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For your information ...................................8
Reading this manual .................................. 12
How to search ............................................. 13
Pictorial index .............................................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ................................. 34
For safety drive............................... 36
Seat belts ..........................................38
SRS airbags ..................................... 43
Airbag manual on-off
system .............................................53
Pop Up Hood .................................55
Safety information for
children.......................................... 58
Child restraint systems ...............59
Installing child restraints ............. 67
Exhaust gas precautions ............ 76
1-2. Hybrid system
Hybrid system features............... 77
Hybrid system precautions ........ 81
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ......................86
Double locking system ................ 91
Alarm ................................................. 92
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators .....................................100
Gauges and meters ................... 105
Multi-information display............ 111
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ................127
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................................. 138
3-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Doors ............................................... 144
Trunk ..................................................151
Smart entry & start system ...... 157
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats...................................... 173
Rear seats (foldi ng type) .......... 175
Driving position memory ..........177
Head restraints............................. 182
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel
and mirrors
Steering wheel ............................. 185
Inside rear view mirror.............. 187
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 189
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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6-5. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ............. 491
• Sun visors.................................. 491
• Vanity mirrors......................... 491
• Clock.......................................... 491
• Power outlet ........................... 492
• Armrest ....................................493
• Rear sunshade.......................493
• Assist grips..............................495
• Coat hooks .............................495
ERA-GLONASS.......................496
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................ 502
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ................. 506
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements............................ 509
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................................511
Hood ................................................ 513
Positioning a floor jack.............. 514
Engine compartm ent................. 515
12-volt battery.............................. 522
Tires .................................................525
Replacing the tire ....................... 537
Tire inflation pressure...............543
Wheels ...........................................545
Air conditioning filter................ 547
Electronic key battery ..............549
Checking and replacing
fuses ..............................................552
Light bulbs .....................................556
7Maintenance and care
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...................566
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency........................... 567
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .................................... 568
If you think something is
wrong ........................................... 574
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ..........................................575
If a warning message is
displayed ...................................... 581
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) ................. 610
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with run-flat
tires) ..............................................625
If the hybrid system will
not start........................................ 626
If the electronic key does
not operate properly .............628
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .................................. 631
If your vehicle overheats .........636
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 641
9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)................... 644
Fuel information ..........................655
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ............ 657
9-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ......................... 666
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ...............................668
Alphabetical index................................. 672
8When trouble arises
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with a 10.3-inch display, refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTI-
MEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the equip-
ment listed below.
• Navigation system• Audio/video system
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels, Bel-
gium www.toyota-europe.com
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WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have im paired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and
certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that coul d result in death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or
pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full atte ntion to driving. Anything that distracts the
driver, such as adjusting cont rols, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a
collision with resulting death or serious in jury to you, your occupants or others.
■General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicl e, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a
danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon
roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tem- peratures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
The shape of the headlights may differ depending on the grade, etc. ( P. 556)
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144 Opening/closing the side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 193
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 628
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577, 583
Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Opening from inside the cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151 Opening by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 628
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577, 584
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Driving position memory*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177 Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 474
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“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator
The “ON” indicator light turns on when
the airbag system is on (only when the power switch is in ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
Insert the mechanical key into the cylin-
der and rotate to the “OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator light turns on (only when the power switch is in ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off system
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag and front passenger knee
airbag.
Only deactivate the airbags when using a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat.
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Deactivating the front seat passenger airbag and front passenger knee
airbag
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●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid accidental con-
tact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-pro tector lock or the window lock switch to avoid
children opening the door while drivin g or operating the power window acci-
dentally.
●Do not let small children operate equi pment which may catch or pinch body
parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehicle.
Use a child restraint system appropriat e for the child, until the child becomes
large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicl e, and never allow children to have or use
the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof
or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold tempera-
tures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Information provided in the table shows your child restraint system suitability for
various seating positions.
Key of letters inserted in the above table:
U: Suitable for “universal ” category child restraint system approved for the
use in this mass group.
UF: Suitable for forward-facing “unive rsal” category child restraint system
approved for the use in this mass group.
L1: Suitable for “LEXUS G 0+, BABY SAFE PLUS with SEAT BELT FIXA-
TION, BASE PLATFORM” (0 to 13 kg [0 to 28 lb.]) approved for the use
in this mass group.
L2: Suitable for “LEXUS KIDFIX” (15 to 36 kg [34 to 79 lb.]) approved for the
use in this mass group.
X: Not suitable seat position for children in this mass group.
Child restraint system suitability for various seating positions
Front passenger seat
Rear seatAirbag manual
on-off switch
ONOFFOutboardCenter
0 Up to 10 kg (22 lb.)
(0 - 9 months)
X
Never put U*1U*3
L1*3X
0+
Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) (0 - 2 years)
X
Never put U*1U*3
L1*3X
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9 to 18 kg
(20 to 39 lb.) (9 months - 4 years)
Rear-
facing — X
Never put U*1U*3X
Forward- facing — UF*1
II, III
15 to 36 kg
(34 to 79 lb.) (4 - 12 years)
UF*1, 2U*1, 2U*2, 3
L2*2, 3X
Mass groups
Seating
position