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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s exterior ......... 404
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s interior .......... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements ..................... 410
General maintenance.......... 412
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 420
Positioning a floor jack ........ 423
Engine compartment ........... 425
12 volt battery ..................... 436
Tires .................................... 441
Tire inflation pressure ......... 451
Wheels ................................ 455
Air conditioning filter............ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 472 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 486
If your vehicle needs
to be towed....................... 487
If you think something is wrong ............................... 493
Event data recorder ............ 494
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 496
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 508
If you have a flat tire ........... 524
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 538
If you lose your keys........... 540
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 541
If the 12 volt battery is
discharged........................ 543
If your vehicle overheats .... 548
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 553
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330 3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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■Steering wheel
Vo l u m e
The voice guidance volume
cannot be adjusted by using
this button.
Press: Voice command sys-
tem on
Press and hold: Voice com-
mand system off
Hands-free phone system
off/ends a call/refuses a call
Hands-free phone system
on/starts a call
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380 3-6. Other interior features
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlets lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V/10 A.
■ To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is not operating.
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s exterior ...... 404
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle’s interior ....... 407
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance
requirements .................. 410
General maintenance....... 412
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 416
Hood ................................ 420
Positioning a floor jack ..... 423
Engine compartment ........ 425
12 volt battery .................. 436
Tires ................................. 441
Tire inflation pressure ...... 451
Wheels ............................. 455
Air conditioning filter......... 457
Electronic key battery....... 460
Checking and replacing
fuses .............................. 462
Light bulbs........................ 472
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ItemsParts and tools
Brake fluid level (
P. 432)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine oil level ( P. 426)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 462)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 432)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 451)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 434)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)
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Engine compar tment
■12 volt battery
P. 436
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 430)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 426)
Engine oil filler cap
( P. 427)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 430)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 432)
Fuse box ( P. 462)
Radiator ( P. 432)
Condenser ( P. 432)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank
( P. 434)
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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 OFF.
Vehicles with Solar Ventilation System: Turn the Solar Ven-
tilation System off and make sure not to operate the
Remote Air Conditioning System.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Left side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP1
STEP2
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After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” (
P. 465) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.STEP3
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