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CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY”
indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P. 432)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
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Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
P. 437
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 430)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 426)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 427)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 430)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 433)
Fuse box ( P. 462)
Radiator ( P. 432)
Condenser ( P. 432)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 435)
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■
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.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool- ant and 50% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F
[-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% cool- ant and 45% deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F
[-42 C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reser-
voir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
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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Radiator and condenserCheck the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extr emely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor stra ight 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.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings
■ Engine compartment
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1 HTR 50A Air conditioning system
2 RDI 30A Electric cooling fans
3 CDS 30A Electric cooling fans
4 S-HORN 10A No circuit
5 ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
6 ABS MAIN
NO.2 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
7 H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
8 P-CON MTR 30A P position control system, trans-
mission
9 AMP NO.1 30A Audio system
10 IGCT 30A PCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3
11 DC/DC-S 5A Inverter and converter
12 P CON MAIN 7.5A P position control system, P posi-
tion switch
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
32 MIR HTR 10A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
33 RAD NO.1 15A Audio system, navigation system
34 DOME 10ADoor courtesy lights, luggage
compartment light, personal light,
interior light, foot lights, vanity
lights, inside rear view mirror,
garage door opener
35 ECU-B 7.5ASmart key system, personal lights,
gauges and meters, emergency
flashers
36 H-LP LH HI 10A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
37 H-LP RH HI 10A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
38 EFI NO.2 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
39 IGCT NO.3 10A Cooling system
40 SPARE 30A Spare fuse
41 SPARE 10A Spare fuse
42 SPARE 7.5A Spare fuse
43 EFI MAIN 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, cooling system, EFI NO.2
44 BATT FAN 10A Battery cooling fan
45 IG2 20AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, MET, IGN, power man-
agement system
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
15 P FR DOOR 25A Power windows
16 D FR DOOR 25A Power windows
17 DOOR RR 25A Power windows
18 DOOR RL 25A Power windows
19 S/ROOF 30A Moon roof
20 ECU-IG NO.1 10A Electric cooling fans, multiplex
communication system, vehicle
proximity notification system
21 ECU-IG NO.2 10A Driver support system, Pre-Colli-
sion System, LKA system, inside
rear view mirror, garage door
opener, yaw rate & G sensor,
brake system, electric power
steering, navigation system, moon
roof, tire pressure warning system,
seat belt pretensioners, audio sys-
tem, emergency flashers, turn sig-
nal lights, windshield wipers,
headlight cleaner
22 GAUGE 10A Headlight leveling system, gauges
and meters, emergency flashers,
turn signal lights
23 A/C 10A Air conditioning system, Solar
Ventilation System, Remote Air
Conditioning System
24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight system.
Indicates a malfunction in the P position control sys-
tem.
In this situation, there is a possibility that the parking
lock mechanism will not work.
When parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may not be
possible to turn the “POWER” switch off. If this hap-
pens, applying the parking brake will enable the
switch to be turned off.
Indicates that the cooling performance of the hybrid
battery is low.