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When trouble arises
■When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: P. 673, 687
If the tire is not punctured:
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Push-
ing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
Vehicles with compact spare tire: The compact spare tire is not equipped
with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the
tire pressure warning light will not tu rn off even though the flat tire has
been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the repaired
tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure. The tire pressure warning light
will go off after a few minutes.
Vehicles with full-size spare tire: The spare tire is also equipped with a tire
pressure warning valve and transmitter. The tire pressure warning light
will turn on if the tire inflation pressure of the spare tire is low. If a tire goes
flat, the tire pressure warning light will not turn off even though the flat tire
has been replaced with the spare tire. Replace the spare tire with the
repaired tire and adjust the tire inflation pressure . The tire pressure warn-
ing light will go off after a few minutes.
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
P. 6 1 1
■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 tu rned to ON mode, have it checked
by your Toyota dealer.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location
or audio sound.
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When trouble arises
■If “Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 579)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If “Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance
on the maintenance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been
reset. (The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been
reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the
maintenance is performed. ( P. 579)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ If the shift position cannot be change d or the power switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode even if trying to turn the power switch off when a
warning message is shown
If the 12-volt battery is discharged or the shift control system is malfunction-
ing, the followings may occur.
● The shift position may not be changed to P.
When parking, stop the vehicle on level ground and apply the parking brake
firmly.
● The hybrid system may not start.
● The power switch may be turned to ACCESSORY mode even if trying to
turn the power switch off.
In this case, the power switch may be turned off after applying the parking
brake.
● The automatic P position selection function ( P. 237) may not operate.
Before turning the power switch off, be sure to press the P position switch
and check that the shift position is in P by the shift position indicator or P
position switch indicator.
■ Warning buzzer
P. 661
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle customization
●When the Speed linked door locking function and the Shift position linked
door locking function are both on, the door lock operates as follows.
• When shifting the shift position to any position other than P, all the doors
will be locked.
• If the vehicle is started with all the doors locked, the Speed linked door locking function would not operate.
• If the vehicle is started with any door unlocked, the Speed linked door locking function will operate.
● When the smart key system is off, Smart door unlocking cannot be custom-
ized.
● When the doors remain closed after unlocking the doors and the automatic
door lock function is activated, the signals will be generated in accordance
with the operation signal (buzzer) and the operation signal (emergency
flashers) settings.
■ In the following situations, customiz e mode will automatically be turned
off.
● A warning message appears after the customize mode screen is displayed.
● The power switch is turned off.
● The vehicle begins to move while the customize mode screen is displayed.
■
Maintenance system
WARNING
■ Cautions during customization
As the hybrid system needs to be oper ating during customization, ensure
that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed
area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide
(CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
NOTICE
■ During customization
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid system is oper-
ating while customizing features.
Oil Maintenance
(U.S.A. only)Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required: P. 579
Tire pressure warning
systemInitializing the tire pr essure warning system:
P. 6 0 7
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793Alphabetical index
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Power switch............................ 225Auto power off function ......... 227
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 227
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 647
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
Power windows
Catch protection function ...... 199
Door lock linked window operation ............................ 200
Jam protection function......... 199
Operation .............................. 198
Window lock switch............... 198
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 279
Function ................................ 275
Warning light ......................... 656
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 300
Radiator .................................... 597
Radio......................................... 438
Rear seat .................................. 186
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 242 Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 639
Turn signal lever ................... 240
Wattage ................................ 736
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 194
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 196
Rear view monitor system ...... 394
Rear window defogger ............ 517
Rear window wiper .................. 260
Refueling .................................. 262
Capacity................................ 729
Fuel types ............................. 729
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 264
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 265
Regenerative braking ................ 80
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 628
Fuses .................................... 631
Light bulbs ............................ 636
Tires.............................. 673, 687
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required.................................. 579
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 762
Road accident cautions ............ 86
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.