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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to be
opened wide.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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Maintenance and care
12-volt batter y
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.Open the center and right side deck boards. ( →P. 289)
Remove the center auxiliary box. ( →P. 407)
Remove the right side auxiliary
box.
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps. Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Location
Removing the 12-volt battery maintenance cover
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Exterior
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
● Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
● When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
● When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
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4077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove the center and left side
deck boards.
Remove the center auxiliary
box.
Take out the jack.
Taking out the jack
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Remove the center deck board and center auxiliary box. (→P. 407)
Unload the tool holder from the
vehicle and loosen the center
fastener that secures the spare
tire.
Taking out the spare tire
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WARNING
■ When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.
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Remove the left-side and cen-
ter deck boards, and remove
the center auxiliary box.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
Take out the repair kit from the plastic bag.
Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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Emergency repair method
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479Alphabetical index
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Alarm........................................... 97Alarm....................................... 97
Warning buzzer ..................... 376
Anchor brackets ........................ 67
Antenna Smart entry & start system.... 151
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light ......................... 377
Approach warning ................... 238
Assist grips .............................. 295
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter.............. 347
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 270
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 217Function ................................ 217
Warning light ......................... 380
Automatic light control
system .................................... 216
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ................ 287, 289 Back door ................................. 146
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 362
Wattage ................................ 462
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 327
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 265
Warning light ......................... 376
Battery (traction battery)........... 85
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 285
Brake Fluid ...................................... 460
Parking brake........................ 214
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Warning light ......................... 376
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips ............................. 191
Brightness control Instrument cluster light control................................. 112
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.
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486Alphabetical index
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Language (multi-information display) ................................... 465
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 313
Hood lock release lever ........ 313
Shift lever .............................. 208
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Wiper lever ............................ 219
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 215
Replacing light bulbs ............. 363
Wattage................................. 462
Light Door courtesy lights .............. 280
Fog light switch ..................... 218
Headlight switch .................... 215
Illuminated entry system ....... 282
Interior lights ................. 281, 282
Interior light list ...................... 280
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 147
Personal lights ...................... 281
Power switch light ................. 280
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Shift lever light ...................... 280
Turn signal lever ................... 213
Vanity lights........................... 292
Wattage................................. 462
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 357
Wattage................................. 462
Luggage cover ......................... 290 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 311
Maintenance data ................. 452
Maintenance requirements ... 308
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 377
Meter Indicators .............................. 104
Instrument cluster light control................................. 112
Meters ................................... 109
Multi-information display ....... 118
Warning lights ....................... 376
Warning messages ............... 388
Microphone
*
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 182
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 273
Outside rear view mirrors...... 184
Vanity mirrors........................ 292
MP3 disc
*
Multimedia system*
Multi-information display
Drive information................... 120
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 231
Energy monitor ..................... 120
Language .............................. 465
Warning messages ............... 388
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