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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the hybrid system will not start
If the hybrid system will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (
P. 132), consider each of the following
points.
■ The hybrid system will not start even when the starter motor
operates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The electronic key battery may be discharged. ( P. 448)
● The hybrid system may be flooded.
Try to restart the hybrid system once more following correct
starting procedures. (P. 132)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
( P. 8 2 )
■ The interior lights and headlight s are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The 12 volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 449)
● The 12 volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12 volt battery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12 volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 449)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired,
or if repair procedures are unknown.

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Engine compartment cover..... 361
Engine/inverter coolantCapacity ................................465
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil Capacity ................................464
Checking ............................... 361
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 365
Enhanced VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).................... 166
Event data recorder .................421
Floor mats.................................332
Fluid Brake .....................................369
Washer .................................. 374
Fog lights Switch.................................... 155
Wattage .................................469
Front passenger occupant classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights Wattage .................................469
Fuel
Capacity ................................462
Fuel gauge ............................ 145
Gas station information .........508
Information ............................ 470
Refueling ................................. 79
Type ......................................470
Fuel door.....................................79
Fuel filler door ............................ 79
Fuses......................................... 394 Garage door opener ................ 336
Gas station information .......... 508
Gauges...................................... 145
Glove box ................................. 320
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 269
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 412
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 410
Replacing light bulbs ............. 403
Switch ................................... 152
Wattage................................. 469
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 213
Hood.......................................... 357
Hooks Cargo .................................... 333
Horn .......................................... 144
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 132
Illuminated entry system......... 315
Immobilizer system ................... 82
I/M test ...................................... 352
Identification Engine ................................... 461
Vehicle .................................. 461
Ignition switch.......................... 132
Indicator lights ......................... 148
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 489
Inside rear view mirror .............. 72
Instrument panel light control .................................... 146
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Rear turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 403
Wattage .................................469
Rear view monitor system ......163
Rear window defogger ............213
Replacing Electronic key battery ............392
Fuses .................................... 394
Light bulbs ............................. 403
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 492
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............64
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................... 66
Child restraint system
installation ...........................111
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................345
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................... 66
How to wear your seat belt......64
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............66
Reminder light ....................... 426
Seat belt extenders ................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ...........65
Seating capacity....................... 172
Seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Adjustment precautions........... 58
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............111
Cleaning ................................344
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 87
Service reminder indicators ..............................148
Shift lever
Transmission .........................138 Side airbags ............................... 89
Side marker lights
Switch ................................... 152
Side mirror Adjusting and folding............... 74
Smart key system
Antenna location ..................... 39
Entry function .......................... 36
Starting the hybrid system .... 132
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 437
Spark plug ................................ 465
Specifications .......................... 460
Speedometer ............................ 145
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 71
Audio switches ...................... 266
Storage compartment.............. 319
Storage feature ........................ 319
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 457
Sun visors ................................ 326
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 412
Fog light switch ..................... 155
Hazard light switch ................ 412
Light switches ....................... 152
Power door lock switch ........... 51
“POWER” switch ................... 132
Power window switch .............. 76
Window lock switch ................. 76
Wipers and washer switch .... 156
Tail lights Switch ................................... 152
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 84
Immobilizer system ................. 82
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 468
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 436If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 8 2Immobilizer system
P. 446If the hybrid system will not start
P. 449If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light comes on.
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 454If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 447If you lose your keys
The 12 volt battery runs outP. 449If the 12 volt battery is discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 5 1Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 8 4Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 457If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 423If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds...