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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.
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STEP 2
STEP 3
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If the hybrid system overheat warning light comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, 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 coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F”
“L”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the instrument cluster.
If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not turn off: Stop the hybrid system and c ontact your Toyota dealer.
If the hybrid system overheat warning light does not come on:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............407
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
ABS ...........................................252
Air conditioning filter............... 407
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............407
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ......293
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 128
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 132
Airbag warning light............... 448
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .........................132
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........138
General airbag precautions ...132
Knee airbag ...........................124
Locations of airbags ..............124
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................137
Proper driving posture ...........122
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 128
Side airbag precautions ........ 132
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............128
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions .........................132
SRS airbags .......................... 124
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 540 Antenna .................................... 356
Anti-lock brake system ........... 252
Armrest ..................................... 321
Assist grips .............................. 326
Audio input
*
Audio remote control
switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning system Air conditioning filter.............. 407
Air conditioning system ......... 280
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 293
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 220
Automatic light control system .................................... 213
AUX port
*
Auxiliary box .................... 312, 330
Back door Back door ................................ 79
Smart key system .. ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Wattage................................. 508
Battery
Checking ............................... 386
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 483
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 273
A
B
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Daytime running light system .................................... 218
Deck board ............................... 329
Defogger
Rear window .........................295
Side mirrors ...........................295
Dimensions............................... 498
Dinghy towing .......................... 278
Display Dynamic radar cruise control .................................235
Trip information ..................... 201
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 365
Door lock Back door ................................79
Side doors ............................... 74
Smart key system... ................. 57
Wireless remote control .......... 72
Door pockets ............................ 313
Doors Back door ................................79
Door glasses .........................112
Door lock ..................... 57, 72, 74
Rear door child-protector ........75
Side doors ............................... 74
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 453
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 165
Correct posture ..................... 122
Procedures............................ 164
Winter driving tips.................. 273 Eco drive mode switch ............ 187
Electric power steering ........... 252
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
Replacing battery .................. 409
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 446
If a warning light turns on ...... 446
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 481
If the hybrid system will not start..................................... 478
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 483
If you have a flat tire ............. 464
If you lose your keys ............. 480
If you think something is wrong .................................. 445
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 495
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 439
If your vehicle overheats ....... 489
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 438DE
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Seats
Adjustment ...................... 84, 88
Adjustment precautions .................... 86, 91
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 149
Cleaning ............................... 354
Flattening seatbacks .............. 85
Folding down the seatbacks ... 89
Head restraint ......................... 93
Properly sitting in the seat .... 122
Seat heaters ......................... 319
Service reminder indicators .............................. 208
Shift lever
Transmission ........................ 185
Side airbags ............................. 124
Side marker lights Switch ................................... 213
Side mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 110
Smart key system
Antenna location..................... 60
Entry functions........................ 57
Starting the hybrid system .... 175
SOS button .............................. 341
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 506
Storage location ................... 464
Spark plug................................ 504
Specifications .......................... 498
Speedometer ........................... 197 Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................107
Audio switches
*
Storage feature.........................305
StuckIf your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................493
Sun visors.................................314
Sunshade Panoramic roof ......................322
Switch Audio remote control switches
*
Cruise control switch .............231
Driving mode selectswitch ..................................187
Eco drive mode switch ..........187
Emergency flasher switch .....438
EV drive mode switch............182
Fog light switch .....................221
Hazard light switch ................438
Headlight cleaner switch .......230
Ignition switch........................175
Light switches........................213
Panoramic roof shades switch ..................................322
Power door lock switch ...........74
“POWER” switch ...................175
Power window switch ............ 112
Pre-collision braking off switch ..................................259
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Tire pressure warning reset switch ..................................393
Window lock switch ...............112
Wipers and washer switch ....223
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Tail lightsSwitch.................................... 213
Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............... 119
Tire inflation pressure ............. 400
Tire information Glossary ................................519
Size ....................................... 515
Tire identification number ......514
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 517
Tires Chains ...................................274
Checking ............................... 391
Compact spare tire ................464
If you have a flat tire ..............464
Inflation pressure...................400
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 392
Information ............................ 512
Replacing ..............................464
Rotating tires .........................391
Size ....................................... 506
Snow tires ............................. 273
Spare tire............................... 464
Tire pressure warning system ........................391, 451 Tonneau cover ......................... 331
Tools ......................................... 464
Total load capacity .................. 272
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 278
Emergency towing ................ 440
Trailer towing ........................ 277
TRAC ......................................... 252
Traction control ....................... 252
Trailer towing ........................... 277
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 185
P position switch ................... 188
Trip information ....................... 201
Trip meter ................................. 198
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 422
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage................................. 508
USB port
*
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 315
Wattage................................. 508
Vanity mirrors .......................... 315
Vehicle data recordings ............ 22
Vehicle identification number ................................... 499
Vehicle proximity notification system.................. 32
Vehicle stability control .......... 252
VSC ........................................... 252
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U
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 446
Open door ........................... 452
Seat belt reminder ................ 453
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 448
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 450
Brake system................ 446, 449
Charging system .... .............. 447
Cruise control ....................... 450
Electric power steering
system................................ 448
High coolant temperature ..... 447
Hybrid system....................... 447
Hybrid system overheat........ 451
LED headlights ..................... 450
Low engine oil pressure ....... 447
Low fuel level........................ 453
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 451
Low tire pressure .................. 453
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 448
Open door ............................ 452
Parking lock system ............. 449
P position request... .............. 451
Pre-collision system ............. 449
Radar cruise control. ............ 450
Seat belt warning light .......... 453
Slip indicator ......................... 449
Smart key system ... .............. 461
SRS airbags ......................... 448
Tire pressure warning light ... 453 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............450
Washer
Checking ...............................384
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............350
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................498
Wheels ......................................404
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............409
WMA disc
*
W
*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 464If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not start
P. 478If the hybrid system will not start
P. 1 1 9Immobilizer system
P. 483If 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. 489If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 480If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 483If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 7 4Side doors
P. 7 9Back door
The vehicle is stuck in mud or
sandP. 493If the vehicle becomes stuck
A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 446If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds