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If any of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the parts monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
The light remains on when the
“READY” light is on.
The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
Either of the following conditions may
occur, but does not indicate the mal-
function:
The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the hybrid system is
started. It is normal if it turns off after
a whi l e.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if it
turns off after a few seconds.
CAUTION
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
together with the red brake system
warning light, stop your vehicle im-
mediately in a safe place and contact
your Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the side
doors and back door are completely
closed.
Doors left open are shown on the multi −
information display. (j) Electric Power Steering System
Warning Light
This light comes on when the power
steering control system fails.
CAUTION
If this light comes on, take your ve-
hicle to the Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. In this case, you may feel
the heavy steering wheel maneuver-
ing. Drive your vehicle while gripping
the steering wheel firmly.

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(k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
After about 6 seconds, the light will go
off. This means the systems of the air-
bag and front seat belt pretensioners
are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv-
er ’s seat position sensor, driver ’s seat belt
buckle switch, front passenger occupant
classification system, “AIRBAG ON” indi-
cator light, “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light,
front passenger ’s seat belt buckle switch,
seat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-
ors, warning light, interconnecting wiring
and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion or remains on for more than 6
seconds or flashes.
The light comes on or flashes while
driving. If the light stays on, it indicates that the
SRS driver and front passenger airbag
system and/or front passenger occupant
classification system and “AIRBAG ON”
and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights have a
problem. If the light flashes, the SRS side
airbag system and/or curtain shield airbag
system have a problem.
(l) Master Warning Light
If the master warning light comes on, a
message appears on the multi
−information
display. Depending on the conditions a
warning tone may sound. (See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 in this Section for
instructions.)
(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
the key when you open the driver’s door
with the ignition key in the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
warning light and master warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door. The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do not start the hybrid system.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light should
come on. The SRS warning light goes
off after about 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position briefly and firmly.
All of the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the red brake system warning light
and driver ’s seat belt reminder light go off
when the “READY” light comes on.
The driver ’s seat belt reminder light goes
off when the driver ’s seat belt is fastened.
The red brake system warning light goes
off when the parking brake is released.

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There may be the case that the red and
yellow brake system warning lights and
“ABS” warning light stay on for about 60
seconds. It is normal if they go out after
a while.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

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The following modes are displayed
when you push the mode button with
the ignition switch on. Each time you
push the button, the display toggles
through these modes.
In case your vehicle has a system mal-
function or if there is some information
to relate to inform, a warning message
appears on the display. See “—Warning
messages” on page 155 for details.
(a) Odometer and trip meter (enlarged
character)
(b) Energy monitor
(c) Outside temperature
(d) Current fuel consumption
The displayed values of the fuel consump-
tion indicate general driving conditions.
Accuracy varies with driving habits and
road conditions.
When the ignition switch is on, the last
previously used mode is just before the
ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the multi −information
display, the display will automatically be
set to the initial mode.
Multiinformation display—

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MessageStatusAction
(a)
Driver ’s door is open.Close the door.
Front passenger ’s door is open.Close the door.
Right rear door is open.Close the door.
Left rear door is open.Close the door.
Back door is open.Close the door.
(b)Parking brake is not released.Release the parking brake.
(c)Oil change is nearly due.Check engine oil.
(d)Oil change is due.Change engine oil.
—Warning messages

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(a)

These messages are to remind the driv-
er if any of the doors are open.
If any of the doors are open with the
ignition on, any one of the messages ap-
pears and the open door warning light
comes on. The message specifies the
door that is open. When the vehicle speed
exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph), the master
warning light flashes and a warning tone
sounds.
If any one of the messages appears,
stop the vehicle and close the door se-
curely. (b)
This message is to remind the driver
that the parking brake is not released.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h
(3 mph), the message appears, the master
warning light flashes and a warning tone
sounds.
If the message appears, stop the ve-
hicle and release the parking brake.
(c)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil. The message is
a prior notice.
If the driving range after the previous oil
change reaches 7200 km (4500 miles), the
message appears for 15 seconds with the
master warning light and warning tone
when the ignition is on. If the message appears, we recommend
that you change the engine oil at the
earliest opportunity depending on the
driving and road conditions.
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil change. See following “Resetting
the system” of (d) “MAINT REQD” for the
procedure to reset the system.
(d)
(U.S.A. only)
This message is to remind the driver to
change the engine oil.
If the driving range after the previous oil
change reaches to 8000 km (5000 miles),
the message appears with the master
warning light and warning tone when the
ignition is on. The message stays on with
the ignition on.
If the message appears, change the en-
gine oil as soon as possible.
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil change. See “Resetting the sys-
tem” below for the procedure to reset the
system.

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Resetting the system
The system must be reset after the en-
gine oil replacement. Reset the system
by the following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position with the odometer reading
shown.
For details, see “—Odometer and two trip
meters” on page 154 in this Section. 2. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi- tion while holding down the trip meter
reset knob. A message “MAINT REQD
RESET MODE” will appear on the dis-
play.
3. Hold down the knob at least 5 sec- onds. A message “COMPLETE” will ap-
pear and a beep will sound.
(e)
This message is to remind the driver
that the washer fluid level is low.
If the washer fluid level is low, the mes-
sage appears with the master warning
light and warning tone when the ignition
is on. If the message appears, fill the washer
tank as soon as possible. For instruc-
tions, see “Adding washer fluid” on
page 403 in Section 73.
(f)
This message is to warn the driver that
the vehicle stability control (VSC) func-
tion of the vehicle dynamics integrated
management (VDIM) is malfunctioning.
If a malfunction is detected, the message
appears with the master warning light and
warning tone when the ignition is on.
If the message appears, the functions
of VDIM listed below may not work pro-
perly. Have the vehicle checked by a
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Traction control function
Vehicle stability control function
(g)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine oil pressure is too low.
If the engine oil pressure is too low, the
message appears with the master warning
light and warning tone when the ignition
is on.
If the message appears, turn the hybrid
system off as soon as possible and
contact a Toyota dealer.
(h)
This message is to warn the driver that
the hybrid system is almost overheat-
ing.
If the coolant temperature is too high, the
message appears with the master warning
light and warning tone when the ignition
is on.

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If the message appears, stop the ve-
hicle as soon as possible and check
the engine compartment. For detailed
instructions, see “If your vehicle over-
heats” on page 343.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
Reducing speed or stopping after high
speed driving.
NOTICE
Do not remove the thermostat in
the cooling system as this may
cause the hybrid system to over-
heat. The thermostat is designed to
control the flow of coolant to keep
the temperature of the engine with-
in the specified operating range.
 Continued driving with the message
displayed could result in the over-
heating of the hybrid system.
(i)
This message is to warn the driver that
the hybrid system is malfunctioning.
If a malfunction of the hybrid system is
detected, the message appears with the
master warning light and warning tone
when the ignition is on.
If the message appears, stop the ve-
hicle as soon as possible and contact
a Toyota dealer.
(j)

(All wheel drive models only)
This message is to warn the driver that
the all wheel drive system is malfunc-
tioning.
If a malfunction of all wheel drive system
is detected, the message appears with the
master warning light and warning tone
when the ignition is on.
If the message appears, have the ve-
hicle checked by a Toyota dealer as
soon as possible. (k)
This message is to remind the driver
that the moonroof is open.
If the moonroof is open with the ignition
off, the message appears with the master
warning light and warning tone when the
driver opens the door.
If the message appears, close the
moonroof.
(l)
This message is to warn the driver that
the transmission is not in the “P” posi-
tion when leaving the vehicle.
If the transmission is not in the “P” posi-
tion with the ignition on, the message ap-
pears with the master warning light and
warning tone when the driver ’s door is
opened.
If the message appears, put the trans-
mission in the “P” position.