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Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
■12-volt battery
P. 389
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 385)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 381)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 383)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 385)Fuse box (P. 419)
Radiator (P. 386)
Condenser (P. 386)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 387)1
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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the power switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
When closing, first hook the lid
onto the two rear tabs.
Left side instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Maintenance and care
Check if the fuse is blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat-
ing. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
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■After a fuse is replaced
● If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 423)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
WARNING
■ To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box.
Doing so may cause electric shock, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
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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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558Alphabetical index
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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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