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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)
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem) is temporarily unavailable
When conditions improve, the system
resumes operation. If this item is displayed
continuously, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem) is temporarily unavailable
When conditions improve, the system
resumes operation. If this item is displayed
continuously, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that part of the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) sensor is dirty, covered with ice, etc.
Remove any dirt, ice, etc.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) inspection or
replacement time.
Have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer immediately.
Hybrid system restarting will soon be disabled.
If you continue to use the vehicle in this
state, you will soon become unable to
restart the hybrid system. Have the hybrid
battery (traction battery) inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer
immediately.
Indicates that restarting of the hybrid system is
not possible.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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An attempt was made to change the shift position
when the 12-volt battery voltage was low.
A buzzer also sounds.
Maintain the hybrid system operation state for approximately 15 minutes or more torecharge the 12-volt battery.
The hybrid system will not start: Start the hybrid system by following the “If the12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
( P. 513). The message appears frequently: The 12-volt battery may be deteriorating.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged if this continues. Have the 12-volt batteryinspected at any author ized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
The shift lever and P position switch were repeat-
edly operated in quick succession.
A buzzer also sounds.
Wait approximately 20 seconds and change
the shift position.
An attempt was made to change the shift position
to B when the shift position was P or N.
A buzzer also sounds.
Change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
An attempt was made to change the shift position to R, D or B with the power switch on (READY
indicator turned off). A buzzer also sounds.
After starting the hybrid system, change the shift position to R, D or B*.
*: When changing the shift position to B, first
change the shift position to D, and then
change the shift position to B.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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Insufficient 12-volt battery charge
The parking lock mechanism may not function.
The hybrid system may not be able to start.
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.
After charging the 12-volt battery, the message
may continue to be displayed until the shift
position is changed from P.
A buzzer also sounds.
When parking, choose a level location and
apply the parking brake securely.
Maintain the hybrid system operation state
for approximately 15 minutes or more to
recharge the 12-volt battery.
The hybrid system will not start: Start the
hybrid system by following the “If the
12-volt battery is discharged” procedure
( P. 513).
If the message does not disappear: The
12-volt battery may be deteriorating.
The 12-volt battery may be discharged if
this continues. Have the 12-volt battery
inspected at any author ized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
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.
• The hybrid system may not be able to start.
• The parking lock mechanism may not func-
tion. When parking, choose a level location
and apply the parking brake securely.
• 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.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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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)
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When trouble arises
■Warning messages
P. 472
■ Warning buzzer
P. 453
Once
Indicates a malfunction in the
smart entry & start system
Have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■Replacing a flat tire
● Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immediately
after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the
brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or
other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
● Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen
and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 103 N•m
(10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically
designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or
bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authoriz ed repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install the wheel nuts with the
tapered ends facing inward. ( P. 412)
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WARNING
■When using the compact spare tire
● Remember that the spare tire provided is specifically designed for use with
your vehicle. Do not use your spare tire on another vehicle.
● Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
● Replace the spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■ When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
■ Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.
■ After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision
or sudden braking.
• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
•TRC
•Cruise control*
• Dynamic radar cruise control*
• PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)*
• EPS
*: If equipped
• Rear view monitor system*
• IPA (Intelligent Parking Assist)*
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control)*
• Navigation system*
• Automatic High beam*
