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When trouble arises
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)*4
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light (warning
buzzer)*4
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P. 650
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 648)
• Flat tire ( P. 658)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( P. 648)
Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
*1: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer:
A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 5 km/h
[3 mph]).
*4: Seat belt warning buzzer:
The seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver, front passenger
and rear passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of
20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*5: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empt y, refuel the vehicle immediately. The
malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
as soon as possible.
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and all the passengers wearing the seat belts? (P. 647)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 340)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 641, 650)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 81)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid sys-
tem.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 650)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 641, 650.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
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Care ................................... 546, 551
Aluminum wheels .................. 547
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Exterior.................................. 546
Interior ................................... 551
Radar sensor ........................ 362
Seat belts .............................. 554
Water-repellent coating ......... 547
Catch protection function ....... 308
Chains ....................................... 499
Charging ................................... 113
Charging cable ...................... 118
Charging equipment.............. 113
Charging indicator ................. 117
Charging messages .............. 184
Charging precautions ............ 159
Charging procedure .............. 152
Charging time may
increase .............................. 141
Charging timer function ......... 163
High voltage components ..... 101
Information related to
charging display.................. 146
Opening and closing the
charging port lid .................. 114
Power sources
precautions ......................... 138
Power sources that can be
used.................................... 136
Safety functions ............ 148, 158
Solar charging system .......... 175
When normal charging
cannot be carried out.......... 179Charging cable......................... 118
CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ............ 118
Charging cable types ............ 119
If the charging cable
cannot be unlocked ............ 134
Indicator ................................ 121
Maintenance ......................... 127
Replacing the plug-cord ........ 123
Safety functions .................... 120
Charging port ........................... 113
Opening and closing ............. 114
Smart lid & connector
locking system .................... 128
If the charging port lid
does not open..................... 131
Child restraint system ............... 54
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 62
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid
anchor .................................. 68
Points to remember ................ 54
Riding with children................. 53
Types of child restraint system
installation method ............... 58
Using an anchor bracket ......... 73
Child safety ................................ 53
12-volt battery precautions ... 576
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 276
Charging precautions............ 147
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Installing child restraints ......... 58
Power window lock switch .... 307
Power window precautions ... 309
Rear door child-protectors .... 272
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 618
Riding with children................. 53
Seat belt precautions .............. 67
Seat heater precautions........ 520
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Child-protectors ....................... 272
Cleaning............................ 546, 551
Aluminum wheels .................. 547
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Exterior.................................. 546
Interior ................................... 551
Radar sensor ........................ 362
Seat belts .............................. 554
Water-repellent coating ......... 547
Clock ......................................... 190
Adjustment ............................ 196
Coat hooks ............................... 543
Combination meter .................. 190
Clock adjustment .................. 196
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Warning lights and
indicators ............................ 199
Condenser ................................ 572
Console box ............................. 526
Consumption screen ............... 260
Coolant ..................................... 570
Capacity ................................ 702
Checking ............................... 570
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Cooling system ........................ 570
Engine overheating ............... 688
Hybrid system overheating ... 690
Cruise control .......................... 397
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 397
Cup holders .............................. 527
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 708Daytime running light
system .................................... 342
Deck board ............................... 530
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors...... 509
Rear window ......................... 509
Windshield ............................ 509
Dimension ................................ 696
Display
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 417
Drive information................... 217
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range .................................. 397
Energy monitor ............. 218, 257
Head-up display .................... 249
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 449
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 386
Main display .......................... 207
Multi-information display ....... 215
Pre-crash warning................. 368
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 393
S-IPA (Simple Intelligent
Parking Assist System) ...... 460
Toyota parking assist
sensor................................. 433
Warning messages ............... 650
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 560
Door courtesy lights................ 522
Location ................................ 522
Wattage ................................ 705D
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Doors ................................ 269, 274
Back door .............................. 274
Door glasses ......................... 307
Door lock ............................... 269
Open door warning buzzer.... 644
Open door warning light ........ 644
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 305
Rear door child-protectors .... 272
Side doors ............................. 269
Side windows ........................ 307
Double locking system.............. 80
Drive information ..................... 217
Drive-Start Control................... 314
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 645
Driving ...................................... 312
Break-in tips .......................... 315
Correct posture ....................... 32
Driving in the rain .................. 313
Driving mode select switch ... 412
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving
tips ...................................... 108
Procedures............................ 312
Winter drive tips .................... 498
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 397
ECB (Electronically
Controlled Brake System) .... 491
Eco drive mode ........................ 412
Electric motor
(traction motor)........................ 88
Location .................................. 88
Specification.......................... 699
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ....................................... 492
Function ................................ 492
Warning light ......................... 642Electronic key .......................... 264
Battery-saving function ......... 281
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 678
Replacing the battery ............ 616
Electronically Controlled
Brake System (ECB) ............. 491
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ... 641
If a warning light turns on...... 641
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 650
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 682
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 678
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 676
If you have a flat tire ............. 658
If you lose your keys ..... 265, 268
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 640
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 693
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 634
If your vehicle overheats ....... 688
Emergency brake signal ......... 492
Emergency flashers ................ 632
Emergency brake signal ....... 492
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 658
Energy monitor ................ 218, 257
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Flat tire ...................................... 658
Floor mats .................................. 30
Fluid
Brake..................................... 704
Transmission......................... 703
Washer.................................. 578
Fog lights.................................. 351
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Follow me home system ......... 342
Footwell lights.......................... 522
Front doors............................... 269
Front fog lights ........................ 351
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 645
Front position lights ................ 341
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Front seats ............................... 296
Adjustment ............................ 296
Cleaning ................................ 551
Correct driving posture............ 32
Head restraints...................... 299
Seat heaters.......................... 520
Front turn signal lights............ 339
Replacing light bulbs ............. 628
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Fuel ........................................... 355
Capacity ................................ 698
Fuel gauge ............................ 207
Information ............................ 706
Refueling ............................... 355
Type ...................................... 698
Warning light ......................... 644Fuel consumption............ 229, 260
Average fuel consumption .... 229
Current fuel consumption...... 260
Fuel filler door.......................... 357
Opener .................................. 357
Refueling............................... 355
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 357
Fuses ........................................ 619
Glove box ................................. 526
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Head restraints ........................ 299
Head-up display ....................... 249
Headlights ................................ 341
AHS (Adaptive High-beam
System) .............................. 345
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 343
Follow me home system ....... 342
Light switch ........................... 341
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 504
Outside rear view mirrors...... 509
Seat heaters ......................... 520
High coolant temperature
warning light .......................... 644
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 628
High-voltage components ...... 101
Hill-start assist control............ 491
Hood ......................................... 563
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Power control unit coolant ..... 570
Capacity ................................ 702
Checking ............................... 570
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Radiator ................................ 572
Power outlets ........................... 536
Power sources ......................... 136
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system)........ 492
Function ................................ 492
Warning light ......................... 642
Power switch ............................ 327
Auto power off function ......... 329
Changing the power
switch modes...................... 329
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
Starting the hybrid system .... 327
Power windows ........................ 307
Catch protection function ...... 308
Door lock linked window
operation............................. 309
Jam protection function ......... 308
Operation .............................. 307
Window lock switch ............... 307
Pre-Crash Safety system
(PCS)....................................... 368
Enabling/disabling the
system ................................ 372
Function ................................ 368
Warning light ......................... 643
Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 397Radiator .................................... 572
Radio
*
Rear fog light ........................... 351
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Switch ................................... 351
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ........................ 645
Rear seat .................................. 297
Rear turn signal lights............. 339
Replacing light bulbs............. 628
Turn signal lever ................... 339
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 304
Outside rear view mirrors...... 305
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 509
Refueling .................................. 355
Capacity ................................ 698
Fuel types ............................. 698
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 357
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened............... 357
Regenerative braking ................ 97
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 516
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 616
Fuses .................................... 619
Light bulbs ............................ 623
Tires ...................................... 597
Wiper rubber ......................... 613
Road accident cautions .......... 105
Road Sign Assist (RSA) .......... 392
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*: Refer to the “Navigation system Owner’s manual”.