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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights (LED headlights)
● Parking lights/daytime running lights (LED headlights)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights (LED type)
● Tail lights (LED type)
● Rear side marker lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
■LED Lights
The headlights (LED headlights), parking lights/daytime running lights (LED
headlights), side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights (LED type), tail
lights (LED type), rear side marker lights (LED type) and high mounted stop-
light consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehi-
cle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
● When replacing the back up light of the right side, be careful not to touch
the exhaust pipes until they have cooled down sufficiently, as touching hot
exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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When trouble arises
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic hybrid transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■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 extrem ely unstable during braking, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavie r than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with the tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with the
tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
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Indicates that the driver’s door was opened with
the shift position in any position other than PA buzzer also sounds.
Shift the shift position to P.
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 one or more of the doors or the
back door is not fully closed
The system also indicates which doors are not
fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors are closed.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist
All the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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(If equipped)
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist is dirty or
covered with iceAll the sensor lights flash.
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D, S or R.
Indicates that the accelerator pedal is depressed
while the shift lever is in N
A buzzer also sounds.
Release the accelerator pedal and shift the
shift position to D, S or R.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the LDA system cannot be used as
the vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50
km/h) or less
Drive the vehicle at approximately 32 mph
(50 km/h) or more.
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) cannot be used due to the vehi-
cle speed being too high
Slow down.
Indicates that the power switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on
A buzzer also sounds.
Turn the lights off.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the power switch off, and the driver’s door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated
This message may be displayed when driving
under severe operating conditions. (For exam-
ple, when driving up a long steep hill.)
A buzzer also sounds.
Stop and check. ( P. 586)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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If the hybrid system will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( P. 579)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 79)
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 8 2 )
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 577)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 581)
● The 12-volt battery terminal con nections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 484)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the follo wing and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 188)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.