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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
(  P. 5 9 3 )•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level
( P. 5 9 6 )• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power
control unit cool-
ant level
( P. 5 9 0 )
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
55% coolant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
( P. 5 8 7 )• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 636)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Headlight aim
( P. 6 3 9 )• Phillips-head screwdriver
Light bulbs
( P. 6 4 1 )• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Flathead screwdriver• Wrench
Radiator and con-
denser ( P. 592)

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Maintenance and care
■Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not oper-
ate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may no t operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• When a replacement tire is used, the system may not operate cor-
rectly due to the structure of the replacement tire.
• A tire has been replac ed with a tire that is not of the specif ied size.
• Tire chains etc . are equipped.
• An auxiliary-supported ru n-flat tire is equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is instal led.
• If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the sp ecified
level.
• If wheel without the tire pressure warning valve and transmitt er is
used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmi tters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large
display, airport or other facilit y that generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
• When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or
other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to s tart or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has
burst, the warning may not function.
■The initialization operation
●Make sure to carry out initializ ation after adjusting the tire inflation pres-
sure.
Also, make sure the tires are co ld before carrying out initialization or tire
inflation pressure adjustment.
●If you have accidentally turned the power switch off during ini tialization,
it is not necessary to press the reset swit ch again as initialization will
restart automatically when the power switch has been turned to ON
mode for the next time.
●If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not neces-
sary, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the
tires are cold, and cond uct initialization again.

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Open the back door. (P. 2 8 1 )
Lift the deck under box cover
up and take out the tool bag.
Open the tool bag and then take out the jack handle and wheel n ut
wrench.
After using the tools, stow them by reversing the steps listed.
Taking out the tools
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Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
Stow the tire jack and all tools.
■Jack point
■Storing the jack
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The mark indicating the jack point is
stamped on the underside of the vehi-
cle.
Fully insert the jack in the stowing posi-
tion, and turn the portion to secure
the jack.
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Maintenance and care
With the glove box fully open,
slightly lift up the glove box and
pull toward the seat to detach
the bottom of the glove box.
Do not use excessive force if the
glove box does not detach when
lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward
the seat while slightly adjusting the
height of the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the
direction of the arrow, and then
pull it out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
When installing, rever se the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
Remove the cover end and
pull the cover toward the
front of the vehicle to make a
gap between the cover and
rear bumper.
Remove the clip inside of the cover, and remove the cover.
Pull out the center portion of
the clip to unlock using a flat-
head screwdriver, and then
pull it to remove.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise, and then remove
the light bulb.
To remove the light bulb, insert a
hand from the gap between the
rear tire and rear bumper.
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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 650
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 651
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water.................. 652
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 653
If you think something is wrong .............................. 659
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 660
If a warning message is displayed......................... 670
If you have a flat tire.......... 678
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 695
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 697
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 701
If your vehicle overheats ... 707
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 712

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be lock ed due
to the parking lock. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing
service.
● There is a malfunction in t he shift control system. (P. 335, 676)
● There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. ( P. 81)
● There is a malfunction in the smart key system. (P. 697)
● The 12-volt battery is discharged. ( P. 7 0 1 )
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmiss ion.
Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
● The hybrid system warning message is displayed and the vehicle
does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer o r commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all stat e/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is not possibl e to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing