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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to be
opened wide.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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Maintenance and care
12-volt batter y
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.Open the center and right side deck boards. ( →P. 299)
Remove the center auxiliary box. ( →P. 420)
Remove the right side auxiliary
box.
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps. Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Location
Removing the 12-volt battery maintenance cover
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Exterior
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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate correctly
due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the specified size.
• Tire chains etc. are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported run-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
● Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
● When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off
could be extended.
● When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
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4207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the center and left side
deck boards.
Remove the center auxiliary
box.
Take out the jack.
Taking out the jack
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When trouble arises
Remove the center deck board and center auxiliary box. (→P. 420)
Unload the tool holder from the
vehicle and loosen the center
fastener that secures the spare
tire.
Taking out the spare tire
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WARNING
■ When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.
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4357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove the left-side and cen-
ter deck boards, and remove
the center auxiliary box.
Take out the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
Take out the repair kit from the plastic bag.
Remove the valve cap from the
valve of the punctured tire.
Taking out the emergency tire puncture repair kit
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Emergency repair method
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491Alphabetical index
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Alarm........................................... 98Alarm....................................... 98
Warning buzzer ..................... 387
Anchor brackets ........................ 67
Antenna Smart entry & start system.... 153
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 256Function ................................ 256
Warning light ......................... 388
Approach warning ................... 246
Assist grips .............................. 305
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter.............. 357
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 280
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 225Function ................................ 225
Warning light ......................... 391
Automatic light control
system .................................... 224
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ................ 297, 299 Back door ................................. 148
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 372
Wattage ................................ 474
Battery (12-volt battery) Battery checking ................... 337
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 274
Warning light ......................... 387
Battery (traction battery)........... 85
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 295
Brake Fluid ...................................... 472
Parking brake........................ 222
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Warning light ......................... 387
Brake assist ............................. 256
Break-in tips ............................. 197
Brightness control Instrument cluster light control................................. 114
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.
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498Alphabetical index
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Language (multi-information display) ................................... 477
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 323
Hood lock release lever ........ 323
Shift lever .............................. 216
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wiper lever ............................ 227
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............. 373
Wattage................................. 474
Light Door courtesy lights .............. 290
Fog light switch ..................... 226
Headlight switch .................... 223
Illuminated entry system ....... 292
Interior lights ................. 291, 292
Interior light list ...................... 290
Luggage compartment light ..................................... 149
Personal lights ...................... 291
Power switch light ................. 290
Replacing light bulbs ............. 367
Shift lever light ...................... 290
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Vanity lights........................... 302
Wattage................................. 474
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 367
Wattage................................. 474
Luggage cover ......................... 300 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 321
Maintenance data ................. 464
Maintenance requirements ... 318
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 388
Meter Indicators .............................. 106
Instrument cluster light control................................. 114
Meters ................................... 111
Multi-information display ....... 120
Warning lights ....................... 387
Warning messages ............... 400
Microphone
*
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 187
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 283
Outside rear view mirrors...... 189
Vanity mirrors........................ 302
MP3 disc
*
Multimedia system*
Multi-information display
Drive information................... 122
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 239
Energy monitor ..................... 122
Language .............................. 477
Warning messages ............... 400
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