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Instrument panel light control dial P. 220
Headlight cleaner switch P. 268
Hood lock release lever P. 422
Ventilation switch P. 345
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 123
Pictorial indexInstrument panel 
     
        
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1 
STEP 2  
     
        
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To  prevent  an  accident  or  injury  when  inspecting  under  the  hood  of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the indicator on the
“POWER” switch and the “READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline
engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans,
which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure. 
     
        
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Fuel filler door
P. 133Auxiliary catch lever P.  4 2 2
Fuel filler door opener P. 133Tire inflation pressureP. 581Hood lock release lever P. 422
Fuel tank capacity 
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 574
Cold tire inflation 
pressure P.  5 8 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil 
P.  5 7 5