supporting rod into 

the slot.

Hood

Release the lock from the 

inside of the vehicle to open 

the hood.

Opening the hood

WARNING

■

Pre-driving check

Check that the hood is fully closed 

and locked.

If the hood is not locked properly, 

it may open while the vehicle is in 

motion and cause an accident, 

which may result in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

To prevent injuries

The support rod may be hot after 

driving the vehicle. Touching the 

hot support rod may lead to burns 

or other serious injuries.

■

After installing the support 

rod into the slot

Make sure the rod supports the 

hood securely from falling down 

on to your head or body.

■

When closing the hood

When closing the hood, take extra 

care to prevent your fingers etc. 

from being caught.

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■

Front

NOTICE

■

When closing the hood

Be sure to return the support rod 

to its clip before closing the hood. 

Closing the hood without return-

ing the support rod properly could 

cause the hood to bend.

Positioning a floor 

jack

When using a floor jack, fol-

low the instructions in the 

manual provided with the 

jack and perform the opera-

tion safely. 

When raising your vehicle 

with a floor jack, position 

the jack correctly. 

Improper placement may 

damage your vehicle or 

cause injury.

Location of the jack point

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■

Rear



AWD models



2WD models

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Fuse boxes (



P.448)

Engine oil filler cap (



P.417)

Engine oil level dipstick (



P.415)

Brake fluid reservoir (



P.420)

Washer fluid tank (



P.421)

Radiator (



P.419)

Electric cooling fans

Condenser (



P.419)

Power control unit coolant reservoir (



P.418)

Engine coolant reservoir (



P.418)

■

12-volt battery



P.422

With the engine at operating 
temperature and turned off, 
check the oil level on the dip-

Engine compartment

Components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

Checking the engine oil

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

stick.

1

Park the vehicle on level 

ground. After warming up the 

engine and turning off the 

hybrid system, wait about 5 

minutes for the oil to drain 

back into the bottom of the 

engine.

2

Holding a rag under the end, 

pull the dipstick out.

3

Wipe the dipstick clean.

4

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

5

Holding a rag under the end, 

pull the dipstick out and 

check whether the oil level is 

above low level mark.

Low level mark

The shape of the dipstick may differ 

depending on the type of vehicle or 

engine.

6

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert 

it fully.

■

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, 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

■

Engine oil level rise

If the vehicle is repeatedly driven 

without the engine warmed up, 

moisture caused by dew condensa-

tion inside the engine or fuel which 

did not burn mixes into the engine 

oil, resulting in a rise in engine oil 

level.
For example, the engine become 

difficult to be warmed up in the fol-

lowing situations.

●

When driving a short distance

●

When driving at a low speed

●

When the outside temperature is 

low

When checking the engine oil, make 

sure that the engine is warmed up. If 

A

NOTICE

■

To prevent serious engine 

damage

Check the oil level on a regular 

basis.