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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 423
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..... 426
General maintenance ................ 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................... 431
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................. 432
Hood.................................................. 435
Positioning a floor jack ............... 436
Engine compartment................. 438
Tires ................................................... 452
Tire inflation pressure................. 462
Wheels.............................................. 467
Air conditioning filter.................. 469
Electronic key battery ................ 472
Checking and replacing fuses ........................... 474
Headlight aim ............................... 489
Light bulbs ....................................... 492 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ................... 500
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................... 501
If you think something is wrong ............................................. 507
Event data recorder................... 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds... ..... 510
If a warning message is displayed ........................................ 519
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with standard tires) ................... 536
If you have a flat tire (Vehicles with run-flat tires) ...................... 546
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 547
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ......................... 548
If you lose your keys .................... 549
If the electronic key does not operate properly ...................... 550
If the 12 volt battery is discharged .................................. 553
If your vehicle overheats ........... 557
If the vehicle becomes stuck............................................... 560
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises
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■Made/Received call history list
●If you make a call to or receive a call from a number registered in the phone
book, the name is displayed in the call history.
●If you make multiple calls to the same number, only the last call made is dis-
played in the made calls history.
● is displayed to the left of phone number for unanswered calls.
● is displayed to the left of the phone number for refused calls.
●Calls where the number is unavailable, such as public telephones, are not stored
in the call history.
■When driving
●The functions “Dialing”, “Dialing from th e phone book”, and “Dialing from his-
tory” are unavailable.
●If you press on the steering wheel, the “Speed Dial” screen is displayed. At
this time phone numbers will not be displayed. Choose from the names dis-
played to make a call.
■International calls
You may not be able to make international calls, depending on the mobile phone in
use.
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Receiving a callWhen a call is received, the following screen is displayed together with a
sound. Touch or press on the
steering wheel.
■ To refuse a call
Touch and hold .
■ To adjust the received call volume
Touch the or . You can also adjust the volume using the steer-
ing switches.
■International calls
Received international calls may not be displayed correctly, depending on the
mobile phone in use.
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Power outlet
■The power outlet can be used when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V/10A.
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the hybrid system is off.
The power outlet can be used for 12V accessories that run on less than
10A.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............. 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .............. 423 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 426
General maintenance .......... 428
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ................................ 431
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ........................... 432
Hood .......................................... 435
Positioning a floor jack ......... 436
Engine compartment ........... 438
Tires............................................ 452
Tire inflation pressure........... 462
Wheels ....................................... 467
Air conditioning filter ........... 469
Electronic key battery.......... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ...................... 474
Headlight aim ......................... 489
Light bulbs................................ 492
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (→P. 4 4 0 )
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used
only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (→ P. 4 74 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as
original
Headlight aim ( →P. 4 8 9 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Radiator and condenser (→P. 4 4 5 )
Tire inflation pressure (→ P. 4 6 2 )• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Wa s h e r f l u i d (→P. 4 5 1 )
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
•Funnel
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Engine compartment
■12 volt battery
→P. 4 4 7
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 4 4 0 )
Engine oil filler cap (→P. 4 4 1 )
Brake fluid reservoir (→P. 4 4 6 )
Fuse box ( →P. 4 74 )Washer fluid tank
(→P. 4 5 1 )
Gasoline engine/power
control unit coolant
reservoir ( →P. 444)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 445)
Radiator ( →P. 445)
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown.
If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF.
Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.
→P. 4 3 9
Open the fuse box cover.
■ Engine compartment
Remove the clips.
■ Front controller in the engine compartment fuse box
Lift the lid off while pushing the
tabs on either side.STEP1
STEP2
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