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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
The repair kit may overheat if operated for a long period of time. Do not
operate the repair kit continuously for more than 40 minutes.
Parts of the repair kit become hot during operation. Be careful handling the
repair kit during and after operation. Do not touch the metal part connect-
ing the bottle and the compressor. It will be extremely hot.
Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the
one indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is
located, such as the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS air-
bag from operating properly.
Driving to spread the liquid sealant evenly
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turn-
ing and cornering.
If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering
wheel, stop the vehicle and check the following.
• Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.
• Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 130 kPa
(1.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 19 psi) or less, the tire may be severely damaged.
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CAUTION
If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the steering wheel will be lost, making the steering wheel
heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the hybrid
system.
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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
A
B
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”
or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Service reminder
indicators .............................. 240
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 216
Side airbags ............................. 153
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 128
Smart entry & start system
Antenna location ..................... 67
Entry functions ........................ 64
Starting the hybrid system .... 206
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 544
Storage location .................... 476
Spark plug ................................ 541
Specifications .......................... 534
Speedometer ............................ 228
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 125
Audio switches
*
Storage feature ........................ 345
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 528
Sun visors ................................ 356
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 363
Rear doors ............................ 367Switch
Audio remote control
switches
*
Cruise control switch............. 267
Driving mode select
switch ................................. 218
Eco drive mode switch .......... 218
Emergency flasher switch ..... 454
EV drive mode switch ........... 213
Fog light switch ..................... 258
Hazard light switch................ 454
Headlight cleaner switch ....... 266
Ignition switch ....................... 206
Light switches ....................... 253
Panoramic roof shades
switch ................................. 363
Power door lock switch ........... 89
“POWER” switch ................... 206
Power window switch............ 130
Pre-crash braking off
switch ................................. 301
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Window lock switch............... 130
Wipers and washer
switch ................................. 260