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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 376
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 381
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ....................... 387
Hood ................................... 391
Positioning a floor jack ........ 394
Engine compartment........... 397
12-volt battery ..................... 407
Tires .................................... 413
Tire inflation pressure ......... 416
Wheels ................................ 419
Air conditioning filter ........... 421
Electronic key battery ......... 424
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................. 427
Light bulbs .......................... 4395-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 454
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 455
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 462
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 463
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) ................................... 476
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a spare
tire) ................................... 488
If the hybrid system
will not start ...................... 510
If you lose your keys .......... 512
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 513
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ....................... 516
If your vehicle overheats .... 522
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 528
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in
an emergency .................. 530
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NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the hybrid system
is off.
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Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 376
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 381
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 384
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 387
Hood ................................. 391
Positioning a floor jack ...... 394
Engine compartment......... 397
12-volt battery ................... 407
Tires .................................. 413
Tire inflation pressure ....... 416
Wheels .............................. 419
Air conditioning filter ......... 421
Electronic key battery ....... 424
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 427
Light bulbs ........................ 439
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 398)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (P. 427)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 439)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser
(P. 404)
Tire inflation pressure (P. 416)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 405)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)
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Engine compartment
12-volt battery
P. 407
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 402)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 398)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 399)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 402)Fuse box (P. 427)
Radiator (P. 404)
Condenser (P. 404)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 405)
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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.
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 panel (Left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
STEP 1
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Left side instrument panel (right-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the cover.
Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” (P. 431) for details about which fuse to check.
STEP 3
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Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
Check if the fuse is blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
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