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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“POWER” switch is in ON mode.Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Fuel economy meter
Displays the current fuel consumption in analog form when the hybrid
system is operating.
When only the electric motor (traction motor) powers the vehicle, the
needle indicates “E-MODE”.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter/instrument pa nel light control and trip meter
reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter. Pushing and holding the
button when the trip meter is being displayed will reset the trip meter.
Instrument panel light control: →P. 145
Multi-informat ion display
→P. 145

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NOTICE
■
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The gasoline engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place. Check the gasoline engine after it has cooled completely.
(
→P. 389)

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
Trunk
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( →P. 298)
Engine/power control unit coolant At the correct level? ( →P. 296)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( →P. 292)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(
→P. 298)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (→P. 299)
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery Check the connections.
(→P. 300)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (→P. 300) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( →P. 298) ⎯
Engine/power control unit coolant
level (→P. 296) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
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
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)
Engine oil level (→P. 292) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
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 the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY”
indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is turned OFF.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( →P. 298)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner
Driving with the air cleaner removed may cause excessive engine wear due
to dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.

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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
Brake fluid reservoir(→ P. 298)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 293)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 292)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( →P. 296)
Engine coolant
radiator ( →P. 298)Fuse box ( →P. 325)
Condenser ( →P. 298)
Electric cooling fans
Power control unit coolant
radiator ( →P. 298)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 299)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 296)

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CoolantThe coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir Reservoir cap
FULL
LOW
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(→P. 389)
Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL”
“LOW”
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. (→P. 390)