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7-2. Maintenance
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work prop-erly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or exces-sively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the
maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs
of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield
without streaking or skipping.
Charging equipment
ItemsCheck points
Charging cable• Check the conditions of the charging cableand charging connector. ( →P. 112)
WARNING
■If the hybrid system is operating
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Wiper rubber replacement
While securely supporting the
wiper blade connection by
hand, press the lock knob to
release the lock, and then pull
out the wiper blade.
Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the wiper
arm, and then slide it in the
direction it was removed from.
After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.
When replacing the wiper rubber, perform the following proce-
dure.
Windshield wiper blade removal and installation
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Maintenance and care
Pull the wiper rubber until it pro-
trudes from the slit on the back
of the wiper blade.
Pull out the end of the wiper
rubber from the slit, and then
pull out the rest of the wiper
rubber.
When installing a new wiper
rubber, firmly insert the wiper
rubber groove through the slit
and fit the end of the wiper rub-
ber in the groove of the cap to
secure the wiper rubber.
After firmly inserting the wiper rub-
ber into the groove in the wiper
blade, fit the end of the wiper rub-
ber in the groove of the cap to
secure the wiper rubber and
secure the wiper rubber.
After installation, check that the end of the wiper rubber reaches the end of
the cap.
Wiper rubber replacement
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Wiper blade and wiper rubber handling
Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper rubber.
If you have any concerns about replacing the wiper blades or wiper rubber
yourself, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Wiper blade cap
The cap cannot be removed, as it is integrated with the front wiper blade.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
● Be careful not to damage the claws when replacing the wipers.
● After the wiper blade is removed from the wiper arm, place a cloth, etc.,
between the windshield and wiper arm to prevent damage to the wind-
shield.
● Be sure not to pull excessively on the wiper rubber.
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9-2. Customization
■Automatic light control system*1 (→ P. 338)
*1: If equipped
*2: This function cannot be customized for vehicles sold in Canada.
■
Rain-sensing windshield wipers* ( → P. 352)
*: If equipped
■
Intuitive parking assist* ( → P. 420)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Time elapsed before the
headlights turn off 30 secondsOff
–OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 0Level -2 to 2–OO
Daytime running lights*2OnOff–OO
123
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized setting
Wiper operation when the
wiper switch is in the “AUTO”
positionRain-sensing operation
Intermittent operation
linked to vehi- cle speed
(with interval
adjuster)
––O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Detection distance of the front
center sensorsFarNear––O
Detection distance of the rear
center sensorsFarNear––O
Buzzer volume31 to 5––O
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Language (multi-information display)................................... 233
LATCH system ........................... 60
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 381
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 577
Hood lock release lever ........ 577
Shift lever .............................. 330
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 294
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Wiper lever............................ 350
License plate lights ................. 338
Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs............. 640
Light
Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 343
Door courtesy lights .............. 515
Emergency flasher switch ..... 644
Fog light switch ..................... 348
Headlight switch.................... 338
Illuminated entry system ....... 517
Interior lights ................. 516, 517
Interior light list...................... 515
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 274
Personal lights ...................... 516
Replacing light bulbs............. 635
Shift lever light ...................... 515
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Vanity lights .......................... 530
Wattage ................................ 717
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 635
Wattage ................................ 717
Load capacity........................... 321
Luggage cover ......................... 525 Main display ............................. 196
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 574
General maintenance ........... 570
Maintenance data ................. 708
Maintenance requirements ... 567
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 653
Master warning light ............... 663
Meter ......................................... 180 Clock adjustment .................. 185
Combination meter ............... 180
Head-up display.................... 238
Indicators .............................. 191
Instrument cluster light control ................................ 182
Main display.......................... 196
Multi-information display ....... 205
Warning lights ....................... 189
Warning messages ............... 663
Microphone
*............................ 548
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 296
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 491, 502
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 298
Vanity mirrors ....................... 530
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display........ 205
Air conditioning system settings screen ................... 226
Audio system-linked display ................................ 225
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 408
Display contents ................... 205
Drive information .................. 207
Driving assist system
information ......................... 230
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 391
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Power control unit coolant ..... 584Capacity ................................ 714
Checking ............................... 584
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 482
Radiator ................................ 586
Power outlets ........................... 531
Power sources ......................... 122
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 477 Function ................................ 477
Warning light ......................... 654
Power 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
Power windows........................ 300
Catch protection function ...... 301
Door lock linked window operation ............................ 302
Jam protection function......... 301
Operation .............................. 300
Window lock switch............... 300
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 369
Enabling/disabling the system ......... ....................... 373
Function ................................ 369
Warning light ......................... 654 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 391
Radiator .................................... 586
Radio
*
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 656
Rear seat .................................. 289
Rear side marker lights........... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Rear turn signal lights ............ 336 Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Turn signal lever ................... 336
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 296
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 298
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger .... 491, 502
Refueling .................................. 356 Capacity................................ 710
Fuel types ............................. 710
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 358
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 359
Regenerative braking ................ 86
Remote Air Conditioning
System ................................... 509
Replacing
Electronic key battery ........... 627
Fuses .................................... 630
Light bulbs ............................ 635
Tires...................................... 609
Wiper rubber ......................... 624
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 746
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required.................................. 568
Road accident cautions ............ 94
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S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance System)... 442
S-FLOW mode .................. 489, 500
Safety Connect ........................ 548
Seat belts.................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 564
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 656
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 747
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 654
Seat heaters ............................. 513
Seating capacity ...................... 321
Seats ................................. 287, 289 Adjustment ............................ 287
Adjustment precautions ........ 288
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning................................ 561
Front seats ............................ 287
Head restraint ....................... 291
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seats ............................ 289
Seat heaters ......................... 513 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 341
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 343
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 411
Camera sensor ..................... 363
Door handle .......................... 267
Humidity sensor ............ 494, 505
Inside rear view mirror .......... 297
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 431
Intuitive parking assist .......... 420
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 381
Radar sensor ........................ 363
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 354
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 471
Service plug ............................... 90
Service reminder indicators ............................... 188
Shift lever ................................. 330
Shift lever light ........................ 515
Side airbags ............................... 36
Side doors ................................ 267
Side marker lights ................... 338 Light switch ........................... 338
Replacing light bulbs ............ 640
Side mirrors ............................. 298 Adjustment............................ 298
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 408
Folding .................................. 298
Heaters ......................... 491, 502
Side windows........................... 300 Water-repellent coating ........ 557
Simple Advanced Parking
Guidance System
(S-APGS) ................................ 442
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.