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Head restraints• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake pedal
move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts • Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points
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■
Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
m.
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■After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
● Start the hybrid system with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY mode.
The hybrid system may not start with the “POWER” switch turned off.
However, the hybrid system will operate normally from the second
attempt.
● The “POWER” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the “POWER” switch mode to
the status it was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make
sure to turn off the power before disconnect the 12-volt battery. Take
extra care when connecting the 12-volt battery if the “POWER” switch
mode prior to discharge is unknown.
● Restart the hybrid system, depress the brake pedal, and confirm that it is
possible to shift into each shift position.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at all methods above,
contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■ Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may
produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk
of death or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the 12-volt battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the 12-volt battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the 12-volt battery.
● Keep children away from the 12-volt battery.
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FUSEAmpereCircuit
1 HTR 50A Air conditioning system
2 RDI 30A Electric cooling fans
3 CDS 30A Electric cooling fans
4 S-HORN 10A No circuit
5 ENG W/P 30A Cooling system
6 ABS MAIN
NO.2 7.5A Anti-lock brake system
7 H-LP CLN 30A Headlight cleaner
8 P-CON MTR 30A P position control system, trans-
mission
9 AMP 30A Audio system
10 IGCT 30A PCU, IGCT NO.2, IGCT NO.3
11 DC/DC-S 5A Inverter and converter
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12 P CON MAIN 7.5A P position control system, trans-
mission
13 AM2 7.5A Power management system
14 ECU-B2 7.5A Smart key system
15 MAYDAY 10A MAYDAY
16 ECU-B3 10A Air conditioning system
17 TURN & HAZ 10A Turn signal lights
18 ETCS 10AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
19 ABS MAIN
NO.1 20A Anti-lock brake system
20 P/I 2 40AHorn, right-hand headlight (low
beam), left-hand headlight (low
beam), back-up lights
21 ABS MTR 1 30A Anti-lock brake system
22 ABS MTR 2 30A Anti-lock brake system
23 H-LP HI MAIN 20A H-LP HI RH, H-LP HI LH,
headlight switch, daytime running
light system
24 HV BATT 10A No circuit
25 DRL 7.5A Daytime running light system
26 P/I 1 60A IG2, EFI MAIN, BATT FAN
27 EPS 60A Electric power steering
28 PCU 10A Inverter and converter
29 IGCT NO.2 10A Hybrid system, P position control
system, inverter and converter
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
14 STOP 10A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, brake system, driver support
system, vehicle proximity notifica-
tion system
15 P FR DOOR 25A Power windows
16 D FR DOOR 25A Power windows
17 DOOR RR 25A Power windows
18 DOOR RL 25A Power windows
19 S/ROOF 30A Panoramic roof shades
20 ECU-IG NO.1 10A Electric cooling fans, multiplex
communication system
21 ECU-IG NO.2 10A Driver support system, Pre-Colli-
sion System, inside rear view mir-
ror, garage door opener, yaw rate
& G sensor, brake system, electric
power steering, navigation system,
panoramic roof shades, tire pres-
sure warning system, seat belt
pretensioners, audio system,
emergency flashers, turn signal
lights, windshield wipers, headlight
cleaner
22 GAUGE 10AHeadlight leveling system, seat
belt reminder light, gauges and
meters
23 A/C 10A Air conditioning system
24 WASHER 15A Windshield washer
25 RR WIP 20A Rear window wiper and washer
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FUSEAmpereCircuit
26 WIP 30A Windshield wipers
27 MET 7.5A Gauges and meters
28 IGN 10ABrake system, driver support sys-
tem, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, SRS airbag sys-
tem, occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors), smart key
system
29 PANEL 10AAir conditioning system, emer-
gency flashers, seat heaters,
transmission, P position switch,
navigation system, advanced
parking guidance system, head-
light cleaner, seat belt reminder
light, headlight leveling system,
glove box light, clock, audio sys-
tem
30 TAIL 10AHeadlight leveling system, park-
ing lights, tail lights, license plate
lights, front fog lights, side marker
lights
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor