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3. Basic operation
How to operate the Remote Air Conditioning System
■Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
The system will shut off if a door
is opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing the twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
●The brake pedal is not being depressed.
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Instrument panel light control dial P. 262
Headlight cleaner switch∗ P. 309
Hood lock release lever P. 445
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 173
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Fuel filler door opener P. 178
MPH or km/h button P. 261
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CAUTION
■Precautions for the Remote Air Conditioning System
●Do not use the system if people are in the vehicle.
•Even when the system is in use, the internal temperature may still
reach a high level due to features such as the automatic shut-off. Chil-
dren and pets left inside the vehicle may suffer heatstroke or dehydra-
tion, or could result in death or serious injury.
•The wipers can be operated during system operation. Children or pets
left inside the vehicle may mistakenly operate these and cause an acci-
dent.
●Depending on the surrounding environment, signals from the wireless
switch may transmit further than expected. Pay appropriate attention to
the vehicle’s surroundings and use the switch only when necessary.
●Turn the wipers off. If the Remote Air Conditioning System operates while
the wiper switch is in the on position, the wipers may operate and objects
may get caught in the wiper blades.
●Do not operate the if the hood is open. The air conditioning may
operate unintentionally and objects may be drawn into the electrical cool-
ing fan.
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t t h e h y b r i d b a t t e r y ( t r a c t i on battery) from being discharged
through incorrect operation
Use the only when necessary.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
Use the forward slot to open
the hood normally, or use the
rearward slot when the hood
needs to be opened wide.
STEP 3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
Yo u c a n a l s o c a l l y o u r To y o ta d e a ler or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
ITO43P127
STEP 1
STEP 2
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CAUTION
■To p r e v e n t a n a c c i d e n t o r i n j u r y w hen inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
●After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline
engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans,
which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
●Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■To p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o t h e c o o l i n g s y s t e m
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
●Do not use any coolant additives.
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Alphabetical index
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Garage door opener ................ 409
Gauges ..................................... 259
Glove boxes ............................. 388
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)*
Hazard lights
Switch................................... 526
Head restraints
Adjustment .......................... 156
Headlight cleaner .................... 309
Headlights
Cleaner ................................. 309
Replacing light bulbs ............ 510
Switch................................... 294
Wattage ................................ 624
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 360
Seat heaters ......................... 399
Side mirrors .......................... 377
Hill-start assist control ........... 335
Hood ......................................... 445
Hooks
Cargo.................................... 405
Horn .......................................... 258
Hybrid system
Emergency shut off system .... 45
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 52
High voltage components ....... 44
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 270
Ignition switch ....................... 240
Monthly fuel consumption
record ................................... 64
“POWER” switch .................. 240
I/M test.......................................441
Identification
Engine ...................................616
Vehicle ..................................615
Ignition switch ..........................240
Illuminated entry system .........384
Immobilizer system..................183
Indicator lights .........................264
Initialization
Items to initialize....................651
Inside rear view mirror ............170
Instrument panel light
control ....................................262
Interior lights
Interior lights..................385, 386
Switch............................385, 386
Wattage .................................624
Jack
Positioning a floor jack ..........448
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........451
Jack handle ..............................451
Keyless entry............................136
Keys
Electronic key ........................109
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................594
If you lose your keys .............593
Key number ...........................109
Keyless entry.........................136
Keys ......................................109
Mechanical key .....................109
“POWER” switch ...................240
Wireless remote
control key ..........................136
Knee airbag ..............................187
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.