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(a) Brake System Warning Lights
These lights come on in the following
cases when the ignition key is in the “ON”
position.
RED WARNING LIGHT
When the parking brake is applied...
This light comes on when the ignition is
turned on, even after the parking brake is
released. When the vehicle speed exceeds
5 km/h (3 mph), a message “PARK
BRAKE” appears on the multi −information
display, the master warning light flashes
and a warning tone sounds.
When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHT
When the regenerative brake system
or electronically controlled brake
system fails...
When the yellow warning light comes on,
the regenerative brake system and/or elec-
tronically controlled brake system is mal-
functioning. Take your vehicle to your
Toyota dealer.
RED AND YELLOW WARNING LIGHT
When the hydraulic brake system
fails...
If the red and yellow warning lights come
on, it indicates a serious problem and you
can continue driving no longer.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following cases:
The lights do not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the hy-
brid system is on.
The lights do not come on when the
ignition is turned on with the parking
brake released.
A red or yellow warning light turning on
briefly during operation does not indicate
a problem.
CAUTION
If any of the following conditions oc-
curs, immediately stop your vehicle at
a safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
The red warning light does not turn
off even after the parking brake is
released with the hybrid system
turned on.
The red warning light stays on.
In either case, this can indicate that
the brakes may not work properly and
your stopping distance will become
longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly
and bring the vehicle to an immediate
stop.
The red brake system warning light
remains on together with the “ABS”
warning light and “CHECK VSC
SYSTEM” warning message.
In this case, not only the antilock
brake system and vehicle stability
control system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.

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In the following case, drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer.
The yellow warning light comes on
while driving.
Any of the following conditions may oc-
cur, but do not indicate the malfunc-
tion:
The red and yellow warning lights may
stay on for about 60 seconds after the
hybrid system is started. It is normal
if it turns off after a while.
Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the red and yellow warn-
ing lights. It is normal if the light turns
off after a few seconds.
You may hear a small sound in the
engine compartment after the hybrid
system is started or the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly. This is a pump
pulsating sound of the brake system,
and it is not a malfunction.
You may hear a motor sound in the
engine compartment when the brake
pedal is depressed with the hybrid sys-
tem turned off.
The brake pedal stroke may be short
when you turn the ignition key to the
“START” position with the brake pedal
depressed.
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position, the buzzer sounds for about
6 seconds and the reminder light flashes
if the driver ’s seat belt is not fastened.
Unless the driver fastens the belt, the
light continues flashing.
If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h
(9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the
buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone
for 20 more seconds. Even if the vehicle
speed drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the
buzzer will continue to sound. To stop the
buzzer, fasten the seat belt. (c) Front Passenger ’s Seat Belt
Reminder Light and Buzzer
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
have the front passenger buckle up the
seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position, the reminder light flashes if
a passenger sits in the front passenger
seat and does not fasten the seat belt.
Unless the front passenger fastens the
belt, the light continues flashing.
If the vehicle speed rises above 15 km/h
(9 mph) with the seat belt unfastened, the
buzzer will sound for about 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
the buzzer will sound in a different tone
for 20 more seconds. Even if the vehicle
speed drops below 15 km/h (9 mph), the
buzzer will continue to sound. To stop
the buzzer, fasten the seat belt.
If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight and how it is placed on the seat,
built −in sensors in the seat cushion may
detect the pressure, causing the reminder
light to flash and buzzer to sound.

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(d) Charging System Warning Light
When there are problems in the charging
system while the hybrid system is running,
the warning light comes on.
NOTICE
When the charging system warning
light comes on while the hybrid sys-
tem is running, malfunctions may
have occurred. If the warning light
comes on, immediately stop the ve-
hicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
(e) Hybrid Battery Warning Light
This light comes on in the following
cases:
a. The hybrid battery voltage drops be- cause the transmission is left in the
“N” position.
If you put the transmission in the “P”
position and the light goes off, the system
is working properly. b. The hybrid battery is discharged.
If the hybrid battery is discharged and the
warning light comes on along with the
“READY” light, stop your vehicle in a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer. (f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the hybrid system starts.
This means that the warning light sys-
tem is operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
followings.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips.
If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
hybrid system or warning light system
itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle. Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission control system and OBD
(On
−Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 374
in Section 6.
(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.

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(h) “ABS” Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−
lock brake system function is working
properly, the light goes off when the
“READY” light comes on. Thereafter, if the
function malfunctions, the light comes on
again.
When the “ABS” warning light is on and
the yellow brake system warning light is
on, the anti −lock brake system function
and the brake assist function may not
operate so that the wheel could lock up
during a sudden braking or braking on
slippery road surfaces However, the brake
system still operates conventi onally.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 function and brake as-
sist function will fail but also the ve-
hicle will become extremely unstable
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.

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(j) Electric Power Steering SystemWarning 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.
(k) SRS Warning Light
This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
It goes off after about 6 seconds. This
means the SRS airbags and 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, interconnecting wiring and power
sources.
If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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 starts flashing
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.
The SRS warning light and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator light will come on if there is a
malfunction in the front passenger occu-
pant classification system.
(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.

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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. 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 (enlargedcharacter)
(b) Energy monitor
(c) Outside temperature
(d) Average fuel consumption
(e) 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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(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.