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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
■12-volt battery
P. 427
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 419)
Engine oil level dipstick (P. 415)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 417)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 419) Brake fluid reservoir
(P. 422)
Fuse box ( P. 451)
Radiator ( P. 421)
Condenser ( P. 421)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 425)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reservoir
caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
WARNING
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.
NOTICE
■When adding coolant
Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of
water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion
protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.
■ If you spill coolant
Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.
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P position switch ..................... 176
Panic mode .............................. 111
Parking brakeOperation .............................. 181
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 481
Parking lights Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs..... 459, 466
Wattage ................................ 544
Parking lock ............................. 176
PCS (Pre-Collision system) Function ................................ 205
Warning light ......................... 479
Warning message ......... 491, 493
Personal lights ......................... 368 Switch ................................... 369
Wattage ................................ 544
Power control unit coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 262
Radiator ................................ 421 Power outlets ........................... 381
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 252Warning light......................... 479
Power switch ........................... 168
Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Power switch light................... 368
Power windows Jam protection function ........ 147
Operation .............................. 146
Window lock switch .............. 146
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ................................ 205
Warning light......................... 479
Warning message......... 491, 493
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control) ................................... 227
Radiator .................................... 421
Radio......................................... 287
Rear seat .................................. 135
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 182
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Turn signal lever ................... 180
Wattage ................................ 544
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Rear view monitor system ...... 241
Rear window defogger ............ 362
Rear window wiper .................. 194
Refueling .................................. 195 Capacity ................................ 538
Fuel types ............................. 538
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 196
Regenerative braking ................ 76
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 449
Fuses .................................... 451
Light bulbs ............................ 454
Tires ...................................... 506
Road accident cautions ............ 81 Seat belts ................................... 32
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 36
Child restraint system installation ............................ 66
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 399
Comfort guide ......................... 35
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 38
Reminder light and buzzer.... 480
Seat belt extender .................. 37
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 570
Seat belt pretensioners........... 36
SRS warning light ................. 479
Seat heaters ............................. 367
Seating capacity ...................... 165
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