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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ Micro dust and pollen filter
● In order to prevent the windshield from fogging up when the outside air is
cold, the following may occur:
• Outside air mode does not switch to recirculated air mode.
• The air conditioning system operates automatically.
• The operation cancels after 1 minute.
● In rainy weather, the windows may fog up. Press .
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
In the Eco drive mode, the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to
prioritize fuel efficiency:
● Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/
cooling capacity
● Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:
● Adjust the fan speed
● Turn off Eco drive mode ( P. 187)
● Customize the air conditioning control of Eco drive mode. ( P. 531)
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CAUTION
■Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the high coolant temperatur e warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light ( P. 447) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● The hybrid system overheat warning light ( P. 451) comes on.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 311
Brake
Fluid...................................... 505
Parking brake ....................... 195
Brake assist ............................. 252
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control ................................ 199
Camera
*
Care Exterior ................................. 350
Interior .................................. 354
Seat belts ............................. 355
Cargo capacity ........................ 272
Cargo hooks ............................ 329
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 274
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 144
Booster seats, installation .... 153
Convertible seats, definition............................. 144
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 153
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 138
Infant seats, definition .......... 144
Infant seats, installation ........ 153
Installing child restraint system with LATCH anchors .......... 150
Installing child restraint system with seat belts .................... 153
Installing child restraint system
with top tether strap ........... 158 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................132
Back door precautions ............81
Child restraint system............144
Child-protectors .......................75
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................102
Installing child restraints ........149
Panoramic roof precautions .........................324
Power window lock switch.....112
Power window precautions ...114
Removed electronic key battery precautions .........................410
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................106
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........320
12-volt battery precautions ....388
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning Exterior ..................................350
Interior ...................................354
Seat belts ..............................355
Clock .........................................316
Condenser ................................381
Console box .............................308
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............489
Hybrid system overheating....489
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................231
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Cup holders ..............................309
Curtain shield airbags .............124
Customizable features.............527
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 374
Hood ..................................... 368
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 499
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 478
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 489
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Enhanced VSC......................... 252
EPS ........................................... 252
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................327
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Washer ..................................384
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Foot lights.................................301
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................453
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............422
Wattage .................................508
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................508
Fuel
Capacity ................................500
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................509
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................509
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................411F
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Wattage ................................ 508
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 422
Wattage ................................ 508
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 438
Fog light switch..................... 221
Foot lights ............................. 301
Hazard light switch ............... 438
Headlight switch ................... 213
Interior lights ......................... 302
Personal lights ...................... 303
Replacing light bulbs ............ 422
Shift lever lighting ................. 301
Turn signal lever ................... 194
Turn signal light switch ......... 194
Vanity lights .......................... 315
Wattage ................................ 508
Load capacity .......................... 272
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 80
Wattage ................................ 508
Luggage cover......................... 331
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 365
General maintenance ........... 360
Maintenance data ................. 498
Maintenance requirements ... 357
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 358 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................199
Meters ...................................197
Speed unit select button........199
Trip information display .........201
Micro dust and pollen filter .....287
Microphone
*............................341
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........108
Side mirror heater .................295
Side mirrors ...........................110
Vanity mirrors ........................315
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................198
Oil Engine oil ..............................375
Opener Back door ................................79
Fuel filler door .......................115
Hood......................................368
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............110
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................295
Outside temperature
display ....................................280
Overhead console ....................312
Overheating ..............................489
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.