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Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery)
power has dropped because a long period of time
has elapsed after shifting the shift position to NA buzzer also sounds.
Restart the hybrid system when starting
the vehicle.
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system
In this situation, there is a possibility that the
parking lock mechanism will not work. When
parking, park the vehicle on a flat surface and
apply the parking brake securely. Also, it may
not be possible to turn the power switch off. If
this happens, applying the parking brake will
enable the switch to be turned off. A buzzer
also sounds.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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 the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is low A buzzer also sounds.
When stopping the vehicle for a long
period of time, shift the shift position to P.
The battery cannot be charged with the
shift position in N.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the radar cruise control sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
A buzzer also sounds.
Clean the sensor.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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Warning messageDetails/Actions
(If equipped)
The Automatic High Beam switch was pressed
with the low beam headlights turned on.
Turn the high beam headlights on before
pressing the Automatic High Beam switch.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-collision
brake system operation is stopped
Turn the VSC on. ( P. 251)
(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-collision system is not cur-
rently functional
Check the grille cover and the sensor and
clean them if they are dirty.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or
replacement time.
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
If you continue to use the vehicle in this
state, you will soon become unable to
restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid
battery (traction battery) inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is
not possible.
Contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
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Bluetooth® audio ..................... 321
Bluetooth® phone .................... 323
Deleting the call history......... 343
Making a call ......................... 326
Managing the contacts.......... 339
Message function.................. 333
Phone settings ...................... 338
Receiving a call..................... 329
Speaking on the phone ......... 330
Bottle holders .......................... 380
Brake Fluid ...................................... 560
Parking brake........................ 190
Regenerative braking.............. 76
Warning light ......................... 492
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ........................... 94
Card holder .............................. 382
Care Aluminum wheels.................. 409
Exterior ................................. 408
Interior................................... 412
Panoramic roof ..................... 411
Radar sensor ................ 228, 260
Seat belts .............................. 413
Cargo capacity ......................... 171
Cargo hooks............................. 383 CD player.................................. 293
Chains ...................................... 266
Child restraint system............... 59
Booster seats definition .......... 60
Booster seat installation ......... 69
Convertible seat definition ...... 60
Convertible seat installation.... 67
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 53
Infant seat definition ............... 60
Infant seat installation ............. 66
Installing CRS with LATCH system .......... ..................... ... 64
Installing CRS with seat
belt ....................................... 66
Installing CRS with top tether strap ........................... 70
LATCH system ....... ................ 63
Child safety ................................ 58 12-volt battery
precautions......................... 444
Airbag precautions.................. 44
Back door precautions .......... 127
Child restraint system ............. 59
How your child should wear the seat belt ................. 36
Installing child restraints ......... 63
Power window lock switch .... 153
Power window precautions......................... 155
Rear door child-protectors .... 123
Removed key battery precautions......................... 465
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 40
Seat belt precautions .............. 38
Seat heater precautions ....... 374
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