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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light and warning buzzer (red
indicator)
*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative braking system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
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9-1. Specifications
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.53 in. (115 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 — 11 clicks
Fluid typeFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP195/65R15 89S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold
tire inflation pressure)Front36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
SpareNone
Wheel size15 × 6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
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Approach warning ................... 400
Assist grips .............................. 540
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning system ..... 488, 498 Air conditioning eco mode .......................... 490, 501
Air conditioning filter ............. 620
Automatic air conditioning system .... 488, 498
Eco score (A/C score)........... 228
Humidity sensor ............ 494, 505
Remote Air Conditioning System ............................... 509
S-FLOW mode .............. 489, 500
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ........ 270
Automatic High Beam ............. 343
Automatic light control system .................................... 341
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 522
Back door ................................. 273
Back-up lights .......................... 635 Replacing light bulbs............. 636
Wattage ................................ 717
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 587
Battery checking ................... 587
Exchanging ........................... 697
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 694
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Warning light ......................... 653 Battery (traction battery) .......... 90
Air intake vent ......................... 91
Charging ............................... 102
Location .................................. 90
Specification ......................... 711
Status indicator ..................... 104
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 408 Blind Spot Monitor function... 412
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 415
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 521
Brake Fluid ...................................... 716
Parking brake ....................... 337
Regenerative braking ............. 86
Warning light......................... 653
Brake assist ............................. 476
Brake Override System ........... 308
Break-in tips............................. 309
Brightness control Instrument cluster light control ......................... 182
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 408 Blind Spot Monitor function... 412
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 415
Care .................................. 556, 561 Aluminum wheels ................. 557
Camera sensor ..................... 365
Exterior ................................. 556
Interior .................................. 561
Radar sensor ........................ 364
Seat belts.............................. 564
Water-repellent coating ........ 557
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Engine coolant ......................... 584Capacity ................................ 714
Checking ............................... 584
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Engine oil ................................. 581 Capacity ................................ 712
Checking ............................... 581
Oil pressure warning light ..... 653
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Engine switch .......................... 324 Auto power off function ......... 326
Changing the power switch modes...................... 326
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 645
Starting the hybrid system .... 324
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)................................. 477
Function ................................ 477
Warning light ......................... 654
EV auto mode............................. 79
EV driving range ...................... 100
EV mode ..................................... 79
EV/HV mode selection switch ....................................... 82
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire...................................... 671
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 716
Transmission ........................ 715
Washer ................................. 592
Fog lights ................................. 348 Replacing light bulbs............. 640
Switch ................................... 348 Footwell lights ......................... 515
Front doors .............................. 267
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 656
Front seats ............................... 287 Adjustment............................ 287
Cleaning ............................... 561
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 291
Seat heaters ......................... 513
Front side marker lights ......... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Front turn signal lights ........... 336 Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Fuel ........................................... 356 Capacity................................ 710
Fuel gauge............................ 196
Information............................ 718
Refueling .............................. 356
Type...................................... 710
Warning light......................... 655
Fuel consumption ... 218, 250, 256 Average fuel consumption .... 218
Current fuel consumption ..... 256
Fuel filler door ......................... 356 Opener.................................. 358
Refueling .............................. 356
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 359
Fuses ........................................ 630
Garage door opener ................ 541
Glove box ................................. 519
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