
4487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Parking lock system warning message (warning buzzer) 
Indicates a malfunction in the shift control system when 
the vehicle is stopped
• 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. 
• The power switch may not be turned off. If this happens, 
applying the parking brake will enable the switch to be
turned off. 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
(If equipped)
Hybrid battery indicator light 
The hybrid battery (traction battery) will soon need to be 
inspected or replaced
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery) inspected by any 
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or 
any reliable repairer immediately.*2
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately.
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning light 
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlights 
The LED headlights will not  normally illuminate when 
there is a malfunction, however they may be able to illu- 
minate depending on the nature of the problem. 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable 
repairer immediately.
(Flashes) (If equipped)
P position request indicator light (warning buzzer) 
The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) has fallen because the shift position has 
been left in N for a long time 
 Because recharging is not possible when the shift 
position is in N, shift the shift position to P when 
parking the vehicle for a long time. 
• The driver’s door has been opened while the shift posi-
tion is in N, D or B 
• An attempt has been made to start the hybrid system 
while the shift position is in anything other than P
 Shift the shift position to P.
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4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 
(warning buzzer)*4
Warns the driver and/or front  passenger to fasten their 
seat belts 
 Fasten the seat belt.  
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front 
passenger’s seat belt also  needs to be fastened to 
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)*4
Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts 
 Fasten the seat belt.
(If equipped)
Master warning light 
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and 
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction. 
 P. 458
Tire pressure warning light 
When the light comes on: 
Low tire inflation pressure such as 
• Natural causes ( P. 452) 
• Flat tire ( P. 478, 492) 
 Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified 
level. 
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the 
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres- 
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( P. 453) 
 Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota 
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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4547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on 
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any authorized 
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer. The 
vehicle will become extremely unstable during braking, and the ABS system 
may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. 
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on 
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. 
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering 
wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usual. 
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on 
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a 
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. 
● Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla- 
tion pressure immediately.  
● Vehicles with spare tire: If the tire pressure warning light comes on even 
after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat 
tire. Check the tires. If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have 
the flat tire repaired by the nearest any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
● Vehicles with emergency tire puncture repair kit: If the tire pressure warn- 
ing light comes on even after tire inflat ion pressure adjustment, it is proba- 
ble that you have a flat tire. Check the tire s. If a tire is flat, repair the flat tire 
by using emergency tire puncture repair kit. 
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you 
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes. 
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur 
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly 
Do not install tires with different specif ications or makers, as the tire pres- 
sure warning system may not operate properly. 

4587-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also 
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur- 
rently being displayed on the multi- 
information display.
Multi-information display 
If any of the warning lights come on again after the following actions 
have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota 
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
: If equipped
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm 
and perform the following actions:
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2 

4647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Indicates that the hybrid system has overheated 
This message may be displayed when driving 
under severe operating conditions, and the out-
put of the hybrid system may temporarily 
decrease in order to protect the system. (For 
example, when driving up a long steep hill or
driving up a steep hill in reverse.) 
A buzzer also sounds. 
 Stop the vehicle in a safe place. 
Handling method ( P. 520)
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High 
Beam 
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the RSA (Road Sign 
Assist) 
A buzzer also sounds
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Indicates that the accelerator and brake pedals 
are being depressed simultaneously, and the 
brake override system is operating.
 Release the accelerator pedal and depress 
the brake pedal. ( P.  2 1 3 )
(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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(flashes) 

4697-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Shift control system malfunction  
A buzzer also sounds. 
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi- 
ately. If not inspected, vehicle systems may
stop operating normally. 
Shift control system communication malfunction
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer. 
• The hybrid system may not be able to start. 
• May not be switched to the P position. 
When parking, choose a level location and 
apply the parking brake securely. 
• The automatically P position selection func- 
tion ( P. 236) may not function. Before 
turning the power switch off, securely press
the P position switch, and be sure to check 
that the shift position is in P by verifying the 
shift position or P position switch operation
indicator lights.  
• The power switch may not be able to be 
turned off. In this case, the power switch
may be turned off by applying the parking 
brake. 
Indicates a malfunction in the LED headlight sys-
tem 
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho- 
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized 
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Turns on or  Flashes) 

553Alphabetical index
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Alarm......................................... 104
Alarm..................................... 104
Warning buzzer ..................... 444
Anchor brackets ........................ 67
Antenna
Smart entry & start system.... 153
Anti-lock brake system 
(ABS) ...................................... 318
Function ................................ 318
Warning light ......................... 445
Approach warning ................... 307
Assist grips .............................. 357
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Automatic air conditioning 
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 413
Automatic air conditioning 
system ................................ 332
Automatic headlight leveling 
system .................................... 243
Function ................................ 243
Warning light ......................... 449
Automatic High Beam ............. 244
Automatic light control 
system .................................... 242
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ................ 349, 351Back door ................................. 148
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 428
Wattage ................................ 536
Battery (12-volt battery)
Battery checking ................... 389
If the 12-volt battery is 
discharged .......................... 513
Preparing and checking 
before winter....................... 327
Warning light ......................... 444
Battery (traction battery)........... 85
Bluetooth
®*
Bottle holders .......................... 347
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 534
Parking brake........................ 240
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Warning light ......................... 444
Brake assist ............................. 318
Brake Override System ........... 213
Break-in tips ............................. 214
Brightness control
Instrument cluster light 
control................................. 120
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”. 

555Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light 
system .................................... 242
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 335
Rear window ......................... 335
Windshield ............................ 335
Dimension ................................ 526
Display
Drive information ................... 128
Dynamic radar cruise 
control................................. 299
Energy monitor............... 128,134
LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert) ................................... 284
Multi-information display ....... 126
RSA (Road Sign Assist) ........ 295
Trip information ..................... 121
Warning messages ............... 458
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 373
Door courtesy lights ................ 342
Location ................................ 342
Wattage................................. 536
Doors
Back door .............................. 148
Door glasses ......................... 208
Door lock ............................... 144
Open door warning buzzer.... 449
Open door warning light ........ 449
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 206
Rear door child-protectors .... 147
Side doors ............................. 144
Double locking system............ 103
Drive information ..................... 128Drive-Start Control .................. 213
Driver’s seat belt reminder 
light......................................... 450
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 214
Correct posture ....................... 36
Driving in the rain .................. 213
Driving mode select switch ... 317
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 324
Procedures ........................... 212
Winter drive tips .................... 327
Dynamic radar cruise control
Function ................................ 299
Warning 
message ............. 459, 461, 462
ECB (Electronically 
Controlled Brake System) .... 318
Eco drive mode ........................ 317
Electric motor
Location .................................. 81
Specification ......................... 529
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Function ................................ 318
Warning light ......................... 445
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 511
Replacing the battery ............ 417
Electronically Controlled 
Brake System (ECB) ............. 318
Emergency brake signal ......... 319
Emergency flashers ................ 434
D
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*: Refer to the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s Manual”.