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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forced entry is
detected.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm
is set.
A locked door or back door is unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry function or wireless remote control.
The hood is opened.
If equipped, the intrusion sensor detects something moving
inside the vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
If equipped, the quarter windows or back door window are
tapped or broken.
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
entry function or wireless
remote control. The system
will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
Nobody is in the vehicle.
The windows is closed before the alarm is set.
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the back door or hood.
The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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Maintenance and care
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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to
be opened wide.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
STEP 1
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When trouble arises
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CAUTION
To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indica-
tor are off.
On hybrid vehicles, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or the
cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops. Do
not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans, which may lead to
fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.)
Do not use any coolant additives other than the Toyota genuine or similar
coolant additives

568 Alphabetical index
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Foot lights ............................. 347
Hazard light switch ................ 460
Headlight switch .................... 261
Interior lights ......................... 348
Personal lights ...................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Shift lever lighting.................. 347
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Turn signal light switch.......... 233
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage compartment light
Switch ..................................... 98
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage cover ......................... 379
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 393
Maintenance data ................. 540
Maintenance requirements ... 390Meter
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 239
Meters ................................... 236
Speed unit select button ....... 238
Trip information display......... 241
Microphone
*
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Side mirror heater ................. 341
Side mirrors .......................... 133
Vanity mirrors........................ 363
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Odometer.................................. 237
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 404
Opener
Back door................................ 97
Fuel filler door ....................... 139
Hood ..................................... 397
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 133
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch..................... 341
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console ................... 358
Overheating.............................. 528
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 139Auxiliary catch lever
P. 3 9 7
Fuel filler door opener
P. 139Tire inflation pressure
P. 550Hood lock release lever
P. 397
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeExcept EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only P. 542
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 5 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
P. 5 4 3