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992. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 457)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 458)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 457)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 458)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 457)*1, 2, 3
Pre-collision system
warning light ( P. 458)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 457)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 458)
*1, 2Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 457)*2Open door warning light
(P. 459)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 457)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 459)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 457)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 459)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 458)*1Master warning light
(P. 459)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 458)*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 459)
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
( P. 407)•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 405)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
( P. 403)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 400)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 430)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Light bulbs
( P. 434)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 404)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P. 421)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
( P. 406)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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4577-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light in red (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light in yellow
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Charging system warning light*2
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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5508-1. Specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1* below
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602Alphabetical index
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USB port*
Utility vehicle precautions ...... 320
Vanity lights ............................. 351Wattage ................................ 539
Vanity mirrors .......................... 351
VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management)....... 292
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) .............. 292
Vehicle identification number ................................... 529
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 291
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 337
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 291
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 457
Downshifting ......................... 240
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 458
Key reminder ........................ 482
Open back door .................... 459
Open door ............................. 459
Open glass hatch .................. 459
Open moon roof .................... 459
Seat belt reminder ................ 459 Warning lights ........................... 99
ABS ...................................... 458
Brake system ....... ................. 457
Charging system................... 457
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 458
Low engine oil pressure........ 457
Low fuel level ........................ 459
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 457
Master warning light ............. 459
Open back door .................... 459
Open door............................. 459
Open glass hatch.................. 459
Open moon roof.................... 459
Pre-collision system.............. 458
Seat belt reminder light......... 459
Slip indicator ......................... 458
SRS ...................................... 458
Tire pressure ........................ 459
Warning messages.................. 466
Washer ............................. 255, 257
Checking............................... 406
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Switch ........................... 255, 257
Washing and waxing ............... 380
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 210
Load limits ............................ 210
Weights................................. 528
Wheels ...................................... 424 Replacing.............................. 424
Size....................................... 536
Window glasses ...................... 179
Window lock switch ................ 180
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