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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to
(outside air) mode
in situations where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temperature approaches 32 F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ When driving in Eco drive mode
Operation of the air conditioning system is controlled when in Eco drive
mode. Turning off Eco drive mode enhances comfort.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
seri-
ous injury.
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor
jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever in P.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

506 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Under the instrument panel
Front side of the fuse block
Fuse block
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 P/SEAT 30 A Power seat
2 POWER 30 A Power windows
3 RR DOOR RH 25 A Power windows
4 RR DOOR LH 25 A Power windows
5 FR FOG 10 A Fog lights
6 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
7 A/C W/PMP 7.5 A Air conditioning system
8 STOP 10 A Stop lights, electronically controlled
brake system
9 DOOR NO.2 25 A Power windows
10 AM1 7.5 A Starting system

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 520
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 521
If you think something is wrong ......................... 527 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 528
If a warning message is displayed........................ 538
If you have a flat tire......... 539
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 554
If you lose your keys/ wireless remote control
transmitter ...................... 555
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 556
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ..................... 558
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 562
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 567

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
To change “POWER” switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the
buzzer sounding, release the
brake pedal and press the
“POWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 180)
To start the hybrid system: Pr ess the “POWER” switch within
5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do
when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(P. 494)
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters
the red zone
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to
fall and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge enters the
red zone:
The engine may be overheating.
● “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and put the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and/or VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 235)
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624 Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 217
Defogger Rear window ......................... 300
Side mirrors ........................... 300
Dimensions............................... 570
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
Display Energy flow .............................37
Multi-information display ....... 203
Trip information ..................... 203
Warning message ................. 538
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 454
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 401
Wattage ................................. 583
Doors
Door lock ..................... 46, 59, 65
Door windows........................ 110
Side mirrors ........................... 108
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 531
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 169
Correct posture ..................... 131
Procedures ............................ 168
Winter driving tips.................. 251 “ECON” switch......................... 191
Eco Driving Mode .................... 191
Electric power steering ........... 234
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 556
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 520
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................ 538
If the back door opener is inoperative ............................ 73
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 556
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 552
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 554
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 558
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 528
If the warning light turns on........................................ 528
If you have a flat tire ............. 539
If you lose your keys ............. 555
If you think something is wrong .................................. 527
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 566
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 567
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 521
If your vehicle overheats ....... 562DE