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Maintenance and care
■
Use a CR1632 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■ For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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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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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 490
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 491
If you think something is wrong ......................... 498
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ............... 499
If a warning message is displayed .................... 513
If you have a flat tire......... 530
If the hybrid system will not start .................... 545
If you lose your keys ........ 547
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 548
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .................. 550
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 556
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 561
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................ 563

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If there is a malfunction in the P position control system, the smart
key system or the immobilizer system , or if the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged, the vehicle cannot be tow ed with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the
vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Contin-
uous Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)(Flashes) The driver’s
door is opened
and closed
while the elec-
tronic key is out-
side the
detection range
and the
“POWER”
switch is in
ACCESSORY
or ON mode
with the shift
position not in P.
• Shift the
shift posi-
tion to P.
• Confirm the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
Once 
(Comes on for 15 seconds.)
The electronic
key battery is
low. Replace
the bat-
tery.
(
P. 460)
Once 
(Flashes)An open door
has been
closed and the
“POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
the ACCES-
SORY mode
from OFF. Press the
“POWER”
switch
while
applying
the
brakes.

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Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once 
(Flashes)The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
P. 548
 Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to recharge
the battery.
NOTICE
■
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■ Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.

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If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the
situation. Check the following a nd perform the appropriate proce-
dure:
■ The hybrid system will not start even though the correct
starting procedure is being followed ( P. 194)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
*
(  P. 548)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 4 0 )
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
*
(  P. 138)
● There may be a malfunction in the P position control system.
*
( P. 199, 515)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position from P to other posi-
tion.
■ The interior lights and headlight s are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 550)
● The 12-volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.

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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doorsUse the mechanical key (P. 60)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 74) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the
hybrid system can be started by following the procedure below.
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