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527 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.
After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally 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.
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541 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine
Without an exhaust heat recovery system
6.5 L (6.9 qt., 5.7 Imp.qt.)
With an exhaust heat recovery system
6.9 L (7.3 qt., 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit2.7 L (2.9 qt., 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
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560 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 208
Compartment ........................ 397
Hood ..................................... 391
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 206
Identification number............. 535
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 510
Ignition switch ....................... 206
Overheating .......................... 522
“POWER” switch ................... 206
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 537
Checking ............................... 398
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
EPS............................................ 291
EV drive mode switch.............. 213Floor mats ................................ 369
Fluid
Brake .................................... 543
Washer ................................. 405
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 258
Wattage ................................ 545
Foot lights ................................ 341
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 258
Wattage ................................ 545
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 471
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 253
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Flattening seatbacks ............... 99
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 225
Wattage ................................ 545
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 536
Fuel gauge ............................ 228
Information ............................ 546
Refueling............................... 134
Type ...................................... 546
Fuel door .................................. 134
Fuel filler door.......................... 134
Fuses ........................................ 427F
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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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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 4 7 6 ,
488If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 510If the hybrid system will not start
P. 138Immobilizer system
P. 516If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The high coolant temperature
warning light flashes or comes on
If the hybrid system overheat
warning light comes on
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 522If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 512If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 516If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 8 9Side doors
P. 9 2Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 528If the vehicle becomes stuck
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569 What to do if...
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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
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