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■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and 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.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
m.
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Maintenance and care
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 Sy stem: Turn the Solar Ventilation
System off and make sure not to operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Left side instrument panelRemove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 498) for details about which fuse to check.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 3
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1 HTR 50A Air conditioning system
2 RDI 30A Electric cooling fans
3 CDS 30A Electric cooling fans
4 FUEL OPN 7.5A Fuel filler door opener
5 S-HORN 10A No circuit
6 ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
7 ABS MAIN
NO.2 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
8 H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
9 P-CON MTR 30A P position control system, trans-
mission
10 AMP NO.1 30A Audio system
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Maintenance and care
FUSEAmpereCircuit
11 IGCT 30A PCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3
12 DC/DC-S 5A Inverter and converter
13 P CON MAIN 7.5A P position control system, P posi-
tion switch
14 AM2 7.5A Power management system
15 ECU-B2 7.5A Smart key system, hybrid system
16 MAYDAY/DCM 10A MAYDAY/DCM
17 PIMR 10A Charge system
18 TURN & HAZ 10A Turn signal lights
19 ETCS 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
20 ABS MAIN
NO.1 20A Anti-lock brake system
21 H-LP LH LO 15A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
22 P/I 2 40AP position control system, horn,
headlight low beams, back-up
lights
23 ABS MTR 1 30A Anti-lock brake system
24 ABS MTR 2 30A Anti-lock brake system
25 H-LP HI MAIN 20A Headlight high beams, daytime
running lights
26 DRL 7.5A Daytime running lights
27 AMP NO.2 30A Audio system, navigation system
28 P/I 1 60A IG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
29 EPS 60A Electric power steering
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Maintenance and care
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Replace the light bulb, and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
SRS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Electric power steering syst em warning light (warn-
ing buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system
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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Pre-collision system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating. (P. 335)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. ( P. 336)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo- rarily be used. ( P. 551)
(Turns on) Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•VSC;
• TRAC; or
• Hill-start assist control
Flashes when the above systems and/or ABS are oper-
ating. ( P. 329)
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control/dynamic
radar cruise control
(Flashes)
(If equipped) Radar cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise con-
trol