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MessageDetailsCorrection procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of a
problem with the charg-
ing cable. If the charging cable is
not a genuine Toyota
product, or if you are
charging using a charg-
ing station (other than a
Toyota dealer), try charg-
ing with a genuine Toyota
charging cable.
If the message is still
displayed, contact your
Toyota dealer.
Charging has stopped
because of the continued
high temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) (in order to pro-
tect the battery). If the desired charge
level has not been
achieved, restart charg-
ing by following the pro-
cedure on P. 84 after the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) has cooled
down.
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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. 536) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” ( P. 554) is shown on the
multi-informat ion display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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■
If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
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”
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information
display.
If the message does not disappear: Stop the hybrid system and c ontact your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
STEP 5
STEP 6
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Vehicle specifications
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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
Customizable featuresVehicles with a Display Audio system: Settings that can be
changed using the Display Audio system
(For further information on custom izing settings using the Display
Audio system, refer to the “D ISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.)
Vehicles with a navigation syst em: Settings that can be changed
using the navi gation system
(For further information on cust omizing settings using the naviga-
tion system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.)
Settings that can be chan ged by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to suit your prefer ences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your
Toyota dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
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Multi-information display (P. 268)
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustom-ized
setting
Reverse
warning
buzzer
( P. 252) Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly Beeps
once ––O
Seat belt
reminder
( P. 541) Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder buzzer
ON OFF – – O
Available languagesEnglish, French and Spanish
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Abbreviation list ..................... 670
Alphabetical index .................. 672
What to do if... ........................ 684
Vehicles with a Display Audio system:
For details of equipment related to the Display Audio
system, such as the audio system, refer to the
“DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Vehicles with a navigation system:
For details of equipment related to the navigation
system, such as the audio system, refer to the
“NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CCIDCharging Circuit Interrupting Device
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GFCIGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HVHybrid Vehicle
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children