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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system.
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering)
system.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Brake system warning light operation
The following does not indicate a malfunction:
●After the hybrid system is turned on, the red and yellow brake system
warning lights may stay on for about 60 seconds.
● Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the red brake system
warning light and buzzer.
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Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 470)
However, Toyota recommends that the seat belt reminder buzzer be opera-
tional to alert the driver and front passenger that the seat belts are not fas-
tened.
CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.
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Emergency start function
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the
“POWER” switch is functioning normally.Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Ha ve the vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer.
■ 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 ba ttery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 434)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display ECO Economical/Ecology
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 182
ABS........................................... 165
Air conditioning filter .............. 367
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 367
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 182
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 95
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 99
Airbag warning light .............. 398
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 96
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 104
General airbag precautions .... 99
Locations of airbags ............... 92
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 103
Proper driving posture ...... 90, 99
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 99
SRS airbags ........................... 92
Antenna .................................... 198
Anti-lock brake system ........... 165
Armrest .................................... 308
Ashtray ..................................... 303
Audio input .............................. 236 Audio system
Antenna .................................198
Audio input ............................236
AUX adapter..........................236
CD player/changer ................201
MP3/WMA disc......................209
Optimal use ...........................231
Portable music player............236
Radio .....................................194
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................238
Type ......................................191
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................182
Automatic light control system ....................................154
AUX adapter .............................236
Auxiliary boxes ........................297A
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Back-up lightsWattage ................................. 454
Battery Checking ............................... 348
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................25
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery ..................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 173
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 241
Bluetooth® phone .................... 257
Brake Fluid ...................................... 346
Parking brake ........................ 142
Brake assist .............................. 165
Break-in tips ............................. 125 Care
Exterior.................................. 322
Interior ................................... 324
Seat belts .............................. 325
Cargo capacity ......................... 169
Cargo net .................................. 310
CD changer............................... 201
CD player .................................. 201
Chains ....................................... 173
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition........ 109
Booster seats, installation ..... 113
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 109
Convertible seats, installation........................... 113
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 104
Infant seats, definition ........... 109
Infant seats, installation ........ 113
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors .................. 114
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 116
Installing CRS with top tether straps........................ 119
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Floor mat .................................. 309
Fluid
Brake .................................... 346
Washer ................................. 347
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 104
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 400
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 58
Front side marker lights
Wattage ................................ 454
Front turn signal lights Wattage ................................ 454
Fuel Capacity ............................... 448
Fuel gauge ........................... 144
Gas station information ........ 496
Information ........................... 455
Refueling ................................ 82
Type ..................................... 455
Fuel economy meter ............... 144
Fuel door .................................... 82
Fuel filler door ........................... 82
Fuses ........................................ 373
Garage door opener ................ 312
Gas station information .......... 496
Gauges ..................................... 144
Glove box ................................. 294
Glove box light ........................ 294
Grocery bag hooks ................. 310 Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ..............257
Hazard lights
Switch....................................390
Head restraints Adjusting ................................61
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............383
Switch....................................154
Wattage .................................454
Heaters Seat heater............................306
Side mirror.............................190
Hood ..........................................336
Hooks Cargo hook............................310
Grocery bag hooks ................310
Horn...........................................143
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .....26
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............26
High voltage components........25
Power switch .........................135
I/M test.......................................332
Identification Engine ...................................446
Vehicle ..................................446
Ignition switch ..........................135
Illuminated entry system .........290
Immobilizer system....................87
Indicator lights .........................147
Initialization Items to initialize....................473
Inside rear view mirror ..............72
Interior lights Interior lights..........................290
Switch....................................291
Wattage .................................454F
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