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When trouble arises
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* (P. 5 1 1 )
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 8 7 )
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (P. 9 1 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.*
( P. 229, 447, 460)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 510)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 513)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 389)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 224)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.
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When trouble arises
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Vehicles with alarm ( P. 104):
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. ( P. 106)
Open the hood (P. 375) and
fuse box cover.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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When trouble arises
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the
hybrid system of your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON
mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light
does not come on, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Close the exclusive jump starting terminal cover, and reinstall the
fuse box cover to its original position.
When installing, first hook the fuse box cover onto the two rear tabs.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
entry & start system when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery
has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt bat-
tery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the
12-volt battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the 12-volt battery,
turn the power switch off. If you are unsure what mode the power switch was
in before the 12-volt battery discharged, be especially careful when recon-
necting the 12-volt battery.
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Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 427
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage................................. 536
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 528
Fuel gauge ............................ 118
Gas station information ......... 568
Information ............................ 537
Refueling ............................... 256
Type ...................................... 528
Warning light ......................... 449
Fuel filler door .......................... 258
Fuses ........................................ 419
Gas station information .......... 568
Gauges...................................... 117
Glove box ................................. 346
Head restraints......................... 199
Headlights ................................ 241
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 243
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 244
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............. 430
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 335
Seat heaters.......................... 341High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 430
Hill-start assist control............ 319
Hood ......................................... 375
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 351
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 34
Horn .......................................... 202
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 85
Specification ......................... 529
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent ........................................... 86
Hybrid system ............................ 81
Brake Override System......... 213
Drive-Start Control ................ 213
Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.......................... 128,134
EV drive mode ...................... 231
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 124
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 324
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 509
Overheating .......................... 518
Power switch......................... 224
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Starting the hybrid system .... 224
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 124
Hybrid transmission ................ 233
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Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control) ................................... 299
Radiator .................................... 386
Radio
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Rear door sunshades .............. 360
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 428
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage................................. 536
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 450
Rear seat........................... 191, 196
Adjustment .................... 191, 196
Second seats ........................ 191
Third seats ............................ 196
Rear sunshade ......................... 360
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 428
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage................................. 536
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 204
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 206
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 335
Rear window wiper .................. 255
Refueling .................................. 256
Capacity ................................ 528
Fuel types ............................. 528
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 258
Regenerative braking ................ 82
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 417
Fuses .................................... 419
Light bulbs............................. 423
Tires .............................. 478, 492
Road accident cautions ............ 89Seat belts.................................... 38
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 68
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 368
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 36
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 42
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 44
Reminder light and buzzer .... 450
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 41
SRS warning light ................. 445
Seat heaters ............................. 341
Seats
Adjustment ............ 187, 191, 196
Adjustment precautions ........ 189
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .......... 59, 67
Cleaning................................ 367
Front seats ............................ 187
Head restraint ....................... 199
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 36
Seat heaters ......................... 341
Second seats ........................ 191
Third seats ............................ 196
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