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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “POWER” switch
OFF.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A) Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B) Push the tab in and lift the lid
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Engine compartment (type C)Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the instrument panel Remove the lid.
Luggage compartment Remove the terminal cover.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 539) for details about which fuse to check.
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574 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the luggage room.
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
Vehicles without smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer. Vehicles with smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.

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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.
STEP1
STEP2
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the engine
coolant level and inspect the
cooling system for leaks.
If the engine compartment cover
needs to be removed. (
P. 501)
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator
If necessary, add engine coolant
up to the “FULL” line.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able. ( P. 617)
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■If “Hybrid System Overheat” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the hood.
Check if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until “Hybrid System Overheat” disappears and then
stop the hybrid system.
If the message does not disapp ear, call your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Toyota
dealer.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
If the engine compartment cover
needs to be removed. (P. 501)
Power control unit coolant res-
ervoir
Power control unit coolant
radiator
If necessary, add power control
unit coolant up to the “FULL”
line.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit cool-
ant is unavailable. ( P. 617)
STEP1
STEP2
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■ Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference*) Without filter
With filter 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp. qt.)
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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 500
Engine switch ............... 183, 188
Hood ..................................... 496
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 183
Identification number ............ 611
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 592
Ignition switch ............... 183, 188
Overheating .......................... 602
Power switch ........................ 183
Engine compartment cover .... 501
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 200
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 615
Checking .............................. 502
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 256
Engine switch .................. 183, 188
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 617
Checking .............................. 505
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 256
EPS ........................................... 239
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 192
Event data recorder .................. 28 Floor mat...................................466
Fluid
Brake .....................................509
Washer ..................................510
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............548
Switch....................................224
Wattage .................................623
Front automatic air conditioning system..............288
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............548
Switch....................................224
Wattage .................................623
Front manual air conditioning system..............282
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............148
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................570
Front seats Adjustment ..............................85
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............548
Switch....................................218
Wattage .................................623
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............548
Wattage .................................623
Fuel Capacity ................................613
Fuel gauge ............................200
Gas station information .........676
Information ............................624
Refueling ...............................120
Type ......................................613
Fuel door...................................120
Fuel filler door ..........................120
Fuses.........................................535F