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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the high coolant temperatur e warning light comes on or
flashes
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the hybrid system.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, inspect
the hoses and radiator core
(radiator) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
●The high coolant temperature warning light ( P. 504) comes on
or flashes, or a loss of hybrid system power is experienced. (For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” ( P. 525) is shown on the
multi-informat ion display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ab ility to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled cond itions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
■ Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, represent-
ing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.

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Multi-information display (P. 226)
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom- ized
setting
Remote Air
Condition-
ing System
( P. 348) Operation using
the
“A/C” button on
the wireless
remote control
Push and
hold for 0.8 seconds Push once
––O
Push twice
Push and
hold for 2.4 seconds
OFF
Stopping the
operation using
the “A/C” button
on the wireless
remote control Push twicePush once
––O
Push and
hold for 0.8 seconds
Push and
hold for 2.4 seconds
OFF
Reverse
warning
buzzer
( P. 210) Operation sig-
nals (Buzzer)
when shifting
into R
Beeps
repeatedly Beeps
once ––O
Seat belt
reminder
( P. 513) Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder buzzer
ON OFF – – O
Available languagesEnglish, French and Spanish

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating
maintenance is
required After the maintenance is performed P. 412
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
• When changing the tire size P. 448
The following items must be init
ialized for normal system operation
after such cases as the 12-volt batt ery being reconnected, or mainte-
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Abbreviation list
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OBDOn Board Diagnostics
PCSPre-Collision System
PWRPower
SRSSupplemental Restraint System
TINTire Identification Number
TPMSTire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRACTraction Control
TWITreadwear Indicator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VSCVehicle Stability Control
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Alphabetical index
A/CAutomatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
ABS ........................................... 301
Active head restraint ............... 101
Air conditioning system Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 332
Remote Air Conditioning System ................................ 348
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 343
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 145
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 150
Airbag warning light............... 505
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 145
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 150
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 156
General airbag precautions ... 150
Knee airbag ........................... 141
Locations of airbags .............. 141
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 155
Proper driving posture ........... 139
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 145
Side airbag precautions ........ 150
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 145
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 150
SRS airbags .......................... 141
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners. ............... 615 Antenna .................................... 406
Anti-lock brake system ........... 301
Armrest ..................................... 377
Assist grips .............................. 378
Audio input
*............................. 358
Audio remote control switches
*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning system ......... 332
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 348
Steering wheel climate remote control switches ...... 343
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 258
Automatic light control
system .................................... 253
AUX port
*................................. 358
Auxiliary box .................... 369, 383
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ................150
Back door precautions ............96
Child restraint system............ 162
Child-protectors .......................89
How your child should wear the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ........ 167
Power window lock switch..... 125
Power window precautions ... 127
Removed electronic key battery precautions ......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions ......................... 117
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater precautions ........ 376
12-volt battery precautions .... 443
Child-protectors .........................89
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 404
Interior ................................... 407
Seat belts .............................. 408
Clock ......................................... 233
Condenser ................................ 435
Console box ............................. 365
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 561
Hybrid system overheating.... 561
Cruise control Cruise control ........................ 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Cup holders .............................. 366
Curtain shield airbags ............. 141
Customizable features............. 602 Daytime running light
system .................................... 256
Deck board ............................... 381
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 352
Side mirrors........................... 352
Dimensions .............................. 572
Dinghy towing .......................... 329
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................. 273
Multi-information ................... 226
Warning messages ............... 517
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 419
Door lock Back door ................................ 94
Side doors ............................... 88
Smart key system .. ................. 63
Wireless remote control .......... 86
Doors Back door ................................ 94
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 63, 86, 88
Rear door child-protector ........ 89
Side doors ............................... 88
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 508
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 183
Correct posture ..................... 139
Procedures............................ 182
Winter driving tips ................. 323D

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Eco drive mode switch ........... 207
Electric power steering........... 301
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
Replacing battery ................. 464
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 503
If a warning light turns on ..... 503
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 553
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 550
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ......................... 555
If you have a flat tire ............ 537
If you lose your keys............. 552
If you think something is wrong ................................. 502
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 567
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 569
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 495
If your vehicle overheats ...... 561
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 494 Engine
Accessory mode....................197
Compartment ........................428
Hood......................................422
How to start the hybrid system ................................195
Identification number .............574
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................550
Ignition switch........................195
Overheating...........................561
“POWER” switch ...................195
Engine coolant Capacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine/power control
unit coolantCapacity ................................578
Checking ...............................433
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Engine oil Capacity ................................575
Checking ...............................429
Preparing and checking before winter .......................323
Enhanced VSC .........................301
EPS ............................................301
EV drive mode switch ..............202
Event data recorder ...................25E