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Other displayed messages
Carrying out the corresponding action turns the message off.
*1:For EV mode operating conditions, see P. 40.
*2:If EV mode has been canceled because of insufficient hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge, a warning message will not be shown on the multi-
information display and the buzzer will not sound.
Displayed messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
EV mode cannot be switched
to.*1
A buzzer also sounds.
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown
(may not be shown in some
instances.)
Use the EV mode
when it becomes
available.
*2
(Flashes
3 times)
EV mode has been automati-
cally canceled.*1
A buzzer also sounds.*2
The reason why EV mode
cannot be used is shown.
Use EV mode after
making it avail-
able, for example
by lowering the set
temperature of the
heater.
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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
If any of the following warnings is displayed when a hybrid system
start operation is performed, perform the appropriate action accord-
ing to the warning message display.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Indicates an insufficient 12-volt
battery charge.
A buzzer also sounds.
•The parking lock mechanism
may not function.
•The hybrid system may not
be able to start.
•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.
When parking, park
the vehicle on a flat
surface and apply
the parking brake
securely.
Charge or replace
the 12-volt battery.
After charging the
12-volt battery, the
message may con-
tinue to be dis-
played until the
shift position is
changed from P.
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Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
OnceContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
The electronic
key has been
taken outside
the vehicle and
the doors have
been locked
without first
turning the
“POWER”
switch to OFF.
(vehicles with
entry function)
Turn the
“POWER”
switch to
OFF and
lock the
doors
again.
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Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Contin-
uous
Contin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
The driver’s
door is opened
and closed
while the elec-
tronic key is out-
side the
detection range
and the
“POWER”
switch is in
ACCESSORY
or ON mode
with the shift
position not in P.
•Shift the
shift posi-
tion to P.
•Confirm
the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
Once
(Comes on for 15 seconds.)
The electronic
key battery is
low.
Replace
the bat-
tery.
( oP. 4 9 7 )
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NOTICE
■While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.
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Charging messages
A message showing the charge results will be displayed if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode after charging has completed
(when the vehicle’s charging indicator has turned off).
If one of the following messages is displayed, follow the correction proce-
dures.
If the message displays again after following the correction procedure,
contact your Toyota dealer.
*:For information about the safety functions, refer to P. 96.
MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
The charging cable has
been connected to the
vehicle while the
“READY” indicator light
was illuminated.
A warning buzzer will
sound.
The hybrid system auto-
matically stopped due to
operation of the safety
functions*.
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and perform
charging according to the
procedures on P. 85.
An attempt has been
made to start the hybrid
system while the charg-
ing cable was connected.
A warning buzzer will
sound.
The hybrid system can-
not be started while the
charging cable is con-
nected due to the safety
functions*.
Disconnect the charging
cable and start the hybrid
system.
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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of the
high energy consumption
of electrical compo-
nents, such as the head-
lights.
Switch the electrical
appliance OFF, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 8 5 .
If the message is still
displayed, the 12-volt
battery may have a low
charge.
In this event, turn the
“POWER” switch OFF
approximately 15 min-
utes after starting the
hybrid system, and
restart charging.
Charging has been
stopped because of
extremely low voltage,
possibly caused by the
plug not being inserted
correctly.
Check that the plug is
inserted correctly, and
restart charging by fol-
lowing the procedure on
P. 8 5 .
Check that the plug is
not connected to a
power strip and that an
extension cord, multi-
outlet etc. is not being
used.
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MessageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Charging has been
stopped because of a
problem with the charg-
ing cable.
If the charging cable is
not a genuine Toyota
product, or if you are
charging using a charg-
ing station (other than a
To y o t a d e a l e r ) , t r y c h a r g -
ing with a genuine Toyota
charging cable.
If the message is still
displayed, contact your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
Charging has stopped
because of the continued
high temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) (in order to pro-
tect the battery).
If the desired charge
level has not been
achieved, restart charg-
ing by following the pro-
cedure on P. 85 after the
hybrid battery (traction
battery) has cooled
down.