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Warning lightWarning light/Details
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Pre-collision system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the pre-collision system
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
•The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(oP. 3 4 0 )
•The light will turn on when the pre-collision braking is
disabled. (oP. 3 4 1 )
•The light will turn on when the system cannot tempo-
rarily be used. (oP. 5 5 6 )
(Turns on)
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•VSC;
•TRAC; or
• Hill-start assist control
Flashes when the above systems and/or ABS are oper-
ating. (oP. 3 3 4 )
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
•The regenerative braking system; or
•The electronically controlled brake system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level-
ing system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control/dynamic
radar cruise control
(Flashes)
(If equipped)
Radar cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise con-
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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Customization
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 ) H o w e v e r , To y o t a r e c o m m e n d s t h a t t h e
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.

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If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
Yo u c a n a l s o c a l l y o u r To y o ta d e a ler or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
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Star t th e en gine o f the se co nd vehicle. In cre ase th e e ngine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately
5minutes to charge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the hybrid system of your vehicle by turning the “POWER”
switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator
light does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con-
nected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and rein-
stall the fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear
tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/CAir Conditioning
ABSAnti-lock Brake System
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
APGSAdvanced Parking Guidance System
CCIDCharging Circuit Interrupting Device
CRSChild Restraint System
DISPDisplay
ECOEconomy/Ecology
ECUElectronic Control Unit
EDREvent Data Recorder
ELREmergency Locking Retractor
EPSElectric Power Steering
EVElectric Vehicle
GAWRGross Axle Weight Ratings
GFCIGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
GPSGlobal Positioning System
GVWRGross Vehicle Weight Rating
HVHybrid Vehicle
I/MEmission Inspection and Maintenance
LATCHLower Anchors and Tethers for Children

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
ABS ........................................... 333
Active head restraint ............... 151
Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................ 377
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 375
Airbags
Airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 196
Airbag warning light............... 539
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 196
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 202
General airbag precautions ... 196
Knee airbag ...........................187
Locations of airbags .............. 187
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 201
Proper driving posture ........... 185
Side airbag operating
conditions............................ 191
Side airbag precautions ........ 196
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions............ 191
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ......................... 196
SRS airbags ..........................187
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners. ............... 661
Antenna .................................... 432
Anti-lock brake system ........... 333
Armrest ..................................... 405
Assist grips .............................. 406
Audio input*............................. 387
Audio remote control
switches*
Audio system*
Audio/video system*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning system ......... 364
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 364
Remote Air Conditioning
System................................ 377
Steering wheel climate
remote control switches ...... 375
Automatic headlight leveling
system .................................... 302
Automatic light control
system .................................... 297
AUX port*................................. 387
Auxiliary box .................... 397, 409
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Tonneau cover .........................410
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................354
Touch tracer display ................263
Towing
Dinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing.................532
Trailer towing.........................360
TRAC .........................................333
Traction control........................333
Trailer towing ...........................360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ...................252
Trip information .......................279
Trip meter .................................278
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch....................................259
Wattage .................................628
USB port*................................. 387
Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................399
Wattage .................................628
Vanity mirrors...........................399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification
system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control...........333
VSC............................................333
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system ................... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542
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What to do if...
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■Warning lights
P. 5 4 2
or
P. 5 3 9
or
P. 5 3 7P. 5 3 9
P. 5 3 8P. 5 4 0
P. 5 3 8P. 5 4 0
P. 5 4 0
or
P. 5 3 9P. 5 4 0
P. 5 3 9P. 5 4 0
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning light
Pre-collision system
warning light*
High coolant
temperature warning
light
Slip indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
SRS warning lightCruise control indicator
light*