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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?

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency towing
If 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

562 5-1. Essential information
Installing a towing eyeletRemove 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

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When trouble arises
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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 result 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 pressure telltale (tire pre ssure 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.

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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 2 consec-
utive seconds or more.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................... 282, 288, 297, 300
A/V input port ........................... 431
ABS ........................................... 239
Air conditioning filter............... 529
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 529
Front automatic air conditioning system ............ 288
Front manual air conditioning system ............ 282
Rear automatic air conditioning system ............ 300
Rear manual air
conditioning system ............ 297
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions............................ 139
Airbag precautions for your child ............................ 143
Airbag warning light............... 568
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 139
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 143
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 148
General airbag precautions ......................... 143
Locations of airbags .............. 136
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 147
Proper driving posture ........................ 134, 143
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 139
Side airbag precautions ........ 143
SRS airbags .......................... 136
Alarm ......................................... 129
Assist grips .............................. 465
Antenna..................................... 320
Anti-lock brake system............ 239
Armrest ..................................... 464
Audio input ............................... 355 Audio system
A/V input port ........................ 431
Antenna................................. 320
Audio input ............................ 355
AUX port ............................... 355
CD player/changer ................ 323
iPod ....................................... 337
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 330
Optimal use ........................... 352
Portable music player ........... 355
Radio..................................... 316
Rear seat entertainment system ................................ 409
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 357
Type ...................................... 308
USB memory......................... 344
Automatic light control system .................................... 218
AUX port ................................... 355
Auxiliary box ........................... 451
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 548
Wattage................................. 623
Back door Back door ................................ 72
Smart key system .. ................. 48
Wireless remote control .......... 61
Battery
Checking ............................... 511
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 37
If the vehicle has a
discharged 12-volt
battery................................. 598
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 256
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 360
Bluetooth® phone .................... 376
Bottle holder............................. 450
A
B

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Alphabetical index
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 99
Automatic Locking
Retractor ............................ 101
Child restraint system
installation .......................... 155
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 484
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................ 101
How to wear your seat belt ..... 99
How your child should
wear the seat belt............... 102
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ........... 101
Reminder light ...................... 570
Seat belt extenders .............. 103
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 104
Seat heaters ............................. 462
Seating capacity ...................... 255
Seats Adjustment ....................... 85, 88
Adjustment precaution...... 87, 95
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 155
Cleaning ............................... 483
Head restraint ......................... 96
Properly sitting in the seat .... 134
Seat heaters ......................... 462
Service reminder indicators .............................. 202 Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P................. 594
Transmission .........................194
Shift lock system .....................594
Shopping bag hooks ...............467
Side airbags..............................136
Side marker lights
Replacing ..............................548
Switch....................................218
Wattage .................................623
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 110
Side table ..................................453
Smart key system
Entry function ..........................48
Starting the hybrid system ........................183, 188
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................621
Storage location ....................579
Spark plug ................................618
Specifications...........................610
Speech command switch ........381
Speedometer ............................200
Steering Column lock release..............185
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................106
Audio switches ......................357
Climate remote control switches ..............................307S