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If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The hybrid system warning light turns on (vehicles with mono-
chrome display) or warning message shown on the multi-informa-
tion display (vehicles with color display) and the vehicle does not
move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Vehicles without a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the power
switch to the “LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
● Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: Do not turn the power switch
off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.
■ Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing ey elet may come loose during towing.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the front
wheels contacting the ground, the drive-
train and related parts may be damaged
or electricity generated by the operation
of the motor may cause a fire to occur
depending on the nature of the damage
or malfunction.
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If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Vehicles with monochrome display: High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning light flashes or comes on
Vehicles with color display: Engine coolant temperature gauge nee-
dle continually points higher than normal
● 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 misfire, 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, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
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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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Continuing to
drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
*4
*5
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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*4
*5
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*4
(Red warning light flashers or comes on)
*5
High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to steady on.
P. 581
*4
Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The hybrid transmission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The emission control system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light
(warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
PCS warning light (if equipped)
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When the warning light illuminates:
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being
dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-
ers, etc.
Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 259)
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera-
tional range
Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor
has cooled down sufficiently.
• Either the VSC system or PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem) is disabled or both are disabled.
To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 266, 305)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
*4
(Yellow)
Automatic High Beam indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam sys-
tem.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
*4
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 301
*4
(Yellow)
*4
(Yellow)
LDA indicator and Lane marker indicators (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LDA system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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*4
(Flashes in yellow for 15 seconds.)
Smart entry & start system indicator (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart entry & start system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*4
Low traction battery warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
*2, 4Open door warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully closed.
Check that all the side doors and back door are
closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is about 5.2 L (1.4 gal.,
1.1 lmp. gal.) or less.
Refuel the vehicle.
*3
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
Warns the driver and front passenger to fasten their seat
belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
If the passenger’s seat is occupied, the front passen-
ger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to make the
warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
*3
(On the center panel)
Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer)
Warns the rear passenger’s to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions