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*1: Brake system warning buzzer:When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance,
the warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
*2: Low engine oil pressure warning buzzer: A buzzer also sounds continuously for approximately 30 seconds at maxi-
mum in addition to the low engine oil pressure warning light when the
“READY” indicator is illuminated.
*3: Open door warning buzzer: The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*4: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the power switch is turned to ON mode,
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after
24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90
more seconds.
*5: Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
once if the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is
still unfastened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6
seconds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a
different tone for 90 more seconds.
*6: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passengers that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
intermittently for 6 seconds after the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in
a different tone for 24 more seconds.
*7: This symbol is displayed on the multi-information display.
6668-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is shown,
this may be a malfunction. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be danger-
ous.
● If “Engine Oil Pressure Low” is shown, this may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction. Immedi-
ately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Plug-in charging system malfunction.”
• “Hybrid System Malfunction”
• “Check Engine”
• “Hybrid Battery System Malfunction”
• “Accelerator System Malfunction”
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “Shift System Not Active Apply Parking Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a temporary operation failure or malfunction in the shift cont\
rol sys-
tem. Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: →P. 669)
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Appl y Parking Brake Securely While Park-
ing See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediately have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When the message is shown, the hybrid system may not be started or the
shift position may not be changed normally. (Coping method: →P. 669)
■ If “ Switch Malfunction Apply Pa rking Brake Securely While Parking
See Owner’s Manual” is shown
The P position switch may not operate. Immediately have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
When parking the vehicle, stop the vehicle on level ground and apply the
parking brake firmly.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Shifting Unavailable See Owner’s Manual”
is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediately have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The shift position may not be shifted from P to other than P.
■ If “Shift System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
is shown
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system. Immediately have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
The shift position may not be changed. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
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9-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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9-2. Customization
■Charge settings
■Maintenance system
Charge scheduleSetting the charging timer: →P. 151
Charge currentChanging the upper limit of the charging cur-
rent:→P. 123
Charging connector lock
(if equipped)Changing the charging connector lock settings:
→P. 1 1 8
Traction battery heaterSetting “Traction Battery Heater” on/off:
→P. 126
Oil Maintenance
(U.S.A. only)Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required: →P. 568
Tire pressure warning
systemInitializing the tire pr essure warning system:
→ P. 5 9 5
771Alphabetical index
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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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Vanity lights ............................. 530Wattage ................................ 717
Vanity mirrors .......................... 530
Vehicle data recordings ............ 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 709
Vehicle proximity notification system ................. 85
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 476
Voice command system
*
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 476
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 400
Brake system ....... ................. 653
Downshifting ......................... 332
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 435
Intuitive parking assist .......... 423
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 381
Open door ..................... 271, 655
Open window ........................ 302
Pre-collision warning............. 369
Radar cruise control.............. 400
Rear Cross Traffic Alert ........ 408
Seat belt reminder ................ 656 Warning lights ......................... 189
ABS ...................................... 654
Brake Override System ........ 657
Brake system ....... ................. 653
Charging system................... 653
Drive-Start Control ................ 657
Driver’s seat belt reminder.... 656
Electronic engine control
system .......... ...................... 653
Electric power steering ......... 654
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 656
High coolant temperature ..... 655
ICS OFF indicator ................. 655
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 657
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
system .......... ...................... 657
Low engine oil pressure........ 653
Low fuel level ........................ 655
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 653
Master warning light ............. 656
Open door............................. 655
PCS ...................................... 654
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder ............................. 656
Seat belt reminder light......... 656
Slip indicator ......................... 655
SRS ...................................... 654
Tire pressure ........................ 656
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 577 P. 358
Fuel filler door openerHood lock release leverTire inflation pressure
P. 358 P. 577P. 716
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.4 gal. (43 L, 9.5 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 710
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 7 1 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 712