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When trouble arises
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift position to N
A buzzer also sounds.
Restart the hybrid system when starting
the vehicle.
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system
In this situation, there is a possibility that the
parking lock mechanism will not work. When
parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, 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. A buzzer
also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system
A buzzer also sounds.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer.
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low
A buzzer also sounds.
When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift position to P.
The battery cannot be charged with the
shift position in N.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset. (The indica-
tor will not work properly unless the message
has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. (P. 414)
(If equipped)
The Automatic High Beam switch was pressed
with the low beam headlights turned on.
Turn the high beam headlights on before
pressing the Automatic High Beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. (P. 249)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is not cur-
rently functional
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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605Alphabetical index
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 321
Bluetooth® phone .................... 323
Deleting the call history......... 343
Making a call ......................... 326
Managing the contacts.......... 339
Message function.................. 333
Phone settings ...................... 338
Receiving a call..................... 329
Speaking on the phone ......... 330
Bottle holders .......................... 378
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 558
Parking brake........................ 188
Regenerative braking.............. 75
Warning light ......................... 490
Brake assist ............................. 246
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 380
Care
Aluminum wheels.................. 407
Exterior ................................. 406
Interior................................... 410
Panoramic roof ..................... 409
Radar sensor ................ 226, 258
Seat belts .............................. 411
Cargo capacity ......................... 171
Cargo hooks............................. 381CD player.................................. 292
Chains ...................................... 264
Child restraint system............... 58
Booster seats definition .......... 59
Booster seat installation ......... 68
Convertible seat definition ...... 59
Convertible seat installation.... 66
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 52
Infant seat definition ............... 59
Infant seat installation ............. 65
Installing CRS with LATCH
system .................................. 63
Installing CRS with seat belt ... 65
Installing CRS with top
tether strap ........................... 69
LATCH system ....................... 62
Child safety ................................ 57
12-volt battery precautions ... 441
Airbag precautions.................. 43
Back door precautions .......... 127
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Power window lock switch .... 153
Power window precautions ... 155
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery
precautions......................... 462
Seat belt extender
precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 372
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.