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3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■ If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● Vehicles with a spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even
after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is fl at, change it with the spare tire and have
the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
● Vehicles with an emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire pressure
warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is
probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, repair the
flat tire by using emergency tire puncture repair kit.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.
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3867-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turn off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles without multi-infor-
mation display)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt
is made to start
the hybrid system.
Start the hybrid system
with the electronic key
present.
The power switch
has been pressed
while the elec-
tronic key was not
detected inside
the vehicle.
Confirm the location of
the electronic key.
(→ P. 151)
If the warning light does
not extinguish even
though the electronic
key is within operating
range, touch the elec-
tronic key to the power
switch while depressing
the brake pedal
(→ P. 437)
Transmission
between the elec-
tronic key and the
vehicle is being
blocked, or the bat-
tery in the electronic
key has been
depleted.
Once
Driving has been
started without
the correct elec-
tronic key inside
the vehicle.
Confirm the location of
the electronic key.
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When trouble arises
Once3 times
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and a door other
than the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the power switch
was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
the shift position
P was selected
without turning off
the power switch.
Turn the power switch
off or bring the elec-
tronic key back into the
vehicle.
Contin-uous
An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the power
switch off.
Turn the power switch
off and lock the doors
again.
Contin-uousContin- uous
The electronic key
was carried out-
side the vehicle
and the driver’s
door was opened
and closed while
any shift position
other than P was
selected without
turning off the
power switch.
• Shift the shift position to P.
• Bring the electronic key back into the
vehicle.
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightDetailsCorrection procedure
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3887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a war ning message is displayed∗
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
∗: If equipped
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
1
2
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3897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
Indicates that:
• There is a high possibility of a frontal collision;
or
• The pre-crash braking function is operatingA buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
(If equipped)
Indicates that your vehicle is nearing the vehicle
ahead (in vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
mode)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Slow the vehicle by applying the brakes.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D or R.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
to stop the vehicle on an upward slope etc.
A buzzer also sounds. If this continues, the
hybrid system may overheat.
→ Release the accelerator pedal and depress
the brake pedal.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift position to N
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Restart the hybrid system when starting
the vehicle.
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Indicates a malfunction in the shift control systemIn this situation, there is a possibility that the
parking lock mechanism will not work. When
parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may
not be possible to turn the power switch off. If
this happens, applying the parking brake will
enable the switch to be turned off. A buzzer
also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low
A buzzer also sounds.
→ When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift position to P.
The battery cannot be charged with the
shift position in N.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Clean the sensor.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the dynamic radar cruise control
system is unable to judge vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
A buzzer also sounds.
→ If the windshield wipers are on, turn them
off or set them to either intermittent or slow
mode.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The cruise control system; or
• The dynamic radar cruise control system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Indicates an engine oil pressure malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions, and the out-
put of the hybrid system may temporarily
decrease in order to protect the system. (For
example, when driving up a long steep hill or
driving up a steep hill in reverse.)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Stop and check. ( →P. 444)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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Indicates that the insufficient 12-volt battery
charge
→A few seconds
* after the message disap-
pears: Maintain the hybrid system opera-
tion state for approximately 15 minutes or
more to recharge the 12-volt battery.
→ If the message does not disappear: Start
the hybrid system by following the “If the
12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
(→ P. 439).
*: This is displayed for about 6 seconds.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is not
currently functional
→ Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or
replacement time.
→Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
→If you continue to use the vehicle in this
state, you will soon become unable to
restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid
battery (traction battery) inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is
not possible.
→Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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