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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely on an
incline with the shift position in “P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
27 MIR HTR 10A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
28 RAD NO.1 15A Audio system, navigation system
29 DOME 10ADoor courtesy lights, personal
lights, interior lights, front foot
lights, vanity lights, inside rear
view mirror, garage door opener,
electric power steering
30 ECU-B 7.5ASmart key system, multiplex com-
munication system, personal
lights, gauges and meters
31 H-LP LH HI 10A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
32 H-LP RH HI 10A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
33 EFI NO.2 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
34 IGCT NO.3 10A Cooling system
35 SPARE 30A Spare fuses
36 SPARE 15A Spare fuses
37 SPARE 7.5A Spare fuses
38 EFI MAIN 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2
39 BATT FAN 10A Battery cooling fan
40 IG2 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, MET-IGN, IGN, power
windows
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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 still does not start after following the correct
starting procedure (
P. 164), confirm the following points.
■ The hybrid system will not start even if you are carrying the
correct key.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The electronic key battery may be discharged. ( P. 541)
● The hybrid system may be malfunct ioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malfunc tion, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 539)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
( P. 108)
■ 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. 543)
● The 12 volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.
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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 st art the hybrid system if the
“POWER” switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Set the “POWER” switch to the ACCESSORY mode.
Push 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. 543)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
*
High beam
9005 55
60A
B
Front fog lights
* 55 A
Parking lights W5W 5 C
Front side marker lights W5W 5 C
Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 D
Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 D
Back-up lights W21W 21 C
License plate lights W5W 5 C
InteriorPersonal/interior lights
5C
Rear interior lights 8E
Door courtesy lights 5C
Vanity lights 8C
Luggage compartment light 5E
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Illumination
( P. 363) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON
OFF
Operation after the
“POWER” switch
turned OFF ON
OFF
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electric key on
your person (When the
personal/interior light
main switch is door
position) ON
OFF
Foot lights ONOFF
Foot lights operation
when the vehicle is run-
ning ON
OFF
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602 Alphabetical index
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CareExterior .................................. 404
Interior ...................................407
Seat belts ..............................408
Cargo capacity .........................260
Cargo hooks ............................. 385
CD player/changer ...................303
Chains ....................................... 263
Child-protectors ......................... 68
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 132
Booster seats, installation ..... 137
Convertible seats,
definition ............................. 132
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................137
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...........126
Infant seats, definition ...........132
Infant seats, installation.........137
Installing child restraint
system with
LATCH system....... ............. 138
Installing child restraint
system with seatbelts.......... 140
Installing child restraint
system with top straps ........ 144
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................121
Child restraint system............132
Child-protectors ....................... 68
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................88
Installing child restraints ........ 137
Moon roof precautions .......... 100
Power window lock switch....... 98
Power window precautions .....99
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 461
Seat belt precautions ..............89
Back door ................................72 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 404
Interior ................................... 407
Seat belts .............................. 408
Clock ......................................... 201
Condenser ................................ 432
Console box ............................. 369
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 548
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 214
Dynamic radar
cruise control ...................... 218
Cup holders .............................. 372
Curtain shield airbags ............. 113
Customizable features ............ 587
Daytime running light
system .................................... 207
Defogger Rear window ......................... 289
Side mirror ............................ 289
Dimension ................................ 556
Dinghy towing .......................... 267
Display Trip information ..................... 188
Warning messages ............... 508
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 416
Door courtesy lights ................ 363
Door lock Back door ................................ 72
Side doors ............................... 67
Smart key system .. ................. 43
Wireless remote control .......... 63
Doors Back door ................................ 72
Side doors ............................... 67
Rear door child protector ........ 68C
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604 Alphabetical index
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Front side marker lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 472
Wattage .................................567
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 472
Wattage .................................567
Fuel Capacity ................................558
Fuel gauge ............................ 181
Information ............................ 568
Refueling ............................... 104
Type ......................................568
Fuel door...................................104
Fuel filler door .......................... 104
Fuses......................................... 462
Garage door opener.................389
Gauges ......................................181
Glove box.................................. 368
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................326
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 486
Head restraints ...........................82
Headlight cleaner ..................... 213
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 472
Switch.................................... 206
Wattage .................................567
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 381
Side mirror............................. 289
Hood .......................................... 420
Hooks Cargo .................................... 385
Horn...........................................180 Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system..... 33
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 190
High-voltage components ....... 32
Power switch ......................... 162
I/M test ...................................... 415
Identification Engine ................................... 557
Vehicle .................................. 557
Ignition switch.......................... 162
Illuminated entry system......... 363
Immobilizer system ................. 108
Indicator lights ......................... 185
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 593
Inside rear view mirror .............. 93
Instrument panel light control .................................... 184
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 363
Switch ................................... 363
Wattage................................. 567
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 423
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 524
Jack handle .............................. 524
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