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3-4. Using the hand
s-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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Interior features
■Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
The voice guidance volume
cannot be adjusted by using
this switch.
On-hook switch
Turns the hands-free sys-
tem off/ends a call/refuses a
call
Off-hook switch
Turns the hands-free sys-
tem on/starts a call
Talk switch
Turns the voice command
system on (press)/turns the
voice command system off
(press and hold)
■ Microphone

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull 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?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

522 5-1. Essential information
Emergency towingIf a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances below 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Towing eyelets
■Emergency towin g procedure
Release the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to “ACC” (hybrid system off) or “ON” (hybrid
system operating) position.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off)
mode or ON (hybrid system operating) mode.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Installing a towing eyelet
Remove the eyelet cover using a
flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body, as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
CAUTION
■Caution while towing
●Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● If the hybrid system is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious dama ge to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
STEP1
STEP2

536 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 re sult 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.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's hand ling and stopping ability.

568 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Stop the hybrid system
by pressing and holding the
“POWER” switch for 3 consec-
utive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 278, 284, 293, 296
ABS ........................................... 234
Air conditioning filter............... 491
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 491
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 284
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 278
Rear automatic air
conditioning system ............ 296
Rear manual air conditioning system ............ 293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 136
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 140
Airbag warning light............... 529
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 136
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 140
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 145
General airbag precautions ......................... 140
Locations of airbags .............. 133
Modification and disposal
of airbags ............................ 144
Proper driving
posture ........................ 131, 140
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 136
Side airbag precautions ........ 140
SRS airbags .......................... 133
Alarm ......................................... 126
Antenna..................................... 312
Anti-lock brake system............ 234
Armrest ..................................... 426
Audio input ............................... 347 Audio system
Antenna................................. 312
Audio input ............................ 347
AUX port ............................... 347
CD player/changer ................ 315
iPod ....................................... 329
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 322
Optimal use ........................... 344
Portable music player ........... 347
Radio..................................... 308
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 349
Type ...................................... 304
USB memory......................... 336
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port ................................... 347
Auxiliary box ........................... 413
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage................................. 583
Back door Back door ................................ 70
Smart key system .. ................. 46
Wireless remote control .......... 59
Battery
Checking ............................... 473
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 35
If the vehicle has a discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 558
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 251
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 352
Bluetooth® phone .................... 368
Bottle holder............................. 412
A
B

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 97
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 99
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 151
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 446
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 99
How to wear your seat belt ..... 97
How your child should
wear the seat belt............... 100
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............. 99
Reminder light ...................... 531
Seat belt extenders .............. 101
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 102
Seat heaters ............................. 424
Seating capacity ...................... 250
Seats Adjustment ....................... 83, 86
Adjustment precaution...... 85, 93
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 151
Cleaning ............................... 445
Head restraint ......................... 94
Properly sitting in the seat .... 131
Seat heaters ......................... 424
Service reminder indicators .............................. 198 Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 554
Transmission .........................190
Shift lock system .....................554
Shopping bag hooks ...............428
Side airbags..............................133
Side marker lights
Replacing ..............................510
Switch....................................213
Wattage .................................583
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 108
Side table ..................................415
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................46
Starting the hybrid system ........................179, 184
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................581
Storage location ....................539
Spark plug ................................578
Specifications...........................570
Speech command switch ........373
Speedometer ............................196
Steering Column lock release..............181
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................104
Audio switches ......................349
Climate remote control switches ..............................303S
*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”