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Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Except hybrid model: Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant res-
ervoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
Hybrid model: Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit
coolant reservoir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
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CAUTION
When the engine is hot (except hybrid model)
Do not remove the engine coolant reservoir cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
When the hybrid system is hot (hybrid model)
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
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Maintenance and care
Check the radiator, condenser and intercooler and clear away any for-
eign objects.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
NOTICE
When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
Radiator, condenser and intercooler
CAUTION
When the engine is hot (except hybrid model)
Do not touch the radiator, condenser or intercooler as they may be hot and
cause serious injuries, such as burns.
When the hybrid system is hot (hybrid model)
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
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Maintenance and care
Vehicles without headlight cleaner
If any washer does not work,
the washer tank may be empty.
Add washer fluid.
Vehicles with headlight cleaner
If the fluid level is extremely low
add washer fluid.
Raise the cap keeping your fin-
ger pressed down on the hole in
the center and check the fluid
level in the tube.
Washer fluid
CAUTION
When adding washer fluid
Except hybrid model: Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or run-
ning as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the
engine etc.
Hybrid model: Do not add washer fluid when the hybrid system is hot or
operating as washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on
the engine etc.
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Except hybrid model: Turn the engine switch off.
Hybrid model: Turn the power switch off.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage ratings” for
details about which fuse to check. (P. 563)
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (except hybrid model)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (hybrid model)
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
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 nec-
essary.
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light (vehicles with a drive
monitor display)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light (vehicles with a
drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
andHigh engine coolant temperature warning light (vehicles
with a drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 720)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(vehicles with a multi-
mode manual transmis-
sion)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1, 2
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed
Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Except hybrid model
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 7.5 L (2.0
gal., 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less
Hybrid model
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 6.8 L (1.8
gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*3
Warns the rear passengers
to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine)
*2
Indicates that engine oil
level is low, but does not
indicate a malfunction.
Check the level of engine oil,
and add if necessary.
(P. 513)
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(Flashes)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
1ND-TV engine
Flashes approximately
14500 km (9000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. (P. 628) (The
indicator will not work
properly unless the oil
maintenance date has
been reset).
1AD-FTV engine
Flashes approximately
25000 km (15000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. (P. 628) (The
indicator will not work
properly unless the oil
maintenance date has
been reset).
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 519)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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When trouble arises
(Flashes)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
• Flashes while you are
driving.
• Vehicles without a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 15
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with a smart
entry & start system:
Flashes for about 15
seconds when the
engine switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode.
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 519)
Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
*2
Indicates that the engine
oil should be scheduled to
be changed.
1ND-TV engine
Comes on approximately
15000 km (9300 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
1AD-FTV engine
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed (and the oil main-
tenance data has been
reset).
Check and change the
engine oil and oil filter by any
authorized Toyota dealer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should be
reset. (P. 519)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure