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3-7. Other interior features
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Floor mat
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver's floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle, leading to a serious accident.
When installing the driver's floor mat
Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
Only use floor mats designed for the driver's seat.
Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
Before driving
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
Fix the floor mat in place using
the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
The shape of the retaining
hooks (clips) and the fixing pro-
cedure of the floor mat for your
vehicle may differ from those
shown in the illustration. For
details, refer to the floor mat
retention clip installation instruc-
tions supplied with the clips.
Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
With the hybrid system stopped and the
P position illuminated on the shift posi-
tion indicator, fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.

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Maintenance and care
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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
Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan.
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.
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is 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. 379)
Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.

384 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to
disconnect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Unlocking the doors using the
entry function may not be possible immediately after reconnecting the
12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
Start the hybrid system with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY mode.
The hybrid system may not start with the “POWER” switch turned off.
However, the hybrid system will operate normally from the second
attempt.
The “POWER” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the “POWER” switch mode to
the status it was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make
sure to turn the “POWER” switch off before disconnect the 12-volt bat-
tery. Take extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the “POWER”
switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system, depress
the brake pedal, and confirm that it is possible to shift into each shift posi-
tion.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.

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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
NOTICE
Driving on rough roads
Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surfaces or pot holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire air pressure, reducing the cush-
ioning ability of the tires. In addition driving on rough roads may cause dam-
age to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels and body.
Low profile tires (17-inch tires)
Low profile tires may cause greater damage than usual to the wheel when
receiving impact from the road surface. Therefore pay attention to the follow-
ing:
Be sure to use proper tire inflation pressure. If tires are under-inflated, they
may be damaged more severely.
Avoid pot holes, uneven pavement, curbs and other road hazards. Failure
to do so can lead to severe tire and wheel damage.
If tire inflation pressures become low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

440 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: For the EV-Drive Mode operating conditions (P. 180). Indicates that the EV-
Drive Mode is not
available.*
A buzzer sounds
twice.
The reason the EV-
Drive Mode is not
available (the vehicle
is idling, hybrid bat-
tery [traction battery]
charge is low, speed is
higher than the EV-
Drive Mode operating
speed range, acceler-
ator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.Use the EV-Drive Mode
when it becomes avail-
able.

(Flashes 3 times)Indicates that the EV-
Drive Mode has been
automatically can-
celled.*
A buzzer sounds
twice.
The reason the EV-
Drive Mode is not
available (the hybrid
battery [traction bat-
tery] charge is low,
speed is higher than
the EV-Drive Mode
speed range, acceler-
ator pedal is
depressed too much)
may be displayed.Drive the vehicle for a
while.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

442 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once3 times

(Flashing)The driver’s
door has been
opened or
closed with the
shift position in
P, the “POWER”
switch in any
mode other
than off and the
electronic key
outside of the
detection area.Turn the
“POWER”
switch off or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
OnceContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)

(Flashing)The electronic
key has been
taken outside
the vehicle and
the doors have
been locked
without first
turning the
“POWER”
switch to off.Turn the
“POWER”
switch to off and
lock the doors
again.
Contin-
uous

(Flashing)The driver's
door was
opened when
the shift position
was not in P
and the
“POWER”
switch was not
turned off.Push the P
position switch.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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445 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Once

(Flashes)The driver's
door was
opened and
closed with the
“POWER”
switch turned off
and then the
“POWER”
switch was put
in ACCES-
SORY mode
twice without
the hybrid sys-
tem being
started.Press the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
During a hybrid
system starting
procedure in the
event that the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning properly
(P. 474), the
“POWER”
switch was
touched with
the electronic
key.Press the
“POWER”
switch within 10
seconds of the
buzzer sound-
ing.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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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.
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. Have the vehicle checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duty qualified and
equipped professional.
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. 476)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be
repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
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