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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 408
General maintenance.......... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 416
Hood ................................... 419
Positioning a floor jack ........ 422
Engine compartment ........... 425
12-volt battery ..................... 437
Tires .................................... 443
Tire inflation pressure ......... 453
Wheels ................................ 457
Electronic key battery.......... 460
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 462
Light bulbs........................... 473 5-1. Essential information
Emergency 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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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 402
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 405
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 408
General maintenance....... 411
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 415
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 416
Hood ................................ 419
Positioning a floor jack ..... 422
Engine compartment ........ 425
12-volt battery .................. 437
Tires ................................. 443
Tire inflation pressure ...... 453
Wheels ............................. 457
Electronic key battery....... 460
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 462
Light bulbs........................ 473
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (
P. 426)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 462)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 473)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 432)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 453)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 435)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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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 necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Vehicles with Solar Ventilation Sy stem: Turn the Solar Ventilation
System off and make sure not to operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Left side instrument panelRemove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 465) for details about which fuse to check.
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After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 473)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
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■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Floor mats................................. 377
FluidBrake ..................................... 574
Washer .................................. 435
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Switch.................................... 258
Wattage ................................. 576
Foot lights................................. 357
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Switch.................................... 258
Wattage ................................. 576
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 156
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 504
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 101
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Wattage ................................. 576
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Switch.................................... 213
Wattage ................................. 576
Fuel Capacity ................................ 568
Fuel gauge ............................ 216
Information ............................ 577
Refueling ............................... 134
Type ...................................... 577
Fuel door................................... 134
Fuel filler door .......................... 134
Fuses......................................... 462 Garage door opener ................ 385
Gauges...................................... 216
Glove boxes ............................. 362
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Hazard lights Switch ................................... 490
Head restraints Adjustment ........................... 107
Headlight cleaner ..................... 267
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 267
Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage................................. 576
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 330
Seat heaters.......................... 373
Side mirrors........................... 350
Hill-start assist control ............ 305
Hood.......................................... 419
Hooks Cargo .................................... 379
Horn .......................................... 215
Hybrid system Eco savings record ................. 55
Emergency shut off system..... 39
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 44
High voltage components ....... 38
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 226
Ignition switch ....................... 194
Monthly fuel consumption record .............. 55
“POWER” switch ................... 194
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Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 460
Fuses.................................... 462
Light bulbs ............................ 473
Tires ..................................... 530
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 606
Safety Connect ........................ 393
Seat belt reminder light .......... 504
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .......... 112
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).................................. 113
Child restraint system installation .......................... 167
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ....................... 406
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................................. 113
How to wear your
seat belt ............................. 111
How your child should wear the seat belt ....................... 113
Pre-collision seat belts ......... 307
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ........... 115
Reminder light ...................... 504
Seat belt extenders .............. 114
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners .......... 607
Seat belt pretensioners ........ 112
Seat heaters ............................. 373
Seating capacity ...................... 320 Seats
Adjustment ................... 101, 104
Adjustment precautions .................103, 106
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............167
Cleaning ................................405
Folding down the seatbacks............................105
Head restraint........................107
Properly sitting in the seat .....140
Seat heaters ..........................373
Service reminder indicators ..............................221
Shift lever
Transmission .........................204
Side airbags..............................142
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............473
Switch....................................252
Wattage .................................576
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 124
Smart key system Antenna location .....................66
Entry functions ........................63
Starting the hybr id system.....194
Solar Ventilation System .........343
SOS button ...............................393
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................575
Storage location ....................530
Spark plug ................................572
Specifications...........................566
Speedometer ............................216
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.