
4067-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat  portions:  Organic  substances  such  as  benzene  or  gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene,  and alco-
hol
● Do  not  use  polish  wax  or  polish  cleaner.  The  instrument  panel's   or  other
interior part's painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe  the  following  precautions  to  avoid  damage  to  and  deterioration  of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do  not  expose  the  vehicle  to  direct  sunlight  for  extended  perio ds  of  time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery,  as  they  may  stick  to  the  leather  surface  if  the  vehicle  interior  heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do  not  use  glass  cleaner  to  clean  the  rear  window,  as  this  may  cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth da mpened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the w indow in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. 

4627-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Install the lens.Fit  the  lens  into  either  the
right or left hooks.
Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that
the  lens  is  properly  installed
by gently pulling it.
■Lights other than the above
If  any  of  the  lights  listed  below  has  burnt  out,  have  it  replac ed  by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights/daytime running lights
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
Hooks
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4637-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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■LED light bulbs
The  headlights/daytime  running  lights,  front  fog  lights  (if  equipped),  side
marker lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight cons ist of a number
of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your  Toyota dealer
to have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight  lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn  off  the  lights.  Do  not  attempt  to  replace  the  bulb  immedia tely  after
turning off the lights. 
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hand s. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. 
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fa ilure to do so
may  result  in  heat  damage,  fire,  or  water  entering  the  headligh t  unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on  the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire 
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.  

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Child safetyAirbag precautions .................. 42
Child-protectors .................... 129
Child restraint system ............. 58
How your child should 
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Installing child restraints ......... 62
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 161
Power window precautions ... 164
Removed key battery  precautions ......................... 451
Seat belt extender  precautions ........................... 38
Seat belt precautions .............. 36
Seat heater precautions........ 382
12-volt battery  precautions ................. 431, 525
Cleaning Exterior ................................. 398
Interior................................... 401
Seat belts .............................. 404
Clock ......................................... 106
Coat hooks ............................... 393
Condenser ................................ 426
Console box ............................. 387
Cooling system
Hybrid system overheating ... 526
Cord hook................................. 282
Cruise control .......................... 249
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 40
Customizable features ............ 558 Daytime running light 
system.................................... 208
Defogger Rear window ......................... 376
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Dimension ................................ 534
Dinghy towing.......................... 185
Display Energy flow ........................... 110
Multi-information display ....... 101
Trip information..................... 101
Warning message................. 485
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 414
Doors Back door ............................. 134
Door lock .............................. 128
Door windows ....................... 161
Rear door child protector ...... 129
Side doors ............................ 125
Side mirrors .......................... 159
Driver’s seat belt reminder  light ........................................ 479
Driving
Break-in tips.......................... 172
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter driving tips ................. 272D 

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Floor mat .................................... 26
FluidBrake .................................... 540
Washer ................................. 428
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 210
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 462
Switch ................................... 210
Front passenger occupant 
classification system .............. 52
Front passenger’s seat  belt reminder light ................. 479
Front seats Adjustment ............................ 148
Front sensor............................. 224
Automatic High Beam ........... 224
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 224
PCS  (Pre-Collision System)........ 224
Precautions ........................... 225
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs............. 463
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 542
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
Fuel Capacity ................................ 536
Fuel gauge .............................. 97
Information ............................ 543
Refueling............................... 219
Type ...................................... 536
Fuel door .................................. 219
Fuel filler door.......................... 219
Fuses ........................................ 452 Gauges ....................................... 97
Glove box ................................. 387
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 466
Head restraints Adjusting  .............................. 153
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Switch ................................... 206
Heaters Seat heaters ......................... 382
Side mirrors .......................... 376
Hill-start assist control ........... 263
Hood ......................................... 417
Horn .......................................... 156
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 110
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid system indicator ........ 108
Power switch ........................ 190
Vehicle Proximity  Notification System .............. 75
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I/M test ...................................... 413
IdentificationEngine................................... 536
Tire........................................ 546
Vehicle .................................. 535
Ignition switch ................. 186, 190
Illuminated entry system ........ 385
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicator lights ........................... 92
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 563
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Interior lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
iPod ........................................... 304
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 419
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 503
Jack handle .............................. 503
Keyless entry ................... 125, 134
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
If the electronic key does 
not operate properly ........... 517
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 186, 190
Key battery............................ 449
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
Power switch................. 186, 190
Wireless remote control  key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 39 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 239
Language (multi-information 
display) .................................. 106
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 239
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 461
Wattage ................................ 542
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 456
Wattage ................................ 542
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 244
Emergency flasher switch..... 466
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Hazard light switch ............... 466
Headlight switch ................... 206
Instrument panel light 
switch ................................. 206
Interior lights switch .............. 384
Parking light switch ............... 206
Personal light switch ............. 384
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Side marker light switch........ 206
Tail light switch ..................... 206
Turn signal lever ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 542
Load capacity .......................... 183
Lock steering column ..... 188, 193
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 542
Luggage cover ......................... 395
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself 
maintenance ....................... 414
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ............................ 413
General maintenance ........... 410
Maintenance data ................. 534
Maintenance requirements ... 407
Meter Instrument panel light 
control................................... 99
Meters ..................................... 97
Microphone .............................. 331
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirror defogger ............................. 376
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Vanity mirrors........................ 391
Moon roof ................................. 165
MP3 disc ................................... 298
Multi-information display ........ 101
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 98
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 537
Opener Back door ............................. 134
Fuel filler door ....................... 219
Hood ..................................... 417
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Defogger ............................... 376
Outside temperature 
display...................................... 99
Overheating, Hybrid  system.................................... 526
Parking brake........................... 205
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 542
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 229 PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) switch...... .............. 232
Warning light......................... 479
Personal lights Switch ................................... 384
Wattage ................................ 542
Power outlet ............................. 392
Power switch ................... 186, 190
Power windows ....................... 161
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 229 PCS (Pre-Collision 
system) switch...... .............. 232
Warning light......................... 479
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”. 

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Radiator .................................... 426
Radio......................................... 296
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 149
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 459
Wattage ................................ 542
Rear view monitor 
system
*.................................. 253
Rear window defogger ............ 376
Rear window wiper .................. 216
Resetting the message  indicating maintenance 
is required .............................. 408
Replacing  Fuses .................................... 452
Key battery............................ 449
Light bulbs ............................ 456
Tires ...................................... 502
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners ...................... 566 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking 
Retractor (ALR) .................... 34
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 65
Cleaning and maintaining  the seat belts ...................... 404
Emergency Locking  Retractor (ELR) ...................  34
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should 
wear the seat belt ................. 34
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ............. 36
Reminder light ...................... 479
Seat belt extenders................. 35
Seat belt pretensioners........... 34
Seat cushion airbag .................. 39
Seat heaters ............................. 382
Seating capacity ...................... 183
Seats Adjustment............................ 148
Adjustment precautions ........ 148
Child seats/child 
restraint system 
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning ............................... 401
Front seat adjustment ........... 148
Front seat adjustment  precautions......................... 148
Head restraint ....................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 382
Service reminder  indicators ................................. 92
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