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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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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. 465) for details about which fuse to check.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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STEP 3
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Maintenance and care
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 S-HORN 10A No circuit
5 ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
6 ABS MAIN
NO.2 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
7 H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
8 P-CON MTR 30A P position control system, trans-
mission
9 AMP NO.1 30A Audio system
10 IGCT 30A PCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3
11 DC/DC-S 5A Inverter and converter
12 P CON MAIN 7.5A P position control system, P posi-
tion switch
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
13 AM2 7.5A Power management system
14 ECU-B2 7.5A Smart key system, hybrid system
15 MAYDAY 10A MAYDAY
16 ECU-B3 10A Air conditioning system
17 TURN & HAZ 10A Turn signal lights
18 ETCS 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19 ABS MAIN
NO.1 20A Anti-lock brake system
20 H-LP LH LO 15A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
21 P/I 2 40AP position control system, horn,
headlight low beams, back-up
lights
22 ABS MTR 1 30A Anti-lock brake system
23 ABS MTR 2 30A Anti-lock brake system
24 H-LP HI MAIN 20A Headlight high beams, daytime
running lights
25 DRL 7.5A Daytime running lights
26 AMP NO.2 30A Audio system, navigation system
27 P/I 1 60A IG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
28 EPS 60A Electric power steering
29 H-LP RH LO 15A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
30 PCU 10A Inverter and converter
31 IGCT NO.2 10A Hybrid system, P position control
system, power management sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
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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. 307)
• The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is disabled. ( P. 308)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo- rarily be used. ( P. 518)
(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. 301)
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
(Flashes)
(If equipped) LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist) indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist). ( P. 289)