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Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer sounds.
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 548) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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CAUTION
When using the compact spare tire
Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
Do not use more than one spare tire simultaneously.
Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cor-
nering.
When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
ABS & Brake assist
VSC
TRC
Cruise control (if equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped)
Pre-crash safety system (if equipped)
EPS
Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
Navigation system (if equipped)

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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
STEP 2

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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately
5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the hybrid system of your vehicle by turning the “POWER”
switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con-
nected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and rein-
stall the fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear
tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional as soon as possible.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP7
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
IPAIntelligent Parking Assist
LEDLight Emitting Diode
OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Crash Safety System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TRCTraction Control
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 421
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 320
ABS ........................................... 291
Air conditioning filter .............. 421
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 421
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 320
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 333
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 156
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 160
Airbag warning light .............. 465
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 160
General airbag precautions... 160
Knee airbag........................... 153
Locations of airbags .............. 153
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 165
Proper driving posture........... 151
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 157
Side airbag precautions ........ 160
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 157
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 160
SRS airbags .......................... 153Antenna .................................... 379
Anti-lock brake system ........... 291
Assist grips .............................. 368
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*......................... 336
Audio/video system
*.............. 336
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter ............. 421
Air conditioning system ......... 320
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 320
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches...... 333
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 257
Automatic light control
system .................................... 253
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 352, 372
Back door
Back door................................ 92
Smart entry & start system ..... 64
Wireless remote control .......... 87
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Wattage ................................ 545
Battery
Checking ............................... 407
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 516
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 313
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B
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 357
Wattage................................. 545
Vanity mirrors .......................... 357
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 535
Vehicle stability control .......... 291
VSC ........................................... 291
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 463
Open door ............................ 470
Seat belt reminder................. 471Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 465
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 468
Brake system ................ 463, 466
Charging system ................... 464
Cruise control........................ 468
Electric power steering
system ................................ 465
High coolant temperature ..... 464
Hybrid battery indicator
light ..................................... 467
Hybrid system ....................... 464
Hybrid system overheat ........ 469
LED headlights ..................... 468
Low engine oil pressure ........ 464
Low fuel level ........................ 470
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 470
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 465
Open door ............................. 470
Parking lock system .............. 467
P position request ................. 469
Pre-crash safety system ....... 466
Radar cruise control.............. 468
Seat belt warning light .......... 471
Slip indicator ......................... 466
Smart entry & start system ... 473
SRS airbags.......................... 465
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A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 463If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds
Warning lights
P. 463P. 465
P. 464P. 465
P. 464P. 465
P. 464P. 465
P. 464P. 466
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightABS warning light
High coolant
temperature warning
lightElectric power steering
system warning light
Hybrid system warning
lightPre-crash safety system
warning light*1
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp